4WD, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, POWER OPTIONS, and PREMIUM WHEELS. Jet Black! Leather! Jeep has outdone itself with this terrific 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It just doesn't get any better at this price! With plenty of passenger room, you won't have to worry about being cramped when it's more than just you in the SUV. The Grand Cherokee scored the top rating in the IIHS frontal offset test.
Editorial Description (provided by Chrome)
The greatest distinction between the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, other than engines, may be the type of four-wheel-drive system that they come with--three are available this year.
Quadra-Trac I is a road-oriented system that yields full-time four-wheel drive, with torque split 48/52-percent front/rear. Quadra-Trac II adds a two-speed transfer case with low range and has a feature called Throttle Anticipate, which works to anticipate slippage and selectively applies the brakes to maximize traction. The most off-road-oriented system is called Quadra-Drive II; it uses a full-time transfer case with electronic limited-slip differentials to detect tire slip and send engine torque to the wheels with traction. It employs an electronically coupled clutch pack, and the front and rear differentials can be varied at each axle to also help maximize traction.
All three models are available with either four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The base Laredo model gets the V6 and Quadra-Trac I if so equipped, though the 4.7L V8 and both other 4WD systems are optional. The Limited steps up to a standard 4.7L V8 and Quadra-Trac II system, plus useful off-road aids such as hill start assist and hill descent control system. The Overland gets the 5.7L V8 and Quadra-Drive II system, plus tow hooks and skid plates on 4WD models. The turbo-diesel engine is optional on Limited and Overland.
Engines on the Grand Cherokee range from a base 210-horsepower, 3.7L V6, to an economical and torquey 3.0L common-rail turbocharged diesel V6 that makes 215 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, to a newly revised 4.7L V8 now making 302 horsepower and 329 lb-ft. At the top of the range is the 5.7L Hemi V8, making 330 horsepower and 375 lb-ft.
The 4.7L V8 makes 30 percent more power and ten percent more torque than last year's 4.7L, while at the same time boasting a five-percent increase in fuel economy. It's also flex-fuel capable, allowing a mix of ethanol and gasoline up to 85-percent ethanol (E85). The Hemi V8 includes Chrysler's multi-displacement system (MDS), which temporarily shuts down four of the cylinders to save fuel when the V8's power is not needed.
All four engines are mated to five-speed automatic transmissions that feature electronic range select shift control for more control when off-roading or trailer-towing, or on curvy roads; the Grand Cherokee has a tow rating of up to 7,400 pounds.
Grand Cherokees get a new short- and long-arm front suspension and five-link rear suspension geometry that's designed to provide good control on the road without compromising off-road articulation.
The interior has been refreshed, with improved materials for 2008, including a redesigned center console, revamped, LED-lit gauge cluster, and upgraded soft-touch instrument panel materials. Door panels have new armrests designed for comfort.
Each of the Grand Cherokee models get different upholstery. Laredo models have standard cloth and optional leather, while Limited models get two-tone perforated leather and the Overland model gets new saddle perforated leather seats with accent piping.
At the top of the range, the Overland model includes a long list of premium features such as HID headlamps, heated seats in the first and second row, the ParkSense parking aid, a navigation system, a roof rack, chrome 18-inch wheels, and Sirius satellite radio. A wealth of options and packages are available, including a rear-seat entertainment system, the MyGig music storage system, and the all-new Sirius Backseat TV.
Bodystyle:Sport Utility Vehicle
Odometer:41,100
Fuel:Gas
Engine:8 Cyl. 5.7L
Drivetrain:4 WD
Options:
3.73 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
6 Speakers
Abs Brakes
Adjustable Pedals
Air Conditioning
Alloy Wheels
AM/FM Radio
Audio Memory
Auto-dimming Door Mirrors
Auto-dimming Headlights
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror
Automatic Temperature Control
Bodyside Moldings
Brake Assist
Bumpers: Body-color
Cd Player
Delay-off Headlights
Driver Door Bin
Driver Vanity Mirror
Dual Front Impact Airbags
Dvd-audio
Electronic Stability Control
Entertainment System
Front Anti-roll Bar
Front Bucket Seats
Front Center Armrest
Front Dual Zone A/c
Front Fog Lights
Front Reading Lights
Front Wheel Independent Suspension
Garage Door Transmitter
Genuine Wood Console Insert
Genuine Wood Dashboard Insert
Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert
Heated Door Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Illuminated Entry
Leather
Leather Steering Wheel
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Memory Seat
Moonroof
MP3 Decoder
Mygig Multimedia System W/navigation/sirius
Mygig Multimedia System W/sirius
Navigation
Normal Duty Suspension
Occupant Sensing Airbag
Outside Temperature Display
Overhead Airbag
Overhead Console
Panic Alarm
Passenger Door Bin
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Pedal Memory
Power Door Mirrors
Power Driver Seat
Power Moonroof
Power Options
Power Passenger Seat
Power Steering
Power Windows
Premium Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
Premium Wheels
Radio Data System
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Anti-roll Bar
Rear Reading Lights
Rear Seat Center Armrest
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Window Wiper
Rear-view Auto-dimming Mirror W/microphone
Remote Keyless Entry
Reverse Sensing System
Roof Rack
Security System
Sirius Satellite Radio
Speed Control
Speed-sensitive Wipers
Split Folding Rear Seat
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
Tachometer
Telescoping Steering Wheel
Tilt Steering Wheel
Traction Control
Trip Computer
Uconnect Hands-free Communication
Variably Intermittent Wipers
Standard Features:
MECHANICAL
4.7L MPI V8 engine
5-speed automatic transmission
Quadra-Trac II active full-time 4WD system
4-wheel traction control
3.73 axle ratio
200mm front & 213mm rear axles
625-amp maintenance-free battery
160-amp alternator
Tip start system
Pwr accessory delay
Electronic stability program
P245/65R17 all-terrain BSW tires
17" x 7.5" aluminum wheels
17" steel spare wheel
Full size spare tire
Pwr steering cooler
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes w/brake assist
Hill start/descent assist
EXTERIOR
Pwr sunroof
Roof rack side rails w/adjustable crossbars
Bright grille
Molding-inc: chrome bodyside, bright belt, black windshield
Front body colour fascia
Rear body colour & chrome fascia
Automatic Smartbeam halogen headlamps
Fog lamps
Fold-away auto-dimming heated pwr body colour mirrors w/memory
Front door tinted glass
Tinted sunscreen glass
Flip-up liftgate glass
Rain sensing windshield wipers
Rear window wiper/washer
Body colour front license plate brow
Body colour door handles
INTERIOR
Premium leather-trimmed low-back front heated bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment