Is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee good enough to put on my short list?
Though there are a number of other very good choices in this midsize SUV category and price range, we think this new version is worthy of inclusion on any shopper’s test-drive list and is a particularly good choice for buyers looking for a sport-utility vehicle that’s equally capable both on and off the pavement.

Is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good value?
Laredo models start at $26,775 for the two-wheel-drive version and $28,475 for the four-wheel-drive. Limited editions start at $32,100 and top out at about $40,000 for a four-wheeler with all the bells and whistles. To put those numbers in perspective, Chrysler’s marketing folks tell us the entry-level 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo includes $300 worth of additional standard features and yet is priced nearly $1,800 less than last year’s model. The Limited version has a similar value-oriented story to tell, with $700 of additional content and a price tag that’s $1,000 lower than that of the model it replaces.

What is the best thing about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Of all the improvements Jeep engineers made to the 2005 Grand Cherokee, none is more impressive than the truck’s new independent front suspension. Combined with a revised rear suspension, this set-up does an admirable job of soaking up the bumps to create a refined ride that’s well suited to the vehicle’s upscale character.