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1985 Jeep Cherokee Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1985 Jeep Cherokee sold well in its sophomore year as a compact sport utility vehicle. This came as something of a surprise to the people at AMC, who had envisioned the new, smaller Cherokee as a transitional model between the old land whale and the eagerly awaited midsize Grand Cherokee.
High ground clearance and rugged four-wheel drive took the '85 Cherokee over a variety of terrains with ease; its innovative Quadra-Link suspension also added to its credibility as a 4x4 wagon, and to its popularity with the off-road set.
It had to be admitted, though, that the 1985 Cherokee had less power under the hood than in previous years. The Cherokee shipped off the line with a 2.5 liter AMC inline-4, clocked at 121 horsepower; the other option available was the GM 60-Degree V62 (the two-barrel carburetor version originally designed for the Chevy S-10 and Blazer), which put out just 115 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. of torque.
The upside of the smaller engines and more compact body, though, was improved fuel efficiency. And although the '85 Jeep Cherokee is not the juggernaut of the past, its construction is still plenty solid and really durable. You'll see plenty of these on the roads today, even after more than two decades!
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1985 Jeep Cherokee
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by Anonymous
Aug 02, 2010
The fact that this thing has been on the road for 25 years is a testament to the old Jeeps. Even though she only has the 2.5 L4, she's got enough power to get me to and from work and around town on the weekends. I've only replaced the radiator, waterpump, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and rear shocks. I've doen a few other quick fixes here and there, but those are to be expected for a lady this age! Aug 02, 2010
by Joel M
Jul 30, 2010
Driven most through high school and college. I actually removed the inoperable air conditioner, which I was amazed that I was able to do successfully. Fond memories. Every guy should get to own a Jeep at some point in his life.Jul 30, 2010
by Matt M
Oct 02, 2008
i love this car with a passion
performance is weak cause it has a 2.8l v6 = no power
its not the best build but itll hold longer than any cheap japanese steel like on the suspension of most toyota 4x4s not to say that theyre bad because i have an fj60 and man do i love that car.
its a jeep and it looks pretty decent painted black so yeah :)Oct 02, 2008
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by Anonymous
Aug 02, 2010
The fact that this thing has been on the road for 25 years is a testament to the old Jeeps. Even though she only has the 2.5 L4, she's got enough power to get me to and from work and around town on the weekends. I've only replaced the radiator, waterpump, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and rear shocks. I've doen a few other quick fixes here and there, but those are to be expected for a lady this age! Aug 02, 2010
by Joel M
Jul 30, 2010
Driven most through high school and college. I actually removed the inoperable air conditioner, which I was amazed that I was able to do successfully. Fond memories. Every guy should get to own a Jeep at some point in his life.Jul 30, 2010
by Matt M
Oct 02, 2008
i love this car with a passion
performance is weak cause it has a 2.8l v6 = no power
its not the best build but itll hold longer than any cheap japanese steel like on the suspension of most toyota 4x4s not to say that theyre bad because i have an fj60 and man do i love that car.
its a jeep and it looks pretty decent painted black so yeah :)Oct 02, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 02, 2008
big engine, and it will hold up to almost anythingJul 02, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 01, 2008
need to replace cannot locate old partFeb 01, 2008
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1985 Jeep Cherokee Pricing
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$9,563 to $14,956Price range
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Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl