1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer

The CarCody take

The 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is a rear-wheel-drive special-purpose vehicle with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, gasoline power, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG, made up of 18 city and 22 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3350, with tailpipe emissions of 444.35 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive Jeep with a manual gearbox Use that includes a meaningful share of highway miles

What it is

This 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is classified as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD. It uses rear-wheel drive, gasoline, a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. See more Jeep cars.

The numbers

The figure to plan around is 20 combined MPG. EPA city mileage is 18 MPG, while highway mileage is 22 MPG. Your result will depend on how much of your driving matches each setting.

What it costs to run

EPA puts yearly fuel cost at $3350. That estimate uses the vehicle's combined fuel rating, so mostly city driving may use more fuel than mostly highway travel. Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.

How it compares

Its chart measure is the 20 MPG combined figure. The separate 18 MPG city and 22 MPG highway ratings show where its fuel use falls across common driving patterns. No other model figures are provided here for a direct matchup.

Who it suits

This Jeep suits a driver who wants rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a special-purpose body, and who accepts an EPA combined rating of 20 MPG.

Trade-offs

The five-speed manual and rear-wheel-drive layout define how it drives, while the 18 MPG city rating and $3350 annual fuel estimate raise the running-cost side of the decision. Highway use is rated at 22 MPG, and emissions are 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose this Cherokee/Wagoneer when its rear-drive, manual format and special-purpose classification matter more than fuel spending. The EPA numbers point to a vehicle that costs $3350 a year in fuel and returns 20 MPG overall. Drivers whose miles are mostly on the highway get the higher 22 MPG rating; frequent city trips face the lower 18 MPG figure.