The fourth and most current generation of Grand Cherokees is able to maintain the classic style of these SUVs with modern designs. Jeep made revisions to the interior and exterior once again, but perhaps the biggest redesign came to the suspension system as the manufacturer decided to focus largely on making this crossover SUV an off-road performer while still ensuring that it had a smooth on-road ride. Other features that were available for the first time included rear-seat DVD players and Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive systems. Eventually, in 2006, the 6.1-liter, Hemi V-8 - putting off up to 420 horses - would power the Grand Cherokee SRT-8. In addition, the 4.0-liter straight-6 engine was replaced with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine. It was during the third generation of the Grand Cherokee that the Hemi engine was introduced (in 2005). One of the most notable features in the second generation model was the automatic four-wheel drive system known as the Quadra-Drive, which helped with the proper proportion of torque distribution from axle to axle. The only engine option that was left with the redesign was the 4.0-liter straight-6, then of course there were new options, including a 3.1-liter turbo diesel and a 4.7-liter V-8. The new redesign created larger rear doors and interior controls were moved to locations that proved to be more convenient to the driver.
The exterior was smoothed out for a sleeker design. There was now more space in the cabin for passengers, which increased comfort.
The second generation Grand Cherokee saw some changes to the interior and exterior. This included a 5.2-liter V-8, 5.9-liter V-8 and a 2.5-liter turbo diesel. The Grand Cherokee was only available as a 4.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower, though before the first generation ended in 1998, there would be three other engines added to the lineup. However, due to its continued success and the takeoff of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep kept both SUVs on the market. When the Jeep Grand Cherokee first entered the SUV market back in 1993, it was expected to take the place of the Cherokee, which had been successful for a decade.
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