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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (1997) price & specs
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Laredo
Overview
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is regarded as a large SUV built in Austria with prices starting at $49,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 4600 rpm) and 301 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 87L fuel tank
The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 1690mm (66.5 inches) in height, 4500mm (177.2 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Grand Cherokee Laredo comes standard with 215/75 R15 front tyres and 215/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
71.82 kW/t
40 kW/t
75.02 kW/t
Boot Space
1,136 litres
832 litres
1,290 litres
Price
$49,990 - $61,990
$39,485
$114,220
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
3 - 4 years
3 years
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,360 kg
2,360 kg
3,660 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,500 kg
4,000 kg
Approach Angle
41°
39°
44°
Departure Angle
31.8°
29°
31.8°
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Dimensions
4,500 mm
1,800 mm
1,690 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
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Explore Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 98.4
Engine (cc): 3960
Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 4
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 86.7
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23
Main Capacity (L): 87
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 10
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 15.1
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 15.1
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 177
Maximum Power (kW): 130
Maximum Torque (Nm): 301
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Beam
Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 79.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 2254
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 40.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1136
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Front Track (in): 58
Front Track (mm): 1473
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
Overall Height (in): 66.5
Overall Height (mm): 1690
Overall Length (in): 177.2
Overall Length (mm): 4500
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Rear Track (in): 58
Rear Track (mm): 1473
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 988
Rear Headroom (in): 39
Rear Headroom (mm): 991
Front Hip Room (in): 56.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1445
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1252
Front Leg Room (in): 40.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 1039
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 907
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1501
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1465
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Centre
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2360
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5203
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3990
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Watts Per Channel: 120
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Door Panel Trim
Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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