2026 Jeep Cherokee Spy Photos Show More Angles of the Revived SUV
Our spy photographers captured new photos of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee that show more angles of the unreleased SUV, including the interior.
The interior photos show a cabin that closely matches the design found in the Wagoneer S EV, sans the climate and passenger's screens.
We also got our first look at the rear of the Cherokee, which, like the front, features a much more upright design.
Late last month, Jeep graced us with the first official photos of the 2026 Cherokee SUV. After three years away, the Cherokee is officially headed back to production—and the full reveal is planned for late 2025.
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While we were happy at the time to get an idea for the new design language, the provided photos didn't quite sate our desire. Thankfully, our spy photographers have captured new photos of the upcoming Cherokee that show the full car, including the interior.
And based on what we can see, the Cherokee has officially entered the modern era. The testing mule's cabin looks to resemble the interior of the electric Jeep Wagoneer S, though there's no passenger's screen on the dash, and the Cherokee looks to use a dedicated panel of haptic controls instead of a climate-control screen. The instrument cluster and center infotainment screens look to be the same 12.3-inch units from the Wagoneer S.
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There's a pair of USB type-C outlets beneath the climate controls, under which is a fairly sizable storage cubby. Continuing to follow the Wagoneer S's lead, the center console has two cupholders, a rotary gear selector, and a toggle for drive modes.
Outside the car, we got our first look at the back of the new Cherokee, which, like the front grille, is considerably more upright than before. A rectangular set of taillights juts into the tailgate beneath a large rear window, echoing the square look of the headlights.
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Full pricing and specs won't be available for the new Cherokee until closer to its on-sale date. When it does go on sale, the new Cherokee will add a hybrid powertrain to the mix, further futureproofing the revived model.
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After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
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