Friday, August 14, 2015

Car Profiles - Jeep Grand Cherokee

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Receiving a mid-refresh cycle this year, the Grand Cherokee gets a diesel engine while the V8 can be ordered upon request. It rides smoothly but you can only hitch four friends and a little amount of cargo. Go elsewhere if you need that required third row.

The Good: Now with a diesel engine
The Bad: No third row bench

Price Range: P3,720,000-P3,860,000
Our Rating: ***



OWNERSHIP DETAILSSummit 4WDLimited CRDi 4WD
PriceP3,860,000P3,720,000
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
EnginePentastar 3.6 DOHC 24V V6L630 3.0 DOHC 24V V6 Variable Geometry Turbo
Horsepower283hp @ 6,350rpm246hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque347Nm @ 4,300rpm550Nm @ 1,800rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneDiesel
Fuel SystemMulti Port InjectionCommon Rail Direct Injection
Transmission8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity93 Liters93 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,828mm4,828mm
Width2,154mm2,154mm
Height1,792mm1,792mm
Wheelbase2,915mm2,915mm
Curb Weight2,261kg2,261kg
Body Style5 Door SUV5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Four Wheel DriveFront Engine/Four Wheel Drive
Seating55
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionShort and Long Arm Independent SuspensionShort and Long Arm Independent Suspension
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link Independent SuspensionMulti-Link Independent Suspension
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscSolid Disc
Tires265/50 R20265/50 R20
Wheels20 Inch Alloy20 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags1010
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Traction ControlYes, Traction Control
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go Function, Blind Sport Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, Forward Collision WarningLATCH Child Seat Anchors, Active Head Restraints, Accident Response System, Four Wheel Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Rain Brake Support, Speed Control, Trailer Sway Damping
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and RearFront and Rear
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Adaptive Front Light System, Acoustic Laminated Front Door Glass, Panoramic Sunroof Automatic Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights, Automatic High Beam Assist, Headlamp Washer, LED Tail Lamps, Puddle Lamps, Quadra-Lift Air Suspension, Front and Rear Parking Sensors with Rear Camera, Capless Fuel Filler, Tow Hooks, Tinted Rear Windows, Tinted Windshield Glass
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and Telescopic, PowerTilt and Telescopic, Manual
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seats with 4-Way Power Lumbar Support With MemoryPower Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seats with 4-Way Power Lumbar Support With Memory
Seating MaterialLeather with WoodLeather
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Front Seat Cooler, Rear Seat Heater, Under Seat Lighting, Silver Anodized Interior Accents, Luxury Floor Mats, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Illuminated Entry, 7-inch TFT LCD Virtual Gauge Display, 8.4-inch UConnect touch screen with Voice Command and Garmin Navigation, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Front Seat Heater, Steering Wheel Heater, Illuminated Cupholders, SD Card Slot, Rear Power USB Ports, Power Outlets, Selec-Terrain System, Cruise Control
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Auto Dim, Heat, and Memory, LiftgateSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Auto Dim, and Heat, Liftgate
Climate ControlAutomatic, DualAutomatic, Dual
Audio SystemChrysler UConnect 8.4 inch touchscreen with AM/FM/AUX/USB/SD and Bluetooth with Garmin NavigationChrysler UConnect 8.4 inch touchscreen with AM/FM/AUX/USB/SD and Bluetooth with Garmin Navigation
Speakers9 + Subwoofer9 + Subwoofer
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio and Cruise ControlYes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
AlarmYesYes
Keyless EntryYes, Smart Entry with Push Button StartYes, Smart Entry with Push Button Start
RIVALSChevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser, Volkswagen Touareg

See previous generation models of the Grand Cherokee:
Jeep Grand Cherokee (1998-2000)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2010)

See the pre-updated model of this Grand Cherokee:
Jeep Grand Cherokee (2015-Current)