The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size sport utility vehicle produced by the Jeep division of DaimlerChrysler
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was one of the pioneering SUVs that ushered in the modern midsize SUV segment in the early 1990s. When it debuted, the Grand Cherokee represented a bigger and better version of Jeep's smaller but still popular Cherokee. The company's designers wanted it to be maneuverable enough for urban duty, roomy enough for family duty, stylish enough to take out on the town and capable enough to get to the more remote campsites.
It would seem that they certainly succeeded. The JGC, as it's commonly referred to, has become one of America's top sellers in the SUV segment. Unlike most other traditional SUVs from domestic automakers, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been built using a carlike unibody chassis rather than a body-on-frame design. In general, a unibody chassis provides advantages in terms of on-road handling, easier entry and exit, and safety. Maintaining Jeep's strong reputation for off-road prowess is retained thanks in large part to the Grand Cherokee's advanced four-wheel-drive systems.
Current Jeep Grand Cherokee
The current Jeep Grand Cherokee, which debuted for 2005 and represents the model's third generation, is the most refined and arguably the most desirable. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in three main trim levels: the base Laredo, the midlevel Limited and the luxurious Overland. There's also the somewhat rare Grand Cherokee SRT8. With a 420-horsepower V8 and a lowered sport suspension, it's been designed for maximum on-street performance and is the quickest and most powerful Jeep ever produced.
