New York Preview: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee revealed
Wednesday, December 31st, 1969Filed under: New York Auto Show, SUVs, Jeep
Click above image to view 10 desktop-sized photos
The Chrysler Group is kicking off its presence at the 2007 New York Auto Show by unveiling the new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee a little early. The new GC features a revised exterior that’s difficult to detect at first glance. We’ll hit the high points for you. First off, the front end features a grille that dips down a bit lower, and the bottom of the headlights have been rounded off to enhance their Jeepishness. One can also order a set of HID auto-leveling headlamps. The fog lamps have also been lowered to improve their effectiveness. Hardcore off-roaders will be pleased to know, however, that the new fascia is compised of two-pieces, the lower of which can be removed when trail-rating your new Grand Cherokee. The taillights out back are also revised.
Underhood the new GC now features no less than five engine options, one of which is an all-new 4.7L V8 that slots in below the 5.7L HEMI V8. The new 4.7L V8 produces 291 horsepower and 322 ft-lbs. of torque. That’s more power and torque than the old 4.7L V8, plus it’s more fuel efficient (though Jeep doesn’t indicate by how much) and flex-fuel capable. Also available is the 3.0L common-rail Diesel V6, 3.7L V6, 5.7L HEMI V8 and 6.1L HEMI V8 in the SRT-8 model.
The Grand Cherokee’s interior also gets the once over, though unfortunately Jeep hasn’t provided any pics showing the inside of the SUV yet. We can tell you, however, that both the MyGIG entertainment system with a 20 GB hard drive and the new SIRIUS Back Seat TV are both available on the new 2008 model.
Jeep’s complete press release can be found after the jump, while we’ve assembled a new high-res gallery featuring desktop wallpaper-size pics of the new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
[Source: Jeep]
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