![]() ![]() Plus, you get a comfortable ride - among the best in class for truck-based vehicles - and decent safety features, including standard side air bags and anti-lock brakes. They’ve freshened up the face a bit, while keeping much of the classic Grand Cherokee styling. The top-of-the-line Overland model is a solid offering. You now can order things like $185 power adjustable pedals with memory, a wonderful convenience feature that I love. But you still have to give Jeep credit for stepping into the 21st century at last. The screen is pretty small and the controls aren’t easy to use. It combines a 4.9-inch color display with an AM/FM stereo and CD player. SHE: I don’t think you’d enjoy using the factory-installed $1,200 navigation system. Seeing your phone number come up on the screen made me want to use the Jeep’s new navigation system to plot out a long fishing trip - out of cell-phone reach. Can you say, “Electronic tether for husbands?” I mistakenly thought I’d have some peace and quiet in the Jeep. But it took you a long time to fumble around and press the button on the instrument panel to talk to me, though. One push of a button makes your call, while you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. I think it’s terrific because you can keep your cell phone in your purse or your briefcase and it doesn’t matter. In-vehicle caller ID is a part of that fancy UConnect system, which can be dealer or factory-installed for under $300. SHE: I’ll bet you had a shock when you saw our home phone number flash on the audio system’s screen in the Jeep. Paul begged to differ, especially after seeing the hefty $41,120 price tag on this top-of-the-line offering. ![]() It was a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland model with four-wheel drive and some neat features like the brand’s first navigation system and a new hands-free optional wireless phone system called UConnect.Īnita was impressed with the Detroit-built Jeep’s goodies and classic good looks, especially the striking midnight blue pearl coat exterior paint job. We recently had the chance to drive the most high-tech Jeep yet. ![]()
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