The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in four trim levels.
The Laredo ($28,520) comes with a 210-hp, 3.7-liter V6 and a five-speed automatic transmission. Air conditioning is standard, along with cloth upholstery, power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver's seat, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, AM/FM/CD audio with auxiliary input jack, driver information center, 60/40 split folding rear seat, an engine immobilizer, water-resistant storage compartment and 17-inch wheels. The 4.7-liter overhead-cam V8 and leather seats are available in option packages.
Laredo 4WD ($30,490) features Quadra-Trac I full-time four-wheel drive with traction control. Quadra-Trac II, which includes low–range gearing, is optional ($595) with the V6 and standard with the V8. Quadra-Drive II full-time active 4WD is optional ($795) with either engine. Quadra-Drive II has low-range gearing, traction control, and front, center, and rear limited-slip differentials.
The Limited ($35,965) comes with the 4.7-liter V8 and leather upholstery with heated first- and second-row seats. Also standard: rear obstacle detection; rear backup camera; automatic climate control; sunroof; Boston Acoustics six-speaker, 276-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability; power adjustable pedals; power passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel; Sirius satellite radio with one-year subscription; memory function for the seats, pedals, and mirrors; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing automatic wipers; auto-dimming rearview mirror; HomeLink universal garage door opener; an upgraded tire-pressure monitor that displays the status of individual tires; adjustable roof-rack crossrails; and machined-face 17-inch aluminum wheels. For 2008, the stereo has Jeep's MyGig Entertainment System, which includes a 6.5-inch touch-screen and a 20-gigabyte hard drive to hold songs and pictures. Limited 4WD ($38,555) gets all that plus hill start assist, hill descent control, and Quadra-Trac II, with Quadra-Drive II as an option.
The Hemi is optional ($845) on both 2WD and 4WD Limiteds, and the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 is optional for both 2WD ($3050) and 4WD ($3700) models. Other options consist of rear DVD entertainment, 18-inch wheels, and, new for 2008, high-intensity discharge headlamps with auto leveling. Also optional this year are Jeep's MyGig Infotainment System, which adds a navigation system with real-time traffic and voice control to the MyGig Entertainment System, and Sirius Backseat TV with three child-oriented channels: Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.
The Overland ($40,005) comes with the 5.7-liter Hemi, and adds a wood-and-leather steering wheel, real wood accents on the doors and console, two-tone leather and ultra-suede seats embroidered with the Overland logo, leather-covered console and armrest, the high-intensity discharge headlamps with auto leveling, the MyGig Infotainment System with navigation, a trailer-tow group, and chromed 18-inch aluminum wheels. Platinum accents highlight the exterior. Overland 4WD ($43,440) adds Quadra-Drive II.
The 3.0-liter diesel engine is optional for 2WD and 4WD Overland models, as are Sirius Backseat TV and rear DVD entertainment.
The SRT8 ($40,525) comes with a 6.1-liter Hemi rated 420 horsepower, a lowered suspension, its own electronic all-wheel-drive system, and run-flat tires. Distinctive bumper fascias and 20-inch wheels make SRT8 instantly identifiable. Inside are sport seats, special trim, and a level of standard features roughly analogous to those of the Limited model. Options can bring an SRT8 nearly up to the Overland level of comfort and convenience.
Options include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1,200); a sunroof package ($800); various trailer towing packages; UConnect hands-free cell phone link ($275); rear obstacle detection ($255); rear backup camera. A Skid Plate Group ($295) is available, along with an engine block heater ($40).
Safety features that come on all models include front air bags with four levels of deployment, head-protecting side curtain air bags with rollover deployment, LATCH-style car-seat anchors in the rear seats, an electronic stability program (ESP) with roll mitigation, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with brake assist, traction control, and a tire-pressure monitor. Also available are rear obstacle detection, a rear backup camera, hill descent control, hill start assist, and trailer sway control.