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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| Body Style |
Four-door sport-utility vehicle |
| Construction |
Steel Uniframe |
| Assembly Plant |
Jefferson Avenue North, Detroit,
USA; and Graz, Austria |
| EPA Vehicle Class |
Multi-purpose vehicle |
| 2006 MY Introduction |
Fall 2005 |
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER SOHC V-6 |
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| Availability |
Standard 4x2 and 4x4 Laredo |
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8) |
| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves and
hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate,
aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Power (estimated SAE net) |
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
(56.7 hp/L) |
| Torque (estimated SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
5,800 rpm (electronically
limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R +
M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14.0 qt. (13.25L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual three-way catalytic
converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy) |
17/21 |
| (a) Meets LEV II
evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. Meets Tier
2, Bin 5 emission requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification
(CCF-LEV) in all other states. |
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ENGINE: 4.7-LITER SOHC V-8 |
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| Availability |
Standard 4x2 and 4x4 Limited,
optional |
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5) |
| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves,
and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate,
aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Power (estimated SAE net) |
235 hp (176 kW) @ 4,500 rpm
(50.0 hp/L) |
| Torque (estimated SAE net) |
305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6,000 rpm (electronically
limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
6 qt. (5.7L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14.0 qt. (13.25L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual three-way catalytic
converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy) |
14/20 |
| (a) 4x2 meets LEV II
evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. 4x2 meets
Tier 2 Bin 9A emissions requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification
(CCF-LEV) in all other states. 4x4 meets LEV II evaporative emission
requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. 4x4 meets Tier I evaporative
emissions in all other states and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification
(CCF-LEV). Meets Euro IV in international markets. |
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ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® V-8 |
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| Availability |
Optional-4x4 Limited Standard-Overland |
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System |
Pushrod-operated overhead
valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic
lifters, all with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with
cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical
combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Power (estimated SAE net) |
330 hp (246 kW) @ 5,000 rpm,
(58.3 hp/L) |
| Torque (estimated SAE net) |
375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
5,800 rpm (electronically
limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane
(R+M)/2-recommended, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2-acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
7 qt. (6.6L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14.5 qt. (13.72L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual close-coupled three-way
catalytic converters, Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine
features(a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy, mpg
(City/Hwy) |
14/21 |
| (a) Meets LEV II
evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT and Tier I
evaporative emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in
all other states. Meets Euro IV in international markets. |
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TRANSMISSION: W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
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| Availability |
Included with 4.7-liter and
5.7-liter engines |
| Description |
Three planetary gear sets, one
overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver
interactive control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st |
3.00 |
| 2nd |
1.67-upshift; 1.50-kick-down |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.75 |
| 5th |
0.67 |
| Reverse |
3.00 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.73 with 4.7L or 5.7L engine |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.50 with 3.73 axle |
TRANSFER CASE: NV140 |
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| Availability |
Included with 3.7L engine |
| Type |
Single-speed |
| Operating Mode |
Full-time 4x4 |
| Low-Range Ratio |
None |
| Center Differential Type |
Electronically controlled clutch
pack torque transfer |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear |
48/52 |
TRANSFER CASE: NV245 |
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| Availability |
Optional with 3.7L engine,
included with 4.7L and 5.7L engines |
| Type |
Two-speed, electronically shifted |
| Operating Modes |
4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral;
Full-Time Active 4x4 |
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72 |
| Center Differential Type |
Electronically controlled clutch
pack torque transfer |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear |
48/52 |
FRONT AXLES |
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| Differential Type |
Conventional |
| Availability |
Standard on 4x4 models with 3.7L
and 4.7L engines |
| Ring Gear Diameter |
7.9 in. (200 mm) |
| Axle Ratios |
3.07:1 & 3:55-3.7L engine;
3.73:1-4.7L engine |
| Differential Type |
Electronic Limited Slip
Differentials (ELSD) |
| Availability |
Optional on 4x4 models with
NV245 transfer case, optional with 5.7L engine (Quadra-Drive II) |
| Ring Gear Diameter |
Same as standard |
| Axle Ratios |
3.73:1-4.7L and 5.7L engine |
REAR AXLES |
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| Differential Type |
