1999-2005 Grand Cherokee OverviewJeep Grand Cherokee Overview (1999 - 2005)
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Tech Specs Summary
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- 106 - 124 mph
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- 7.9 - 14.0 seconds
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- 138 - 254 BHP
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- 17.2 - 29.1 mpg
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- 1,881 - 2,069 kg
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- 1,104 - 2,047 L
This generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) was produced by the American manufacturer Jeep between 1999 - 2005. It's a front engined four-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 138 BHP 3.1 L Inline 5 Turbo diesel engine to a 254 BHP 4.7 L V8 petrol engine. It has solid axle front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Grand Cherokee is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 Limited which scores 1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 220 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 114 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 122 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 TD Laredo is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 418 miles and can store 1,104-2,047 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,360 kg.