The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an ideal vehicle for buyers who want an off-road sport-utility vehicle with a range of engine options, and is equally agile on pavement. The Jeep Grand Cherokee seats five-passengers, and comes in four trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Overland and SRT8. All trim levels come with either two or four wheel drive; the SRT8 is all-wheel drive only.
The Grand Cherokee Laredo is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 that delivers 210 hp and 235 pound-feet of torque. EPA estimates mileage at 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. A 4.7-liter V8 engine rated at 305 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque, standard on the Limited and optional on the Laredo, achieves fuel economy of 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. A 5.7-liter "Hemi" V8 that produces 330 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque is standard on the Overland and optional on 4WD Limited models. This engine features cylinder-deactivation to achieve fuel economy of 13/18 mpg (city/highway). All trims get an optional 3.0-liter common-rail diesel V6 engine good for 215 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, achieves fuel economy of 17/22 mpg (city/highway). A five-speed automatic transmission is standard.
The Laredo comes well equipped with a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio, power accessories, air-conditioning, a power driver seat, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a trip computer and 17-inch wheels. The Limited, the Overland and the Grand Cherokee SRT8 add upscale levels of equipment.
Safety features include standard side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes and stability control. The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a five-star rating in government front and side-impact crash tests.
Check out the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Pollard Friendly Motor Company in Boulder, Colorado. Website: http://www.boulderjeep.com

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