The Jeep division of Daimler-Chrysler produces the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size sport utility vehicle. It was introduced at the1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. It was a spin-off of the smaller Jeep Cherokee. The redesigned WJ 1999 shared only 127 parts with its predecessor. A notable feature of this generation vehicle is the automatic four wheel drive option or Quadra-Drive. Jeep vehicles offer serious off-road capability to match their tough look. The Grand Cherokee is one of the best-selling SUVs in America. Jeep sells about 220,000 Grand Cherokees a year. The Grand Cherokees sales outrank such popular nameplates as Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Expedition, and Durango.
In 1993, the Jeep Grand Cherokee was awarded “Truck of the Year” by Motor Trend Magazine, which makes it apparent that you won’t go wrong by buying this vehicle. The fact that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is supposedly the most powerful Jeep vehicle around counts a lot.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an SUV that you can take anywhere; perfect for those out-of-town trips with the family. You can be certain of your family’s safety based on the mere strength and power of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and its safety features such as the front and side curtain airbags and integrated fog lights.
For those who are planning to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee, the question is not whether to buy one. Instead, you should be thinking about which model you should choose to best fit your needs and preferences. Which features do you need, or will be most useful for you?
Models
The Laredo and luxurious Limited trim levels were standard models.
Specialty models:
2002–2003 — Sport
2002–2004 — Special Edition
2002–2004 — Overland
2003–2004 — Columbia Edition
These specialty models appeared for a brief time. The Sport was slightly more equipped than the Laredo and offered a very discrete two-tone black trim interior for style. The Special Edition was introduced offering the same quality of the Limited, differences include 4.7 L V8 engine and slightly revised, Special Edition came with premium interior details, Plush Leather seats, AM-FM, In-Dash CD/Cassette along with ten disc CD changer stowed in a well thought location in within cargo space. Special Edition Trim package from bumper to bumper was presented with a fully polished, non-textured finish. Front grille debut was standard issue on the Special Edition. The Overland (appropriated after the former Jeep parent, Willys-Overland) was the top-of-the-line along side the Special Edition the 4.7 L High Output engine V8 initially debuted as the standard powerhouse. Alongside a wealth of standard features such as plusher interior trim with "Overland" badging, mid-2003 came a revised strong black two-tone trim interior and Built-in GPS equipped with the model. Front and side-curtain airbags, an Infinity sound system with 10-disc changer, heated/power front seats, integrated rock rails, power sunroof, wood/leather steering wheel and 17 in alloy wheels were also standard. The Columbia Edition offered the usual features of the other specialty models besides a strong unique two-tone interior with "Columbia Sportswear" badging, with the 4.7 L H.O. engine and GPS optional.
Options, Features, & Specifications
Year Range: 1999-2004
Passengers: 5
Original MSRP: $17,000-$40,000
Average Bluebook Today: $9,000-$22,000
Fuel Mileage: 15-21 MPG
Horsepower: 195-265 BHP
Torque: 230-330 LB-FT
Towing Capacity: 5000-6000 LBS
Transmission: Automatic AWD or Rear Wheel Drive
List of some of the standard features:
AC, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Locks, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Cassette, Dual Front Air Bags, ABS, Roof Rack, & Alloy Wheels
List of some of the optional features:
CD Players, Premium Sound, Leather, Sun/Moon Roof, Towing Package, Heated Seats, Power Seats, Adjustable Pedals