Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF
Built: 1977-1982 · Series: CHEROKEE
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Jeep CHEROKEE – collective page in commercial N1 registration: XJ and KJ/KK, 2.5/2.8 CRD diesels and the 4.0 straight-six, High Roof vans, 59 to 155 kW
This page gathers the Jeep Cherokee in commercial N1 registration as a van or estate – versions of the XJ (1984–2001) and KJ/KK (from 2001) ranges, registered above all in the Netherlands as a High Roof or Commercial variant. The Cherokee originated at American Motors and passed to Chrysler with its takeover in 1987; it was built, among other places, at the Toledo, Ohio plant. The type designation gives displacement and drivetrain – 2.5 TD and 2.8 CRD for the turbodiesels, 4.0I for the well-known straight-six petrol engine – SE and Limited mark the equipment lines.
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The register lists here 49 versions with outputs from 59 to 155 kW, displacements from 2,060 to 5,900 cm³ from four- to eight-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,518 to 2,165 kg against gross weights of 2,120 to 2,812 kg and widths from 1,770 to 2,050 mm; lengths are recorded for a handful of entries at 4,200 to 4,630 mm.
The Cherokee is regarded as one of the most influential off-roaders of its era and stayed technically closer to the classic SUV concept than later unitary platforms; the commercial N1 registration as a High Roof van was used above all by tradespeople and courier services in the Netherlands.
On used examples, the 4.0-litre six calls for checking the head gasket and cooling system, the turbodiesels their injectors and turbocharger, the body for rust at the wheel arches, sills and tailgate, and four-wheel-drive versions the transfer case and axles; parts run through the Stellantis-Jeep network and a broad used-parts market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Jeep CHEROKEE, Jeep (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,900 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,132 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,733 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 135 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,132 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF?
2,733 kg.
What engine does the Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF have?
8 cylinders, 5,900 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF go?
Top speed is 135 km/h.
When was the Jeep CHEROKEE CHIEF built?
Production years: 1977-1982.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.4-LN87-4X4/265
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.5 CRD
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.5 CRD-LN87-4X4/265
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.5-FN8
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.5-FN8M-4X4/258
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 2.8 CRD AUTOMATIC-LE85-4X4/265
5D CHEROKEE WAGON 3.7 AUTOMATIC-LB8K-4X4/265
CHEROKEE (KK) 2.8CRD L4 MT AWD HR
CHEROKEE (KK) 2.8CRD L4 MT AWD LR
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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