Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV in the upper middle class, which is produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. The Grand Cherokee for Europe was until 2010 at Magna Steyr in Austria.
- 3.1 models
- 3.2 Production in China
- 3.3 engines
- 4.1 trim levels and special editions
- 4.2 engines 4.2.1 Remarks
- 4.2.2 SRT -8
- 4.2.3 diesel
- 5.1 facelift
- 5.2 engines ( 2010-2013 )
- 5.3 engines (since 2013)
Development
The Grand Cherokee was actually developed from the smaller Jeep Cherokee. Its origins date back to the year 1983, when the engineers of AMC designed a successor to the Cherokee. The prototype "Jeep Concept 1 " of 1989, the basic design already anticipated. The Grand Cherokee was the first Jeep with Chrysler emblem, as the concept is indeed came from AMC; the AMC engineers who were involved in this project - later Chrysler employees ( after the purchase of AMC by Chrysler 1987) - wanted to present the car in the late 1980s, but then- CEO Lee Iacocca acknowledged revised Chrysler minivans priority one; thus, the idea of the Ford Explorer competitors Grand Cherokee delayed until 1992.
The Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992 in grand style at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The former Chrysler President Robert A. Lutz drove the Mayor of Detroit, Coleman Young, the steps of Cobo Hall and up through a glass window to showcase the new product accordingly. Production of the Grand Cherokee began a little later in the purpose-built " Jefferson North Assembly" plant in Detroit and stayed there.
ZJ (1993-1998)
The ZJ models were built from 1993 to 1998 and were originally in three trim levels Base, Laredo and Limited available. The Base model offered as standard equipment a complete instrumentation, fabric seat covers and five - speed gearbox and has been renamed SE in 1994. Electric windows and central locking were not part of the basic equipment of the SE, but were offered as standard from 1995; the high price but resulted in small numbers due to lack of customer interest, which ultimately led to the discontinuation of the now rarely seen base model. The mid-range was Laredo ( and in 1997 for the basic model ); its equipment included additional plastic planks on the body, electric windows, central locking and cruise control as well as gray plastic aprons and five-spoke alloy wheels. The Limited was the top model; its plastic aprons were kept in the vehicle color. The standard also was a leather interior, on request, a sunroof, heated mirrors, electrically adjustable and heated seats, a key map ( Keyless Entry), trip computer and alloy wheels in special design were available.
In 1995, the torque of the 5.2 V8 engine rose from 386 to 407 Nm. The model year 1996 brought cosmetic changes, such as modified radiator grille, revised bumper and integrated fog lights; inside there was double airbags and better upholstery fabrics. At the same time, the coming of AMC were still " Grand Cherokee " emblems on the front fenders replaced by usual in other Chrysler vehicles. The AMC - line six- cylinder engine with 4.0 liter displacement, with which tow loads up to 2265 kg could be drawn, was also revised; he lost it a bit of performance, but could come up with something higher torque and quieter running. The Limited models had from this year even more luxury amenities, such as a memory driver's seat, remote control of the radio from the steering wheel and a progressive working power steering.
According to The Story of Jeep, there was an Aspen package for the Grand Cherokee Laredo in the Japanese market 1996-1998 on request.
ZJ -based vehicles
Throughout the Modellzyklusses there were a variety of customized and special models of the ZJ.
The ZJ Limited 5.9 ( 1998)
The Grand Cherokee Limited with 5.9 -liter engine was manufactured in limited numbers only in model year 1998, had better equipment and more power than the regular Limited and wore the emblem " 5.9 Limited". In Europe, there was a similar equipment under the name Limited LX. He was extradited world 15,000 times. He had a Magnum -5 0.9 -liter V8 engine, the (241 PS ) carried out 177 kW and the car in 7.3 s from 0 to 100 km / h acceleration ( measured Motor Trend even 6.8 s ), which made him the fastest SUV of the year. The acceleration of the 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9 has been surpassed by Jeep only with the introduction of the Grand Cherokee SRT8 with a 6.1-liter Hemi V8 large in 2006. The 1998 Grand Cherokee was selected by Motor Trend as " four-wheel drive of the year ." Its rarity and its power to ensure that he is very much sought after.
