Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 Test

A good dancer must have express themselves on any terrain, even with a partner. It is a parallel I dare do with this new Grand Cherokee, equally at home on pavement and off-piste, including the ice!

For 70 years, Jeep has provided a gift: a new Grand Cherokee. But this time, the cake is iced airs log because we went to discover Arvidsjaur above the Arctic Circle. A destination for the least unexpected, but it is the price that the Fiat group (now owns Jeep) can perform cold tests quietly on future models. The term "cold" is not usurped, as the thermometer can display up to -40 ° C and from you to me, this is not a time to be a photographer outside! Yes, but try this new Grand Cherokee deserves. And Indian friend, not the kind of chilly, does not seem to fear the biting cold. Neither critics elsewhere (rare) journalists who dared to move toward him.

It is true that the new Jeep puts the odds on his side. Here, "new" is not overused because everything has been completely redesigned, design (interior and exterior) to the embedded technology. Regarding style, the Grand Cherokee remains as large (4.82m long) but it is refined, and even improves aerodynamics. Ultimately it is not only pleasing to the eye, but also the guarantee of saving some fuel. The front immediately identifiable as belonging to the Jeep world is adorned with an imposing chrome grille bars 7 vertical beautifully. These fancies, full of personality, should soon find on other models of the brand, starting with the next Compass. The back also gives in elegance, with a steeply raked tailgate, like a Range Rover. No offense to the British 4x4, 4x4 pioneer but remains well luxury Grand Cherokee, born in the sixties as the Wagoner. This historical parenthesis being made back to our fourth Grand Cherokee name.

Leader

Over time, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a leader of the movement of luxury 4x4 therefore, was enhanced at all levels. In the style we have seen, but also at the level of ground connections. Ultimate witness failed marriage between Daimler and Chrysler; the Grand Cherokee is based on the chassis of the future Mercedes ML. The old version was not bad, far from it even, but this latest generation rose significantly by getting rid of its solid rear axle in favor of a modern multi-link rear suspension. Handling wins but also the comfort, despite riding on our test model real "tons" huge wheels 255/50 R20. And know that Grand Cherokee can do better by adopting a Quadra-Lift air suspension, offering up to 270 mm of amplitude! Standard on the V8 version 5.7, it will be available with the V6 premium finish Overland. Overland that, you know, since it is the insurance benefit in Jeep interior full options, in the U.S.

Make a comprehensive list of standard equipment would be to make a endless inventory, but know that almost everything is on board, leather seats electric color touch screen GPS (with advanced system "media center"), and even power adjustable pedals. A real tipi 4 stars! In addition to this orgy of luxury, other surprises abound on board. Despite a substantial electronics, intuitive controls fall to hand, indicating that the interface is (finally) well thought out. But besides roominess revised upwards and chest size cargo (from 782 to 1554 liters), the best news is to the credit of the finish, which makes a leap forward. Now, Jeep does rhyme with more cheaply! New, there is also the engine room with the presence of a novel Pentastar V6 3.6 24v developing 286 hp at 6350 r / min, with variable valve timing. A noble modern engine test by promises, according to Jeep, average consumption limited to only 11.4 L/100 km (CO2 emissions 265g/km of). Significant reductions, but not at the expense of drivability, up!

The delights of slips

Obviously, judging the behavior of a 4x4 road on a smooth surface like a mirror, where it is difficult to stand, is not easy! Thankfully, the Pirelli Scorpion tandem with permanent AWD Quadra-Trac 2 wonders. Of course, driving on eggs and therefore the weight of the machine encourages vigilance, but the Grand Cherokee has another secret weapon: Selec-Terrain. It is a wheel similar to Land Rover's Terrain Response, to select among five modes electronically most favorable conditions adhesions.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo CRD 2008: Test Drive

Living in the city and owning a Jeep may seem paradoxical. And the phenomenon of life begins to show the hype: it seems that those who spend their weekends surfing, climbing, biking and similar activities live in neighborhoods where congestion and pollution are high. At least that's what the manufacturers want us to believe.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The two latest additions to Jeep, the Compass and Patriot were created for the residents of the city who want to look cool in a vehicle rugged appearance. These are really not to go off-road Jeep and only a fully equipped Patriot Trail Rated badge of merit, but they are still reasonably skilled. The country people could instead turn to a Wrangler or Liberty.

The Grand Cherokee, I believe, covers both types. It offers a choice of five engines with V8 420 horsepower SRT8 model, but one of them is particularly interesting since it is rarely found in a luxury SUV: the turbo diesel engine.

Nice power delivery

The CRD V6 3-liter 24-valve develops just 215 horsepower, but a muscular torque of 376 lb-ft of 1 600 to 2 800 r / min. The engine's redline is a sleepy 4500 rev / min, but this is normal for a diesel. At 100 km / h, the V6 runs at 2200 rpm.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h takes 8.4 seconds and the quarter mile in 16.1 seconds is added to 137 km / h. Well, it is obviously slower than the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, but still CRD moves quickly enough. Those who earn trailers and boats will be happy to know that with all towing, diesel Grand Cherokee can tow up to 3357 pounds or 7400 pounds.

The main reason we choose a CRD is to save at the pump, and our average of 12.4 L/100 km is not so bad. Compared with gasoline engines offered in the Grand Cherokee, we see a greater fuel economy in the city than on the highway. If you live in the city and if you want a Jeep like this, the turbo would be your logical choice.

2011 Jeep Patriot North 4WD Road Test

Jeep Patriot 2011

When the Chrysler Group announced a new product offensive in 2011, he was not kidding. Approximately two-thirds of its range has undergone a facelift and redesign or changes in equipment, and two new models were introduced.

Changes in the Patriot are minor, particularly when compared to recarrossage its twin, the Compass. Still, we do not fix what is not broken, and for its aesthetics, the Patriot has been blessed since its launch with classical lines of the Jeep brand, keeping it attractive for many years to come.

The visual touches include front bumper and rear bumpers; trim the bottom of doors and new alloy wheels. The fog lights have been repositioned, and the four-wheel drive models, the ride height have been increased.

We would like the braking system offers a better feeling in the foot. The Patriot stops in reasonable distances or brakes competition just seem more effective.

Under the hood, the 4-cylinder 2.4-liter remains faithful to the station, generating 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, while a continuously variable automatic (or CVT) is optional. Against by our test truck, includes transmission with a low range electronic contained in all terrain Freedom Drive II, the only way to earn a badge "Trail Rated" on the Patriot.

While the engine has no problem motivating some 1,500 pounds of Jeep agriculturelle its sound at low revs gives us the impression that it will not work. The revving soundtrack improves, however, and the available power is nice, but the 2.4-liter is noisy when accelerating at full throttle. 0-100 km / h take more or less 10 seconds and 100 km / h on the highway, the engine jumps to 2600 rev / min, higher than what was expected.