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The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983, when American Motors Corporation (AMC) was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. [3] Three outside (non-AMC) designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. [4]
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) is the first generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle.Introduced in 1992 for the 1993 model year, development of the ZJ Grand Cherokee started under American Motors Corporation (AMC) as a mid-sized successor to the compact Jeep Cherokee (XJ) intended to replace both it and the aging Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) and was continued after the company was ...
American Motors' compact XJ Cherokee was to be replaced by a new and larger model known as the ZJ (later named the Jeep Grand Cherokee when introduced in 1993) that was under development by AMC. [26] However, the smaller model's continuing popularity caused Chrysler executives to rethink this decision, and while the ZJ models were introduced in ...
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) is the second generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle. Unveiled in Detroit, Michigan, on June 16, 1998, production lasted until 2004 in the US, continuing in foreign markets until 2005. The WJ was completely overhauled from its ZJ predecessor, and was renowned for its off-road capability.
2018–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (6.2L V8 Supercharged) 2021–2024 Ram 1500 TRX (6.2L V8 Supercharged) ZF 9HP — 9-speed transverse 9HP48 2015–2017 Chrysler 200 (3.6L V6) 2017–present Jeep Compass; 948TE (Chrysler-built version of 9HP48) 2014–2023 Jeep Cherokee (KL) 2014–present Jeep Renegade; 2015–2017 Chrysler 200 (2.4L)
Engine bay of a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0 L The 5 millionth Jeep 4.0 engine produced on the "Greenlee Block Line" dated June 15, 2001 The 242 cu in (4.0 L) engine was developed by AMC in just 26 months using many off-the-shelf components while featuring, among others, additional strength, improved combustion chamber, port setup, and cam ...
1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 2-door. While the full-sized Wagoneer continued production for another eight years as the Grand Wagoneer, the Cherokee nameplate was moved to a new platform starting with the 1984 model year and continuing through 2001. Without a traditional body-on-frame chassis, the Cherokee instead featured a lightweight unibody ...
The Cherokee was added to the Jeep lineup as a sporty two-door model in 1974. A four-door body was later added in 1977. Grand Wagoneer (1984–1991) The Wagoneer and Cherokee were replaced for 1984 by the smaller XJ Cherokee and Wagoneer. The SJ continued on as the Grand Wagoneer, the most opulent Jeep in the range.