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    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a sUV Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $64,990 for the Laredo variant and topping out at $112,000 for the Srt8 Alpine variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2011.

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

    Engine options for the Jeep Grand Cherokee include 3.0L v6 turbo (177kW/550Nm), 3.6L v6 (216kW/353Nm), 6.1L v8 (313kW/569Nm) and 6.4L v8 (344kW/624Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $64,990 - $112,000
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    E85, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $64,990 - $112,000
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    E85, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Available Variants

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Laredo and the most expensive being Srt8 Alpine.

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    Power to Weight
    74.84 - 157.37 kW/t
    50.21 kW/t
    157.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    978 litres
    303 litres
    978 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 16.1 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    16.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    484 - 1,072 km
    484 km
    1,072 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 - 4 years
    3 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,790 - 2,948 kg
    2,790 kg
    3,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,587 - 3,500 kg
    1,587 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    15.8 - 26.3°
    15.8°
    37°
    Departure Angle
    19.7 - 26.5°
    19.7°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    178 - 218 mm
    178 mm
    218 mm
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    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Historical Information

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    Night Eagle

    2023

    $89,990

    Night Eagle

    2022

    $94,990

    Limited

    2023

    $99,990

    Limited

    2022

    $99,990

    Overland

    2023

    $112,990

    Summit Reserve

    2022

    $129,990

    Summit Reserve 4xe

    2023

    $154,990

    Year
    2023
    2022
    Engine Type
    3.6L Combustion
    2.0L Phev
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    210 kW
    280 kW

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    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Dimensions

    4,821 mm
    1,938 mm
    1,763 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,821 mm
    Overall Width1,938 mm
    Overall Height1,763 mm
    Wheelbase2,916 mm
    Turning Circle11,311 mm
    Load Capacity834 mm

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    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo variant that starts from $64,990.

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    The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Srt8 Alpine variant that starts from $112,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered by the Limited variant which can tow 3500 kg.

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    The largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited variant which measures 1938mm wide, 4822mm in length and sits 1763mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 344kW of power and 624nm of torque are the Srt8 and Srt8 Alpine variants.

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is built in USA and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2948 kg.

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel or E85.

    † 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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