Jeep has added a new 2.2-litre diesel engine to the Cherokee range, available with two power outputs.

The MultiJet engine, available with 185hp and 200hp outputs, is paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox, and replaces a two-litre 170hp engine. The new 2.2 engine is already Euro 6 compliant.

The 200hp variant is available on Limited specification while the 185hp is fitted on Cherokee Longitude and Longitude+ variants only.

The new 2.2 is matched to Jeep’s Active Drive I system, but can be specified with Active Drive II on the Limited 200 hp model.  Active Drive I offers Jeep’s original rear-axle disconnect system which improves fuel economy, while Active Drive II adds a two-speed power transfer unit, for 2:92:1 ‘low range’ capability and hill-descent control. Both versions carry a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes.