WJ Grand Cherokee 2001 and 2002 Model Comparison

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By far, the largest number of feature and option changes for any of the WJ model years was in 2002, which is why this expanded section is needed to showcase all of the differences. A lot of new features and options were added, including the HO engine, side air bags, adjustable pedals, automatic wipers and the Tire Pressure Monitor System. On the flipside, this was the first year of “decontenting” for the WJ, and Jeep came up with a dozen items they must have felt owners would not miss. Although it’s no big deal for some of the items on the list, practical and safety features like the hood lamp are definitely missed.

For information about changes between all of the WJ model years, see 1999-2004 model information and changes.

Item		2001		2002
		Laredo	Limited	Laredo/Sport	SE	Limited	Overland
	Price (MSRP) (4WD, including destination, as of 04/01/02)	$30,010	$35,195	$28,400 $28,185	$30,790	$33,065	$37,695
	Air Conditioning enhancement (New thermal expansion valve for 5%-10% improved cooling)	single zone	dual zone	improved (single zone)	improved (single zone)	improved (dual zone)	improved (dual zone)
	Assist handles (front) (redesigned, relocated to “A” pillars)	1x passenger	1x passenger	2x pass & driver	2x pass & driver	2x pass & driver	2x pass & driver
	Dash, lower center woodgrain (with ash tray insert and cigarette lighter)	N/A	standard	N/A	not included	deleted	not included
	Electroluminescent gauges	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	standard	standard
	Engine 4.0L I6	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	N/A
	Engine 4.7L V8	optional	optional	optional	optional	optional	N/A
	Engine 4.7L H.O. V8	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	optional	standard
	4×4 rear side badging	standard	standard	deleted	not included	deleted	not included
	Hood lamp	N/A	standard	N/A	not included	deleted	not included
	Radio, premium (new button layout and improved LED display. Black coating on antenna removed on 2002 models.)	N/A	N/A	redesigned	redesigned	redesigned	redesigned
	Rock rails, Overland	N/A	N/A (can be installed.)	N/A	N/A (can be installed.)	N/A (can be installed.)	standard
	Roof crossrails (including 6 protective rubber strips. Available as an accessory for 2002.)	standard	standard	deleted	not included	deleted	not included
	Tow hooks (included with Skid Plate Group and also with Up Country option. Can be ordered separately as an accessory.)	optional (black)	optional (chrome)	optional (black)	optional (black)	optional (black)	standard (chrome)
	Tow hitch, rubber cover (available as an accessory, part # 82203600)	standard	standard	deleted	not included	deleted	not included
	Up Country Suspension (*not available on Limited w/H.O. engine)	optional	optional	optional N/A Sport	N/A	optional*	standard
	Wheels – standard	16×7 Timberline	17×7.5 Silverblade#3	16×7 Silverblade#1 (Laredo) Timberline (Sport)	16×7 Silverblade#1	17×7.5 Avila	17×7.5 Hammerhead
	Wheels – Optional	17×7.5 Silverblade (w/Spec App Group	17×7.5 Rogue Chrome	N/A	N/A	17×7.5 Rogue Chrome	17×7.5 Rogue Chrome

New features and options for 2002

Item		Laredo / Sport	SE	LTD	Overland
	Adjustable pedals (with memory feature on Limited and Overland models.)	optional N/A Sport	optional	optional	optional
	Rain Sense wiper system	N/A	N/A	optional	standard
	Side curtain air bags (*can be deleted for credit on Overland models)	optional	optional	optional	standard*
	Seats, suede/leather trim	N/A	N/A	N/A	standard
	Tire Pressure Monitor System	optional N/A Sport	optional	optional	optional
	Wood trim accents, redwood (real redwood interior trim accents and steering wheel accents)	N/A	N/A	N/A	standard

“N/A” – Not available.
“Standard” – Item(s) included in base price of vehicle.
“Optional” – Factory option at time of vehicle build.
“Deleted” – Items deleted from 2002 models that were included as standard in 2001.

