| 2007 Grand Cherokee Laredo and Limited (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
2007 Grand Cherokee features and specifications (PDF file)
- Production startup July 2006
- Optional 4.7L FFV engine (E85 flex fuel)
- 3.07:1 axle ratio (with V6 and Quadra-Trac I)
- 3.55:1 axle ratio (with V6 and Quadra-Trac II)
- 3.73:1 axle ratio (Dana 44, with V8 and CRD engines)
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- Boston Acoustics speaker badges
- Color-keyed cup holders
- Dual chamber taillights
- Chrome rings added to Laredo gauge cluster
- Electronic throttle control added to 3.7L engine
- Fuel tank size increased from 20.5 to 21.1 (22 gal. for diesel models)
- Navigation radio (model REC continues)
- ParkView Rear camera system option (packaged with REC nav radio)
- QuadraDrive II now optional with 5.7L Hemi
- Redesigned narrow body-side moldings & body-color door handles (Laredo)
- Remote Start (optional on Laredo, standard on Limited & Overland, built-in to key fob)
- Side air bags (now standard on all models)
- Tip Start (prevents double starts, touch n’ let go)
- Transmission – W5A580 (included with 3.7L engines)
- Transmission – 545RFE (included with 4.7L and 5.7L engines)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL BSW all-terrian (standard on all models except SRT8, custom made for WK)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL OWL tires all-terrain (optional on all models except SRT8, custom made for WK)
- Upgraded interior appearance including soft-touch instrument panel with premium instrument panel hood (postponed until 2009)
- Wheels – 17″ x 7.5″ Orbitek cast aluminum and satin silver (Laredo)
- Wheels – 17″ x 7.5″ Ronin II cast aluminum with machined face (Limited)
- Window switches, cosmetic redesign (some 2006 models built between June 20 and June 30, 2006 may have 2007 window switches)
- New color: Jeep Green Metallic (introduced late 2006 model year)
- New color: Light Graystone Pearl
- New color: Mineral Gray Metallic
- New color: Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat
- New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat (introduced late 2006 model year)
- Discontinued color: Deep Beryl Green
- Discontinued color: Inferno Red
- Discontinued color: Light Khaki (effective May 1, 2006)
Package changes – Laredo
- Laredo F – dropped
- Added optional Laredo Popular Equipment Group with heated seats, remote start, and adjustable pedalsAdded optional Sun & Sound Group with AM/FM/6CD & power sunroof
- Added optional Premium Sound Group with Boston Acoustics & Sirius
Package changes – Limited
- Limited H – new CPOS replaces Limited K-CPOS (similar equipment except without QuadraDrive II, Sirius radio, or ParkSense)
- Limited K and Limited G – dropped
- Added optional sunroof delete
Package changes – Off-Road
- Renamed Off Road Group to Off Road Group 1 with QuadraTrac II, skid plates, and tow hooks
- Added optional Off Road Group 2 with skid plates and tow hooks (M/H 4.7L)
- Added optional Off Road Group 3 with QuadraDrive II, skid plates, and tow hooks (M/H 4.7L)
2007 Grand Cherokee Overland (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
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- Production startup July 2006
- 3.73:1 axle ratio (Dana 44)
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- Boston Acoustics speaker badges
- Color-keyed cup holders
- Fascia, body color with platinum accent; body color rear fascia with platinum molding
- Fuel tank size increased from 20.5 to 21.1 (22 gal. for diesel models)
- Grille, platinum with gray lattice accent
- Navigation radio (model REC continues, standard)
- Remote Start (standard, built-in to key fob)
- ParkView Rear camera system option (packaged with REC nav radio)
- Side air bags (now standard on all models)
- Tip Start (prevents double starts, touch n’ let go)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL BSW all-terrian (standard, custom made for WK)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL OWL tires all-terrain (optional, custom made for WK)
- Upgraded interior appearance including soft-touch instrument panel with premium instrument panel hood (postponed until 2009)
- Wheels – 17″ x 17.5″ chrome-clad cast aluminum (same as Limited models)
- Window switches, cosmetic redesign (some 2006 models built between June 20 and June 30, 2006 may have 2007 window switches)
- Transmission – 545RFE
- New color: Jeep Green Metallic (introduced late 2006 model year)
- New color: Light Graystone Pearl
