Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ - Overland edition

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The Grand Cherokee Overland

Main features

Exterior colors

Interior

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Rock rails

Shown above in Silverstone Metallic, the Overland was introduced in August of 2001 as the premiere Grand Cherokee in the model line-up. The 2002-2003 Overland models included all of the standard Limited features plus the following:

High Output 4.7L V8 engine 265hp
Leather/suede combination heated seats
Overland badging (exterior of front doors and floor mats)
Exclusive rock rails
Rain Sense wipers
Side curtain air bags (can be deleted for credit)
Special 17. x 7.5 wheels, standard:
Cast Aluminum Hammerhead (2002)
Rogue Cast Aluminum (2003)
Tires - P235/65R-17 Wrangler SR-A all-terrain OWL tires
Up Country Suspension package (deletable option starting spring 2002)
Skid Plate Group (3 plates plus chrome tow hooks)
Woodgrain (real redwood) for upper half steering wheel and interior accents

Options:

Adjustable Pedals
Chrome wheels (standard in 2004)
Engine block heater
Navigation radio RB1
Roof cross rails
Tire Pressure Monitor System

Trailer tow package class IV

Changes for 2004:

New front bumper fascia and grille design
Fog lamps, new round style
Newly designed two-tone leather-trimmed seats with larger seatback bolsters, more supportive seat cushions, new seat fabrics. Dark Slate Gray with Light Slate Gray leather inserts on the seatback and seat bottom.
Chrome insert added to bodyside cladding
Chrome wheels now standard (real chrome, same as offered in 2001-2003)
Up Country Suspension package discontinued starting September 2003
Now offered in a 2WD version
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat exterior color added (a total of six exterior color choices are available for 2004 Overlands)

2004 Grand Cherokee Overland in Bright Silver Metallic

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Overland exterior colors

Color 2002 2003 2004

Silverstone Metallic X

Onyx Green Pearl Coat X X X

Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat X X X

Graphite Metallic Clear Coat X X X

Bright Silver Metallic X* X X

Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat X* X X

Midnight Blue Pearl Coat X

* Late model year introduction

The Overland was initially offered in only four colors, Onyx Green Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat, Graphite Metallic and Silverstone Metallic. A fifth color, Bright Silver Metallic, was added in February 2002 while Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat was added in May 2002. The 2004 models added Midnight Blue Pearl Coat. Gray is the only color offered for the Overland rock rails, but if desired they can be easily painted to match the body color (or any other color), as some owners have done. For a complete list of all WJ colors, see Exterior Colors.

Overland interiors

2002-2003 Overland interior and new 2004 interior.
The only interior color combinations available for all Overland models were combinations of Dark Slate gray and Light Slate Gray. For 2002-2003, the light gray seats were leather with suede accents. These were restyled 2004, as shown in the pictures above. Some people have really liked these interiors while others have not. One Grand Cherokee owner who wanted the rest of the Overland features but did not care for the seats was able to work out a special trade-out with his dealer at the time of original purchase. The dark gray seats from a brand new Limited, along with the matching door panels and console lid, were swapped into a new Overland. The dealer placed the Limited with the Overland interior back into his showroom, with a $1,000 premium. They charged the Overland buyer a very reasonable one hour of labor to make the switch.