The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available in five trims: the base Laredo, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit and the high-performance SRT8. All but the SRT8 feature a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that makes 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The flexible-fuel engine features variable-valve timing and is available with a 5-speed automatic transmission. An optional 5.7L Hemi V8 engine is available. All but the SRT8 are available with either 4-wheel drive or rear wheel drive.

The SRT8 comes with a 6.4L V8 that makes 465 horsepower. It only comes with a Quadratrac on-demand all-wheel drive system.

Independent front and multi-link rear suspension systems and a unit-body structure have made the Grand Cherokee's frame very rigid. Jeep's Quadra-Lift air suspension, capable of lifting the vehicle 4.5 inches for more off-road ground clearance, and Selec-Terrain traction control systems are available on 4-wheel drive trims only.

Standard safety equipment across the lineup includes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, active head restraints, a full array of airbags, including full-length side-curtain and seat-mounted side thorax air bags, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, hill-start assist, auto-on headlights, trailer-sway control and tire pressure monitoring system.

Standard equipment on the base Laredo includes keyless entry, 17-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone air-conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, an anti-theft system, MP3 player and an auxiliary power outlet.

The Limited trim adds upgraded 18-inch aluminum wheels, a leather interior with power-adjustable heated seats and memory. The panoramic sunroof is an upgrade, as is a premium sound system with hard disk storage and satellite radio. Safety and convenience are enhanced with a rear parking aid, integrated turn signal mirrors, rain-sensing wipers and HID headlights. Comfort enhancements include automatic climate control, proximity entry and heated rear seats.

The Overland gets standard navigation, 20-inch aluminum wheels, a wood/leather steering wheel. It also gains a remote trunk release and a power liftgate.

The range-topping Overland Summit includes adaptive cruise control, a blind spot/rear cross-path detection system, front collision warning and exterior trim enhancements.

Options available across the lineup include a 360-horsepower 5.7L "Hemi" V8 engine, a rear DVD entertainment system, a full-size spare, an array of aluminum wheel options and two different levels of towing equipment. A collision preventing blind-spot/rear cross-path detection system is available, as is an adaptive cruise control with Forward Collision Warning.

The 4-wheel drive models are all seriously capable, but can be outfitted to a greater degree depending on the customer's interest. Off-Road packages that include skid plates, hill descent control and a high-performance Quadra-Drive II 4-wheel drive system are available.

The Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a different beast. Intended for on-road performance, it utilizes an on-demand 4-wheel drive system, a 465-horsepower 6.4L V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Underneath, there's an electronic limited-slip differential, active damping suspension and performance-tuned steering. 20-inch aluminum wheels, special body-color trim, HID headlamps, fog lamps and rain-sensing wipers are standard as well. Inside, the SRT8 comes with heated and ventilated power-adjustable leather seats, a heated steering wheel and keyless proximity entry.

True, Proven Off-road Prowess

Luxurious Interior

Powerful Engine Lineup

New High-performance SRT Variant

Following a full redesign in 2011, the Grand Cherokee returns, adding a new SRT8 high-performance variation that sports a 6.4L 465-horsepower V8.

The standard equipment list on the base Laredo was slimmed down a bit with a corresponding reduction in base price, but a "Laredo E" group can add much of that equipment back.

The 70th anniversary models have been dropped for 2012.

The Grand Cherokee has proven itself the premiere luxury SUV for 20 years. The newest Grand Cherokee builds on that tradition by offering civilized highway driving as well as the equipment to make a credible show off-road. The base Laredo 2-wheel drive starts at just under $27,000 and comes very well-equipped. The top-of-the-line SRT8's all-wheel-drive on-road performance rivals that of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, but for half the price.