Summary of items deleted for 2002:

1. Antenna, thick black coating on antenna removed
2. Assist handle, passenger ceiling mount (redesigned and moved to “A” pillar).
3. Brake control wiring connector for trailer tow package
4. Cargo net
5. Center lower dash woodgrain finish (formerly standard on Limited, now plain black finish on Limited and Overland)
6. Chrome tow hooks (on Limited)
7. Cig lighter and ash tray insert
8. Emblems, Infinity Gold, speaker grilles
9. 4×4 rear side badging deleted (formerly standard on all models. Non-Quadradrive models feature one 4×4 badge on rear liftgate)
10. Hood lamp (mounting holes still present, hidden under insulation)
11. Operating Tips VHS videotape
12. Roof crossrails and rubber protection strips (formerly standard on all models, now available only as an accessory)
13. Trailer receiver cover (rubber)

Step-up models – key features

2002 Laredo Sport

Introduced January 2002. Package includes Laredo standard features plus:

AM/FM/Cass/CD Infinity Gold sound system with steering wheel controls
Fog lamps
Keyless entry
Leather seats (can be deleted for $175 credit)
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Mirrors, heated outside
Mirrors, illuminated visor vanity
Over head trip computer with HomeLink®
6-way power driver and passengers seats
Sport wheels (16″ aluminum, same as 1999-2001 Laredo but now called “Timberline”)
Sport badging on rear liftgate

Main options:

4.7L V8 engine
Engine block heater
Side air bags
Sunroof
Trailer Tow Package, Class III

2002 Special Edition

Introduced March 2002. Available in 3 versions:

1. 4X4, with 4.7 V8 engine: $31,935
2. 4X4, with 4.0 I6 engine: $31,140
3. 4X2, with 4.0 I6 engine: $28.725

Packages include Laredo standard features plus:

Body color front/rear fascias and cladding
Cargo area – Covered Storage Bin, power outlet
Console – mini overhead with universal garage door opener
Keyless entry – remote
Luxury Group:
Lighting – exterior, automatic headlamps
Lighting – fog lamps
Mirror – rearview automatic-dimming day/night
Seats – 6-way power front bucket
Paint – available in 10 colors
Selec–Trac Full-Time 4WD
Radio-CD/Cass/6 Infinity speakers CD changer – 10 Disc, remote radio controls
Sound system – AM/FM cassette/CD player/graphic equalizer/clock
Security alarm
Special Edition badge
Steering wheel – leather wrapped
Sun Visors – illuminated vanity mirrors
Tires – P225/75R16 OWL All-Season

Main options:

4.7L V8 engine (with Quadra-Trac II)
Adjustable Pedals
Engine Block Heater
Mirrors – Exterior, Dual Power, Heated
Side curtain air bags
Skid plate group
Seats, leather trimmed (heated)
Sunroof
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Trailer Tow Group (Class IV)

2002 Limited

The 2002 Limited offers/includes:

Automatic headlamps
Cargo area power outlet
Electroluminescent white-face gauges
Fog lamps
Leather seats, heated, 10-way power adjust, easy-exit feature
Front door courtesy lamps
Heated and auto-dimming side mirrors
Infra-red dual zone air conditioning
Upgraded wheels/tires
Memory systems for seats, mirrors, pedals, radio etc.
Rear view mirror, auto-dimming

Main options:

4.7L V8 engine
High Output V8 engine
Adjustable Pedals
Chrome wheels
Engine block heater
Rain Sense wiper system
Skid Plate Group
Sunroof
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Trailer tow package
Up Country Suspension Group

2002 OVERLAND

The 2002 Overland includes the standard Limited features plus:

High Output V8 engine
Leather/suede combination heated seats
Woodgrain (real) upper 1/2 steering wheel and interior accents
Custom rock rails
Rain Sense wipers
Side curtain air bags (can be deleted for credit)
Up Country Suspension package
Special Overland wheels and tires
“Overland” badging (exterior and floormats)
Available in 6 colors (Silverstone Metallic – now discontinued and replaced by Bright Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Inferno Red, Onyx Green and Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat)

Main options:

Adjustable Pedals
Engine block heater
Chrome wheels
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Trailer tow package class IV

The following options are offered or included on selected export models, in some countries required by law. Most likely we’ll see some of these features on domestic models in the years ahead.

Alarm system, advanced – with interior motion detector and siren
Assembly / fit inspection – both at assembly line and prior to dealer destination tagging
Battery – premium quality
Engine – 3.1L Turbo-Diesel engine option
Engine – 2.7L Common Rail Diesel engine option (2002)
Filtering device, pollution – in air circulation system
Fog lights, rear – red, bumper mounted
Glass – untinted glass in some regions
Glass – headlamp, fog lamps, windshield – higher standards
Headlamps – electric leveling, 6-position
Hood ajar warning light
Instrument panel cluster differences (12 different variations used)
Mirrors – power fold-away left & right
molding – premium quality rubber molding and gasket seals on all doors and hood
Interior – premium quality interior carpeting and face plates
Paint – superior PPG primer/pigment/clear coat
Parktronic, park assist – British models and most European regions
Radio antenna – passenger-side rear quarter window mount (with signal amplifier)
Side marker lights, orange fender-mounted
Suspension – stiffer coils
Wiring – premium quality