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| The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a slightly modified grille, new headlamp clusters, and a reshaped front fascia with new circular fog lamps that flank a new engine cooling air vent. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
In 2002 Jeep offered the Overland as the top model, with authentic wood interior accents, luxurious leather, special features and unique badges. It has been so popular a new Special Edition will been added to the now legendary Laredo and Limited nameplates, that when ordered with 4WD includes features such as fog lamps, a Quadra Trac II transfer case, AM/FM/cassette audio with a 10-disc CD changer and Infinity speaker system, and monochromatic paint scheme, the latter just like the Limited. An alternative 2WD Special Edition will be available that offers a few differences in content.
For driving as far as possible into the uncharted wilderness the 2004 Grand Cherokee will be available with a new factory installed Navigation Radio, a first for this model. It comes with a 124 mm (4.9-in) full-color display, AM/FM/CD audio system, and DVD navigation system, all in one.
There's no word as to whether its standard engine will remain Jeep's familiar 195-hp, 4.0-L inline 6-cylinder, as there has been some talk of discontinuing this engine in place of the more recent 210-hp 3.8-L V6 powering the top-line Liberty. The current 235-hp 4.7-L V8 will continue to be available as an option, while its high-output derivative will also remain for those needing its 30-hp increase and whopping 325 lb-ft of torque. As tested in 2002 the high-output mill produced a noticeable acceleration gain.