Other amenities available to distinguish from the normal 5.9 Limited:
- Functional air outlets on the hood
- Radiator grille with fine mesh grille inserts
- Special alloy wheels with five spokes
- Tires without white inscription
- An upgraded premium audio stereo system with 180 W and ten speakers
- Speaker Rear armrest with four speakers
- Seat covers made of softer calfskin
- Door panels made of leather
- Automatic lever, lever for the handbrake and countershaft lever knob with leather
- Imitation wood trim around the base automatic gearshift lever
- A spare tire cover in leather with various pockets
- A rear center armrest
- A lower roof rack that eliminated the squeaking of the carrier at 5.2 Limited
- Kunststoffbeplankungen outside in body color
- Aprons Skirts
The Grand Cherokee 5.9 had some additional performance-enhancing features details:
- Stronger transmission than the 5.2 l with reinforced output shaft
- Was a standard Dana- 44A differential (aluminum housing) with lock
- Electric fan
- Alternator with increased power
- High-performance exhaust system with three-inch tubes (7.6 cm diameter) and a large polished stainless steel tail
The 5.9 Limited were not available in all colors of the normal Limited. There was only Deep Slate ( Black Metallic), Forest Green and Bright Platinum Metallic PG 8 (platinum silver ); for Canada were also deep Amthyst (violet-blue metallic) and white finish.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1993 )
Only in model year 1993, there were a particularly well-equipped version of the Grand Cherokee with 5.2 -liter V8 engine, which was named Grand Wagoneer as the last jeep. He had the equipment of the Limited and this page decorations made of burl wood imitation and special " Grand Wagoneer " badging. These Jeeps were the most expensive in the model range and were only built in limited quantities.
The Orvis Edition (1995-1997)
The Orvis - available 1995-1997 - was an equipment package for the Grand Cherokee Limited, which in the exterior color Moss Green Pearlcoat ( = Moss Green Metallic, Chrysler color code PJN ) or - more rarely - Light Driftwood with red and gold side trim (1995 ) was available. Green paint accents on the wheels ( matching the green body color ) and special " Orvis " emblems were the only external recognition features, in addition to the Up -Country suspension package that, a suspension lift the car an inch, two special tow hooks front and rear skid plates for gearboxes, fuel tank and the bottom as well as increased gas pressure shock absorbers and off-road tires included. Except for the windshield and front side windows, the remaining windows were tinted dark. The interior was very different from the initial model and included two-tone green-brown leather seats with red piping and " Orvis " emblems. Since the Orvis Edition was an additional equipment package for the Limited, it was - when ordered in full - to 1997, the most expensive of all the Grand Cherokee versions.
TSi (1997-1998)
The sporty TSi model (1997-1998) had in body color -held plastic planks with indigo blue stripes in the lower body area, similar to the Eagle Talon. The TSi package included 16 " alloy wheels with five spokes, tires 225/ 70 R 16, sports suspension and more direct steering, seat covers made of perforated leather and a premium sound system. The 5.2-liter V8 engine, there was an extra charge. TSi lay in price between Laredo and Limited.
4x4
The all-wheel drive, there were initially in Command-Trac version, ( automatically connected-in ); together with the SE fell Command-Trac on the model 1996 from the offer. " Selec -Trac ", however, offered the opportunity to either temporarily or permanently to drive with all-wheel drive. Both systems already existed in the Cherokee. Only the Grand Cherokee it was with " Quadra -Trac " permanent all-wheel drive. This system was standard on all Limited and most special models on request also in Laredo. The rear-wheel drive there was the six-cylinder versions up to the end of 1993 only for the Laredo and from 1994 for the Limited. As of 1997, there was the 5.2-liter V8 versions with rear-wheel drive.
Landing gear
There was to request an up -country package with stronger gas pressure shock absorbers and a number of other reinforced suspension components.
Awards
The Grand Cherokee V8 was on the 1993 list of the "10 Best Cars " magazine "Car and Driver" and was Truck of the Year from Motor Trend.
