To Jeep's credit, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard equipment on the Grand Cherokee, along with powerful,
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| The 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited undoubtedly ratifies Jeep's robust "go anywhere" contract. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
four-wheel antilock brakes augmented by Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) programs. A four-wheel, antilock brake-based traction control system is also standard. When required, it can be deactivated with a dash-mounted button.The 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited undoubtedly ratifies Jeep's robust "go anywhere" contract. It also affirms the importance Jeep, through parent company DaimlerChrysler, has placed on passenger comfort and motoring pleasure. My Limited tester was fully-stocked with luxury provisions, including a Boston Acoustics audio system interfaced with DVD-based GPS navigation, obstacle-sensing backup warning, power moonroof,
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| No matter which trim level you are looking at the Grand Cherokee just got a whole lot better both on-road and off. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
heated front seats, leather upholstery, adjustable pedals, auto headlights and rain-sensitive wipers to name but a few. Driver and front passenger crash protection in the Grand Cherokee is served by advanced, multi-stage airbags. Side supplemental curtain airbags, for the protection of front and rear outboard occupants, are optional. Adding an additional kernel of
safety is a tire pressure warning system, which is standard equipment with all trim levels. Regardless of whether the "Limited" shield follows the Grand Cherokee nameplate or not, for 2005, this ride just got a whole lot better both on-road and off.