- New color: Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat
- New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat (introduced late 2006 model year)
- Discontinued color: Deep Beryl Green
- Discontinued color: Inferno Red
- Discontinued color: Light Khaki (effective May 1, 2006)
2007 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
2007 Jeep SRT8 features and specifications (PDF file)
- Production startup early August 2006
- 6.1L Hemi, WA580 AutoStick transmission (same drivetrain as 2006)
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- Boston Acoustics speaker badges
- Color-keyed cup holders
- Dual chamber taillights
- Front and rear fascia inserts now body color instead of black
- Fuel tank size increased from 20.5 to 21.1
- ParkView Rear camera system option (packaged with REC nav radio)
- Remote Start (included with SRT Option Package I)
- Side air bags (now standard on all models)
- Tip Start (prevents double starts, touch n’ let go)
- Window switches, cosmetic redesign (some 2006 models built between June 20 and June 30, 2006 may have 2007 style window switches)
- New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
- New color: Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat (Replaces Inferno Red)
- New color: Brilliant Black (Replaces Black, March 2007)
2007 Grand Cherokee CRD models (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
- First North American Grand Cherokee diesel models
- Production startup February 22, 2006
- 3.0L V6 turbo CRD diesel, available on the Laredo, Limited and Overland models
- Transmission – W5J400 5-speed
- Quadra-Trac II option (production startup April 9, 2006)
- Alternator, 180-amp (vs 160-amp on other models)
- Axle ratio 3.73:1 (Dana 44)
- Battery, 800-amp (vs 725 amp on other models)
- Fuel tank – 22 gallon (diesel models only)
- Side air bags (standard on all models)
2007 Grand Cherokee deleted items
- Chrome caliper cover eliminated (effective starting with 2006 models built after April 3, 2006)
- Door pad pull handle rubber mats (was p/n 1BQ06XXXAB for 2006)
- “5.7L” portion of “5.7L HEMI” badge deleted (all models built on or after June 29, 2006)
- Under hood headlamp beauty covers deleted (effective with 2006 model production starting May 11, 2006)
- Rear wheel house inner front splash shield “lunch box cover” deleted (starting with 2006 models built after March 31, 2006) (part numbers 55157080AE and 55157081AE)
- SRT8 custom sill moldings (mid-year delete on SRT8 models)
- Windshield header molding deleted (as of 11-07-06)
2007 Commander Sport and Limited (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
2007 Commander features and specifications (PDF file)
- Production startup July 2006
- Base model renamed “Sport”, Limited model continues
- 4.7L FFV engine option (E85 flex fuel, not available in ME, NY, VT, CT, CA)
- Upgraded interior appearance including soft-touch instrument panel (postponed), control knobs with chrome rings, premium shifter bezel, color-keyed cup holder, and Boston Acoustics badges (when properly equipped)
- Body color door handles now standard on base Sport model
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- Diamond plate pattern console shifter bezel (Sport)
- Electronic throttle control added to 3.7L engine
- Fuel tank size increased from 20.5 to 21.1
- Lift gate, power (a first for Jeep)
- ParkView rear camera system option, integrates with REC nav radio (introduced latter part of 2006 model year)
- Quadra-Trac I® Standard on V-6 4WD
- Quadra-Trac II® Standard on 5.7-liter 4WD (late availability)
- Quadra-Drive II® optional on 5.7-liter engine
- Remote Start option (integrated into key fob, standard on Limited)
- Sun visors with extension
- Tip Start (prevents double starts, touch n’ let go)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL BSW all-terrian (standard)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL OWL tires all-terrain (optional)
- New color: Jeep Green Metallic (introduced late 2006 model year)
- New color: Light Graystone Pearl
- New color: Mineral Gray Metallic
- New color: Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat
- New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat (introduced late 2006 model year)
- Discontinued color: Deep Beryl Green
- Discontinued color: Inferno Red
- Discontinued color: Light Khaki (effective May 1, 2006)
2007 Commander Overland (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)
- Production startup July 2006
- New upscale model with features similar to the Grand Cherokee Overland
- 5.7L Hemi engine (standard)
