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Chrysler launched the all-new 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee to a worldwide viewers on June 16, 1998, at 1 PM at Cobo Center in Detroit. Production began on the Jefferson North meeting plant on Friday July seventeenth, with almost 5,000 staff producing over 1,300 Grand Cherokees per day.
New options and choices for 1999
- New “WJ” collection, exterior and inside utterly redesigned
- Air baggage, subsequent Generation driver and front-passenger
- Braking enhancements (approx. 25% bigger rear swept space than predecessor, enhanced antilock system, lowered pedal pulsation, dual-piston sliding entrance calipers, improved fade resistance, quieter operation)
- Engine, new 4.7L Power Tech V8 engine. SOHC, 16-valve, SMPI V-8 (235 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. of torque)
- Engine, 4.0-liter Power Tech OHV, 12-valve, SMPI I-6 engine upgraded (195 horsepower, 230 lb.-ft. of torque. New cylinder head, new exhaust manifolds, redesigned water pump and different enhancements)
- High-strength metal door beams
- HVAC enhancements, with new ground ducts, redesigned rear passenger and redesigned rear physique/air exhausters (50% enchancment in move by way of capability). New defroster system, quicker and extra uniform protection. 5° cooler than earlier methods. New quieter electrical fan. Body sealing significantly improved
- Infrared twin zone local weather management (Limited fashions solely)
- NVH enhancements (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) (stiffer uniframe physique construction to cut back noise transmission into passenger compartment. Undesirable shake eradicated throughout the complete spectrum of vibration frequencies on the mounting factors of the seats, instrument panel and steering wheel. Fan noise eradicated by putting in a hybrid cooling fan system (on fashions with V8 or trailer tow bundle). Redesigned weather-stripping and higher physique dimensional management. Hydroformed tubular management arms are 5 occasions stiffer than on earlier fashions to cut back transmission of axle noise. Expandable beta-foam is used contained in the decrease structural pillars to cut back street noise. Quite a lot of insulation, seals and different NVH supplies used all through)
- Occupant safety (ribbed mouldings masking physique pillars and foam cushions utilized to roof rails)
- Overhead console, new with as much as 13 programmable options
- Quad-Halogen head lamps (larger vary and wider beam sample, 28% discount in glare to oncoming drivers, excessive beam output improved by over 92%)
- Quadra-Drive 4-wheel drive system
- Quadra-Coil suspension (refined entrance monitor bar, lowered bump affect harshness, stiffer management arms, new 3-link rear suspension, “lubed for all times” componentry)
- Sentry Key® theft-deterrent System
- Smoother quieter extra comfy trip on and off street
- Spare tire, relocated beneath rear load ground
- Stereo (Infinity), new bigger tweeters, entrance door audio system modified from 6.75″ spherical to six×9″ oval, rear door audio system from 6.75″ spherical to six.5″ spherical.
- Steering enhancements (all-new recirculating-ball design with higher low-speed returnability, crisper response, improved driver management and lowered tire put on)
- Transmission, new 45 RFE (Rear-wheel-drive Fully Electronic multispeed computerized transmission, offers a variety of substances ratios for extra exact shifts, alternate 2nd gear for smoother shifting and a reverse gear ratio that is the same as the first gear ration for simpler trailer backing).
- Wider inside cargo area
Units constructed calendar yr 1999: 343,536
- Center console launch mechanism improved. Grip additionally improved on inside pen holder
- Added Laredo cladding and fascia shade: Dark Gray Metallic (Medium Driftwood Metallic continues)
- Backlighting added to Homelink controls (working change in late 2000MY manufacturing)
- Door handles (inside) upgraded from black to chrome (Laredo)
- Engine, 4.7L V8 added as an choice for the 2WD mannequin
- Tip-to-tip instrument pointer lighting (working change from late 1999 manufacturing).