He was also Petersen's 4x4 of the Year in 1993, 1996 ( after the introduction of new additional gear ) and 1998 (as Limited version 5.9).
Models
Motors
WJ (1999-2004)
The revised Grand Cherokee WJ from model year 1999, only 127 parts in common with its predecessor. The structure was reinforced by Porsche engineering in order to achieve lighter weight and better steering qualities. The spare wheel moved from the side of the load compartment under the load floor, what buyers greatly appreciated. The two heavy VR8 engines with overhead valves ( OHV ) were by a single motor with aluminum overhead cam ( OHC ), Chrysler's then-new PowerTech engine replaced. Although this machine delivered less torque than the two VR8 previous machines, it was easier consumed significantly less fuel and delivered from the same effective performance.
The WJ was the first Jeep following the takeover by Chrysler in 1987, which had " a broader 5 - five - hole circle " five bolt pattern instead of the usual 4.5 in jeep. 5 " bolt circle with five wheel bolts (diameter 127 mm), which first took place on rear wheel drive cars and light trucks and vans from GM, also spread on Ford vehicles, including the Ford LTD ( 1973-1978 ) and the Lincoln models. Chrysler put these bolt circle for the first time in the model year 1986 the Dodge Ram as a large half -ton pickup and the SUV Dodge Ramcharger one.
A remarkable detail of this generation was the automatic four-wheel drive available as an option " Quadra -Drive". He had three fluid couplings and one of the few four-wheel drive systems, then three locking differentials. Among these four-wheel drive systems, it was the only fully automatic, had in common with the former Mercedes -Benz G- models, Mercedes -Benz Unimog Pinzgauer and Steyr, all 100% lockable differentials of axles and propeller shaft.
The Chrysler 45RFE automatic transmission in the WJ was notable. It has three instead of the usual 4-speed automatic transmissions with two planetary gear sets. This allowed theoretically six stages, thus the transmission would have been the first mass produced six - speed automatic; But it was programmed to only five levels were used. Four stages were used for normal driving, an additional second stage occurred when downshifting in action. Although five of the six possible translations were used to Chrysler decided to call the transmission as a " 4- speed automatic ." In the well-known Mercedes diesel Mercedes -Benz five- speed automatic transmission was used, which also came in the eight -cylinder petrol engines from 2002 are used.
In 2004, the Grand Cherokee a year before his replacement again a minor facelift.
Models
The Laredo trim levels ( with sports seats and simple facilities ) and the more luxurious Limited models were not special, but were part of the regular delivery program. As of 2002, the Overland ( named after the former Jeep owner Willys -Overland ) the top model dar. to the extensive standard equipment with üppigerem interior along with " Overland " emblems came from the middle of 2003, a two-color - black interior and navigation system added. Also standard were front and side airbags, an Infinity sound system with CD changer for ten, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, an electrically operated sunroof, a leather steering wheel, wood finish and 17'' alloy wheels. Equipped with the 4.7 - liter high- performance machine, the Overland could be delivered with the Mercedes diesel.
Special models:
- 2002-2003: Sports
- 2002-2004: Special Edition
- 2003-2004: Columbia Edition
- 2004-2005: Vision
- 2004-2005: Final Edition
These special editions were only short time available. The sport was a bit better equipped than the Laredo and had a very special two-tone - black interior. The Special Edition was initially on the equipment level of the Limited, but was powered by a 4.7 -liter V8 engine. The slightly revised version had a richer interior with eg Leather seats, AM / FM radio with cassette player, CD player and changer for ten CDs, which was housed in the hold. The Special Edition also had continuous smooth plastic planks outside. The Columbia Edition had the usual equipment details of the other special models and also has a two-tone interior with Columbia Sportswear emblems. The 4.7 -liter high-performance machine and the navigation system could be ordered upon request.
Towards the end of the term of the WJ model the two special models of vision and Final Edition was offered from 2004 until the start of the successor. Both were based on the already lush Overland equipment. The vision came with aluminum trim exterior and interior, as well as a navigation system and park assist, also a plaque was mounted in the interior, on the production number of the limited edition of 333 pieces model is engraved. In the final edition with color-keyed exterior trim and wood trim interior was also still a Webasto parking heater included.
