Reviews: The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Alex Thomas
The Jeep Grand Cherokee for 2005
Made in UNITED STATES for Jeep, the Grand Cherokee for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $28,225 USD with a invoice price of $25,935 USD.
Grand Cherokee Dimensions
In 2005 the Grand Cherokee has an overall length of 186.60 inches and a width of 73.30 inches. It sits a total of 67.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 39.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Grand Cherokee a turning radius of 37.10 inches. It uses 235/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 109.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V engine in the 2005 Grand Cherokee is rated at 15 - 17 miles/gallon city and 20 - 21 miles/gallon highway out of a 20.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Grand Cherokee retails for $28,225 USD with a invoice price of $25,935 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $695 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Stability Control System, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Leather Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls, Adjustable Foot Pedals.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Deep Beryl Green Pearlcoat, Dark Khaki Pearlcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Inferno Red Tinted Pearlcoat, Light Khaki Metallic, Midnight Blue Pearl, Stone White with interior choices of Khaki Cloth Interior, Khaki Leather Interior, Medium Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Medium Slate Gray Leather Interior. The Grand Cherokee seats 5 people with 41.70 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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