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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review
Grandly luxurious with Jeep's off-road capability.
2003 Grand Cherokee Review Summary & Specifications
Jeep Grand Che{{{Cherokee tracks like Daniel Boone through the backcountry. Jeep claims a higher than average percentage of its customers use their vehicles for serious off-road travel. Only Land Rovers, Toyotas, and Hummers can compete with Jeep when it comes to trail running. When the going gets rough, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a thoughtful design that delivers.The Grand Cherokee is also a popular choice for families who revel in its rugged image. We think it's creeping too close to $40,000 in its Overland guise, however. Improvements for 2003 make the Grand Cherokee line more attractive.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | Laredo ($25,665); Laredo 4WD ($27,635); Limited 2WD ($30,510); Limited 4WD ($32,940); Overland 4WD ($37,070) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 195-hp 4.0-liter ohv 12-valve inline-6; 235-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 260-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact head-curtain airbags for front and rear seats |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | www.jeep.com |
| Manufacturer URL | 1-800-925-5337 |
| Base Price MSRP | 25665 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Overland ($37,070) |
| Standard Equipment | power windows, keyless remote power locks, power heated mirrors with memory, heated power front leather seats with driver''s side memory, fog lights, garage door opener, automatic headlights, roof rails, skid plates on front suspension, transfer case, and fuel tank, cruise control, leather and wood tilting steering wheel with remote stereo controls, power sunroof, front tow hooks, rain-sensing wipers, celing-mounted side-curtain air bags |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | adjustable pedals ($185); class IV trailer hitch, wiring and power steering cooler ($255); tire pressure monitor ($150); chrome wheels ($870) |
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| Price as Tested | 39155 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5100 |
| Torque | 325 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 181.6/72.3/69.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.5/59.5 |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/56.5/41.7 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/50.9/35.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 71.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 6500 |
| Front Suspension | live axle |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4355 |
| Stock Tires | P235/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 |
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