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LAREDO 4WD
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
ENGINES
Type:
3,701cc V6; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 210 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 235 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 90.8
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 / 20
Available with: Laredo
 
Type:
4,701cc V8; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 305 at 5,650
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 334 at 3,950
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 86.5
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Redline: 5,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 19
Available with: Laredo; Limited
 
Type:
2,987cc V6 Diesel; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 215 at 3,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 376 at 1,600 - 2,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 83.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1
Redline: 4,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 - 18 (RWD) / 22 - 23 (RWD)
Available with: Overland
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: V6; 3.0l CRD; SRT8
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.00, 1.67 (1.50 downshift), 1.00, 0.75, 0.67
Final Drive: 4.7L V8; 5.7L V8
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
14.2 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.6 x 0.6 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,470
GVWR [lbs]:
5,900
Weight distribution: 53 / 47
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 3,500
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.1
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P245/65 R17 all-terrain tires
  • Spare wheel mounted underbody
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
188.0
Width [in.]:
85.5
Height [in.]:
68.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.5
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 62.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.41
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 32.3
Departure Angle [in.]: 27.5
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
108.9
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
59.1
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
56.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
29.5; 66.8 with rear seats folded
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way part-power driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • SIRIUS satellite radio
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Visor vanity mirrors in front
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control