Laredo E Group

Quick Order Package 26X

40GB Hard Drive w/28GB Available

506 Watt Amplifier

6 Speakers

9 Amplified Speakers w/Subwoofer

AM/FM radio

Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices

CD player

Radio data system

Radio: Media Center 130 CD/MP3

Radio: Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD

Remote USB Port

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning ATC w/Dual Zone Control

Front dual zone A/C

Rear window defroster

Power steering

Power windows

Remote keyless entry

Security Alarm

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

Universal Garage Door Opener

Four wheel independent suspension

Normal Duty Suspension

Traction control

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

ABS brakes

Anti-whiplash front head restraints

Dual front impact airbags

Dual front side impact airbags

Front anti-roll bar

Keyless Enter-N-Go

Low tire pressure warning

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Rear anti-roll bar

Brake assist

Electronic Stability Control

ParkSense Rear Park Assist System

ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera

Delay-off headlights

Front fog lights

Fully automatic headlights

Panic alarm

Speed control

180 Amp Alternator

Bodyside moldings

Bumpers: body-color

Heated door mirrors

Power door mirrors

Roof rack: rails only

Spoiler

115V Auxiliary Power Outlet

6.5" Touch Screen Display

Compass

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front reading lights

Illuminated entry

Leather Wrapped Shift Knob

Outside temperature display

Overhead console

Passenger vanity mirror

Premium Instrument Cluster w/Tach

Rear reading lights

Rear seat center armrest

Rear-View Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Microphone

Remote Start System

Tachometer

Telescoping steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

Trip computer

Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth

Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats

Front Bucket Seats

Heated Front Seats

Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar Adjust

Power 8-Way Driver/Manual Passenger Seat

Premium Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats

Split folding rear seat

Bright Side Roof Rails

Cargo Compartment Cover

Front Center Armrest w/Storage

Passenger door bin

17" x 8.0" Aluminum Wheels

18" x 8.0" Aluminum Wheels

Alloy wheels

Rear window wiper

Speed-Sensitive Wipers

Variably intermittent wipers

3.09 Axle Ratio

3.6L VVT V6 flex fuel engine (REQ: NAS 50 State Emissions)

5-speed automatic transmission (REQ: ERB Engine)

3.09 axle ratio (REQ: ERB Engine)

Tip start

700-amp maintenance free battery

Quadra-Trac I 4WD system

Engine oil cooler

Standard duty engine cooling

160-amp alternator

195mm front axle

195mm rear axle

Conventional differential front axle

Conventional differential rear axle

Rear tow hook

Normal duty suspension

6500lb GVWR

Pwr rack & pinion steering

Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes

17" x 8.0" aluminum wheels (w/24X CPOS Pkg REQ: AGW 18" Off-Road Wheel & Tire Delete)

P245/70R17 on/off road BSW tires

Compact spare tire

Monotone paint

Chrome bodyside molding

Rear spoiler on liftgate

Bright grille

Body color fascia

Halogen headlamps

Automatic headlamps

Fog lamps

Tinted windshield

Deep tint sunscreen glass

Tinted front door glass

Laminated front door glass

Body color mirrors

Folding pwr mirrors

Heated mirrors

Glass liftgate

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Rear window wiper & washer

Front license plate bracket

Bright license plate brow

Body color door handles

Hood insulation

Premium insulation group

Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player

(6) speakers

Audio input jack

Removable short mast antenna

Low-back bucket seats

Cloth seating surfaces

Flat folding front passenger seat

60/40 folding rear seat

Active head restraints

Full length floor console

Luxury front/rear floor mats w/logo

Floor carpet

Sill molding

Leather wrapped steering wheel

Steering wheel audio controls

Tilt/telescoping steering column

Instrument cluster w/tachometer

140-mph speedometer

Vehicle information center

Pwr door locks

Pwr front windows w/1-touch up & down

Pwr locking fuel filler door

Keyless entry -inc: (2) transmitters

Retained accessory pwr

Sentry key theft deterrent system

Speed control

Air cond w/dual-zone temp control

Air filtering

Rear window defroster

Glove box lamp

Illuminated cup holders

12-volt pwr outlet

Day/night rear view mirror

Overhead console

Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

Passenger assist handles

Removable rechargeable interior lamp

Illuminated entry

Front & rear LED lamps

Urethane shift knob

Cargo tie-down loops

Cargo trim panel w/storage net

12-volt rear pwr outlet

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