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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$27,195 - $54,670Starting MSRP
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
14 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
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...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
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. ...
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Exterior
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
Mineral Gray Metallic
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl
Bright Silver Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code: ESG
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 6.4L/392
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 465 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 465 @ 4200
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: DGJ
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.83
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.16
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.70
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 18
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 180
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 14.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 5150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 750
Suspension Type - Front: Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.0 x 1.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.8 x 1.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: TW7
Rear Tire Order Code: TW7
Spare Tire Order Code: TBK
Front Tire Size: P295/45ZR20
Rear Tire Size: P295/45ZR20
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.37
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 24.6
Wheelbase (in): 114.8
Length, Overall (in): 191.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 77.1
Height, Overall (in): 69.1
Track Width, Front (in): 63.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.3
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): 32.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 68.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 35.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 105.4
Front Head Room (in): 39.9
Front Leg Room (in): 40.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.7
Front Hip Room (in): 57.0
Second Head Room (in): 39.2
Second Leg Room (in): 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.0
Second Hip Room (in): 56.2
Vehicle Name: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Body Style: Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 1
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 13.1
Pricing
This model has 11 different trims.
MSRP
$54,670
Invoice
$52,150
Description
6.4L/392, 465 @ 6000, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 11 different trims.
City
12 MPG
Hwy
18 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Description
6.4L/392, 465 @ 6000, Automatic
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