1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
4dr Laredo
$25,545
4dr Laredo 4WD
$27,515
4dr TSi
$27,695
4dr TSi 4WD
$29,665
4dr Limited
$31,360
4dr Limited 4WD
$33,790
$25,545
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Saddle
Agate
Saddle / Moss Green
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $2,680

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
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    $2,680

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • luxury group
    • premium AM/FM radio w/cassette,graphic equalizer,flip-up liftgate glass
    • dual elect heated mirrors
    • security system

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $755

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I6
Engine Type
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
185 hp
220 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas I6
Engine Type
185 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.0L/242
Displacement
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
15.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
41 in
Front Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Liftover Height
177 in
Length, Overall
36 in
Second Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
41 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
39 in
Second Head Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
65 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
79 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
106 in
Wheelbase
57 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
13
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power Recirculation-Ball
Steering Type

Suspension

Stabilizer Bars
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Quadra Coil w/F/R
Suspension Type - Front
Stabilizer Bars
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Link Coil w/F/R
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
T155/90D16
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,582 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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