1984
Jeep Cherokee XJ
Jeep revolutionised the SUV market in 1984 with the unibody Cherokee XJ — the first compact sport-utility with car-like on-road handling, good fuel economy, and genuine off-road ability. It created the compact SUV segment that every rival would chase for the next 20 years.
Compact SUV
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.5L OHV Inline-4 (AMC) |
| Displacement | 2,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp |
| Torque | 195 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | Command-Trac 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 10.5 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h |
| Length | 4,155 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,315 kg |
| MSRP Range | $9,695 (1984 US) |