2005-2011 Grand Cherokee OverviewJeep Grand Cherokee Overview (2005 - 2011)
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Tech Specs Summary
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- 119 - 152 mph
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- 5.0 - 10.0 seconds
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- 215 - 419 hp
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- 14.7 - 22.8 mpg
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- 4,872 - 5,004 lbs
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- 34.5 - 67.4 ft3
This generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) was produced by the American manufacturer Jeep between 2005 - 2011. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available from either a 3 L V6 Turbo diesel engine or 4.7 L V8 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and live axle rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone front suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Grand Cherokee is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 419 hp and a power/weight ratio of 11.95 lb/hp it has a top speed of 152 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 470 miles and can store 34.5-67.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 7,716 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
