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A 210-hp hybrid with 4x4 on every trim, 37 mpg combined, and six trims from $35,130 MSRP before destination.
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The 2027 Jeep Cherokee gives a Seacoast commuter a hybrid that still wears a Jeep badge: 37 mpg combined, a 4x4 system standard on all six trims, and a $35,130 starting MSRP before destination. For the driver who runs Route 101 from Exeter or the Spaulding Turnpike down from Dover every morning, that is a week of commuting on a tank good for more than 500 miles, in a body that still clears a plowed-in driveway.
It is in stock at Jeep Portsmouth now, and because this store sells only Jeeps, the question on the lot is never whether to buy a Jeep. It is which Cherokee. That comes down to what you want around the same hybrid powertrain: heated seats and remote start for February mornings, the leatherette and power liftgate for daily errands, the sunroof and Alpine audio for the long run to Hampton, or the new Trailhawk's lifted off-road hardware.
Every 2027 Cherokee uses one powertrain, so the choice at the dealership is trim, not engine. A 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid sends 210 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable transaxle, and the four-wheel-drive system is standard on every trim. There is no gas-only Cherokee, no plug-in version and no front-drive version to sort through.
The Cherokee is a hybrid electric vehicle, not a plug-in. Jeep's own answer is that it never needs to be plugged in: the 400-volt battery pack recharges as you drive, so there is no charger to install in the garage and nothing to remember at night. It runs on regular gasoline. Jeep rates the 2027 Cherokee at 39 mpg city, 35 highway and 37 combined (see fueleconomy.gov for the matching 2026 listing on the same powertrain).
Five trims use Jeep Active Drive I, the 4x4 system tuned for rain, slush and unplowed side streets. The Trailhawk swaps it for Active Drive II with a two-speed power transfer unit and Lock Mode, which is the hardware difference that matters for sand and ruts. Everything else about the hybrid system is shared.
Six trims make up the 2027 lineup. Every price below is a starting MSRP before destination, and the final price is set on the vehicle you choose. The Trims page compares all six in detail, and the Cherokee and Laredo each start $130 above their 2026 MSRPs.
The way in. It carries the hybrid powertrain, 4x4, 17-inch wheels, LED lighting, roof rails, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a full driver-assistance package, so the starting trim is not a stripped one.
The trim most commuters start with. It adds 18-inch wheels, fog lamps, an 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats and remote start, and it is the first trim where the Trailer Tow Group is available.
Leatherette seats, a heated steering wheel, a power passenger seat, a power liftgate and a garage door opener. The panoramic sunroof, Tech Group and 20-inch wheels are available.
Limited equipment with a gloss black roof, wheels, grille and badges for the buyer who wants the darker look.
The most finished cabin: standard panoramic sunroof, Alpine premium audio, 20-inch wheels, a hands-free liftgate and front and rear park assist.
The new one for 2027. It brings Active Drive II, a one-inch lift, skid plates, red tow hooks and 245/65R17 all-terrain tires, with heated seats, a heated steering wheel and memory seating already included.
MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Dealer sets final price.
A 12.3-inch center touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster come standard on every trim, and wireless smartphone connectivity is listed on the base Cherokee. Rain-sensing wipers and a rear camera are standard too. The Overland moves to ten speakers with Alpine premium audio, and the Advanced Pro Tech Group, offered on the Overland and the Trailhawk, adds a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and camera washers, which earn their keep when road salt coats every lens from November through March.
The Cherokee seats five across two rows with 107 cubic feet of passenger volume. Front legroom is 41.3 inches and rear legroom is 38.5 inches, with 57.7 inches of front shoulder room and 57.6 inches in the back, so two adults and a car seat fit across the rear bench without elbows colliding on the way to Hampton Beach. The rear seat folds 60/40. Cloth is standard, the Limited moves to Capri leatherette, and the Trailhawk adds Mantis Green upholstery with red stitching. Heated front seats arrive with the Laredo and a heated steering wheel with the Limited.
The Cherokee holds 33.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 68.3 cubic feet with the seat folded. That is a week of groceries and a stroller, or a bike, a cooler and beach chairs bound for Wallis Sands State Beach. The tailgate is a power liftgate on the Limited and above, and the hands-free version on the Overland opens without a hand when your arms are full of gear.
