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Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)

The third-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) is a mid-size SUV that was manufactured and marketed by Jeep from the 2005 to the 2010 model years. It was unveiled at the 2004 New York International Auto Show and subsequently in Europe at Euro Camp Jeep in Ardèche, France. Major features included Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive, rear-seat DVD player, and optional 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine. The 3.7 L V6 engine replaced the 4.0 L straight-6 engine. Notably, the WK featured independent front suspension. In 2008, the WK received a minor facelift with revised headlights and high-intensity discharge (HID) Headlamps with auto-leveling. The lower portion of the front bumper became removable to increase the approach angle for off-road use. The 4.7 L was refined, now producing 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS), and 334 lb⋅ft (453 N⋅m). The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee was available with an improved 5.7 L Hemi engine rated at 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS) and 390 lb⋅ft (529 N⋅m) of torque. The engine uses variable valve timing to increase fuel economy.

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Predecessor: Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)

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Specifications

name

Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)

Production

July 2004 – March 2010

Model years

2005–2010

Manufacturer

Jeep

Assembly

United States: Detroit, Michigan, Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr), Venezuela: Valencia (Carabobo Assembly)

Class

Mid-size SUV

Body style

5-door SUV

Platform

Chrysler WK/WK2

Engine

3.7 L PowerTech EKG V6, 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 5.7 L Hemi V8, 6.1 L Hemi V8 (SRT-8), 3.0 L Mercedes-Benz OM642 V6 CRD

Transmission

5-speed 545RFE automatic, 5-speed W5A580 automatic

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive

Length

186.6 in, 2006–10 SRT-8: 186.6in (4,740mm)

Width

73.3 in (body) , 84.3 in (with mirrors)

Height

2005–07: 67.7 in , 2008–2010: 68.7 in, 2008–2010 SRT8: 66.7 in

Kerb weight

2005 Euro 3.0 CRD (Diesel)   2210 kg, Limited 4WD 5.7 L: 4735 lb NOTE: 2WD not available in Europe & UK

Wheelbase

109.5 in

Related

Jeep Liberty/Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler

Predecessor

Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Designer

Mark T. Allen (2001)

Successor

Grand Cherokee (WK2)

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15977237CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_(WK)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1372054781 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:3rd-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee.jpgPublic domain · Photo: IFCAR · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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