You can expect to Go Anywhere, Do Anything™ in a Jeep® vehicle thanks to over 67 years of tried and true off-road craftsmanship. Grand Cherokee has two available Trail Rated® 4WD systems, in addition to the standard two-wheel-drive system.
There are four capable 4WD systems to choose from: Quadra-Drive® II, Quadra-Trac II®, Quadra-Trac I® and the SRT® 4WD with electronic-active NV146 transfer case.
Front and rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differentials (ELSDs) in Quadra-Drive II team up with the NV245 active transfer case and its electronically controlled clutch pack for awesome traction management.
You'll also find a skid plate group, telescoping rear driveshaft that adjusts for small changes during normal suspension travel and a newly located gas tank that allows the tire to be mounted under the vehicle for added versatility.
Feature Availability
Select model for specs- Skid Plates
- ELSDs
- Packaged with:
- Quadra-Drive® II 4WD system.
- Packaged with:
- Quadra-Drive® II 4WD
- Quadra-Trac II® 4WD
- Quadra-Trac I® 4WD
- Standard on:
- SRT® 4WD with Electronic-Active NV146 Transfer Case
- Standard on:
- 3.07:1 Axle Ratio
- Standard with:
- 3.7L V6
- Standard with:
- 3.73:1 Axle Ratio:
- Standard with:
- 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
- 4.7L V8
- 5.7L HEMI® V8
- 6.1L SRT® HEMI V8
- Standard with:
Skid Plates
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Skid plates protect your investment from off-road rocks and on-road debris. Front suspension and drivetrain plates are constructed of 3-mm-thick stamped steel. The front suspension skid plate protects the front axle, steering gear and engine oil pan; a transfer case skid plate protects the transfer case and the fuel tank skid plate enhances the performance of the fuel tank brush guard.
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Electronic Limited-Slip Differentials (ELSDs)
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The industry-exclusive ELSD units work in tandem with the Quadra-Drive® II 4WD transfer case to automatically send up to 100% of available torque to any wheel, front or rear, to help maintain control and traction. On 4WD systems without ELSD a Brake Traction Control system automatically transfers torque from one wheel to another on the same axle when wheel slip conditions are detected.
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Axles
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The front ring gear on the 4x4 models measures 7.9 inches. The rear axle remains solid with an 8.3-inch ring gear.
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Driveshaft
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Grand Cherokee's telescoping rear driveshaft adjusts for small changes during normal suspension travel. The slip-in-tube technology offers added driveline flexibility over off-road terrains and in a variety of acceleration and braking conditions.
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- Angles
Added Jeep® capability is evident from Grand Cherokee’s 7.7-inches of ground clearance, 34.1-degree approach angle, 20.0-degree breakover angle and 27.0-degree departure angle.
- Mopar® Rock Rails
Mopar® tubular rock rails are constructed of heavy gauge steel tubing to take on the toughest trails. These rock rails are fully functional and provide added lower body-side protection when off-roading. Side rails have passed stringent corrosion and appearance testing for long life. For more on this Jeep® accessory by Mopar® visit mopar.com.
- No deductible. Not valid on 2010 models. See dealer for a copy of limited warranty and details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT®, Diesel vehicles and certain fleet vehicles.
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