--- title: "Next-Gen Jeep Cherokee Coming Next Year, Won’t Be an EV ‘at First’" description: "The successor to the discontinued midsize SUV will have a sub-$40,000 starting price and the all-electric version will come later, if at all." date: "2024-05-31" modified: "2024-05-31" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/next-gen-jeep-cherokee-coming-next-year-wont-be-an-ev-at-first" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Jeep News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Stellantis News" tags: - "Cherokee" - "Jeep" - "suv/crossover" --- # Next-Gen Jeep Cherokee Coming Next Year, Won’t Be an EV ‘at First’ ![]() *\Stellantis\* Jeep has its hands full at the moment, as it works to replace some of its aging models with new, possibly electrified ones. During a reveal event for the new [Wagoneer S]() EV, the brand confirmed one of the items on its to-do list: launched a midsize SUV that will, in all likelihood, replace the departing [Cherokee](). Despite all the attention on all-electric propulsion, though, Jeep made it clear this next-gen crossover will stick with internal combustion. At least, at the jump. While Jeep wouldn't outright name this prospective midsize SUV (though it told members of the media we "could probably guess what it will be called"), it did give a ballpark price of under $40,000. That's about where the outgoing Cherokee hovered—not to mention where the current two-row [Grand Cherokee]() starts. When asked if this vehicle would be fully electric, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said "No. Not at the beginning." There will, however, be more than one powertrain on offer—meaning that both internal combustion and hybrid versions may be available initially. "We will have a few options, as we said freedom of choice, we will deliver the market a few options," Filosa said. ![]() The next-gen Cherokee certainly wouldn't need to fill an EV gap, as the company already has that domain covered for the next few years. In addition to the new Wagoneer S, [Jeep]() is also working on the all-electric Recon and, according to Stellantis' CEO Carlos Tavares, [a $25,000 EV that we'll see "very soon."]() It's worth highlighting that the latter wasn't mentioned during our session. In the meantime, we have this midsize Jeep to look forward to, which Filosa said will begin production in the second half of 2025. It's safe to expect for the 2026 model year, then. And while Filosa has stated in the past that the Wagoneer S will remain strictly battery-electric, he's also hinted that the Recon's versatile platform [should make a hybrid option feasible](). "Freedom of choice" in powertrains, indeed. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()