BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Jeep |
Rivian |
| Model |
Cherokee EV (speculative future version) |
R3 |
| Vehicle Type |
Mid-size SUV (Electric) |
Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback) |
| Trims |
Expected – Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Laredo (based on Jeep’s trim tradition) |
R3, R3X (performance variant) |
| Release Date |
Hybrid confirmed 2026 |
Expected 2026–2027 |
| Status |
Hybrid revealed |
Upcoming / Pre-production |
| Made In |
USA / North America (Stellantis plant) |
Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois |
| Body Type |
SUV |
5-door hatchback SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Likely 3 yrs / 36,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 yrs / 100,000 miles (battery) |
Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic |
| Colors |
Black, White, Silver, Red, Blue, Green (typical Jeep palette) |
TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual Permanent Magnet Motors (AWD) – base version may have single |
Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X) |
| Horsepower |
300–400 hp (estimated for EV) |
Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim) |
| Torque |
450–500 Nm (estimate) |
Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims) |
| Acceleration |
6–7 seconds (speculative) |
3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor) |
| Top Speed |
180–200 km/h |
Est. 125–135 mph |
| Range |
500–600 km (WLTP) or ~300–370 miles (EPA est.) |
Up to 300+ miles (larger battery) |
| Drivetrain |
FWD (base) / AWD (higher trims, Trailhawk, Overland) |
RWD / AWD |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion (possibly NMC or LFP depending on trim) |
Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform |
| Battery Capacity |
90–100 kWh (expected if EV variant launched) |
Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh) |
| Power Consumption |
18–20 kWh/100 km (estimate) |
Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected) |
| Home Charging Speed |
11 kW AC (7.5–10 hrs full charge) |
Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr |
| Supercharging Speed |
150–200 kW DC |
Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
30 min (10–80%) |
10–80% in <30 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
30–35 miles (AC home), ~150–200 miles (DC fast) |
Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger) |
| Charging Time |
8–10 hrs (AC), 30–40 min (DC 10–80%) |
Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS (North America & Europe) |
NACS (adapter for CCS) |
| Home Charging Options |
CCS (North America & Europe) |
240V wall charger, portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW |
Est. 11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
4,800–4,900 mm |
170–175 in (est.) |
| Width |
1,900 mm |
74–76 in (est.) |
| Height |
1,700–1,750 mm |
65–67 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
2,800 mm |
Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
200–220 mm (higher on Trailhawk) |
Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode) |
| Cargo Space |
800–1,600 L (rear seats folded) |
TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk) |
| Curb Weight |
2,100–2,300 kg (EV version) |
Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
5 |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
18" (base), 20" (upper trims) |
19–21 in (varies by trim) |
| Front Tire |
235/55 R18 (est.) |
TBD |
| Rear Tire |
235/55 R18 (est.) |
TBD |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
5.8 m |
TBD |
| Gear Box |
1-speed (EV) |
N/A (EV direct drive) |
| Front Suspension |
Independent MacPherson strut |
Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link) |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link independent |
Independent multi-link |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No (but ADAS L2 expected) |
Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS) |
| Navigation System |
Yes (integrated with Uconnect |
Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
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Yes |
| Climate Control |
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Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes (USB-C, USB-A, AUX) |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes (phone as key + fob) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Likely available |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Optional (glass roof) |
| Apple Car Play |
Wireless |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Wireless |
Not yet (same as above) |
| Touchscreen |
10.25"–12.3" Uconnect display |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (via infotainment) |
| No. Of Speakers |
6–12 (depending on trim, Alpine premium audio in higher trims) |
Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
Regenerative + hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Disc |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
:–8 |
Likely 8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
360° surround view (upper trims) |
Yes (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Yes |
Likely (off-road trims) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |