
Cargo volume is 72 cubic feet with the rear seat folded. Leather upholstery is standard in the snazzier Limited Edition and optional in the Laredo. A roof rack is standard.Īll Grand Cherokee models seat five occupants. The rear liftgate features a window that swings up separately. The SUV measures 181.6 inches long overall, rides a 105.9-inch wheelbase, stands 70.3 inches tall and stretches 72.6 inches wide. Details on changes for the 2003 model year have not yet been released.įeaturing the bold upright grille that Jeep is known for, the Grand Cherokees classic four-door SUV styling is evident even if it is more rounded than some rivals. Curtain-type airbags and a tire-pressure monitor became optional in 2002. Overland editions also feature unique front and rear styling and a redwood-accented interior. The high-output engine delivers 260 horsepower rather than the usual 235 hp. A four-wheel-drive (4WD) Premium Overland model with a new high-output 4.7-liter V-8 engine and standard curtain-type airbags debuted in the 2002 model year. The Grand Cherokee comes in Laredo and Limited trim levels. It competes against the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner and other midsize models, as well as luxury sport utility vehicles like the Infiniti QX4 and Lexus RX 300.

The four-door Grand Cherokee is larger than its Liberty sibling. As reported by Automotive News, sales dipped by 17.7 percent during 2001, but the 223,612 units sold still helps in keeping the Jeep brand strong in market share. This top-of-the-line model from DaimlerChryslers Jeep division has been its highest-volume seller by far. The Grand Cherokee was last redesigned for the 1999 model year.
