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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive
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Test Vehicle: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Price Range: $26,775 to $40,000 (estimated)
Engine Size and Type: 3.7-liter V6; 4.7-liter V8; 5.7-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 210hp at 5,200 rpm; 235hp at 4,500 rpm; 330hp at 5,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 235 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm; 305 lb.-ft. at 3,600 rpm; 375 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm
EPA Fuel Economy (3.7-liter V6): 16 city and 21 highway
EPA Fuel Economy (4.7-liter V8): 14 city and 20 highway
EPA Fuel Economy (5.7-liter V8): 14 city and 21 highway
Max. Cargo Capacity: 4,254 lbs. (Laredo 2WD V6) to 4,735 (Limited 4WD with 5.7L V8)
Max. Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs. (with 3.7L V6); 6,500 lbs. (with 4.7L V8); 7,200 lbs. (with 5.7L V8)
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Competitors: Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Pilot, Isuzu Ascender, Kia Sorento, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra, Saab 9-7X, Toyota 4Runner, Volkswagen Touareg
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About Alan Rider
Alan Rider is a contributing editor for Autobytel.com and two of the country¹s largest AAA magazine publishing groups, where his automotive reviews and feature stories are read by more than 7 million members. He is also a contributing editor to the AAA Buyer¹s Guide to New Cars & Trucks and an award judge for the organization¹s annual Top Car awards. He lives with his wife and son in Northern California.
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