Production in China
The Beijing Jeep Corporation put the old Cherokee XJ forth since 1984 and acquired in 2004 (after the U.S. launch of the Grand Cherokee WK for model year 2005) the production of the Grand Cherokee WJ. After construction of the plants, 2006, the WJ was introduced to 4700 (including with 4.0 liter R6- Engine and 4.7 -liter V8 engine, high-performance special models ) for the Chinese market as the Jeep 4000 and Jeep.
This was the top model of Beijing and practical design and features with the Grand Cherokee Limited from 2004 identical, including chassis, the various all-wheel drive systems, plastic planks in body color, alloy wheels, Chrysler sound systems, and Chrysler automatic climate control. So it was in this case different methods than for the Cherokee XJ, which had been substantially altered by Beijing Jeep for the Chinese market.
Motors
The 3.1 -liter turbo diesel for the 1999 Grand Cherokee was developed in conjunction with Detroit Diesel / VM Motori. He has an electronic injection pump, electronically controlled, vacuum operated exhaust gas recirculation, and a special catalyst for NOx reduction. In Cento in Italy annually 13,000 pieces are produced. The engine was available for the European models and meets the emission behavior EURO I. Equipped he was with an electronically controlled 4- speed automatic transmission.
In 2002, he was replaced by the well-known 270 CDI from the Mercedes 2.7 - liter five-cylinder. The (163 hp) common-rail diesel 120 kW 400 Nm makes and has an average consumption of 10 l/100km. The power transmission takes place here with a five- speed automatic transmission from Mercedes -Benz.
WH (2005-2010)
The all- new Grand Cherokee WH was introduced in 2004 as a 2005 model. Jeep innovations that were in the program for the first time, a DVD player for the rear and on request were the all-wheel drive system Quadra - Drive II, a 5.7 -liter Hemi V8 engine.
The construction continues to emphasize performance and luxury, but one had worked hard on the reduction of noise and vibration. For the first time, however, the Jeep just put so much emphasis on good road characteristics such as the brand-typical excellent off-road capability.
This new focus on driving on paved roads led Jeep, the Fixed front axle with trailing arms (as in the ZJ and WJ ) with a construction of double wishbone suspension as presented in 2002 Jeep Liberty to replace. The new Jeep is presented with a new philosophy, which takes account of what is known as Enhanced demand in the SUV market by drivability on asphalt roads in conjunction with a lower demand for off-road capability. Although the new design is perceived as soft on washboard surfaces, the front suspension of the clientele that uses the Jeep off-road, due to the lower axle articulation especially in low-speed maneuvers was criticized on uneven terrain.
At launch three engines were in Germany in two trim levels are available. The Mercedes- Benz diesel was to have just like the small V8 engine in both the Laredo and the Limited, the 5.7-liter Hemi only in the upscale Limited version. As special equipment were including a DVD navigation system with integrated CD changer for election, as well as a so-called Exclusive package was available in the Limited, which includes leather and chrome trim in the interior.
The top model SRT8 with the big 6.1 -liter V8 was from 2006 in the price lists. A full equipment including navigation system and leather sports seats as standard with him.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 model year, France was introduced in Europe in the Euro Camp Jeep in the Ardèche. This year came the luxury amenities Overland for the diesel and the Hemi it. The Limited Exclusive package and a navigation system were here on board as standard, as well as the metallic paint and a sunroof.
In 2008, the Jeep Grand Cherokee received a small facelift. Newly included the standard in Overland xenon headlights and a revised interior with a new touch-screen navigation system. In Europe, also, only the SRT8 and the Mercedes - Benz diesel were offered in the 2008 model year.
With the model year 2009, the revised 5.7-liter Hemi moved back into the Europe program. He was now powered by 259 kW ( 352 hp) and was only available in high-quality Overland equipment. Otherwise, the model range was unchanged with the SRT8 and the diesel up to the larger exterior mirrors and a revised navigation system.
Trim levels and special editions
Similar to the previous forms of the offered since 2005 Laredo base model with cloth seats. This is followed by the stocked with leather and heated seats Limited and offered since 2007, fully equipped Overland. The SRT8 offered since 2006, has a different higher quality leather upholstery and a navigation system as standard.
