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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Used from
$45,000 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
4
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 16.1 L / 100km
About the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $45,000 for the Laredo variant and topping out at $85,990 for the Srt8.
There are 8 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2011.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (177kW/550Nm), 6.1L multi-point injection (313kW/569Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (259kW/520Nm), 3.6L multi-point injection (210kW/347Nm) and 6.4L multi-point injection (344kW/624Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2012 Grand Cherokee was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Price
Limited
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,000 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,000 |
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $60,000 |
5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $60,000 |
SRT8
Configuration | Price From* |
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6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,000 |
6.1L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,990 |
Limited 70th Anniversary
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,500 |
5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $63,500 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,500 |
Laredo
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,000 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,000 |
Overland
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,500 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,500 |
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,500 |
SRT8 Alpine
Configuration | Price From* |
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6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $81,900 |
Jet
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,500 |
SRT8 Vapor
Configuration | Price From* |
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6.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $81,900 |
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Grand Cherokee
The most fuel efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the SRT8 with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.1L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 16.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Jeep Grand Cherokee variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Jeep Grand Cherokee | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.1 L/100km |
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.4 L/100km |
5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.1 L/100km |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Warranty
What is the warranty on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQs
The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo that starts from $45,000.
The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the SRT8 that starts from $85,990.
The best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Laredo, Limited, Limited 70th Anniversary and Overland.
The largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo which measures 1943mm wide, 4822mm in length and sits 1781mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee is the SRT8 which has 344kW of power from its 6.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited which weighs 2949 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, unleaded or diesel.