Jeep Grand Cherokee (development started under AMC)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:SUV
gptkbp:acquiredBy Chrysler acquired AMC in 1987
gptkbp:assemblyLocation gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan,_USA
gptkbp:bodyStyle 5-door SUV
gptkbp:debutYear 1992 North American International Auto Show
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:American_Motors_Corporation
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:5.9L_Magnum_V8
4.0L AMC I6
5.2L Magnum V8
gptkbp:firstBook ZJ
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jeep Grand Cherokee (development started under AMC)
gptkbp:layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Jeep
gptkbp:market Mid-size SUV
gptkbp:marketedAs Chrysler (after 1987)
gptkbp:notableCompetitor gptkb:Chevrolet_Blazer
gptkb:Mitsubishi_Montero
gptkb:Isuzu_Trooper
gptkb:Nissan_Pathfinder
gptkb:Land_Rover_Discovery
gptkb:Ford_Explorer
gptkb:Toyota_4Runner
gptkb:Dodge_Durango
gptkb:Oldsmobile_Bravada
gptkb:GMC_Jimmy
gptkbp:notableDesigner gptkb:Dave_McLellan
gptkb:Larry_Shinoda
Bob Nixon
gptkbp:notableEvent Drove through glass at 1992 Detroit Auto Show debut
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Unibody_construction
Off-road capability
Luxury interior options
Driver-side airbag (early adopter)
First SUV to feature a standard driver-side airbag
Quadra-Trac 4WD system
Towing capacity up to 6,500 lbs
gptkbp:notableTrim gptkb:Laredo
Limited
5.9 Limited
Orvis Edition
gptkbp:platform Chrysler ZJ platform
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Jeep_Wagoneer_(SJ)
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1992
gptkbp:relatedModel Dodge Durango (first generation)
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Jeep_Cherokee_(XJ)
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Motors_Corporation_(AMC)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8