Press Kit: 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited

2005 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

MODELS
All-new Laredo and Limited 4x2 and 4x4 models

BODY

• All-new Uniframe® construction with aluminum hood, removable air dam, new fascias, grilles and bodyside moldings
• New Laredo body color grille
• New Limited chrome grille
• New Laredo black bodyside moldings
• New Limited chrome bodyside moldings
• New Limited chrome belt molding
• Automatic liftgate flipper glass
• New high-performance halogen headlamps and fog lamps
• SmartBeam® auto-dimming high-beam headlamps available on Limited
• Power sun roof with express open and close
• Controller Area Network (CAN) electrical architecture

CHASSIS

• Longer wheelbase and wider track for improved stability and ride without sacrificing maneuverability
• New independent short-long-arm front suspension
• New five-link solid axle rear suspension
• New variable ratio, power-assisted rack and pinion steering
• Brake Traction Control System (4x4 models without Electronic Limited Slip Differentials)
• Optional electronic stability control(a)

TIRES

• P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler HP black sidewall, all-season standard on Laredo and Limited
• P245/65R17 Goodyear Eagle LS black sidewall all-season performance optional on Limited
• P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A outline white letter all-terrain optional on Laredo and Limited
• Tire pressure monitoring systems—base (warning lamp) and premium (displays individual tire pressures)
• 17" x 7.5" Orbitek aluminum wheels with painted finish—Laredo
• 17" x 7.5" Ronin II cast-aluminum wheels with machined face and painted pocket—Limited
• 17" x 7.5" Moduflex chrome-clad aluminum wheels—Optional Limited
• Full-size matching spare tire
• Off-Road Group including tow hooks, skid plates and all-terrain tires

POWERTRAIN

• 3.7-liter Power Tech® V-6 engine replaces 4.0-liter Power Tech I-6 engine
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with multi-displacement system and electronic throttle control
• 5-45RFE multi-speed automatic transmission features tow/haul mode and electronic range select; standard with 4-7-liter and
• 5.7-liter V-8 engines
• W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission with electronic range select standard with 3.7-liter V-6 engine
• Optional Vari-Lok® progressive rear axle for 4x2 models only
• Quadra-Trac I full-time four-wheel drive
• Quadra-Trac II active full-time four-wheel drive
• Quadra-Drive II active full-time four-wheel drive with front and rear Electronic Limited Slip Differentials
• Hybrid (electric and engine-driven fans) cooling for 4.7-liter V-8 engine
• Hydraulic cooling for 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine

INTERIOR

• Occupant Classification System for front passenger seat
• Optional supplemental side-curtain air bags(b)
• Ignition key cylinder moved from steering column to instrument panel
• New tu-tone interior color schemes
• New Laredo eight-way power adjusting driver and manual front passenger seat with lumbar
• New driver eight-way and passenger four-way power seats with manual lumbar
• Single-action 60/40 split-folding rear seats
• Seat cushion-mounted rear cup holders
• Limited rear center armrest with storage bin and net in lid
• Reversible floor panel with plastic lined storage bin and cargo tray
• Forward storage bin in cargo load floor for jack and tools
• Storage net in right cargo trim
• Reconfigurable cluster display and electronic vehicle information center
• Gated transmission shifter
• DVD rear seat entertainment system
• Boston Acoustics six-speaker audio system with 285-watt DSP amplifier
• UConnect™ hands-free communications system
• Full-screen, color DVD navigation system with integral AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc CD/MP3 player (REQ)
• Park assist rear object detection

NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

(a) No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp in the speedometer flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and to adapt speed and driving behavior to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Please always wear your seatbelt.

(b) Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat, correctly using an infant or child restraint system appropriate for the size, age and weight of the child, or if the child is large enough to wear the vehicle’s seat belts, with the seat belt positioned correctly. For more information, go to www.seatcheck.org.