An antiskid system as standard and new luxury and sport models make 2006 news for Grand Chrokee. This SUV has a rear liftgate with opening glass and five-passenger seating. No 3rd-row seating is available. Joining base Laredo and midline Limited models are the luxury Overland and the sporty SRT8. A 210-hp V6 is standard on Laredo. A 235-hp V8 is standard on Limited, optional on Laredo. Standard on Overland and optional on Limited is the 330-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 from Jeep-parent Chrysler. This engine has Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System to deactivate four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. SRT8 has a 420-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 without the system. All use a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. SRT8 has all-wheel drive. Other Grand Cherokees come in rear-wheel-drive and AWD versions. Each V8 model uses a specific AWD system; the SRT8's lacks low-range gearing, as does the AWD V6's. All versions have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. SRT8 and AWD versions come with traction control. All but Laredos now include heated front seats and power-adjustable pedals.

Curtain side airbags are standard on Overland, optional otherwise. Overland has front and rear limited-slip differentials, which are an AWD Limited option. Overland also comes with rear obstacle detection and Chrysler's UConnect wireless cell phone link. SRT8 exclusives include sport-tuned suspension, Brembo-brand brakes, specific trim inside and out, and sport front seats. DVD entertainment and a navigation system are available for all. An off-road package is an AWD Laredo option.