- 545RFE transmission
- Upgraded interior appearance including soft-touch instrument panel (postponed), control knobs with chrome rings, premium shifter bezel, color-keyed cup holder, and Boston Acoustics badges (when properly equipped)
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- Center floor console bezel — real wood design
- Chrome tow hooks
- Colors, exterior – all colors except Mineral Gray and Stone White
- Front and rear Berber floor mats (no third-row mat)
- Front door switch bezels — real wood design
- Front fascia with platinum finish appliqué
- Grille, wire lattice with platinum finish surround
- Liftgate, power (standard)
- Liftgate license brow with platinum finish
- Leather-wrapped center floor console lid
- Leather-wrapped door grab handles
- Mirrors, exterior, power-folding, matching body color
- Mopar®-designed “cross-car” cargo net
- ParkView rear camera system option, integrates with REC nav radio
- Real wood steering wheel
- Rear assist handles, platinum
- Remote Start (integrated into key fob, standard)
- Seats — suede with Yuma leather two-tone combination with embroidered Overland logo
- Side molding, platinum
- Side roof rails with Platinum finish
- Sun visors with extension
- SmartBeam headlamps
- Steering wheel, Vavona Burl wood/leather-wrapped
- Tip Start (prevents double starts, touch n’ let go)
- Tires – P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera HL BSW all-terrian (standard)
- Tires – P245/60R18 Goodyear BSW all-terrain (optional)
- Wheels, 17″ x 17.5″ platinum-clad forged aluminum (standard, late availability)
- Wheels, 18″ x 7.5″ Casino platinum-clad forged aluminum (optional)
Package changes
- Added optional Popular Equipment Group with heated seats, remote start, adjustable pedals, and roof rack crossbars (late availability)
- Added optional Sun & Sound Group (late availability)
- Added optional Premium Sound Group (late availability)
- Added optional Off Road Group 3 with QuadraDrive II, skid plates, and tow hooks
2007 Commander deleted items
- Under hood headlamp beauty covers deleted (effective with 2006 model production starting May 11, 2006)
- “5.7L” portion of “5.7L HEMI” badge deleted (all models built on or after June 29, 2006)
- Windshield header molding deleted (as of 09-14-06)
2007 Jeep Compass / Compass Limited
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- 5-passenger entry-level compact Jeep, to be built at the Belvidere plant in Illinois
- Production startup May 29, 2006
- MK49 Lancer platform, shared components with the upcoming 2006 Dodge Caliber
- Pre-production model world premiere at the Frankfurt auto show, September 12, 2005.
- Targeted base MSRP under $20,000
- Available in Front-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
- 2.4L DOHC 4-cyl dual VVT engine, 172 hp
- A 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine will be available for markets outside North America.
- 5-speed manual transaxle (standard)
- CVT2 transmission (Continuously Variable Transmission, optional on Limited)
- Standard side-curtain air bags
- Fold-flat load floor including fold-forward front passenger seat
- Available 60/40 rear seats both fold flat and recline 12 degrees
- YES Essentials® fabric — an easy-care, soil-repellant and anti-microbial textile protects seats from stains, odors and discoloration
- Illuminated cupholders
- 12v and 110v auxillary power outlets
- Optional 6-spkr & 9-spkr Boston Acoustics sound systems, with subwoofer
- Vinyl load floor in the rear cargo area is both washable and removable
- 8-inches of ground clearance
- 21.1-degree approach angle, 32-degree departure angle and 21-degree breakover angle
- 39.3 inches of rear seat leg room
- 52.5 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded flat
- 60.7 cubic feet of cargo space with front passenger seat back & rear seats folded flat.
- Available colors: Jeep Green Metallic Clear Coat, Khaki Metallic Clear Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat and Stone White Clear Coat.
More information and new photos: Jeep Compass
(Photos by Jim Dunne/Popular Mechanics)
Jeep Compass spy shots
New-generation continuously variable transmission, CVT2
2007 Jeep Patriot
- Production startup December 11, 2006
- Second of two entry-level compact Jeep models, to be built at the Belvidere plant in Illinois
- MK74 Lancer platform, SUV-style 4-door model (“small Commander”?)
- Concept model world premiere at the Frankfurt auto show, September 12, 2005.
- World premiere at the New York auto show, April 12, 2006.