Conventional |
| Availability |
Standard on 3.7L engine;
Standard on 4.7L engine |
| Ring Gear Diameter |
8.3 in. (213 mm) |
| Axle Ratios |
3.07:1 & 3:55-3.7L V-6
engine; 3.73:1-4.7L V-8 engine |
| Differential Type |
Electronic Limited Slip
Differentials (ELSD) |
| Availability |
Standard with 5.7L engine;
Optional with 4.7L engine Optional on 4x4 models with NV245 transfer
case (Quadra-Drive II) |
| Ring Gear Diameter |
Same as conventional |
| Axle Ratios |
3.73:1-4.7L engine and 5.7L
engine |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Alternator |
160-amp (all engines except
diesel) |
| Battery |
Group 65 maintenance-free 750CCA |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES |
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| Wheelbase |
109.5 (2781) |
| Track, Front |
62.0 (1575) |
| Track, Rear |
62.0 (1575) |
| Overall Length |
186.6 (4740.5) |
| Overall Width (width at mirrors) |
84.3 (2138.7) |
| Body Width |
73.3 (1861.8) |
| Overall Height |
67.7 (1719.6) |
| Load Floor Height |
32.1 (843.5) |
| Sill Step Height |
19.8 (502.7) 4x2, (512.5) 4x4 |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Chassis (fuel tank) |
9.5 (245.6) |
| Front axle |
8.5 (209) |
| Rear axle |
8.0 (203.6) |
| Approach Angle |
34.1° |
| Ramp Breakover Angle |
20.6° |
| Departure Angle |
27.1° |
| Frontal Area |
21.0 sq. ft. (1.95 sq. m) |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.41 |
| Aero |
12.1 (Cd x Cross Sectional Area) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
20.8 gal. (78.7L) |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
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| Seating Capacity, Front/Second |
2/3 |
| Front Seat |
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| Head room |
39.7 (1008) |
| Leg room |
41.7 (1058) |
| Shoulder room |
59.1 (1502) |
| Hip room |
57.6 (1451) |
| Seat travel |
10.6 (270) |
| SAE volume |
58.02 cu. ft. (1.6 cu. m) |
| Rear Seat |
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| Head room |
39.3 (999) |
| Leg room |
35.5 (901) |
| Shoulder room |
58.5 (1584) |
| Hip room |
60.6 (1539) |
| Knee clearance |
1.44 (36.6) |
| SAE volume |
50.84 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) |
| Cargo Volume |
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| Behind rear seat |
34.53 cu. ft. (1.14 cu. m) |
| Behind front-row seats with rear
seats folded |
67.4 cu. ft. (2.00 cu. m) |
BODY |
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| 4x2 |
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| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear
drive |
| Construction |
Steel Uniframe |
| 4x4 |
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| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine,
transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Steel Uniframe |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front |
Short/long independent (SLA),
coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, upper
and lower control arms ("A" arms), stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Live axle, link coil with track
bar, gas-charged twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
STEERING |
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| Type |
Power rack-and-pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
15.8:1-on center, 13.9:1-at full
lock |
| Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb)(a) |
37.1 ft. (11.3 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.85 |
BRAKES |
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| Front |
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| Size and type |
12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented
disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
| Swept area |
282 sq. in. (1820 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
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| Size and type |
12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with
1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABS(b) |
| Swept area |
257 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Single-rate, tandem diaphragm
vacuum |
| (a) Turning diameter
is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning
diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with
optional tires and wheels. (b) Three-channel ABS standard on 4x2. Four-channel ABS standard on 4x4. |
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WHEELS |
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| Type and Material |
Cast-aluminum, chrome-clad
aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.5 in |
| ENGINE: 3.7-LITER
SOHC POWER TECH® V-6 Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
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| 2WD |
3,500 lbs. |
| 4WD |
3,500 lbs. |
| ENGINE: 4.7-LITER,
SOHC, POWER TECH V-8 Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
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| 2WD |
6500 lbs. |
| 4WD |
6500 lbs. |
| ENGINE: 5.7-LITER
HEMI® V-8 Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
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| 2WD |
7200 lbs. |
| 4WD |
7200 lbs. |
| Curb Weight
(estimated) |
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| 2WD Laredo: 4254 lbs. (1929 kg) with 3.7-L engine Laredo: 4368 lbs. (1981 kg) with 4.7-L engine Limited: 4421 lbs. (2005 kg) with 4.7-L engine |
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| 4WD Laredo: 4441 lbs. (2014 kg) with 3.7-L engine Laredo: 4613 lbs. (2092 kg) with 4.7-L engine Limited: 4665 lbs. (2116 kg) with 4.7-L engine Limited: 4735 lbs. (2147 kg) with 5.7-L engine |
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| Weight Distribution,
F/R |
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| 2WD Laredo: 52/48 with 3.7-L engine Laredo: 53/47 with 4.7-L engine Limited: 53/47 with 4.7-L engine |
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| 4WD Laredo: 53/47 with 3.7-L engine Laredo: 54/46 with 4.7-L engine Limited: 54/46 with 4.7-L engine Limited: 54/46 with 5.7-L engine |
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| Payload (includes
occupants and cargo) |
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| 2WD 3.7-L engine 1100lbs (499 kg) 4.7-L engine 1100lbs (499 kg) |
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| 4WD 3.7-L engine 1100lbs (499 kg) 4.7-L engine 1100lbs (499 kg) 5.7-L engine 1050lbs (476 kg) |
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