Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is regarded as a large SUV built in Austria with prices starting at $60,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 4600 rpm) and 301 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 87L fuel tank
The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 1690mm (66.5 inches) in height, 4500mm (177.2 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Grand Cherokee Limited comes standard with 225/70 R16 front tyres and 225/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
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Explore Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Specs
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround: yes
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 3960
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 98.4
Engine Stroke: 86.7
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
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Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 87
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 15.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 15
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 10.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 0
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 15.3
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 10.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 0
Performance Acceleration0 To60 Mph: 0
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 130
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 177
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 301
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 0
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 0
Transmission5th Gear Ratio: 0
Transmission6th Gear Ratio: 0
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 1136
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 40.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 79.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 2254
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 66.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1690
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2690
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 177.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4500
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1473
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1473
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 0
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 988
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 991
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1501
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1465
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 57.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1445
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1252
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 49.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1039
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 40.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 907
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 35.7
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3990
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1810
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2360
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5203
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Watts Per Channel: 120
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area Protection Strips: yes
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Audio Media Storage Unit
Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Overhead Location: Overhead
Console Overhead Storage: Open
Console Overhead Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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