- Soft-touch painted instrument panel heart bezel, energy outlet door, outboard panel outlet knobs & bezels, door trim pull cups & swap bezels
- Color-keyed outboard instrument panel vents
- “Head lamps on” indicator in instrument cluster
- Color-keyed solar visor extensions
- Color-keyed pace management swap bezels on leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Color-keyed instrument panel prime pad & higher door trim panels on Laredo
- “Seat belt” indicator in cluster stays on till belt is mounted
- Bright (chrome) nameplates on Limited & Laredo
- New Royal softer leather-based seating materials non-obligatory
- Limited badge redesigned (black w/silver print)
- Navigation System, Mopar (vendor put in choice)
- Roof rack information holes added for rail lock
- Selec-Trac® Transfer case out there with 4.7-liter Power Tech V-8 Engine
- Spartan Burl-pattern woodgrain moldings on instrument panel and door trim panels
- Sun-Roof opening distance decreased
- Sun visor extensions added
- Redesigned instrument panel air shops to enhance air move
- Spare tire wing nut cheapenedNew colours:
- Patriot Blue Pearl Coat, Silverstone Metallic Clear Coat and Shale Green Metallic (a number of of those colours might have appeared on the very finish of the 1999 mannequin yr, notably Silverstone).Deleted colours:
- Bright Platinum Metallic and Deep Slate Pearl CoatDeleted objects:
- Wheels, 16×7″ Silverblade aluminum with Camel accent
Units constructed calendar yr 2000: 293,160
New options and choices for 2001
- Automatic transmission, new 545RFE five-speed with 4.7-liter engine offers a second overdrive ratio for elevated freeway gasoline economic system and lowered engine noise at freeway speeds
- Cargo internet added to left-rear quarter trim panel
- Cargo space higher trim D-rings, new for improved look
- Child seat tether, added rear provision
- Chrome shade “Jeep” horn cowl badge added as commonplace
- Chrome exterior accents added to Limited mannequin together with grill throat
- Cooling fan, industry-first hydraulically pushed engine cooling fan on 4.7-liter engine for elevated gasoline economic system and effectivity. Attached to radiator meeting and powered by energy steering system for extra environment friendly and quieter operation
- Fuel cap, new quick-on tethered (1/4 flip)
- Head restraint shaft bezels, new color-keyed
- Interior, new brushed aluminum end instrument panel bezels above glove field and left of steering column (replaces simulated wooden end trim) and brushed aluminum end higher heart stacks on Laredo
- Interior, new color-keyed door switches and bezels, reminiscence swap bezels, pull-cups, and vivid cluster dials on Limited fashions
- Laredo Special Appearance Group, new, consists of 17×7.5 inch 7-spoke wheels, color-keyed cladding and fascias, physique shade license forehead and liftgate deal with, bodyside stripe, fog lamps and leather-based seats
- Radio, new Alpine AM-FM-Cassette and CD participant with CD changer controls (RBP) replaces AM/FM cassette with CD equalizer (RAZ) and AM/FM cassette with CD changer controls (RBN) radios
- Seats, new Euro-style seats with gathered leather-based on Limited
- Tires, new P235/65R17 – Goodyear Wrangler SR-A Outline White Letter All-Terrian and Michelin LTX BSW All-Season efficiency
- Trailer brake connector, new aftermarket electrical, beneath instrument panel, packaged with pigtail in trailer tow teams
- Wheels, new 17×7.5 inch 5-spoke change 16×7 inch on Limited mannequinNew exterior colours:
- Steel Blue replaces Everglade.
- Woodland Brown replaces Taupe FrostNew inside shade:
- Sandstone replaces Camel
Deleted: - Body-side pinstripe deleted on Limited
- Radio (deleted 3-band equalizer)
New options and choices for 2002
New Overland upscale mannequin (August 2001)
New Laredo Sport mannequin (November 2001)
New Special Edition mannequin (launched at NY Auto Show March 27, 2002)
Adjustable Pedals (out there choice on all fashions besides Sport)
Air Bags, system upgraded with Multiple Threshold Sensors and Dual-Stage Inflators to fulfill extra stringent affect necessities
Air conditioning efficiency and airflow enhancements (new thermal growth valve for five%-10% improved cooling)
Assist handles (all fashions, passenger aspect inside roof deal with deleted to make room for the aspect air baggage. On each driver and passenger sides the A-pillar trim piece was shortened and restyled to accommodate the brand new pull handles.
