Stellantis Media Site 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - Product Chronology                                                Contact:                                                             Dianna                         Gutierrez                                                                                                Jodi                         Tinson                                                                                                                                                                                   2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - Product Chronology                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2004,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                                2004 MODEL YEAR Special Edition, Freedom, Columbia Edition and Rocky Mountain models introduced   New fascia, grille and fog lamps on all Grand Cherokee models  All models available in choice of either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive  Quadra-Trac I single-speed transfer case introduced on Laredo (only available with 4.0-liter I-6 engine)  New navigation radio with 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM stereo, CD player and DVD-based navigation system    2003 MODEL YEAR    New high-back cloth seat standard for Laredo  Interior upper head impact protection—Meets 2003 federal standard  Child seat anchor system—LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)    2002 MODEL YEAR Premium Overland model   New 4.7-liter High Output V-8 engine—Standard on Overland, optional on Limited  Vari-Lok® rear differential replaces rear Trac-Lok®(a)—Optional without Quadra-Drive®  New tire pressure monitor system—Optional  New rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers—Optional on Limited; standard on Overland  Thermal expansion valve added to air conditioning system to enhance cool-down  New electroluminescent cluster lighting—Standard on Overland and Limited  New optional power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals  New optional inflatable curtain supplemental side air bags for front and outboard rear seat occupants—Standard on Overland  Air bag system upgraded with multiple threshold sensors and dual-stage inflators  ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) added    2001 MODEL YEAR    New 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission with 4.7-liter engine provides a second overdrive ratio for increased highway fuel economy and reduced engine noise at highway speeds   Industry-first hydraulically driven engine cooling fan on 4.7-liter engine for increased fuel economy and efficiency  New Euro-style seats with gathered leather on Limited    2000 MODEL YEAR    Two-wheel drive available with 4.7-liter Power Tech™  V-8 engine  Selec-Trac® transfer case available with 4.7-liter  Power Tech V-8 engine    1999 MODEL YEAR Complete redesign   Quadra-Drive four-wheel drive system with Quadra-Trac® II transfer case and Vari-Lok axles  4.7-liter Power Tech SOHC, 16-valve SMPI V-8 engine (235 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. of torque)  4.0-liter Power Tech OHV, 12-valve SMPI I-6 engine upgraded (195 horsepower, 230 lb.-ft. of torque); meets LEV exhaust emission requirements in CA, NY, MA and NE Trading Region states   45RFE multi-speed automatic transmission  New steering, suspension and brake systems  Infrared dual zone climate control, Limited only  Inside, underfloor spare tire stowage  Next-generation driver and passenger air bags(b)  Sentry Key® theft-deterrent system    1998 MODEL YEAR    Limited with 5.9-liter Power Tech V-8 engine  Improved-response steering gear    1997 MODEL YEAR    4.0-liter Power Tech engine meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) standards where required  Two-wheel drive available with 5.2-liter engine    1996 MODEL YEAR    4.0-liter Power Tech engine provides more usable torque and quieter operation  On-demand Quadra-Trac transfer case available  Driver and front passenger air bags  Automatic-dimming day/night rearview mirror available  Heated front seats available    1995 MODEL YEAR    Higher torque for 5.2-liter engine    1994 MODEL YEAR    Four-wheel disc brakes on Limited  Front and rear side guard door beams for side-impact protection    1993 MODEL YEAR    5.2-liter V-8 engine introduced  Two-wheel drive available with 4.0-liter Power Tech engine    1992 MODEL YEAR    Initial introduction spring 1992 as a 1993 model   (a) Trac-Lok® is a registered trademark of Spicer Technology, Inc. (b) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.