Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Developed in just 28 months and sharing only 127 parts with its predecessor, the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee – WJ represented a leap forward for the Jeep's flagship model.
Made during the DaimlerChrysler alliance, the Grand Cherokee WJ was produced on four continents and featured significant technological upgrades. Some of them were carried over from Mercedes-Benz, while the two carmakers jointly developed others. Its all-wheel-drive system and lighter, evolved engines led to better fuel efficiency as well.
From the outside, it was clearly a Jeep. Its seven-slat grille was already a signature element. Since it was developed at the beginning of the new-edge-design era, it sported rectangular headlights but with rounded corners. Its bumper sat high to improve the approach angle, and only those who didn't want to take it off-road chose the optional aluminum side steps, which decreased the break-over angle. Its flared wheel-arches gave the impression of a true off-road warrior. Jeep even marketed it as "the most capable SUV ever."
Inside, depending on the engine option and trim level, the carmaker installed comfortable seats with velour upholstery, with an option for a leather-clad interior. The carmaker installed a wide center console for both levers between the front seats: the gear-selector and the transfer case lever. Jeep placed the audio system at the top on the center stack while in the mid-area installed the climate control dials and two vents. The Grand Cherokee sported two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and another four gauges for various systems in the instrument cluster.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of four engines: an inline-six carried over from the Cherokee paired with a four-speed automatic, a 4.7-liter V-8 mated to a five-speed automatic, and two turbo-diesel powerplants for the European market. The 2.7-liter unit was carried over from Mercedes-Benz.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L 4AT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3960 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5000 RPM 190 HP @ 5000 RPM 188 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 218 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 295 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117.43 mph (189 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Height: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3926.43 lbs (1781 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5346.2 lbs (2425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.54 mpg US (22.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.27 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 373 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L 4AT (195 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3960 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4600 RPM 197 HP @ 4600 RPM 194 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 230 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 312 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112.46 mph (181 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 73.22 in (1860 mm) |
Height: | 69.29 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3915.4 lbs (1776 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5061.81 lbs (2296 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.93 mpg US (19.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.93 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 351 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 4AT (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4701 cm3 |
Power: | 172 KW @ 4600 RPM 234 HP @ 4600 RPM 231 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 400 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.78 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 73.22 in (1860 mm) |
Height: | 69.29 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4049.89 lbs (1837 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5196.29 lbs (2357 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.3 mpg US (20.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18.37 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.88 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 373 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 5AT (225 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4701 cm3 |
Power: | 164 KW @ 4600 RPM 223 HP @ 4600 RPM 220 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 400 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.27 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65HR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Height: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4025.64 lbs (1826 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5500.53 lbs (2495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.69 mpg US (22 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18.37 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.51 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 380 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L CRD 5AT (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2685 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 4000 RPM 163 HP @ 4000 RPM 161 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 400 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.08 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Height: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5524.8 lbs (2506 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 257 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.1L TD 4AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 3125 cm3 |
Power: | 112 KW @ 4000 RPM 152 HP @ 4000 RPM 150 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 373 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.63 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.49 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 73.22 in (1860 mm) |
Height: | 69.29 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.44/59.44 in (1,510/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39 cuFT (1104 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4184.37 lbs (1898 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5330.77 lbs (2418 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.22 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.24 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 313 g/km |