2021 Jeep Cherokee Engine Options

The Jeep Cherokee is currently in its fifth generation and 47^th model year. The Cherokee has gone from a Full-Size SUV to a Compact SUV to today as a Compact Crossover SUV. Despite the downsize in class, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee packs a punch in the engine department. In this article we will explore the “2021 Jeep Cherokee Engines.”

Available Engines on 2021 Jeep Cherokee

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee comes in 3 available engine options. Let’s explore the specs that each engine has to offer.

2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE

The “base” engine on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is a 2.4L I4 Zero Evap MultiAir® Engine w/ Start / Stop. This engine is perfect if you are looking for fuel efficiency delivering an EPA estimated 31 Highway MPG. This engine delivers 180 max horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque – enough to get you everywhere you need to go. At an EPA estimated 31 Highway MPG, this 2.4L engine will travel over 474 miles on one tank of gas!

3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE

Next up is a V6 for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. This 3.2L Pentastar V6 with Electronic Start/Stop comes standard on many of the premium trim levels and delivers 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. If you need to tow behind your Jeep Cherokee, go for this V6 as it will maximize your towing capacity. With the 3.2L V6, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

2.0L TURBO ENGINE

The third and final engine available on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is a 2.0L Turbocharged I-4 engine. This “little” engine packs a big punch delivering 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Turbocharged engine is also more efficient with fuel than its V6 counterpart delivering an EPA estimated 31 Highway MPG. While not your best engine for towing, the 2021 Cherokee can tow up to a capable 4,000 pounds when equipped with the Turbocharged engine and trailer tow group.

2021 Jeep Cherokee Engines by Trim Level

If you are choosing your Cherokee based on the need for a specific engine, you’ll need to know which trim levels offer each engine type. Below we list the engine types by trim level.

2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude

2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom

2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus

2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Altitude

2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux

3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE

2.0L TURBO ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary

3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE

2.0L TURBO ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited

3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE

2.0L TURBO ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE

2021 Jeep Cherokee High Altitude

2.0L TURBO ENGINE

Thank you for reading our article on the “2021 Jeep Cherokee Engine Options.” Glenn CDJR of Louisville is proud to offer the 2021 Jeep Cherokee for sale to customers in Kentucky. Our Jeep Sales Professionals are standing by to answer any questions you have regarding your purchasing decision. Call, click or stop by our Jeep dealership in Louisville today!