Electroluminescent gauges (commonplace on Limited and Overland. N/A on Laredo, Sport or Special Edition)
Engine, new High Output V8 (commonplace on Overland, non-obligatory on Limited. N/A on Laredo, Sport or Special Edition)
Rain Sense Wipers (commonplace on Overland, non-obligatory on Limited. N/A on Laredo, Sport or Special Edition)
Rock Rails, customized (commonplace on Overland, N/A different fashions. Can be ordered by way of elements and put in onto 1999-2004 Limiteds and 2002-2004 Special Editions)
Seats, new Suede/Leather (commonplace on Overland, N/A different fashions)
Seats, new cloth/look for Laredo
Seats, new non-obligatory Laredo leather-based seat look
Side curtain air baggage (commonplace on Overland, non-obligatory on all different fashions. May be deleted for credit score on Overland)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (non-obligatory on all fashions besides Laredo Sport, may also be retrofitted to 1999-2001 fashions)
Tow hooks (chrome variations commonplace on Overland. On Laredo and Limited, black hooks are included with Skid Group bundle and likewise with Up Country choice; Limited fashions beforehand featured chrome hooks, now modified to black)
Vari-Lok™ Rear Differential replaces Rear Trac-Lok® — Optional with out Quadra-Drive®
Wheels, two new types (for Overland and Limited)
Wheels, Silverblade commonplace on Laredo
Woodgrain (actual redwood) end higher steering wheel and trim accents (commonplace on Overland, N/A different fashions)
Oil strain gauge now not reads precise “strain”, however reasonably is only a slide swap (On/Off). Running change from 2002-2003
Six new exterior colours, 4 changed:
Dark Garnet Red Pearl Coat replaces Sienna Pearl Coat
Graphite Metallic replaces Champagne Pearl Metallic
Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat replaces Flame Red
Onyx Green Pearl Coat replaces Shale Green Metallic
Added February 2002: Bright Silver Metallic
Added March 2002: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat (initially on Special Edition)
New Interior shade:
Former inside shade Agate changed with Deep Slate Gray (darker)
Deleted objects:
Antenna, thick black coating on antenna eliminated
Assist deal with, passenger ceiling mount (redesigned and moved to “A” pillar)
Brake management wiring harness for trailer tow bundle
Cargo internet (previously included on chosen fashions)
Center decrease sprint woodgrain end (previously commonplace on Limited, now plain black end on Limited and Overland)
Chrome tow hooks on Limited (modified to black)
Cigarette lighter (included with chosen 99-01 fashions)
Emblems, Infinity Gold, speaker covers
4×4 rear aspect badging deleted (previously commonplace on all fashions, non-Quadradrive fashions function one 4×4 badge on rear liftgate)
Hood lamp (previously commonplace on Limited)
Operating Tips VHS videotape (previously included with 99-01 fashions)
Roof crossrails and rubber safety strips (previously commonplace on all fashions, now out there solely as an adjunct)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (On low-end fashions; 4 tire monitoring as a substitute of 5, working change from 2nd half of mannequin yr 2002)
Tow hitch rubber cowl (previously commonplace on fashions with tow choice)
Trailer brake wiring connector is now a Mopar choice
Other adjustments/variations:
Cargo shade moved rearward 1-1/4″
EVAP canister and Leak Detection Pump moved from engine bay to left rear inside quarter panel. New mannequin ORVR (onboard refueling vapory restoration) system (authorities requirement)
Radio harness connectors modified to new fashion and measurement
New options and choices for 2003
Short-run mannequin yr, manufacturing began Monday July twenty second and ended Friday December twentieth
Laredo, Limited and Overland fashions proceed
Laredo Sport mannequin discontinued
Special Edition mannequin discontinued till MY 2004
Suspension – Reduced-pressure shocks for enhancements in total trip consolation
Brakes – Reduced brake pedal effort permitting shorter stopping distances throughout braking maneuvers, completed by rising the grasp cylinder output strain for a “lighter” brake pedal really feel. New brake calipers for 2003 complement lighter brake pedal really feel, offering smoother and extra linear braking
Steering – Revised steering gear torsion bar, decreasing steering effort each on- and off-center by a really noticeable 20-percent
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system for mounting the brand new era of aftermarket toddler youngster seats. With the LATCH system, youngster seats connect on to the construction of the rear seat, making them simpler to put in.
Three “New” exterior colours (these have been truly launched 2nd half of the 2002 mannequin yr) – Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Light Pewter Metallic Clear Coat.
Bumper fascias and cladding on Laredo fashions go from present molded-in-color metallic to molded-in-color non metallic. Medium Driftwood Metallic will likely be changed with Taupe whereas Gray Metallic will likely be changed with Dark Gray.
Three colours discontinued – Black, Silverstone Metallic and Woodland Brown.
