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1 1974

The first vehicle to use the Cherokee name was the 1974 SJ.

2 1984

The XJ Cherokee was introduced in 1984 as the first unibody Jeep. It was to be replaced by the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1993, but the continuing popularity of the original Cherokee caused the company to rethink this decision. It was eventually replaced in 2002 by the Jeep Liberty, though that vehicle is called the Cherokee in some markets.

An upscale trim line on the Cherokee from 1984 through 1990 was the Jeep Wagoneer. It was sold as a separate model, and had plastic wood trim on the outside.

Engines:

• 1984-1996 2.5 L AMC I4, 121 hp-125 hp
• 1984-1990 4.0 L AMC I6, 177 hp
• 1991-1996 4.0 L AMC I6, 190 hp

3 1997

The Cherokee was redesigned in 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t. Both 4- and 6-cylinder engines were offered up to the last year, when only the six was available.

Engines:

• 1997-2000 2.5 L AMC I4, 125 hp
• 1997-1999 4.0 L Power Tech I6, 190 hp
• 2000-2001 4.0 L Power Tech I6, 190 hp