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| 2000 Jeep Cherokee interior. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
Inside it was reworked too, improving both aesthetics and ergonomics. Important features like variable-sized cupholders were added to the center console, the seats were improved and a passenger-side airbag was included. An option worth looking for is the overhead console that included covered bins for a garage door remote and sunglasses, plus a trip computer.
While the brochure said room for five it meant two adults up front and three kids in the rear, a configuration that works quite well. Three adults in the rear, however, and accommodations become tight. The narrow rear doors also impede ingress and egress for larger folks.
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| 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
Cargo volume when the rear seats are upright is reasonably good though, at 932 L (32.9 cu ft). Fold the rear seatbacks flat and an impressive 1,954 L (69.0 cu ft) is available - most Cherokees came with an exterior mounted spare tire mount, reflected in these volume specs.
Mechanically it was unchanged. A capable 4-cylinder was standard, strong, a smooth inline 6-cylinder drivetrain optional, superb off-road prowess and rugged solid-axle body-on-frame construction were its strong suits.