2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 19 hwy / 14 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 Grand Cherokee Review Summary & Specs
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2006 Grand Cherokee Review Summary & Specifications
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon among sport utility vehicles and this latest-generation version is far better than older models. It looks wonderful. It's powerful and quiet at the same time. It offers good space efficiency and comes loaded with standard and optional features.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Santa Barbara, California, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD ($27,165); Laredo 4WD ($29,135); Limited 2WD ($33,415); Limited 4WD ($36,005); Overland 2WD ($39,240); Overland 4WD ($42,230); SRT8 4WD ($39,300) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 235-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8, 330-hp 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8; 420-hp 6.1-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, ABS, Brake Assist, electronic stability program, traction control, tire pressure monitor, LATCH system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side curtain airbags, rear park assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-9200 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27165 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD ($36,005) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control; leather upholstery; one-touch power windows; power locks with remote keyless entry; eight-way power driver's seat; power passenger seat; power adjustable pedals; memory function for seats, mirrors, and pedals; Boston Acoustics AM/FM/CD six-speaker premium 276-watt AM/FM/6CD with MP3; driver information center; 60/40 split folding rear seat; engine immobilizer; water-resistant storage compartment; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing automatic wipers; electrochromic rearview mirror; HomeLink; TPM with display; adjustable roof rack crossrails; machined-face 17-inch aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side airbags ($560); 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with Quadra-Drive II and front and rear electronic limited slip differential, Sirius Satellite Radio, sunroof, ParkSense rear backup system ($2,745); navigation system ($1200), trailer tow group ($255) |
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| Price as Tested | 41205 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 330 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 375 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/21 |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.6/73.3/67.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/57.6/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/60.6/35.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 67.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 7200 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double-wishbone, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, upper and lower trailing links, track rod, coil springs, gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4613 |
| Stock Tires | P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler HP |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.8 |
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