2008 Grand Cherokee Laredo  (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)

• Production startup July 16, 2007
• 3.7L engine (standard)
• New 4.7L engine (305 hp, 334 ft. lb. torque, electronic throttle) (optional)
• New Refreshed instrument panel, seats, steering wheel and door trim panels
• New Refreshed exterior - redesigned headlamps, grille, fascia and wheels
• New EVIC controls replace cruise switches on the steering wheel; cruise control stalk added to right of steering wheel. Adjustable pedals switch moved to left side of steering column.
• New Hill ascent control
• New Hill descent control
• Power outlet, 115 volt (2-prong)
• New Radio model RER, MyGIG Touch-screen media System with navigation (AM/FM/MP3/DVD/HDD)
• New Radio model REN, MyGIG Touch-screen media System without navigation (AM/FM/MP3/DVD/HDD)
• New Eight-inch rear DVD video screen
• New Trailer anti-sway damping feature
• New Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting March 17, 2008)
• New Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting January 2008)

     2008 Grand Cherokee Latitude Edition  (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)

• Production startup February, 2008
• Unique Latitude Edition badge
• Unique instrument panel and console trim

     2009 Grand Cherokee  (WKJeeps.com exclusive advance info)

• Production startup August 11, 2008
• Same model lineup as 2008 (Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT8)
• 6.1L engine with 5-speed W5A580 auto transmission continues in the SRT8 models
• New - 2nd generation 357 hp/389 tq. 5.7L Eagle MDS Hemi engine with Variable Camshaft Timing, increased fuel economy (Standard on Overland, Optional on Limited)
• New - RKE front window express opening
• New - Laredo updated with a vinyl center armrest cover, leather wrapped park brake handle, and interior chrome door handle. Limited updated with leather door bolsters, cluster brow, center console arm rest lid, and front door armrest
• New - 9" DVD screen replaces 8" screen
• New - WiFi internet access (Mopar accessory)
• New - Enhanced voice-activated in-vehicle communications system
• New - Full iPod® integration into the audio system
• New - Performance Pages reconfigurable display (can display performance information including longitudinal and lateral g-force, 0-60 mph acceleration time, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time, and speed and braking distance) (SRT8 models)
• 1 mpg fuel economy improvement on the 3.7L V6
• Modern Blue replaces Steel Blue exterior color (starting with 2008 models on March 17, 2008)
• Brilliant Black Crystal replaces Black exterior color (starting with 2008 models January 2008)