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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

New from

$45,000 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

8.3 - 14.1 L / 100km

About the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $45,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laredo variant and topping out at $81,900 for the Srt8 Alpine.

There are 7 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in Australia.

Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (177kW/550Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (259kW/520Nm), 3.6L multi-point injection (210kW/347Nm) and 6.4L multi-point injection (344kW/624Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2012 Grand Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

75.16 - 147.26 kW/t

52.16 kW/t

147.26 kW/t

Boot Space

782 litres

142 litres

782 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.3 - 14.1 L/100km

6 L/100km

14.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

553 - 1,133 km

553 km

1,149 km

Price

$45,000 - $81,900

$32,000

$91,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 - 3 years

1 year

6 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,948 - 2,949 kg

2,268 kg

3,300 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,268 - 3,500 kg

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

26°

18°

36.6°

Departure Angle

24°

21.6°

28°

Ground Clearance Unladen

216 - 270 mm

184 mm

270 mm

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Price

Jet

Configuration	Price From*
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$46,500

Laredo

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$50,000
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$45,000

Limited

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$60,000
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$60,000
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$55,000

Overland

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$69,500
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$69,500

Srt8

Configuration	Price From*
6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$76,000

Srt8 Alpine

Configuration	Price From*
6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$81,900

Srt8 Vapor

Configuration	Price From*
6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$81,900

*excl. on-roads

All Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$65,450	$129,950
2024	$65,450	$129,950
2023	$65,450	$129,950
2022	$82,250	$115,950
2021	$59,950	$140,450

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs

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Jet

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System In-dash Dvd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: W164
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 95.85
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 26.0
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 782
- Departure Angle: 24.0
- Front Headroom (mm): 960
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1449
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1025
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1491
- Front Track (mm): 1628
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 218
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.7
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.0
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
- Overall Height (mm): 1781
- Overall Length (mm): 4822
- Overall Width (mm): 1943
- Rear Headroom (mm): 990
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1428
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 981
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1474
- Rear Track (mm): 1634
- Wheelbase (mm): 2915
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- 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
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
- Bore Engine: 96.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 265
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 3.6
- Engine (cc): 3604
- Engine Code: Erb
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 94
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Gray
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 855
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 347
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- 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 Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: 545rfe
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Hinge
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion 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): 2268
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2949
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2191
- Tare Weight (kg): 2124
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

Laredo

Adds to Jet:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.9
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Bore Engine: 83.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 218
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2987
- Stroke Engine: 92.0
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1133
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 241
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 177
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Mechanical
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Code: W5a580
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2272
- Tare Weight (kg): 2201
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

Removes from Jet:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 95.85
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 96.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 265
- Engine (l): 3.6
- Engine (cc): 3604
- Engine Code: Erb
- Stroke Engine: 83.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 855
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 347
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
Transmission
- Transmission Code: 545rfe
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2268
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2191
- Tare Weight (kg): 2124
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

Limited

Adds to Laredo:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Speaker Subwoofer
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- System Colour Screen
- System Touch Screen
Convenience
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Engine
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Engine Code: A630
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Roof
- Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
- Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
- Front To Rear Sunroof Tilting
- Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Front Rear Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Terrain Type Selection Includes Tr Esp Adjustment
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

Removes from Laredo:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
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 Ancap Overall: 4.0
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
Visibility
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

Overland

Adds to Limited:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.16
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Single Rear Middle Entertainment Display Screen: Single Rear Middle
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Dimensions
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 270
- Overall Height (mm): 1764
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
Transmission
- Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Visibility
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2355
- Tare Weight (kg): 2284
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain

Removes from Limited:

Audio
- Speaker Subwoofer
- System Colour Screen
- System Touch Screen
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.9
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 26.0
- Departure Angle: 24.0
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 218
- Overall Height (mm): 1781
Engine
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Engine Code: A630
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Fuel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Terrain Type Selection Includes Tr Esp Adjustment
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2272
- Tare Weight (kg): 2201
- Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons

Srt8

Adds to Overland:

Audio
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 147.26
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Single Rear Middle Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1623
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 216
- Overall Height (mm): 1763
- Rear Track (mm): 1628
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 3.0
- Bore Engine: 103.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 328
- Engine (l): 6.4
- Engine (cc): 6424
- Engine Code: Esg
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 94.5
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 78
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 553
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 9.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 20.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 4.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 14.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 255
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 158
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 468
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 344
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 624
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Roof
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2948
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2336
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 295
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295

Removes from Overland:

Body exterior
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.16
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1628
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 270
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
- Overall Height (mm): 1764
- Rear Track (mm): 1634
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Bore Engine: 83.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 218
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2987
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 92.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1133
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 241
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 177
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Roof
- Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
- Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
- Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
- Front To Rear Sunroof Tilting
- Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
Transmission
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2949
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2355
- Tare Weight (kg): 2284
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

Srt8 Alpine

Adds to Srt8:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 19
- System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
Paint
- External Color: White

Removes from Srt8:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- Upgraded Speakers
Convenience
- Single Rear Middle Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
- Single Rear Middle Entertainment Display Screen: Single Rear Middle
Paint
- External Color: Gray
Roof
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting

Srt8 Vapor

Adds to Srt8 Alpine:

Paint
- External Color: Black

Removes from Srt8 Alpine:

Paint
- External Color: White

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2722Kg	2813Kg
2024	2722Kg	2813Kg
2023	2722Kg	2813Kg
2022	2268Kg	2813Kg
2021	2268Kg	3500Kg

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy

There are 4 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 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the Srt8 Vapor with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Jeep Grand Cherokee variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Jeep Grand Cherokee	Fuel Type	Combined
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	11.0 L/100km

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2012 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.