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Jeep Grand Cherokee generations by year

Jeep Grand Cherokee generations covered here: Grand Cherokee ZJ (from 1993); Grand Cherokee WJ (from 1999); Grand Cherokee WK2 (from 2011); Grand Cherokee WL (context) (from 2021). The table gives the first and last dates by market, and each generation lists its codes, facelifts, how to tell it apart and the sources.

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Years by market

Generation AustraliaUnited StatesEurope and the UKSouth AfricaMiddle East
Grand Cherokee ZJ March 1996 to July 19991993 model year to 1998 model yearNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
Grand Cherokee WJ July 1999 to July 20051999 model year to 2004 model year2000 model year per Wikipedia to Graz WG production ended August-December 2004 depending on engineNot confirmedNot confirmed
Grand Cherokee WK2 early 2011 to 20222011 model year to 2021 model yearNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
Grand Cherokee WL (context) 2022 to March 2025Grand Cherokee L: 2021 model year (revealed 7 January 2021); two-row: 2022 model year to todayUK on sale May 2023 (4xe plug-in hybrid only), deliveries Q3 2023 to not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

"Not confirmed" means we found no source we could open for that date; "Not sold" means the generation was not offered there. Dates are first and last sale or production as the sources give them.

Grand Cherokee ZJ

Codes: ZJ, ZG (Graz-built export models). Also called: Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited (1998).

How to tell it apart: Squared-off first Grand Cherokee with a short slatted grille between rectangular headlights; 1996-98 models have a bigger grille and bumper-mounted fog lamps.

  • 1996 model year update (1996 model year): New bumpers and side cladding, larger grille, new wheels, revised headlamps, fog lamps in the bumper on some models, new interior with passenger airbag.

Our files for this generation: Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: From A$49,990 (4.0L six). GoAuto calls the Australian car ZG.
  • United States: Sales began April 1992 per Wikipedia.
  • Europe and the UK: Export models built in Graz, Austria (ZG) per Wikipedia; dates not sourced.
  • South Africa: No source found.
  • Middle East: No source found.

Not confirmed: April 1992 US sales start: Wikipedia only.; 1996 update details: Wikipedia only.; European, South African and Middle East dates: not found..

  1. Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) - Wikipedia: Detroit 1992 debut, model years, April 1992 sales, 1996 update, ZG Graz
  2. Jeep Brand Celebrates 80 Years (Stellantis media): 7 January 1992 Cobo Hall debut
  3. Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ - Production dates and milestones (WJ Bible): ZJ production launch 14 Jan 1992
  4. Jeep Grand Cherokee range review (GoAuto, 5 Jul 2005): AU on sale March 1996 from A$49,990
  5. Jeep Grand Cherokee model page (GoAuto): AU early 1996 arrival, discontinued Jul 1999

Grand Cherokee WJ

Codes: WJ, WG (Graz-built export models).

How to tell it apart: Rounder body than the ZJ with tall trapezoid headlights and a seven-slot grille that wraps up into the bonnet line; 2004 cars have round fog lamps in the bumper.

  • 2004 model year update (2004 model year): New front fascia with round fog lamps and three new inset grille designs.

Our files for this generation: Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: Graz-built WG replaced the US-built car in November 2000.
  • United States: New Quadra-Drive 4WD and 4.7L V8.
  • Europe and the UK: 3.1L and 2.7L diesels in Europe.
  • South Africa: Wikipedia mentions diesel availability in South Africa, no dates.
  • Middle East: No source found.

Not confirmed: European start year (2000 model year): Wikipedia only.; Identify sentence is general knowledge, not from an opened source..

  1. Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) - Wikipedia: Reveal 16 Jun 1998, production 17 Jul 1998 to 21 May 2004, Europe model years, 2004 facelift
  2. Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee Model Updates 1999-2005 (JeepSpecs): Reveal date, production start, 2004 front fascia update
  3. WJ production dates and milestones (WJ Bible): Last WJ 21 May 2004, Graz WG end dates by engine
  4. Jeep Grand Cherokee range review (GoAuto, 5 Jul 2005): AU WJ July 1999, WG Nov 2000, next generation 1 Jul 2005

Grand Cherokee WK2

Codes: WK2. Also called: Grand Cherokee SRT / SRT8, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Grand Cherokee WK (2022 carryover name).

How to tell it apart: Smooth modern body with a seven-slot grille; 2011-2013 cars have tall headlights and a tall grille, 2014-on cars have thin headlights with LED strips and a shorter grille.

  • 2014 model year facelift (Press release 13 January 2013 for the Detroit show): Shorter upper grille and slimmer headlamps with LED running lamps, larger fog lamps, larger LED tail lamps and rear spoiler, re-sculpted tailgate; 8-speed auto and 8.4-inch screen inside.

Our files for this generation: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: Laredo, Limited, Overland; 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, later 3.0L V6 diesel.
  • United States: SRT8/SRT with 6.4L V8; Trackhawk (707 hp) from 2018.
  • Europe and the UK: Wikipedia mentions a European CRD diesel and 2011 Euro NCAP test; no dates.
  • South Africa: No source found.
  • Middle East: No source found.

Not confirmed: Production start May 2010: Wikipedia; JeepSpecs 10 May 2010 seen only in search snippet.; European, South African and Middle East dates: not found..

  1. Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) - Wikipedia: NY 2009 reveal, production May 2010 to 2022, 2014 facelift, SRT/Trackhawk, 2022 WK carryover
  2. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets Gussied Up for New York Auto Show (AutoGuide, 8 Apr 2009): Reveal 8 Apr 2009 New York
  3. Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Most Awarded SUV Ever Gets Even Better For 2014 (Stellantis, 13 Jan 2013): 2014 facelift date and visible changes
  4. Jeep Grand Cherokee range review (GoAuto, 31 Jan 2011): AU launch early 2011, engines, diesel mid-2011
  5. Jeep Grand Cherokee axed (CarExpert, 4 Mar 2025): WL replaced it in AU in 2022

Grand Cherokee WL (context)

Codes: WL. Also called: Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe.

How to tell it apart: Long, low body with very slim headlights and a low, wide seven-slot grille.

Our files: none for this generation yet. Ask us if you need one.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: No diesel.
  • United States: Context only.

Not confirmed: US reveal dates: Wikipedia only.; European exit (reported for 2025): only in search snippets.; Identify sentence is general knowledge, not from an opened source..

  1. Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) - Wikipedia: Reveal dates of L and two-row, model years
  2. Jeep Grand Cherokee axed (CarExpert, 4 Mar 2025): AU 2022 L, 2023 two-row, March 2025 pause
  3. Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid lands in UK (EV Fleet World, 17 May 2023): UK on sale May 2023, PHEV only, deliveries Q3 2023

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