Stellantis Media Site 2007 Jeep® Grand Cherokee: Product Chronology                                                Contact:                                                             Dianna                         Gutierrez                                                                                                                                                                                   2007 Jeep® Grand Cherokee: Product Chronology                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY2006 MODEL YEARNew Overland 2WD and 4WD models5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with five-speed A/T (with Quadra-Drive II® on 4WD models)Heated seats, sun roof, SmartBeam, UConnect® Hands-free Communication System, ESPPlatinum finish appliqués and moldingsWire lattice grille gray texture with platinum surroundChrome front tow hooksBody color front air dam with platinum accentPlatinum roof rack side rails with black crossbarsPlatinum color accent moldings on exterior mirrors with power foldawayBody color door handle grabs, license browPlatinum finish on bodyside and beltline moldingsBody color sill moldingsLiftgate lightbar — PlatinumRear bumper — Platinum accents“Overland” badgeSupplemental side curtain air bagsNavigation radioSIRIUS Satellite RadioUnique, high-contrast two-tone seats with Ultra suede, accent stitching leather and real wood steering wheelReal wood trim bezels — I/P, door, consoleShifter handle real wood insertLeather-wrapped center console armrestUnique cluster graphics — Color onlyUnique vinyl-wrapped I/P cluster hoodOverland logo embroidered on front seat backsCargo netParkSense™ rear park assistUnique 17-inch clad wheels — Platinum chromeP245/65R17 A/T (Outside White Lettering) OWL tiresTire Pressure Monitoring with displayTrailer towOptional engine block heaterOptional DVD rear-seat entertainment systemOptional (P3, P4 and P5)One-touch up/down windows — New standard featureAdvanced side air bag optionAudio input minijack on AM/FM CD radioStandard Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Brake AssistLAREDONew Black colorQuadra-Trac II, active full-time four-wheel drive, added to 3.7-liter V-6 engine as option on 4x4 modelsAutomatic liftgate flipper glassHigh-performance halogen headlamps and fog lampsPower sun roof with express open and closeX PackageHeated seats (formerly optional)Two-tone leather seatsAdjustable pedals (formerly optional)Off Road Group offered as option (P6 with tow hooks, OWL tires)2005 MODEL YEARAll new Laredo and Limited 4x2 and 4x4 models with Uniframe® construction, aluminum hood, air dam, new fascias, grilles and bodyside moldingsLonger wheelbase and wider track for improved stability and rideNew independent short-long-arm front suspension and new five-link solid axle rear suspensionNew variable ratio, power-assisted rack and pinion steeringBrake Traction Control System (BTCS) (4x4 models without Electronic Limited Slip Differential)Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP)New Laredo body color grille and Limited chrome grilleNew Laredo black bodyside moldings and Limited chrome belt moldingAutomatic liftgate flipper glassNew high-performance halogen headlamps and fog lamps. SmartBeam™ auto-dimming high-beam headlamps available on LimitedPower sun roof with express open and closeController Area Network (CAN) electrical architecture3.7-liter V-6 engine replaces 4.0-liter I-6 engineNew 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with multi-displacement system and electronic throttle control545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission featuring tow/haul mode and electronic range select; standard with 4-7-liter and 5.7-liter V-8 enginesW5A580 five-speed automatic transmission with electronic range select standard with 3.7-literV-6 engineOptional Vari-Lok® progressive rear axle for 4x2 models onlyQuadra-Trac I full-time four-wheel driveQuadra-Trac II active full-time four-wheel driveQuadra-Drive II active full-time four-wheel drive with front and rear Electronic Limited Slip DifferentialsHybrid (electric and engine-driven fans) cooling for 4.7-liter V-8 engineHydraulic cooling for 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engineOptional supplemental side-curtain air bags(b)New two-tone interior color schemesNew Laredo eight-way power-adjusting driver and manual front passenger seat with lumbarNew driver eight-way and passenger four-way power seats with manual lumbarDVD rear seat entertainment systemBoston Acoustics six-speaker audio system with 285-watt DSP amplifierUConnect Hands-free Communication SystemFull-screen, color DVD-based navigation system with integral AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc CD/MP3 player (REQ)ParkSense rear back-up system2004 MODEL YEARSpecial Edition, Freedom, Columbia Edition and Rocky Mountain models introducedNew fascia, grille and fog lamps on all Grand Cherokee modelsAll models available in choice of either two-wheel drive or four-wheel driveQuadra-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 system2003 MODEL YEARNew high-back cloth seat standard for LaredoInterior upper head impact protection — Meets 2003 federal standardLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system2002 MODEL YEARPremium Overland modelNew 4.7-liter High Output V-8 engine — Standard on Overland, optional on LimitedVari-Lok® rear differential replaces rear Trac-Lok®(a) — Optional without Quadra-Drive®New tire pressure monitor system — OptionalNew rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers—Optional on Limited; standard on OverlandThermal expansion valve added to air conditioning system to enhance cool-downNew electroluminescent cluster lighting—Standard on Overland and LimitedNew optional power-adjustable accelerator and brake pedalsNew optional inflatable supplemental side curtain air bags for front and outboard rear seat occupants — Standard on OverlandAir bag system upgraded with multiple threshold sensors and dual-stage inflatorsORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) added2001 MODEL YEARNew 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 speedsIndustry-first hydraulically driven engine cooling fan on 4.7-liter engine for increased fuel economy and efficiencyNew Euro-style seats with gathered leather on Limited2000 MODEL YEARTwo-wheel drive available with 4.7-liter V-8 engineSelec-Trac® transfer case available with 4.7-liter V-8 engine1999 MODEL YEARComplete redesignQuadra-Drive® four-wheel drive system with Quadra-Trac® II transfer case and Vari-Lok axles4.7-liter, SOHC, 16-valve SMPI V-8 engine (235 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. of torque)4.0-liter, 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 states45RFE multi-speed automatic transmissionNew steering, suspension and brake systemsInfrared dual zone climate control, Limited onlyInside, under-floor spare tire stowageNext-generation driver and passenger air bags(b)Sentry Key® theft-deterrent system1998 MODEL YEARLimited with 5.9-liter V-8 engineImproved-response steering gear1997 MODEL YEAR4.0-liter engine meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) standards where requiredTwo-wheel drive available with 5.2-liter engine1996 MODEL YEAR4.0-liter engine provides more usable torque and quieter operationOn-demand Quadra-Trac transfer case availableDriver and front-passenger air bagsAutomatic-dimming day/night rearview mirror availableHeated front seats available1995 MODEL YEARHigher torque for 5.2-liter engine1994 MODEL YEARFour-wheel disc brakes on LimitedFront and rear side guard door beams for side-impact protection1993 MODEL YEAR5.2-liter V-8 engine introducedTwo-wheel drive available with 4.0-liter engine1992 MODEL YEARInitial 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.