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Next-Gen Jeep Cherokee (KM) Caught In Latest Spy Photos

New Hybrid-Powered 4x4 Looks To Make Its Debut Later This Year...

Robert S. Miller February 5, 2025

2025 Jeep® Cherokee Limited 4x4. (KGP Photography).

The Jeep® Cherokee nameplate is making a comeback, and sources indicate that the all-new 2025 model (KM) will be built on the advanced STLA Large platform. This highly flexible, multi-energy unibody architecture will allow Jeep to introduce the Cherokee with a new hybrid powertrain, distinguishing it from the fully electric Jeep Wagoneer S (KX) and Jeep Recon (EJ), both of which will also be built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico.

2025 Jeep® Cherokee Limited 4×4. (KGP Photography).

Unlike its EV siblings, the Cherokee will reportedly debut with a turbocharged 1.6-liter hybrid engine. This powertrain was first announced two years ago as part of an investment in the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan. Additionally, insiders suggest the Cherokee will feature a new three-speed hybrid-friendly transmission, potentially the same design uncovered in a patent filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last September.

Positioned as a D-segment SUV, the new Cherokee will continue to slot between the Compass and Grand Cherokee in Jeep’s lineup. However, sources indicate Jeep plans to slightly increase its size—bringing it closer in dimensions to the Wagoneer S—to offer more interior space and a stronger presence. Four-wheel drive (4×4) capability is expected to come standard, staying true to the Cherokee’s adventurous DNA, though a front-wheel-drive (FWD) option could make sense for buyers seeking a more affordable alternative.

The Cherokee’s trim lineup will reportedly follow a structure similar to the previous generation, including:

Sport
Latitude (North in Canada)
Limited

Recent spy images suggest the new Cherokee will share key design elements with the Wagoneer S, including the windshield, A-pillars, and B-pillars. However, the rear design sets it apart. Unlike the Wagoneer S, which features a dramatically sloped rear and an aggressive roof-mounted wing, the Cherokee’s roofline extends further back for a more traditional Jeep SUV silhouette.

Production of the 2025 Cherokee is expected to begin in Q3 2025, with deliveries starting in Q4 2025. With its hybrid powertrain, increased size, and rugged capabilities, Jeep aims to ensure that the new Cherokee remains a staple in the lineup, blending efficiency with off-road prowess in a way that stays true to its legacy.

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A Archknight Feb 05, 2025 New #1

My questions are
1. What powerplant will it have?
2. Which engine layout will it get, transvere or longitudinal (old XJ)?

I would hope they aren't plaguing this with anything smaller than the new 2.0T, but there have been alot of people claiming it would see some form of the 1.6T. Considering how large this is compared to the Compass, I don't see the point of such a small 4 banger unless it's a hybrid. The 2L is a better companion for something this size, as it wouldn't struggle lugging around that weight or run out of breathe under hard acceleration. Also, could there be room under the hood for a version of the 3L Hurricane?

Which brings me to the positioning of the engine, since people say it will be FWD biased, they could do what Audi does for balance on its MLB platform. I know STLA-L can be fitted for transverse applications, but Jeep tends to like to standout from the competition. I don't really see an advantage in packaging it this way unless cabin space is going to be increased significantly.

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