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.
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:
WJ (1998–2004)
The redesigned WJ 1998 Grand Cherokee shared just 127 parts with its predecessor.
Available engines:
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.
