The Grand Cherokee is available in either a two- or four-wheel drive configuration. The available trims are Laredo, Limited, and Overland. The four-wheel drive system has an optional fourth trim, the SRT8. The Laredo trim starts with a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6, the Limited gets a 305-hp, flex-fuel 4.7-liter V8 (optional on Laredo), and the top-of-the-line Overland has a 330-hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi (optional on Limited). The high performance SRT8 trim is powered by a 6.1-liter 420-hp V8. Finally a 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 is optional on all trims (except for SRT8). Power is delivered through a standard five-speed automatic transmission. Safety features that come on all Grand Cherokees include an electronic stability program, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, traction control, a tire-pressure monitoring system, side-curtain air bags, and front advanced multi-stage air bags.For 2008, the Jeep Grand Cherokee receives a more powerful 4.7-liter V8 and gets subtle exterior and interior detailing changes.
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Grand Cherokee
2008
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard:
3.7L V-6 / 210 HP / 235 ft.lbs.
Available:
4.7L V-8 / 305 HP / 334 ft.lbs.3.0L V-6 / 215 HP / 376 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Available:
5-spd w/OD5-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
15 / 20 / 17 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
3.7L V-6 / 210 HP / 235 ft.lbs. Available:
4.7L V-8 / 305 HP / 334 ft.lbs.3.0L V-6 / 215 HP / 376 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 15 / 20 / 17 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Short And Long Arm |
Rear Suspension | Rigid Axle Multi-link / Dana 44 Rigid Axle Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel / Full-size Aluminum |
Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. / 22.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded / Flexible / Diesel |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $81 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 67.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 109 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 186.7 " |
Exterior Width | 72.6 " |
Exterior Height | 67.7 " / 68.7 " |
Front Headroom | 39.7 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.3 " |
Front Legroom | 41.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.5 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,261 Lbs. / 4,399 Lbs. / 4,422 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 110 " |
Turning Radius | 18.3 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 17.0 " Machined Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Badging / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored / Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | Rear |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Sentry Key |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months |
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