Sometimes it’s not what changes, but what didn’t change that makes all the difference. Jeep Grand Cherokee does a minor cosmetic alteration (new front fascia, grille and fog lamps), and adds a factory-installed navigation radio option. The system meshes a 4.9-inch full color display with AM/FM stereo, CD player and DVD navigation technology. Grand Cherokee hasn’t lost its outdoorsy character. It’s ready to rumble in four-wheel drive (two wheel drive is also offered), and an on-demand transfer case with low range, referred to as Quadra-Trac II, is standard on two models (Limited and Special Edition) of the five versions offered.

Take the Grand Cherokee on a trip, and know that no matter who’s behind the wheel – say a 5-foot-4 woman or 6-foot-4 man – the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals make the drive comfortable on the legs. The $185 optional pedal adjustment – with memory feature – is activated by a dashboard toggle switch. Grand Cherokee Limited and Laredo are fitted with a standard 195 horsepower 4.0-liter 6-cylinder, while a 235 horsepower 4.7-liter V8 is optional as is a 265 horsepower 4.7-liter PowerTech V8 High Output engine. Engines mate to either four-speed or five-speed automatic transmissions. MPG estimates with 4.7-liter V8 4x4 Grand Cherokee are 15 city, 20 highway. MSRP of Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD is $34,620.