2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo starts with a 3.7-liter PowerTech V6, a five-speed automatic transmission, and traction control. To aid in the off-road experience, the lower part of the front bumper is removable for added clearance. Comfort is not in short supply, with air conditioning, cruise control, a center console, tachometer, trip computer, and power all around, including heated power mirrors, power windows, and power door locks with remote keyless entry. The cloth front bucket seats offer 8-way power for the driver as well as lumbar adjustment, while the rear seat is split-folding. A tilt/telescoping steering wheel offers controls for the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, which comes with Sirius satellite radio. Rear privacy glass and a cargo cover are standard for the shy types, and a roof rack, along with 17-inch alloys wrapped in all-terrain tires, provide that rugged look the Cherokee is famous for. Variable-intermittent front wipers are paired with a rear wiper with washer and defogger.

Safety features for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo include dual front, front side, and curtain side airbags with rollover sensors, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist and an anti-skid system, a tire pressure monitor, and a theft-deterrent system.

By Michael Perkins