Jeep WK Generation Grand Cherokee Year Over Year Quality Improvements

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)

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)

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)

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)

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