- Targeted base MSRP under $20,000
More information and photos: Jeep Patriot
2007 Jeep Wrangler / Wrangler Unlimited
- Production to start July 17th, 2006 (Wrangler Unlimited) and August 28th (Wrangler)
- The most capable Wrangler ever
- Complete redesign offering 2-door (Wrangler) and 4-door (Wrangler Unlimited) models
- “X”, Sahara and Rubicon models for Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
- Two-wheel-drive availability on Wrangler Unlimited
- Two-inch-longer wheelbase on Wrangler, 13″ longer wheelbase on Wrangler Unlimited
- Five-passenger seating with 60/40 split, fold-flat (Unlimited)
- 20% overall noise reduction over previous generation
- Up to 52 vehicle configurations available with the SunriderTM Soft Top, Modular Hardtop, and removable full and half doors and the folding windshield
- Up to 80 vehicle configurations are optional on Unlimited models
Other features:
- Compass and Mini-Trip Computer Display (standard on Sahara and Rubicon)
- Electronic sway bar disconnect (standard on Rubicon, optional on X and Sahara)
- Floor console, larger and lockable center floor console (standard on Wrangler X S and C-CPOS and Wrangler Unlimited)
- Glove box, larger and lockable
- Rock Rails (standard on Rubicon, n/a other models)
- Power windows, door locks and remote keyless entry are now available with full-framed doors for convenience and added security
- Power windows, locks and remote keyless entry (standard on Sahara, Rubicon and Unlimited models with full doors/Optional on Wrangler X S-CPOS)
- Seat, driver’s, height adjuster included with cloth seats (standard on Sahara and Rubicon, optional on Wrangler X, RHD and Wrangler Unlimited X)
- Seat, rear, fold-flat (Wrangler Unlimited)
- Seats, YES Essentials® easy-clean, stain and odor resistant (standard on Sahara and Rubicon)
- Storage bin, rear under-floor, lockable
- Trailer Tow Package, factory-installed (optional)
- Windshield, single-pivot folding
Safety:
- ABS (includes an off-road calibration to provide more sustained wheel lockup on plowable surfaces like mud, sand and gravel than normal ABS for improved stopping performance)
- Driver BeltAlert (Seat Belt Minder) System
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
- Front-Passenger Occupant Classification System
- Fuel tank, mid-mounted, complies with 50-mph rear impact and fuel system integrity requirements
- Head restraints, rear
- Headrests, rear seats, automatic retracting
- Seat-mounted supplemental side air bags (optional on Wrangler X C and S-CPOS and Wrangler Unlimited X S-CPOS and all Sahara and Rubicon
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp (optional on Sahara)
Performance:
- 205-hp 3.8L V6 engine (maintains higher torque above 3,400 rpm vs. the prior 4.0L, allowing for expanded operating range
- Improved fuel economy
- Increased departure angle
- Increased ground clearance and suspension travel
- Four-wheel disc antilock braking system (ABS)
Tops:
- Soft top (standard on all Wrangler models, not available on Wrangler Unlimited)
- Freedom Top™ three-piece modular hard top with full doors (optional all models except RHD)
- Sunrider® Soft Top (standard on Wrangler Unlimited, optional on Wrangler)
- Dual-Top Group with Freedom Top and Sunrider Soft Top (optional all models except RHD)
Wheels & tires:
- 16″ steel, painted Argent
- 16″ aluminum, painted Sparkle Silver
- 17″ aluminum, painted Sparkle Silver
- 17″ aluminum, machined-face
- 18″ aluminum, painted Sparkle Silver
- P225/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler ST BSW on-/off-road
- P255/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A BSW on-/off-road
- P225/75R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A OWL on-/off-road
- LT255/75R17 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain BSW off-road (standard on Rubicon, n/a other models)
- P255/70R18 Bridgestone Dueler 693 OWL on-/off-road (optional on Sahara, n/a other models))
- Swing-gate mounted, full-size spare with matching wheel
Audio:
- Six-speaker audio system (standard)
- MP3 and audio input jacks
- Six-disc CD/DVD audio capability system — Optional on X C and S CPOS Sahara and Rubicon
- Next gen Navigation System (model RER) with Full Map Display (optional on Sahara and Rubicon)
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2007 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited specifications (PDF)
2007 Jeep Liberty
- Last model year of the current “KJ” generation
- Production starts July 2006
- Diesel model no longer available
- Renegade model discontinued
- Features and options for Sport and Limited Edition models nearly identical to 2006
- One engine choice, 210hp 3.7L V6. Updated to add ETC & EGR (Electronic Throttle Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
- One new color, Jeep Green Metallic
Jeep Rescue concept
Jeep Rescue concept
The Jeep Rescue concept is powered by a 325-hp (600 ft.-lbs. torque) Cummins Diesel and featuring seating for five. Jeep described its primary mission as “rescue capability”, and its list of rescue and safety equipment is impressive.Rescue concept features:
- AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
- 3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
- Under-chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
- Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
- Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
- Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
- Exterior perimeter lighting
- White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
- Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
- Remote control winch – front and back
For more photos of the Jeep Rescue concept vehicle see NAIAS 2004 |
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