Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
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 larger mid-sized successor to the smaller compact Jeep Cherokee (XJ), intended to replace both it, while also more directly occupy the market left by the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ), and was continued after the company was acquired by Chrysler in 1987.
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) | |
|---|---|
1993-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation (1993-1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998) |
| Also called | Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1992-93) |
| Production | January 1992–1998 |
| Model years | 1993–1998 |
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan, United States (Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant) Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr) Córdoba, Argentina Valencia, Venezuela (Carabobo Assembly) |
| Designer | Larry Shinoda (1985) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | ZJ platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L VM Motori 425 OHV I4 diesel Engine specs Engine specs Engine specs Engine specs |
| Transmission | 4-speed Aisin AW-4 automatic 5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual (1993-1995 4.0L) 4-speed 42RE automatic 4-speed 44RE automatic 4-speed 46RH automatic 4-speed 46RE automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in (2,690 mm) |
| Length | 1993–95: 178.7 in (4,539 mm) 1996–98: 181.2 in (4,602 mm) |
| Width | 1993-95: 69.2 in (1,758 mm) 1996–98: 69.2 in (1,758 mm) |
| Height | 67.3 (1709 mm) |
| Curb weight | I6: 3,574 lb (1,621 kg) V8: 3,901 lb (1,769 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ) Jeep Wagoneer Limited Jeep Cherokee (SJ) |
| Successor | Grand Cherokee (WJ) |
Export models produced at the plant in Graz, Austria, were given the vehicle designation of "ZG".
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