For the 2007 model year Jeep offered the special edition S- Limited. It has a revised front bumper, 18 -inch alloy wheels and a leather steering wheel and aluminum look in the interior. Also, the navigation system is standard painted completely black on board and the front grill.
Motors
Not all motors listed here are available in all countries, the 3.7-liter with 157 kW and the 4.7-liter with 175/227 kW was sold only in the United States. In Germany, only the diesel, the 4.7 -liter Hemi V8 and were available for launch. Later, the SRT8 came about, there were the meantime, as the only petrol engine in the Grand Cherokee in Germany. The two smaller eight-cylinder have been deleted herein for the 2008 model year due to lack of demand from the program. With the 2009 model year, the uprated 5.7 - Hemi but was introduced back in Germany.
Comments
The 4.7-liter high-performance machine, which first appeared in the Grand Cherokee Overland WJ, accounted for the current Jeep lineup. It is now used only in the Dodge Dakota. The standard 0.7 -liter 4 in America as FlexFuel engine on offer and can be refueled with ethanol. In addition, the official specifications on the different markets may vary slightly.
SRT -8
An SRT -8 version of the Grand Cherokee was introduced at the New York International Auto Show 2005. The SRT -8 is a 313- kW version driven (420 bhp/426 PS) of the 6.1 -liter Chrysler V8 Hemi and has stronger Brembo brakes, large exhaust pipes with chrome ends ( in the middle of the rear lead ), increased gas pressure shock absorbers, revised suspension, a special countershaft transmission, electronic four-wheel drive system and equipment improvements inside and out.
Diesel
Since the introduction of the Jeep offers a V6 common - rail diesel engine from Mercedes -Benz. It is based on the OM 642 used in many Mercedes models and makes as 3.0 CRD 160 kW ( 218 hp ) and 510 Nm. The diesel particulate filter is standard. The force transmits a Mercedes five-speed automatic.
All-wheel drive
In the current Grand Cherokee three wheel drive systems are offered. Standard in the Laredo models ( and since 2008 also in the Limited) is the Quadra -Trac II four-wheel drive system, a fully automatic controlled four-wheel drive with low range gearing. Initially offered in all models (except the petrol engine in Laredo), the Quadra - Drive II Drive since 2008 is reserved for the Overland. In addition to the Quadra -Trac, he has three hydraulic differential locks with electronic control. Only in the SRT -8 Quadra -Trac active on-demand all-wheel drive is offered. It is a demand-controlled all-wheel drive without low-range gearbox.
WL ( since 2010)
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 ( 2010-2013 )
Since early summer 2010, the new model of Grand Cherokee was marketed in the United States. Highlights of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011, a new 3.6 -liter Pentastar V6 engine with about 11 % less fuel consumption than the previous model with more power and more torque, a revised interior with high quality materials, the Selec -Terrain system that allows the rider to adjust the performance of the Jeep to the relevant environment, a new Quadra -Lift air suspension, with which the vehicle can be raised up to 292 mm ground clearance. In addition, the WK2 is more aerodynamic than any of his predecessors, in order to optimize fuel consumption.
Since December 2010, the Grand Cherokee with the 3.6 -liter Pentastar V6 engine with 210 kW is sold (286 hp) and the 5.7 - liter V8 Hemi engine with 259 kW ( 352 hp) in Germany. In spring 2011, a 3.0 -liter V6 diesel (CRD ) of VM Motori with 140 kW followed (190 hp ) or 177 kW ( 241 hp ), which was not offered in the United States. In autumn 2011, eventually followed as the strongest version of the Grand Cherokee SRT8 with a 6.4 liter Hemi V8 engine with an output of 344 kW ( 468 hp ).
Facelift
For the model year 2014, the Grand Cherokee has been slightly revised and received, among other newly designed headlights and taillights as well as modified bumpers. In addition, the Grand Cherokee is also available in the U.S. with the 3.0 -liter V6 diesel and a power of 184 kW from model year 2014. The engine is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Germany start the facelift began on July 6, 2013