Top 3 things you need to know about the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model is now in its fourth-generation with its most recent addition being the Trackhawk. The current generation was launched globally in 2010 but have subsequently seen minor updates applied as well as variants added to the range. The Grand Cherokee retains traditional Jeep styling cues such as the seven-slot grille.

 

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In alignment with traditional Jeep values, the Grand Cherokee proves more than capable in off-road conditions and has won 30 awards globally for its capabilities. With its steel unibody chassis, as seen on earlier models, the Grand Cherokee remains confident when faced with challenging terrain. Adding to its competence, Jeep has incorporated four-wheel independent suspension for better on-road handling.

 

Safety

The entire range of Grand Cherokee models offers impressive standard safety equipment alongside the 7 airbags. Traction control and stability control feature while the braking system utilises ABS technology as well as an electronic brake assist system. While all models retain hill-start assist, only the Limited and Overland derivatives come fitted with hill descent control and air suspension.

A tyre pressure monitoring system comes standard while lane departure warning only features on the SRT and Trackhawk derivatives. Being a larger vehicle, parking can be difficult in tight spaces, however, this is made easier with the front and rear park distance control systems as well as a rear-facing camera which displays its images on the central infotainment screen.

 

Comfort items

Like with its safety systems, all Grand Cherokee models come with a host of standard comfort items. Centrally feature an 8.4-inch Smartouch infotainment screen installed with Jeep's Uconnect system. Inputs include Bluetooth, USB, SD card and AUX as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Overland and Limited models come fitted with a 9 speakers audio system with a subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier.

SRT and Trackhawk models utilise a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with 19 speakers and 825-watt amplifier. While a navigation system remains optional on the Limited model, Overland, SRT and Trackhawk models feature this functionality as standard. Both performance models, the SRT and Trackhawk, see additional performance pages added to the Uconnect system.

 

Engine line-up

Both off-road focussed models, Overland and Limited, feature the Pentastar, 3.6-litre V6 petrol motor while the SRT model comes fitted with a 6.4-litre petrol V8. The Trackhawk features the most powerful supercharged, 6.2-litre HEMI V8 petrol engine. Let us see how they compare.

	Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L Limited	Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L Overland	Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT	Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Engine	3.6-litre V6 petrol	3.6-litre V6 petrol	6.4-litre V8 petrol	6.2-litre, supercharged, HEMI V8 petrol
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Power	213 kW	213 kW	344 kW	522 kW
Torque	353 Nm	353 Nm	624 Nm	875 Nm
0-100 km/h	8.3s	8.3s	5.0s	3.5s
Top speed	206 km/h	206 km/h	257 km/h	290 km/h
Fuel consumption	10.0 L / 100 km	10.0 L / 100 km	13.5 L / 100 km	16.8 L / 100 km
CO2 emission	233 g/km	233 g/km	315 g/km	350 g/km

 

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