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2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Date Published: 2/20/08

2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Price Range:
$12,300 - 35,300

Class:
Midsize SUV
2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo AWD, 4.7 V8 Rating
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 6
Controls/Materials 7
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4
Cargo Capacity 7
Value within Class 7
Total Score: 57
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review
Grand Cherokee was redesigned for 2005, gaining size, power, and features. It's longer than the 1999-2004 version by 3.5 inches in wheelbase and 5 inches overall, but interior dimensions changed little. Laredo and upscale Limited models were offered. Both seated five; no 3rd-row seat was available. Laredos swapped a 195-hp 4.0-liter inline 6-cyl engine for a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6. Optional for Laredo and standard on Limited was a 230-hp 4.7-liter V8. Optional for Limited was parent-company Chrysler's 325-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The 5.7 had Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which deactivates four cylinders at idle and in cruising to save fuel. Grand Cherokee's sole transmission was a 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate. V6 and 4.7-liter V8 models offered rear- or all-wheel drive. The 5.7 V8 came only with AWD. Each V8 used its own AWD system, but both include low-range gearing. Low-range gearing was unavailable for the AWD V6. All Grand Cherokees had antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, 17-inch wheels, and a rear liftgate with opening glass. An antiskid system was available on AWD versions. Optional were curtain side airbags designed to protect the head and torso for both seating rows. AWD V8s offered optional front and rear limited-slip differentials. Other new options included rear obstacle detection, satellite radio, DVD entertainment, and Chrysler's UConnect, which uses the audio system as a hands-free, wireless link to cell phones. Also available were navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, tire-pressure monitor, and an off-road package.
Year to Year Changes
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Jeep added the luxury Overland and the sporty SRT8 to the Grand Cherokee lineup for 2006. Overland had front and rear limited-slip differentials and came with rear obstacle detection and Chrysler's UConnect wireless cell phone link. SRT8 equipment included a 6.1-liter V8, sport-tuned suspension, Brembo-brand brakes, specific trim inside and out, and sport front seats. DVD entertainment and a navigation system were new options on all models.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Standard curtain side airbags, a diesel-engine option, and other newly available features make 2007 news for Grand Cherokee. Newly optional on all but the SRT8 is a 215-hp 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel. Curtain side airbags with rollover deployment are newly standard on all Grand Cherokees; they were standard only on Overland. New for '07 are a rearview camera and remote start feature.
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