New Satin Silver 17″ Wheels for the Overland as commonplace; chrome wheels stay non-obligatory
New chrome 17″ Rogue wheels change 2002 variations
High again fabric bucket seats for Laredo
Laredo heart I/P bezels change from silver metallic to black
Rear head restraint design on the rear seatback goes from a flip/fold fashion to an adjustable up/down fashion with the top restraints being detachable
Overland mannequin may be ordered with out Up Country suspension (order code SDA “Quadra Coil Suspension”. SDA is a no-credit $0.00 “delete” choice for the U/C suspension)
Oil strain gauge now not reads precise “strain”, however reasonably is only a ‘slide swap’ (On/Off). (Running change from 2002-2003)
Mopar Audio/Video/Communications:
New RB1 AM/FM/CD stereo with built-in Navigation system – DVD based mostly NAV system with show display that includes only one disc for all of U.S.A. and elements of Canada. Single slot CD participant with CD changer controls (11-disc whole capability). Sirius Satellite Radio® succesful. Built by Alpine. More data. ($1595 MSRP, out there Nov. 6, 2002)
New hands-free mobile system – “Uconnect” unique voice-activated, hands-free in-vehicle communications system. Featuring state-of-the-art upgradable Blue Tooth wi-fi know-how. Includes dash-mounted management pad, an exterior speaker and a Blue Tooth module (hidden). The system permits as much as 5 mobile telephones to work with an geared up car and robotically mutes the automobiles radio throughout use. Requires a Blue-Tooth hands-free profile cellular telephone. Also options an audio deal with e book which permits prospects to retailer 32 private cellphone numbers; Call switch, to switch a name from the car’s system to the cell phone. Communicates in three languages – French, Spanish, English. Available now (October 2002) as a vendor put in choice. More data. (Part # 82207853 $299.99 MSRP + set up)
New AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-cd changer – Flush mount, consists of CD changer controls (16-disc whole capability), RDS succesful ($650 MSRP)
New AM/FM/CD Stereo w/cassette – Rear seat audio operate – Dot matrix show, wi-fi headphone choice, RDS succesful
New Sirius Satellite Radio System (MSRP $299 + set up, out there November 25, 2002)
Deleted objects:
Chrome exhaust tip faraway from 4.7 HO fashions!
Roof rack cross rails out there as a manufacturing unit put in choice, additionally added to Mopar accent catalog ($85.00 MSRP)
Memory function on passenger aspect mirror eliminated
Instant mpg function faraway from EVIC
Auto-dimming mirror faraway from Laredo “F” bundle & Luxury Group
Rear ground mats now an choice on entry stage Laredo “E”
Cargo shade is now a Mopar accent choice for the Laredo, out there in Dark Slate, Taupe and Sandstone ($85.00 MSRP)
Ashtray eliminated, changed with cubby bin “for sun shades or a cellular telephone”
Rear seat headrests now not collapsible, have to be eliminated to fold down rear seats
Height-adjustable rear seatbelt anchors deleted
Both entrance and rear headrests now vinyl as a substitute of leather-based
Rear exterior nook vents now Black on Laredo fashions
No velcro anchor on rear seatbelts
Tire Pressure Monitor System (On low-end fashions; 4 tire monitoring as a substitute of 5, working change from 2nd half of mannequin yr 2002)
Upper steering wheel bezel rubber boot eradicated, now all plastic
New options and choices for 2004
- Early launch, manufacturing began January 2, 2003 (Overland 2/3/03)
- Nearly equivalent in options and choices to the 2003 mannequin
- New Freedom Edition mannequin debuted in late March (Production began March tenth)
- Laredo and Limited fashions began arriving in showrooms in early February, Overland in March
- Front fascia refreshening with spherical fog lamps on all fashions. Three new “inset” fashion grille designs with vertical as a substitute of angled “throats” and slight fascia adjustments.
- I-6 engine continues as the bottom engine all through 2004 mannequin yr
- UConnecttm hands-free, voice-activated communications system, manufacturing unit put in choice built-in to rear-view mirror (late availability?)
- New RB1 Navigation Radio, manufacturing unit put in choice (besides Laredo 2WD). Includes Infinity Gold stereo system with distant 10-Disc CD changer. Also out there as a Mopar accent.
- Park Distance Sensors – Help with maneuvering in and round parked vehicles and tight areas. Four ultrasonic, color-keyed sensors are discreetly built-in into the rear bumper, activating an inside mild/sound indicator once you put your car in reverse. Dealer put in choice, out there April 2003.