With the Trailer Tow Group, available on the Laredo and above, the Cherokee is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped, using a conventional hitch. That covers a small boat, a pair of kayaks on a trailer or a compact camper. For a properly equipped Cherokee, trailer brakes are recommended above 1,000 lbs of trailer and required above 2,000 lbs, and tongue weight tops out at 350 lbs, which is worth knowing before you load a trailer. A heavier trailer is a job for the larger SUV on the Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee page.
The Trailhawk's hardware sits underneath. Active Drive II adds a two-speed power transfer unit with a 37.5:1 crawl ratio, an electronic locking rear axle and Lock Mode, and Select-Terrain gives you Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud and Rock settings. The suspension is lifted one inch for 9 inches of ground clearance, and the angles read 28.8 degrees at the approach, 31.8 at the departure and 21.9 over the ramp, with a fording depth of 24 inches. Steel skid plates cover the front axle, wiring and fuel tank, and a separate plate protects the hybrid battery. Fuel economy is estimated at 31 mpg combined, below the other trims' 37, which is the trade for the extra hardware.
The other five trims sit about 8 inches off the ground with a 29.4-degree departure angle, which is plenty for a plowed-in driveway or a frost-heaved dirt road in March, and they keep the better mileage.
Every 2027 Cherokee carries Active Driving Assist, full-speed forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring as standard equipment. On the highway, adaptive cruise control with stop and go does the tedious work of holding a gap on I-95 when traffic bunches up near the Piscataqua River Bridge. In town, active braking watches the road ahead, and rear cross path detection covers the backing-out moment in a crowded Lafayette Road lot. It is part of more than 140 standard and available safety and security features across the model.
For families, lower LATCH anchors sit at both rear outboard seats and three tether anchors are on the back of the rear seat, center position included. Coverage is 3 years or 36,000 miles basic, 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain and 8 years or 100,000 miles on the high-voltage hybrid battery.
The price range from the base Cherokee to the Overland is $8,000 in MSRP before destination, and an Overland with the Advanced Pro Tech Group sits above that figure. The team at Jeep Portsmouth can walk you through exactly where any Cherokee on the lot lands.
Everything on the Jeep Portsmouth lot wears a Jeep badge, so a Cherokee shopper is never steered toward a different brand to hit a number. The team can put a Laredo and an Overland side by side, and the drive from Exeter, Dover, Somersworth or Rochester is short enough to make a test drive part of an ordinary afternoon. Try the hybrid in the stop-and-go of Route 1A through Rye on a July weekend and again on the Spaulding Turnpike at 65. Stock and exact pricing change by the day, so the inventory page is the fastest way to see what is here now.
Starting MSRPs before destination run from $35,130 on the Cherokee to $43,130 on the Overland. In between, the Laredo starts at $38,130 MSRP, the Limited at $40,130 MSRP, the Limited Altitude at $40,725 MSRP and the new Trailhawk at $42,630 MSRP. The Trims page shows what each step adds.
One powertrain: a 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid with 210 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque combined, a continuously variable transaxle and four-wheel drive, standard on all six trims.
No. It is a self-charging hybrid that never needs to be plugged in, so there is no charger to install and no charging cord to carry.
Yes. Cherokees are on the lot now, and the inventory page shows the trims, colors and prices of every one available today.
Five, across two rows. It is a midsize SUV with no third row; a family that needs seven seats should look at the Grand Cherokee L.
The Trailhawk is new for 2027, bringing a lifted suspension, Active Drive II and skid plates to the lineup. Starting MSRPs on the Cherokee and Laredo are $130 above 2026, before destination.
Up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped with the Trailer Tow Group, which is available on the Laredo and above. Trailer brakes are required above 2,000 lbs.
Choose the Cherokee for hybrid fuel economy, a lower starting price and an easier fit in tight spaces. Choose the Grand Cherokee for a higher tow rating and more cargo room. The Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee page lays out the numbers, and the 2026 Cherokee Research Hub covers the outgoing model year.
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