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
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Saddle
Agate
Saddle / Moss Green
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$2,680
Starting MSRP
- overhead console
- deep tinted sunscreen glass
- P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
$755
Starting MSRP
- overhead console
- deep tinted sunscreen glass
- P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 117 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 185 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 220 @ 2400 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| Displacement | 4.0L/242 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 368.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 483.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.74 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.20 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.55 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | 42RE |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Stabilizer Bars |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Stabilizer Bars |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Link Coil w/F/R |
| Suspension Type - Front | Quadra Coil w/F/R |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 23 gal |
| Steering Type | Power Recirculation-Ball |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.5 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 12.7 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T155/90D16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3582 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 64.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.58 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.0 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 177.1 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 79.3 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 58.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 40.9 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.75 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 100.1 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.6 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Dome/map passenger reading lights | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard 3-point seatbelts w/adjustable shoulder belt heights | Standard |
| Light tinted glass (all windows) | Standard |
| Pwr anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Coil spring front suspension w/solid front axle & anti-sway bar | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers | Standard |
| Pwr steering w/high temperature seals | Standard |
| Stationary mast antenna | Standard |
| Automatic speed control | Standard |
| Dual lighted visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| (4) P225/70R16 Eagle LS all-weather SBR OWL tires | Optional |
| Cloth/vinyl reclining low back bucket seats w/integrated headrests | Standard |
| Rear seat air duct | Standard |
| 3.55 axle ratio | Standard |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: floor shift | Standard |
| Hood insulation pad w/"Jeep" lettering molded in pad | Standard |
| Child protection rear door locks | Standard |
| Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls | Standard |
| Front ashtray | Standard |
| Front/rear low pressure gas charged shock absorbers | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/one-touch driver down & illuminated controls | Standard |
| Lights-inc: Ashtray, cargo area w/on-off switch, (2) courtesy (under instrument panel), glove box, underhood | Standard |
| Dual black pwr rearview mirrors w/illuminated control switch (non-heated) | Standard |
| Graphic display module-inc: door & liftgate ajar indicators | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter | Standard |
| (3) passenger assist handles w/integrated coat hooks | Standard |
| Vinyl retractable cargo cover | Standard |
| Cargo area tie down hooks: (4) on floor & (4) on trim panels | Standard |
| Compact T155/90D16 spare tire (inside mounted) | Standard |
| Driver & passenger front air bags | Standard |
| Tilt black leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn/automatic speed control buttons | Standard |
| Inside hood release | Standard |
| (4) P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| 23 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Spare tire cover w/storage pocket | Standard |
| (4) cargo area tie down hooks | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge w/low warning light, oil pressure/voltage/temp gauges | Standard |
| Chrome grille w/vertical slot design | Standard |
| 600 CCA battery | Standard |
| Halogen aero design headlamps | Standard |
| Extra quiet insulation group | Standard |
| Courtesy lights | Standard |
| Manual release fuel door w/tethered fuel cap | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| City 14/hwy 18 (5.2l engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Cloth fabric covered headliner | Standard |
| 117-amp alternator | Standard |
| Black roof rack w/adjustable bows | Standard |
| Manual air conditioning | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| 4950# GVWR | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Intermittent rear wiper/washer | Standard |
| (4) 15" x 7" sport aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Tire jack & tools | Standard |
| Link coil spring rear suspension | Standard |
| Removable 60/40 folding rear seat w/adjustable headrest | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Cargo area net w/4 tie down loops | Standard |
| Driver foot rest | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 21 (4.0l engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Floor console w/soft armrest/front cup holders/rear pull-out cupholders, storage bin w/CD/cassette storage & coin holder | Standard |
| 10" day/night inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Speed proportional 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers | Standard |
| 4.0L (242) SMPI I6 engine | Standard |
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