Laredo:
- 4 wheel drive variations solely
- One trim stage solely, fundamental “E” Package
- 4.0L I-6 engine commonplace, V8 not out there
- New entrance bumper fascia and grille design
- Selec-Trac 4WD switch case commonplace
- Optional Quadra-Trac I switch case (high-range solely, no “low” or “impartial”)
- Optional Quadra-Trac II switch case (on-demand 4WD system)
- Optional fog lamps, new spherical fashion
Special Edition:
- Step-up Laredo mannequin
- New entrance bumper fascia and grille design
- Two trim packages: 2WD (commonplace, “X” bundle) and 4WD (“T” bundle)
- Fog lamps, new spherical fashion
- Body-color entrance and rear fascias and cladding (just like the Limited)
- Optional 4.7L V8 engine (4WD solely)
- Special Edition badge
- Available energy sunroof, adjustable pedals, Tire Pressure Monitor System, skid plate group
The Special Edition “T” Package consists of the next:
- Quadra-Trac II NV-247 on-demand 4WD system
- Infinity Sound System with 10-disc changer
- Seats, twin entrance energy 6-way
- HomeLink common transceiver
- Vehicle safety system
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cargo shade cowl
- Carpeted entrance & rear ground mats
- Dual illuminated visor self-importance mirrors
- Optional Up Country Suspension
Freedom Edition:
- Available in 2WD and 4WD variations
- 4.7L HO V8 engine choice
- New entrance bumper fascia and grille design
- Fog lamps, new spherical fashion
- Chrome tow hooks
- New customized Tubular aspect rails
- Silver fascia accent
- Heavy-duty suspension with gasoline shocks
- Silver roof rails
- Molded cargo tray
- Outlined white letter P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A all-terrain tires
- 17-inch Rogue graphite-painted forged aluminum wheels
- MicroTech instrument panel accents
- Selec-Trac® full-time four-wheel drive system is commonplace on 4WD fashions
- Limited manufacturing version, March tenth manufacturing begin
- Available exterior colours: Red, silver, blue, black and Graphite Metallic.
Limited:
- New entrance bumper fascia and grille design
- Fog lamps, new spherical fashion
Overland:
- New entrance bumper fascia and grille design
- Fog lamps, new spherical fashion
- Newly designed two-tone leather-trimmed seats with bigger seatback bolsters, extra supportive seat cushions, new seat materials. Dark Slate Gray with Light Slate Gray leather-based inserts on the seatback and seat backside
- Padded heart console lid
- Chrome insert added to bodyside cladding
- Chrome wheels now commonplace (actual chrome, identical as supplied in 2001-2003)
- Overland mannequin continues to be out there with out the Up Country Suspension bundle (order code SDA, “Quadra Coil Suspension”. As with 2002 and 2003 fashions, no credit score is given for this deletion)
- Now supplied in a 2WD model
- Midnight Blue Pearl Coat exterior shade added (a complete of six exterior shade choices are supplied for the Overland in 2004)
Exterior paint adjustments:
- Midnight Blue Pearl Coat replaces Patriot Blue
- Deep Lava Red Metallic Clear Coat replaces Dark Garnet Red
Other:
- Tire jack moved from spare tire nicely to beneath left rear seat
Deleted objects:
- Tire Pressure Monitor System now 4-Tire for all fashions
- Front door courtesy lights
- No “useless pedal” pad, simply plain carpet now
New options and choices for 2005*
*Note: Features or adjustments denoted with “(?)” haven’t been confirmed (for U.S. fashions), that means that the data could also be preliminary or speculative (or even perhaps wishful considering, together with some good guesses), and could also be topic to alter with out discover or even perhaps with out cause.(Initial 2005 mannequin yr data posted 06/08/2002) |
New options and choices for 2006*
- WK shared platform, prolonged wheelbase luxurious “XK” mannequin (“Commander”)
- Front sytle options massive spherical headlight on either side of a vertical Jeep grille
- 5.7 or 6.1 Hemi engine with cylinder deactivation function
- Three-row aspect curtain air baggage
- Heated first & second row seats (?)
- Superior off-road capabilities
- Advanced navigation and audio/ DVD video methods
- Auto-tire strain system (?)
- Advanced security options
- Adjustable suspension
*Note: Features or adjustments denoted with “(?)” haven’t been confirmed (for U.S. fashions), that means that the data could also be preliminary or speculative (or even perhaps wishful considering, together with some good guesses), and could also be topic to alter with out discover or even perhaps with out cause.