The Cherokee model lineup has been simplified for 2001. Yet, even without the four-cylinder and a couple of trim levels, Cherokee still offers buyers some choices. Two-door and four-door bodies are available, either with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Two-doors come in only one trim level, called Sport, and list for $19,370 with two-wheel drive and $20,880 with four-wheel drive. Four-doors are offered in Sport or more up-market Limited trim. A four-door, four-wheel-drive Limited starts at $23,385.
Sport models are fairly basic, with power steering, power brakes, full carpeting, four-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, a clock and tachometer, variable intermittent wipers and a five-speed manual transmission. Limiteds technically add only a luggage rack, power mirrors, upgraded seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear wiper, four-speed automatic transmission and an upgrade from 15-inch steel to 16-inch aluminum wheels.
But a $945 "quick-order package" adds the automatic transmission, plus air conditioning; tilt-wheel; time-delayed headlights; remote keyless entry; power locks, windows and mirrors; luggage rack and other niceties to the Cherokee Sport. An almost identical package is required on Limited, but due to manufacturer-to-dealer discounts it is currently listed as a no-cost option as well as a mandatory one.
Automatic transmission and air conditioning can also be ordered as stand-alone options, for $945 and $850, respectively. Leather upholstery is available for $1,190, a seriously off-road "Up-Country" suspension for $725-$845 (depending on model), and a Trailer Tow Group $245 or $365, again depending on the model. The bottom line is that you can order just about anything you want on your Cherokee, but you'll probably have to order it a la carte.