Model Features

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is powered by a 3.0 V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 includes Quadra-Trac I full-time four-wheel-drive system as standard.

Standard features on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo include ESP with roll mitigation, brake assist, brake traction control system, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, tire pressure monitor system (TPM), one-touch up/down windows, air conditioning, 17-inch Sparkle Silver finish wheels and tires, eight-way power driver seat and front driver and passenger adjustable lumbar support, vehicle information center, 60/40 split-folding rear seat with folding outboard head restraint and retractable cup holders in seat cushions, Sentry Key engine immobilizer system and remote keyless entry, cargo storage with reversible load-floor and water-resistant storage compartment, and AM/FM stereo with CD, changer controls and new auxiliary input jack.

Optional equipment includes Quadra-Trac II, off-road package, DVD-based navigation radio, UConnect , power sun roof, power adjustable pedals and heated cloth seats. Colors options on the vehicle include Black, Bright Silver Metallic, Deep Beryl Green, Dark Khaki, Inferno Red, Light Khaki, Midnight Blue and Stone White.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 model features a 4.7-liter V-8 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission and the Quadra-Trac II four-wheel-drive system. The 4.7-liter V-8 is the mid-range engine in Grand Cherokee. The engine produces 235 horsepower (176 kW) at 4,500 rpm and 305 lb.-ft. (414 Nm) of torque at 3,600 rpm.

In addition to Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo standard features, the Limited model features leather interior trim, unique 17-inch machined face aluminum wheels, SmartBeam headlamps, ParkSense TM , TPM with display, adjustable roof rack crossrails, power adjustable pedals with memory, rain-sensing automatic wipers, Jeep memory system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, electrochromic interior rearview mirror, eight-way power driver and four-way power front passenger seats, AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD with MP3 capability, Boston Acoustics six-speaker premium sound system with 276-watt digital amplifier and HomeLink universal garage door opener.

Optional equipment includes Quadra-Drive II, 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, 17-inch aluminum chrome clad wheels, DVD-based navigation radio, ParkSense, power sun roof, trailer tow package, off-road package, which includes skid plates and tow hooks, and side air bags.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

New for 2006 is the addition of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland model. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland features a 5.7-liter HEMI engine. The engine produces 330 horsepower (246 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 375 lb.-ft. (509 Nm) at 4,000 rpm. The Grand Cherokee Overland also includes Quadra Drive II, the ultimate four-wheel-drive system.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland carries unique platinum accents that are placed throughout the entire vehicle. Platinum details can be seen on the front grille, bodyside and beltline-moldings, 17-inch platinum-clad wheels, roof rack side rails, lift gate light bar, side-view mirrors and rear bumper.

Other features standard on the Overland model include standard leather and real wood steering wheel, wood door and console trim bezels, side air bags, ParkSense, TPM, trailer tow group, DVD-based navigation radio, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, two-tone seats with ultra-suede and leather-trimmed seats with accent stitching, leather-wrapped center console armrest and "Overland" logo embroidered on front seat backs.

Available optional equipment includes a rear DVD player, off-road package and engine block heater.

The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee features three different four-wheel-drive systems.