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    2012 Jeep Cherokee

    Used from

    $32,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 - 12.4 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Cherokee

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,000 for the Sport variant and topping out at $43,000 for the Limited.

    There are 3 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.7L multi-point injection (151kW/314Nm) and 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/460Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Cherokee was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    71.26 - 85.11 kW/t
    60.37 kW/t
    123.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    419 litres
    395 litres
    740 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.87 - 12.35 L/100km
    5.71 L/100km
    12.35 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    597 - 886 km
    571 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $32,000 - $43,000
    $26,720
    $52,640
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,520 - 2,540 kg
    1,980 kg
    2,540 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,271 kg
    1,001 kg
    2,271 kg
    Approach Angle
    38.2°
    22.9°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    30°
    25.5°
    30°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    188 mm
    188 mm
    221 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data

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    2012 Jeep Cherokee Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1024
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1027
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1338
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1229
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1036
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 982
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1449
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1436
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Hinge
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Limited

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Boston Acoustics
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Limited 70th Anniversary

    Adds to Limited:
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Limited:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Boston Acoustics
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    See all 2012 Jeep Cherokee Specs

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    2012 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Cherokee

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited 70th Anniversary with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.7L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Jeep CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded12.4 L/100km
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWDUnleaded12.4 L/100km
    See all Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    2012 Jeep Cherokee Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Cherokee?

    The Jeep Cherokee offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    Jeep Cherokee FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport that starts from $32,000.

    The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the Limited that starts from $43,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is 2270 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Limited and Limited 70th Anniversary.

    The largest Jeep Cherokee is the Limited which measures 1839mm wide, 4493mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Limited which has 151kW of power from its 3.7L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Jeep Cherokee is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Cherokee is the Limited which weighs 2540 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.