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 hp
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- 14.3 - 24.2 mpg
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- 4,147 - 4,561 lbs
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- 39 - 72.3 ft3
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 hp 3.1 L Inline 5 Turbo diesel engine to a 254 hp 4.7 L V8 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 19.31 lb/hp 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 39-72.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 7,408 lbs.