Interesting Facts About the Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ
The Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ launched its first model year in 1993 and ran through the 1998 model year. This first‑generation SUV blended Jeep's legendary off‑road capability with everyday practicality, setting the stage for future Cherokee successors.
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Birth of a New SUV (1993 Debut)
The Grand Cherokee's first production model year was 1993, although its origins date back to 1983 when AMC, Jeep's parent company at the time, began development. The ZJ marked Jeep's entry into the midsize SUV segment.
Production Span and Transition
Production of the first‑generation Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ ended in mid‑1998, at which point the next generation (WJ) began production at Jefferson. The ZJ therefore covered model years 1993 through 1998.
Strategic Replacement of Older Models
The 1993‑1998 ZJ generation was initially slated to replace both the SJ Jeep Wagoneer and other legacy Jeep models, consolidating Jeep's SUV lineup into a single, modern platform.
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