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    2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $59,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laredo variant and topping out at $91,990 for the Srt8.

    There are 3 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/510Nm), 4.7L multi-point injection (223kW/445Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (240kW/500Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/510Nm) and 6.1L multi-point injection (313kW/569Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Grand Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $59,490 - $91,990†

    Transmission

    5-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

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    Retail Price

    $59,490 - $91,990†

    Transmission

    5-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Available Variants

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Laredo and the most expensive being Srt8.

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    Power to Weight
    73.77 - 144.17 kW/t
    44.73 kW/t
    144.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    978 litres
    303 litres
    1,201 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.2 - 16.4 L/100km
    10.2 L/100km
    17.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    513 km
    513 km
    872 km
    Price
    $59,490 - $91,990
    $49,990
    $91,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,948 kg
    2,948 kg
    3,060 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,587 - 3,500 kg
    1,587 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    15.8 - 23.3°
    15.8°
    37°
    Departure Angle
    19.7 - 27.1°
    19.7°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    178 - 210 mm
    178 mm
    230 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,750 mm
    1,870 mm
    1,740 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,750 mm
    Overall Width1,870 mm
    Overall Height1,740 mm
    Wheelbase2,780 mm
    Turning Circle11,800 mm
    Load Capacity806 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo that starts from $59,490.

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    The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Srt8 that starts from $91,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Laredo and Limited.

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    The largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Srt8 which measures 1870mm wide, 4953mm in length and sits 1694mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Srt8 which has 313kW of power from its 6.1L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Srt8 which weighs 2948 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.

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