1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD is a 185-hp 4.0-liter inline-6 with an automatic 4-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $28,040 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 5,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Grand Cherokee measures 177.2 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,926 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,040 ($56,779 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L AMC 242 OHV inline-6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft |
| Redline | 5,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 86.7 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 2.74 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.54 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 23 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.2 in |
| Width | 69.3 in |
| Height | 64.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,926 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars