Engine: 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8

Engine Options: 215-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve turbo-diesel V6; 210-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 305-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8, 330-hp 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8; 420-hp 6.1-liter ohv 16-valve V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, side-curtain air bags with roll detection, ABS, Brake Assist, electronic stability program with roll mitigation, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, LATCH-style anchors for the rear seats

Optional Safety Equipment: traction control, rear obstacle detection, rear backup camera, hill descent control, hill start assist, trailer sway control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Detroit, Michigan

Model Tested: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD ($38,555)

Standard Equipment: side-curtain airbags with roll sensor; dual-zone automatic climate control; power sunroof; leather upholstery; one-touch power windows; power locks with remote keyless entry; eight-way power driver's seat; power passenger seat; power adjustable pedals; memory function for seats, mirrors, and pedals; Boston Acoustics AM/FM/CD six-speaker premium 276-watt AM/FM/6CD with MP3; driver information center; 60/40 split folding rear seat; engine immobilizer; water-resistant storage compartment; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing automatic wipers; auto-dimming rearview mirror; HomeLink universal garage door opener; tire-pressure monitor with display; adjustable roof rack crossrails; machined-face 17-inch aluminum wheels

Options as Tested: 5.7-liter Hemi V8 ($845); Quadra-Drive II ($795); Sirius Satellite Radio ($195); Navigation with ParkView reversing camera ($1,890); Class IV trailer tow group ($255)

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 330 @ 5000

Torque: 375 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/18

Wheelbase: 109.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 188.0/72.6/68.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.0/62.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.7/57.6/41.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.3/60.6/35.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 67.4 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double-wishbone, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4778 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7200 pounds

Tires: P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 21.1 Gallons