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Car Specifications1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a sUV Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $69,800 for the Laredo variant and topping out at $82,800 for the Limited variant.
There are 2 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-1996.
The 1997 Grand Cherokee was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is only available with a petrol engine that produces 130kW and 301Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo variant that starts from $69,800.
See all Jeep Grand Cherokee PricingThe most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited variant that starts from $82,800.
See all Jeep Grand Cherokee PricingThe best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacityThe largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo variant which measures 1800mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.
All variants of the Jeep Grand Cherokee have a maximum power of 130kW and 301nm of torque.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is built in Austria and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2360 kg.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses Unleaded Petrol.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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