2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    New from

    $53,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.2 - 15.4 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $53,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laredo variant and topping out at $71,990 for the Limited.

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

    Engine options include 3L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/510Nm), 4.7L multi-point injection (170kW/410Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (240kW/500Nm) and 3L v (160kW/510Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 Grand Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.77 - 108.65 kW/t
    55.5 kW/t
    116.88 kW/t
    Boot Space
    978 litres
    190 litres
    978 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.2 - 15.4 L/100km
    9 L/100km
    15.5 L/100km
    Price
    $53,990 - $71,990
    $29,990
    $71,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,749 kg
    2,019 kg
    2,880 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    900 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    23.3 - 34.1°
    23.3°
    41.8°
    Departure Angle
    20 - 27°
    20°
    31.3°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    210 - 213 mm
    184 mm
    235 mm

    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs

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    Laredo

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.7
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 34.1
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1909
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 978
      • Departure Angle: 27
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1008
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1452
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1058
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1502
      • Front Track (mm): 1575
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 213
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1740
      • Overall Length (mm): 4750
      • Overall Width (mm): 1870
      • Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1248
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 901
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1485
      • Rear Track (mm): 1575
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2780
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83
      • Co2 Level (combined): 275
      • Compression Ratio: 18
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2987
      • Engine Code: Om642
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 78
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 510
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • 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 Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
    • 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
      • 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 Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2749
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2142
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Navigator

    Adds to Laredo:
    • Body exterior
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Removes from Laredo:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic

    Limited

    Adds to Navigator:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.77
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2169
    Removes from Navigator:
    • Audio
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Rigid
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.7
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2142
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    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

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    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Grand Cherokee

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 10.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 15.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Jeep Grand CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel10.2 L/100km
    4.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded14.9 L/100km
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    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 3 year 100,000 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.

    Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo that starts from $53,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited that starts from $71,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Laredo, Navigator and Limited.

    The largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo which measures 1870mm wide, 4750mm in length and sits 1740mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited which has 240kW of power from its 5.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited which weighs 2749 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.

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