- suv 114,056
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- Minster, OH
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- suv 114,056 gasoline red automatic
2006 jeep grand cherokee review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New models complete recently redesigned lineup. introductionthe 2006 jeep grand cherokee lineup features two new models, the luxurious overland and the high-performance srt8. The grand cherokee was completely redesigned for 2005, and is bigger, more modern, and more powerful than previous versions of this iconic, midsize suv. the edgy, angular body is devoid of cladding and is proportioned differently from earlier jeeps. It looks new and contemporary, but people instantly recognize it as a grand cherokee. interior materials are dramatically improved over the previous generation's, which left much to be desired. The atmosphere inside the latest grand cherokee is light, comfortable, and more enveloping than the previous model; from the driver's perspective it's more bolted in than hanging on, with lots of seat adjustment, excellent outward vision around relatively slim windshield posts, and with all the switches and controls clearly labeled and easy to find and use. In back is nearly 70 cubic feet of cargo space. a more sophisticated suspension gives the current grand cherokee much better handling than that of pre-2005 models, with less leaning in corners, along with better ride quality. The 5. 7-liter hemi v8 is particularly good for towing or driving at higher elevations. The srt8 has a 420-hp 6. 1-liter hemi and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. The 4. 7-liter overhead-cam v8 is optional 720 with 2wd, $1,340 with 4wd). Cloth upholstery is standard, but leather bucket seats are available 850) when ordered with other options. Air conditioning comes standard, along with one-touch power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver's seat, am/fm/cd audio with auxiliary input jack, driver information center, 60/40 split folding rear seat, an engine immobilizer, water-resistant storage compartment, and 17-inch tires and wheels. Quadra-trac ii, which includes a low range, is optional 620) with the v6 and standard with the v8. the limited 33,415) comes with the 4. 7-liter v8 and leather upholstery. Also standard: automatic climate control; boston acoustics six-speaker 276-watt am/fm stereo with six-cd changer and mp3 capability; power adjustable pedals; power passenger seat; memory function for the seats, pedals, and mirrors; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing automatic wipers; electrochromic rearview mirror; homelink; tire pressure monitor with display; adjustable roof rack crossrails; and machined-face 17-inch aluminum wheels. Limited 4wd 36,005) gets all that plus quadra-trac ii. Other platinum accents highlight the exterior. Overland 4wd 42,230) adds quadra-drive ii. the srt8 39,300) comes with a 6. 1-liter hemi rated 420 horsepower, a lowered suspension and its own electronic all-wheel-drive system. Distinctive bumper fascias and 20-inch wheels make srt8 instantly identifiable. Inside are sport seats, special trim, and an level of standard features roughly analogous to the limited's. Side curtain air bags are optional 560). options include gps navigation built into the radio 1,200), a rear-seat dvd entertainment system 1,200), sunroof 800), a trailer tow package 255), boston acoustics audio, uconnect hands-free communication system 275), smart beam headlamps that sense the available natural light and adjust accordingly, and parksense rear park assist. An off-road package 420) with tow hooks is available, along with chromed alloy wheels, and an engine block heater. walkaroundthe jeep grand cherokee is considered a midsize sport utility. It's smaller than a ford explorer. In appearance, it is at once more modern and more square-edged. With its higher waistline and smaller windows, it is looks more assertively american. while conventional suvs, such as the dodge durango, are built on a separate frame like a truck, the grand cherokee uses an unusual construction scheme jeep calls uniframe, a close marriage of a welded steel unit-body and underlying front and rear modules. This is an extremely sturdy and rigid concept developed back in jeep's days with unit-body pioneer american motors. The grand cherokee has earned a five-star safety rating in both front and side impact tests from the federal government. laredo models come with a body-colored grille and bumpers, black door handles, and contrasting-color bodyside and sill moldings. Limited models present a somewhat flashier appearance, with a chromed grille, bright inserts in the bumpers, body-color door handles, and platinum bodyside molding. the overland is distinguished by mesh-texture grille inserts between its traditional vertical grille bars, which are platinum in finish; platinum accents also appear on the bumpers, side molding, roof-rack side rails, liftgate light bar, side-view mirrors, and wheels, while sill moldings are body-color. jeep reached deep into its heritage to revive the overland name. First built in 1903, the overland automobile was the earliest ancestor of the willys. Willys played an instrumental role in the development and production of the world war ii-era jeep, but was also the first automaker to seriously envision a civilian market for a military-style utility vehicle. The willys jeep debuted in 1946 and had its name shortened to just-plain jeep in the early 1960s. Although the jeep brand has passed through several owners since then, its lineage remains unbroken. the srt8 has a monochrome look all its own, relieved by bright accents at the belt level and bodyside and accented by enormous five-spoke, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. Functional air ducts in its more bluff front bumper fascia improve brake cooling. Srt8 is available only in bright silver, brilliant black or inferno red. It looks hot, very sporty. When we pulled up to a posh restaurant, the valets insisted in posing it in front, a position usually reserved for ferraris and such. interiorthe grand cherokee interior was completely redesigned, beginning with the 2005 models, and it's significantly improved. The two-tone, dark-over-light-over-dark instrument panel and door trims; vinyl grains; and materials and finishes are generally much richer and better looking than in the previous generation. That's good because the previous generation wasn't that great. There's more travel in the seat tracks, allowing more legroom for tall drivers. On the limited model, the gauges are surrounded by chrome rings. The handbrake lever has a spindly, low-quality feel to it, however. the 2006 grand cherokee overland model enhances these interior improvements with high-contrast two-tone ultrasuede seats featuring accent stitching and embroidered overland logos; plus real wood trim on the steering wheel, instrument panel, door panels, and gear selector. Unique blue-accented gauges include a 180-mph speedometer plus oil pressure and oil temperature readouts in.
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