FAQs
Straight answers on the 2027 Cherokee: price, hybrid mpg, trims, towing and buying at Jeep Portsmouth.
Quick Answer
These are the questions Seacoast shoppers ask most about the 2027 Jeep Cherokee, answered with the numbers: a starting MSRP of $35,130 before destination, 37 mpg combined and 3,500 lbs of towing when properly equipped. The Overview and the Trims page go deeper on any answer, and last year's are on the 2026 Cherokee FAQs page.
The Cherokee starts at $35,130 MSRP before destination. MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees, and the dealer sets the final price. The Laredo starts at $38,130, the Limited at $40,130, the Limited Altitude at $40,725, the Trailhawk at $42,630 and the Overland at $43,130.
The Overland's $43,130 starting MSRP is $8,000 above the base Cherokee's $35,130, both before destination. The Trailhawk lands between them at $42,630.
Slightly. The base Cherokee and the Laredo each start $130 above their 2026 MSRPs, and the new Trailhawk joins the lineup.
The Laredo, at $38,130 MSRP before destination. It adds heated front seats, remote start and a power driver seat to the base Cherokee.
Yes. The Trailhawk is in stock at the dealership with a starting MSRP of $42,630 before destination. Browse the 2027 Cherokee inventory to see what is on the lot today.
Yes. The Cherokee's $35,130 starting MSRP is $4,600 below the 2027 Grand Cherokee's $39,730, both before destination. The comparison page sets the two side by side.
The hybrid system makes 210 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque combined, from a 1.6L turbo four-cylinder paired with electric power and a continuously variable transaxle.
39 mpg city, 35 highway and 37 combined on every trim except the Trailhawk, which Jeep estimates at 31 mpg combined. City driving earns the best number because the hybrid system does the most work in stop-and-go traffic.
Yes. A 4x4 system is standard on all six trims. Five trims use Jeep Active Drive I, and the Trailhawk uses Active Drive II.
Yes. The 1.6L four-cylinder is turbocharged, and the hybrid system adds electric power to reach 210 hp.
Active Drive I is the 4x4 system for rain, slush and snow on the five road-oriented trims. Active Drive II, on the Trailhawk, adds a two-speed power transfer unit with a 37.5:1 crawl ratio, an electronic locking rear axle and Lock Mode.
It has 9 inches of ground clearance with a one-inch lift, a 28.8-degree approach angle, a 31.8-degree departure angle, a 21.9-degree breakover angle and a 24-inch fording depth. Steel skid plates protect the front axle, wiring, fuel tank and hybrid battery.
12.3 inches, with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, both standard on every trim. Wireless smartphone connectivity is listed on the base Cherokee.
Yes. Active Driving Assist with adaptive cruise control with stop and go is standard on every trim.
Yes. The 360-degree surround view camera comes with the Advanced Pro Tech Group, which is listed on the Overland and the Trailhawk and also adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and camera washers.
The Overland, with a ten-speaker Alpine premium audio system as standard. The Trailhawk can add the Alpine system in its Sun and Sound package.
The Limited and above. The Limited has a power liftgate with adjustable height, the Overland a hands-free version, and the Trailhawk a foot-activated one.
Every Cherokee has 4x4, so the question is comfort and clearance. The Laredo and above add heated front seats and remote start, the Limited adds a heated steering wheel, and the Trailhawk adds an inch of lift and all-terrain tires for deeper snow on unplowed roads.
Capri leatherette seats, a heated steering wheel, a power passenger seat, a power liftgate, a garage door opener and a 115-volt outlet, for $2,000 more in starting MSRP before destination.
The Overland. It carries the Limited's equipment and adds a panoramic sunroof, Alpine audio, 20-inch wheels, a hands-free liftgate, memory mirrors and front, rear and side park assist.
The Limited has Capri leatherette seats as standard, and the Limited Altitude carries the Limited's equipment. The base Cherokee has cloth seats.
Basic coverage is 3 years or 36,000 miles and powertrain coverage is 5 years or 60,000 miles. The high-voltage hybrid battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and roadside assistance runs 5 years or 60,000 miles.
Jeep Portsmouth's service center handles Cherokee maintenance, tires and Mopar parts, and you can book online at Schedule Service.
The visits look familiar: oil and filter on the dash indicator, tire rotation when wear shows and brake and suspension inspections. The hybrid adds a battery warranty, and the battery, engine and power electronics share one long-life coolant rated for 10 years or 150,000 miles.
All panels are covered for 3 years with unlimited miles, and outer panels for 5 years with unlimited miles, which counts on a coast with road salt from November through March.
Yes. The parts counter stocks genuine Mopar parts and accessories, and the service team can install them.
Yes. Contact the team or call (603) 431-8900 to set a time, and ask to drive two trims back to back, such as a Laredo and a Trailhawk.
Yes. You can get pre-approved online before you visit so the numbers are settled when you arrive.
Yes. The trade-in form gets you a value you can use at the test drive.
About 11 miles up the Spaulding Turnpike, a drive of roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
It is about 18 miles and roughly 23 minutes by way of Route 101, with no tolls on that approach.
About 24 miles, roughly 30 minutes, straight down the turnpike, which has tolled sections between Exits 9 and 12 and between Exits 6 and 7.
About 17 miles, around 24 minutes, by the turnpike and NH-9.
Yes. Salisbury, Massachusetts is about 19 miles away, straight down the interstate. The buyer pays the home state's sales tax and gets the home state's inspection at registration, so check with your own registry of motor vehicles for the details.
2355 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Call (603) 431-8900.
Yes. The 2027 Cherokee is in stock at Jeep Portsmouth. Check the current inventory for the trims and colors on the lot.
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