The first pictures of Jeep’s small SUV, the 2026 Cherokee, which will have a hybrid engine, have been made public. After not making any major changes to the Cherokee for almost a decade, Jeep discontinued production of the model after the 2023 model year. Jeep says that the next car will be on the market in late 2025. After a three-year hiatus, Jeep Cherokee production is set to resume. Here are the first pictures of Jeep’s 2026 model, which the company says has been “reimagined from the ground up.” The Cherokee appears better from the outside, with a squared-off front end that lacks the bland appearance of previous Cherokee models. The previous model, Cherokee, ceased production in 2023, marking the end of its nearly 13-year run. Along with changes to the way the cars look, Jeep says that the next generation will feature significant changes made beneath the surface. According to the company, electricity will be added, and the Cherokee will have a hybrid engine choice. However, the company has not said whether this will be a plug-in hybrid or a regular hybrid. The company says that the new model will be out in late 2025. Over the next few months, a range of new pictures, full specifications, and prices will be available. When the Cherokee comes back to life, it will likely return to its original position, positioned between the larger Grand Cherokee and the smaller Compass.
