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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

New from

$49,990 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, 50,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laredo variant and topping out at $61,990 for the Limited.

There are 3 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in Australia.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is only available with an null motor that produces 130kW and 301Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 1997 Grand Cherokee is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

71.82 kW/t

35.77 kW/t

82.8 kW/t

Boot Space

1,136 litres

309 litres

1,136 litres

Price

$49,990 - $61,990

$29,990

$61,990

Warranty (Years)

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

50,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 - 3 years

1 year

6 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,360 kg

1,965 kg

2,710 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

1,400 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

41°

Departure Angle

31.8°

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Price

Laredo

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$49,990
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$50,990

TSI

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$53,990

Limited

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$59,990
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$60,990
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$61,990

*excl. on-roads

All Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$65,450	$129,950
2022	$82,250	$115,950
2021	$59,950	$140,450
2020	$59,950	$139,950
2019	$47,500	$134,950

*excl. on-roads

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs

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Laredo

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- System Watts Per Channel: 120
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Body Side Molding Size: Wide
- Body Type: Suv
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.82
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2254
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1136
- Front Headroom (mm): 988
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1445
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1039
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1501
- Front Track (mm): 1473
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.7
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
- Overall Height (mm): 1690
- Overall Length (mm): 4500
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 991
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1252
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 907
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1465
- Rear Track (mm): 1473
- Wheelbase (mm): 2690
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 98.4
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 8.8
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 3960
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 86.7
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 87
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel
- Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 177
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 130
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 301
- Power Measurement Standard: Sae
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Roof
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Lidded
- Console Floor Type: Full
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Beam
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.7
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Drive Selectable While Driving
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
- Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 50000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 50000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2360
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

TSI

Adds to Laredo:

Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Toned
- Rear Colour: Toned
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Net
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 41
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 63.8
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1620
- Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
- Departure Angle: 31.8
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 87
- Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 23
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 223
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Suspension
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Visibility
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 50000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
- Paint Distance (km): 50000
- Paint Distance (mile): 31100
- Paint Duration (months): 24
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Laredo:

Audio
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Watts Per Channel: 120
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Rear Colour: Black
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 87
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
Suspension
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Selectable While Driving
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
Visibility
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Limited

Adds to TSI:

Audio
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Watts Per Channel: 120
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
- Grille Colour: Body Colour
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Rear Colour: Painted
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 87
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
- Floor Covering Load Area Protection Strips
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 23
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.3
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.3
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.1
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Storage
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Overhead Location: Overhead
- Console Overhead Storage: Open
- Console Overhead Type: Partial
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Selectable While Driving
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

Removes from TSI:

Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
- Grille Colour: Black
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Toned
- Rear Colour: Toned
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Net
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 41
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 63.8
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1620
- Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
- Departure Angle: 31.8
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 87
- Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 23
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 223
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Storage
- Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Suspension
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 50000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
- Paint Distance (km): 50000
- Paint Distance (mile): 31100
- Paint Duration (months): 24
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	2722Kg	2813Kg
2022	2268Kg	2813Kg
2021	2268Kg	3500Kg
2020	2812Kg	3500Kg
2019	1600Kg	3500Kg

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy

Jeep Grand Cherokee	Fuel Type	Combined
4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	-

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Warranty

What is the warranty on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.