The 2.5-liter inline four, along with the SE trim, is dropped. The previous Limited trim is also dropped, with the former Classic trim is now labeled Limited. All 2001 Cherokees offer child seat-tether anchors as standard equipment, and Steel Blue replaces Desert Sand as an exterior color choice. The Trailer Tow Group now includes an underdash connector to make plugging in aftermarket trailer wiring harnesses a snap. Wrangler - The Wrangler gets a number of improvements for 2001.
All models benefit from a new four-ply soft top that reduces wind and road noise at speed.
Deep tint windows are now standard on the Sahara hardtop and optional on Sport and SE models with the solid-shell roof. Two new center console designs are available on all models, as is a premium subwoofer.