| Year |
Models |
Engines / transmissions |
What’s New |
| 2005 |
Laredo
Limited |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
235 hp / 290 lb-ft torque5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
330 hp / 375 lb-ft torque |
1st model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: July 26th, 2004
Production end date: July 1st, 2005 |
| 2006 |
Laredo
Limited
Overland
SRT8 |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
235 hp / 290 lb-ft torque5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
330 hp / 375 lb-ft torque6.1L V8 with W5A580 5-speed auto
420 hp / 420 lb-ft torque (new engine) |
2nd model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: July 5th, 2005
Production end date: June 30th, 2006
New features and options
- All-new SRT8 model with 6.1L Hemi
- All-new Overland model
- Advanced sidecurtain air bags with roll protection for outboard passengers
- Audio jack for portable audio devices (i.e., MP3 player) with AM/FM radio and single-disc CD player
- Electronic Stability Program with Electronic Roll Mitigation and Brake Assist standard on all models
- Heated cloth front seats
- New two-tone interior trims, available Varona Burl woodgrain (Overland) and chrome accents
- Quadra-Trac II® now optional on 3.7L V6 engine
- Windows, one-touch up/down
New exterior colors:
- Jeep Green Metallic Pearl Coat (starting February 2006)
|
| 2007 |
Laredo
Limited
Overland
SRT8 |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
235 hp / 290 lb-ft torque5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
330 hp / 375 lb-ft torque6.1L V8 with W5A580 5-speed auto
420 hp / 420 lb-ft torque |
3rd model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: July 17th, 2006
Production end date: July 13th, 2007
New features and options
- Optional 4.7L FFV engine (E85 flex fuel)
- Active turn signals (“3-blink lane change”)
- 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)
- Mold-in-color cup holder
- 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 and preserves battery and ignition gear life)
- Window switches, cosmetic redesign
New exterior colors:
- Jeep Green Metallic (introduced late 2006 model year)
- Light Graystone Pearl
- Mineral Gray Metallic
- Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat
- Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat (introduced late 2006 model year)
|
| 2008 |
Laredo
Limited
Overland
SRT8 |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
305 hp / 334 lb-ft torque (new engine)5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
330 hp / 375 lb-ft torque6.1L V8 with W5A580 5-speed auto
420 hp / 420 lb-ft torque |
4th model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: July 16th, 2007
Production end date: July 11th, 2008
New features and options
- Refreshed instrument panel, seats, steering wheel and door trim panels
- Refreshed exterior with redesigned headlamps, grille, fascia
- Adjustable pedals switch moved to left side of steering column
- Cruise control stalk added to right of steering wheel
- DVD video screen, rear (increased from 7″ to 8″)
- EVIC controls replace cruise switches on the steering wheel
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with auto leveling
- Hill ascent control
- Hill descent control
- Infrared electronic ignition key
- Integrated rear seat headrests
- Leather-wrapped parking brake handle with chrome rings
- Kicker audio system (mid model year, SRT8 models)
- Power outlet, 115 volt (2-prong)
- Radio model RER, MyGIG touch-screen media system with navigation
- Radio model REN, MyGIG touch-screen media system without navigation
- Second row heated seats
- Sirius Satellite Streaming Video (optional, requires rear DVD, available Oct. 2007)
- Steering wheel logo revised
- Tilt / telescoping steering wheel (manual)
- Trailer sway control
New interior color:
- Dark Slate Gray (replaces 2006-2007 Medium Slate Gray)
New exterior colors:
- Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting March 17, 2008)
- Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting January 2008)
|
| 2009 |
Laredo
Limited
Overland
SRT8 |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
305 hp / 334 lb-ft torque5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
357 hp / 389 lb-ft torque (new engine)6.1L V8 with W5A580 5-speed auto
420 hp / 420 lb-ft torque |
5th model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: August 11th, 2008
Production end date: August 10th, 2009
New features and options
- 1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
- 2nd generation 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with 357 hp/389 tq. and Variable Camshaft Timing
- Laredo updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle
- Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
- DVD video screen, rear (increased from 8″ to 9″)
- Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
- Full iPod® integration into the audio system
- RKE front window express opening
- WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
- Leather door bolsters and leather cluster brow (SRT8)
- Performance Pages reconfigurable display (can display performance information including longitudinal and lateral g-force, 0-60 mph acceleration time, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time, and speed and braking distance) (SRT8)
- Red brake calibers (SRT8)
- Surround sound confirmation in EVIC (w/Kicker, SRT8)
- Wheels treated with Dura-Bright® technology (SRT8)
|
| 2010 |
Laredo
Limited
SRT8 |
3.7L V6 with W5A580 5-speed auto
210 hp / 235 lb-ft torque4.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
305 hp / 334 lb-ft torque5.7L V8 with 545RFE 5-speed auto
357 hp / 389 lb-ft torque6.1L V8 with W5A580 5-speed auto
420 hp / 420 lb-ft torque |
6th and final model year of the all-new 3rd generation Grand Cherokee WK
Production launch date: August 17th, 2009
Production end date: March 12th, 2010
New features and options
- New S Limited model (production started December 14, 2009)
- Overland model discontinued in north america
- Rear DVD entertainment system no longer offered
- 4.7L V8 engine dropped
- For the Laredo model, chrome bodyside moldings replace the black bodyside moldings and the full-size spare tire/wheel is now standard. Uconnect radio (REN) is now standard on Laredo X. Leather wrapped front door armrest and center console lid have been added to Laredo X and Limited models
- Limited model adds chrome outside door handles, chrome door sill guards, chrome roof rack side rails, bright license plate brow, and body color fascias with bright insert
- Interactive Decel Fuel Shut-Off (IDFSO) available with 3.7L engine
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