
You want your SUV to be as ready for adventure as you are, right? The 2016 Jeep Cherokee specializes in offering drivers the choices they need to ideally customize how they drive both on and off road, with a stellar lineup of performance features, trim packages, and safety features.
Explore the new vehicle inventory at our Jeep dealership near Virden, IL to find the trim package and color that suits your wants and needs.
2016 Jeep Cherokee Interior & Exterior Design

All it takes is one look to know the 2016 Jeep Cherokee is a versatile, boldly styled SUV. Signature LED daytime running lamps enhance both the athletic look and the visibility of the Jeep Cherokee's exterior while the interior is bolstered by plenty of comfort, convenience, and connectivity features.
- Settle back into cloth, cloth with leather trim, or Nappa leather upholstery.
- Configure your Jeep SUV to fit all your gear or all your passengers with rear 60/40 folding split recline seatbacks.
- The Jeep®brand cargo management system adds a series of hooks, a grocery bag holder, and leaves room for more storage accessories to make the most of cargo capacity.
- Make the most of infotainment the Uconnect® 5.0, 8.4, or 8.4 NAV systems including a high-resolution touchscreen.
- The available CommandView® dual-pane sunroof puts occupants in touch with an excellent way to connect with nature.
- Turn up the volume on your favorite tunes with the available nine-speaker Alpine® premium sound system.
2016 Jeep Cherokee Power & PerformanceÂ
Considering all the choices that the 2016 Jeep Cherokee offers to drivers near Virden, it only makes sense that this SUV would provide a versatile performance, with a four-cylinder or a six-cylinder engine available.
Engine | 2.4L Tigershark® four-cylinder | 3.2L Pentastar® V6 w/ Electric Start-Stop |
Horsepower | 184 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 171 lb.-ft. | 239 lb.-ft. |
Transmission | Nine-speed automatic | Nine-speed automatic |
Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs. | 4,500 lbs. |
2016 Jeep Cherokee Capability

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee was engineered to perform, but what exactly is it capable of? Three 4x4 systems allow you to drive your Jeep how you want: the Jeep Active Drive II 4x4 system with low-range is ideal for rock crawling or flat-towing behind an RV; the Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 system with brake traction control performs well across a variety of weather conditions; the Trail Rated® Jeep Active Drive Lock 4x4 system with 4-Low and a rear locker is available for off-road adventures on the Cherokee Trailhawk trim level.
Furthermore, Selec-Terrain® traction control is available to provide five customizable settings-Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud, and Rock-to make the most of any surface or conditions. A properly equipped Jeep Cherokee SUV can tow up to 4,500 lbs. of whatever gear is important to you, whether it's a boat, motorcycle, trailer, or something else.
2016 Jeep Cherokee Safety
An important part of any adventure is the peace of mind that comes with advanced safety systems. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee includes active and passive safety systems to help keep occupants safe.
- Available ParkSense®Front and Rear Park Assist System
- Available accident avoidance systems like Forward Collision Warning Plus, Blind Spot Monitoring, a ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera with dynamic grid lines, and Electronic Stability Control
- An emergency 9-1-1 Call button and a Roadside Assistance and vehicle support button
Test-Drive a 2016 Jeep CherokeeÂ
It's time to schedule a test drive at our Jeep dealership near Virden, IL and see how the 2016 Jeep Cherokee feels when you're behind the wheel. If you have any questions about our inventory or the services we offer to drivers, simply give our product specialists a call at (888) 461-8081 or fill out our online contact form.