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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Grand Cherokee has been the flagship model in the
Jeep lineup for some time now. One of the first SUVs
to hit the market, its trend-setting innovations have
kept it at the forefront of the race for years. For
2003, the improvements come in doses, as the Grand Cherokee
offers significant upgrades to its suspension system,
brakes and safety features.
The Laredo and Limited editions of the Grand Cherokee
account for two of the three editions offered for 2003.
The third is the top-line Overland, with enough significant
features to warrant its own review. The Laredo is the
base model, still equipped with all the power, convenience
and capability that the Grand Cherokee is known for,
while the Limited edition adds a few more standards
to the list, raising the bar on comfort slightly higher.
Under the Hood
The standard engine on the Laredo and Limited editions
is an efficient 4.0-liter Power Tech I6 with 195 horsepower
at 4600rpm and 230lb-ft of torque at 3000rpm. The ability
to handle the rough stuff has been a Grand Cherokee
trademark for years. Offered in two-wheel drive or four-wheel
drive configurations, 2003 models ensure this will continue.
New suspension features offer reduced pressure shocks
for improvements in overall ride comfort. Reduced brake
pedal effort allowing shorter stopping distances during
braking maneuvers was accomplished by increasing the
master cylinder output pressure for a "lighter"
brake pedal feel
If you want more power with the Laredo and Limited
editions, you've got it. Optional engine upgrades are
there to satisfy the need for speed. A 4.7-liter Power
Tech V8 with 235 horsepower at 4800rpm and 295lb-ft
of torque at 3200rpm is available on both models, while
a 4.7-liter Power Tech V8 High Output with 265 horsepower
at 5100rpm and 325lb-ft of torque at 3600rpm is offered
with the Limited edition only.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Performance is a feature that accompanies all Grand
Cherokees, as it has for years. On the Laredo, comfort
levels are kept high with such standards as high-back
cloth seats, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player and more.
The Limited has everything the Laredo does and then
some. Some of its additional features include leather
upholstery, a memory system for driver seat, mirrors
and radio, an Infinity sound system and a trip computer.
The options range from safety to convenience. Curtain
side airbags and a tire pressure monitor add to the
already secure foundation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee,
while full package upgrades have been organized to address
such things as cold weather, off-road driving and trailer
towing.
Quite simply, the Laredo and Limited editions of the
Jeep Grand Cherokee can perform with the best of them.
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