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Summary
Based on brief driving sessions, we have to put the Grand Cherokee right in the thick of the battle for supremacy in this class. It looks wonderful, exactly as it should, like a Jeep. It's powerful and quiet at the same time. It has the best name in the business to trade on, good space efficiency for what it is, plenty of power with a choice of two big engines. It has more standard equipment and more kinds of optional equipment than any previous Jeep, which should make it more attractive to more people and hence, more competitive. It looks new and traditional at the same time. If the Jefferson North Plant can build these with the kind of quality levels the market is demanding now, the Grand Cherokee should be a welcome addition to Chrysler/Jeep showrooms and customer garages.Reporting from Santa Barbara, California, was New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 ($26,130); Laredo 4x4 ($28,100); Limited 4x2 ($31,455); Limited 4x4 ($34,045); Laredo 4x4 Hemi ($37,215) |
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Engines:
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4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic overdrive |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, front airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side curtain air bags |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Detroit, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V8 4X4 ($28,100) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, eight-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/CD changer, driver information center, 60/40 split folding rear seat, remote keyless entry, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, eight-way power seats, 17-inch tires and wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Navigation ($1200), ParkSense ($1200), trailer tow ($255) |
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Destination Charge:
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645 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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31655 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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230 @ 4600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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295 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic overdrive |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/21 |
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Wheelbase:
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186.6/73.3/67.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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109.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.0/62.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.7/57.6/41.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.3/60.6/35.5 |
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Cargo volume:
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67.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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8.0 |
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Curb weight:
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4613 |
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Tires:
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P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler HP |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.5 |
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| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This Jeep is different from others I have driven. It's fast, strong, luxurious and RELIABLE. There are great technical features like helpful computer related features, and a fantastic drive system, which makes this Jeep incredibly secure in bad weather. | | posted by Lourissia on May 07 2008 | | |
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| | This Jeep is definitely best in its class. I'll never own another vehicle other than Jeep! I would recommend to anyone. | | posted by Jamyron on Jan 10 2008 | | |
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| | The seats are comfortable. The exterior of the vehicle looks great. The only thing I have to say is that I get horrible gas mileage, but other than that, so far so good. | | posted by Tunny on Sep 02 2007 | | |
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| | Great car. Love everything about it except the fuel mileage. | | posted by Maicle on Apr 17 2006 | | |
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