Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ, facelift 2003) 4.7 V8 (235 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Jeep Grand Cherokee:
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-sized sport utility vehicles produced by American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983, when American Motors Corporation was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. Three outside designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. However, the basic design for the Cherokee's replacement was well underway by AMC's in-house designers and the 1989 Jeep Concept 1 show car foretold the basic design....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (WJ, facelift 2003) Overview:
Jeep Grand Cherokee (II (WJ, facelift 2003)). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1851 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 265 hp.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1104 Liters.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 13.8 L/100 km combined.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (WJ): 2002 - 2003).
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| Brand: | Jeep |
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| Model: | Grand Cherokee |
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| Generation: | II (WJ, facelift 2003) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 4.7 V8 (235 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2003 |
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| End of production: | 2004 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 235 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 50 Hp/l [3mm less] |
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| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EVA More details about the engine EVA |
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| Engine displacement: | 4701 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 13.7 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 15.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 11.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 13.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 127 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 216.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1851 |
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| Max. weight: | 2495 |
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| Max. roof load: | 68 kg |
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| Max load: | 644 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2047 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1104 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2948 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 340 kg |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 22.6° |
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| Length: | 4610 mm mm [3mm less] |
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| Width: | 1836 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1786 mm mm [24mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm mm [1mm less] |
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| Front track: | 1511 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 815 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1105 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 221 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
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| Approach angle: | 36.7° |
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| Departure angle: | 28.6° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 305 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 305 mm [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/70 R16; 235/65 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring |
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