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Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | DaimlerChrysler |
| Class: | Midsize SUV |
| Body Styles: | 4-door wagon |
| Production: | 1993–present |
| Predecessor: | Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| ZJ | |
| Production: | 1993–1998 |
| Engines: | 4.0 L AMC I6 4.0 L Power Tech I6 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 |
| WJ | |
| Production: | 1998–2004 |
| Engines: | 4.0 L Power Tech I6 4.7 L PowerTech V8 |
| WK | |
| Production: | 2005–present |
| Engines: | 3.7 L PowerTech V6 5.7 L Hemi V8 6.1 L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) |
| This article is part of the Jeep automobile series. | |
A Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large family-oriented SUV made by Jeep, a division of Daimler-Chrysler. It is a 4 wheel drive automobile. European Grand Cherokees are manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr.
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ZJ (1993–1998)
The ZJ models, manufactured from 1993 to 1998, come in 2 general trims, the Laredo and the Limited. The Laredo is the base model, featuring a medium grey plastic lower body paneling and five star spoke aluminum wheels. The Limited is the premium model, with the lower body paneling being the same color as the vehicle color. The Limited also boasts features such as power sunroof, mirrors, seats, windows, and door locks; a basic onboard computer; and waffle-like cast aluminum wheels. Specialty models include the TSi, Orvis, and 5.9 Limited. The 5.9 Limited was produced only for the 1998 model year.
For 1993 alone, Jeep resurrected the Grand Wagoneer name for a special luxury version of the Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 L V8.
The Grand Cherokee V8 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 1993.
Available engines:
- 1993-1995 4.0 L AMC I6, 190 hp
- 1996-1998 4.0 L Power Tech I6, 185 hp
- 1993-1998 5.2 L Magnum V8, 220 hp
- 1998 5.9 L Magnum V8, 245 hp Limited
WJ (1998–2004)
The redesigned WJ 1998 Grand Cherokee shared just 127 parts with its predecessor.
Available engines:
- 1998-2004 4.0 L Power Tech I6, 195 hp
- 1998-2004 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 235 hp
- 2002-2004 4.7 L High Output PowerTech V8, 265 hp
WK (2005–present)
An all-new WK Grand Cherokee debuted in 2005.
Engines:
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SRT-8
An SRT-8 version of the Grand Cherokee debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 415 hp (310 kW) version of the 6.1 L Hemi, it also features upgraded Brembo brakes, a special transfer case, and interior and exterior updates.
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