THE LEGENDARY POWER TECH I-6 ENGINE NOW BUILT INTO EVERY CHEROKEE Standard on both Cherokee models this year is the 4.0L Power Tech I-6 engine. The six cylinder engine produces 190 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque making it one of the most powerful engines it class. The five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Sport model. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard on Limited and is optional on Sport. Combine it with the Trailer Tow Group and the available automatic transmission on Sport, and you can tow up to 5,000 pounds.