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By MALCOLM GUNN

WHEEL8ASE COMMUNICATIONS

Since its humble beginnings

back in 1992, the

Jeep Grand Cherokee has

been all about providing

true off-road capability in a comfortable, spacious package. That still holds true for 2005, but the third-generation model brings considerably more refinement along with added power and driveline choices.

With its multi-slot grille and traditional shape, the Grand Cherokee doesn’t appear too radically different. Clearly, DaimlerChrysler, Jeep’s German-controlled parent, chose only to tinker with and generally freshen up its popular design. Other than a slight overall increase in length, width and interior room, major changes are limited to rounded headlight pods, a longer hood, a stouter-lookmg front bumper and a more angular rear hatch. In addition, the extensive use of body-side cladding has been somewhat simplified.

The refined cabin accommoda, tions have also been thoroughly reworked, including new seats, instrument cluster and a two-tone dashboard that does w onders for breaking the monotony of w hat was a monotone environment.

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