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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Patriot Range : PATRIOT GAMES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The Patriot offers traditional Jeep values in a smaller package. Andy Enright takes a lookJeep owners are an intriguing bunch. Theyre fiercely defensive, occasionally irrational but, for the most part, massively knowledgeable. Theyve done their research. Buying a Jeep is rarely a low-involvement decision and the Jeep Patriot aims to capitalise on that fact. Jeep owners tend not to swallow marketing baloney. For all the talk of lifestyle SUVs and so on, most Jeep owners will be concerned about ground clearance, approach and departure angles and whether the thing comes with a decent low range transfer case. Folding flipping seats and soft finish plastics? Not so much. The thing is, Jeep needs to expand and reach out to customers beyond its hardcore heartland. Thats the job of light road-oriented models such as the Compass. Think of the Patriot as the Compass more outdoorsy sibling. While the two cars do share a decent number of parts, the Patriot is beefier, more upright and more focused on the task of going where no Compass would dream of. Its the car that will appeal to existing Jeep buyers who want something affordable and relatively capable. Not many cars look old when theyre brand new but in the Patriots case that can only be a good thing. Lets get one thing clear from the start. Although the Patriot is better off road than it ever needs to be, its still a step or two down from the true Rubicon Ready vehicles at the top end of Jeeps range. Although there are beefier four-wheel drive setups around, the Freedom Drive I system does have a trick or two up its sleeve. This full-time electronically-controlled all-wheel drive setup has a locking mode to set the front/rear torque split for especially slippery conditions. Its worth putting this car in context. Aside from rather task-specific tackle like the Jeep Wrangler and, to a certain extent, Suzukis Jimny, its tough to think of another 4x4 under £20,000 thats as capable off road as the Patriot."The 2.0-litre Patriot returns better fuel economy figures than a 1.6-litre Ford Ka and emits less CO2 per kilometre travelled than a 1.4-litre Chevrolet Kalos"On the tarmac its OK, if not as nimble as a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. The MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear set-up has apparently proven well up to the most demanding tests and is a tried and tested configuration that works well enough in the Compass and which has been further stiffened in the Patriot. Also seen in that model is a 2.4-litre petrol engine option with a rather nasty CVT transmission that will be cold shouldered by the vast majority of right-thinking people. Of more relevance is the Volkswagen-derived 138bhp 2.0-litre diesel that gives the Patriot a suitably aggressive growl. Jeeps retro kick is easily discernable when walking round the Patriot. The high beltline, narrow side windows, flat body panels and upright windscreen angle are all design cues reminiscent of the early Cherokee, while the boxily flared wheel arches look straight from a Wrangler. The seven-slatted grille and round lights have become a Jeep totem and some rugged looking alloys complete the look. The Patriot is a car that looks a whole lot bigger than it is. Despite its imposing frontal aspect, it doesnt actually occupy much more space on the road than a Vauxhall Astra. Think of it as the Jeep for the Morgan Spurlock generation. While you can depend on some welcome Jeep design themes outside, you also get typically cheap interior plastics and a design thats functional without too much to get excited about. In UK trim, the Patriot offers a lot of standard equipment and space in the rear is surprisingly good. As long as youre not hung up on materials quality, theres not too much cause for complaint. With a low base price, the Patriot looks good value for money. The not so good news is that this buys you the entry-level 2.4-litre petrol model which will claw back in fuel bills what youve saved in monthly finance bills. The diesel is worth shelling out for if only for its much better ability to haul the Patriot, four passengers and a few bags uphill but the 43mpg fuel economy figure comes as a welcome bonus and a rebuff to those who hold the rather quaint view that all SUVs are destroying the planet. This one returns better fuel economy figures than a 1. 6-litre Ford Ka and emits less carbon dioxide per kilometre travelled than a 1.4-litre Chevrolet Kalos, so its not about to single handedly bring about the sort of Biblical pestilence many climate change hysterics suggest. Depreciation is another area where the Patriot is likely to excel. A three year old Jeep is always going to have a lot more allure than a three year old Focus or Astra, especially when it looks as good as the Patriot. Youll pay more in terms of insurance and the pence per mile figure will doubtless be marginally higher than a family hatch but for most customers the payoff in having a more individual vehicle will be well worth the additional expense. The Patriot is a cheap car and in some cases feels it. Watch for the sharp exposed bolts in the interior tailgate door pull and feel the poorly finished flashings on the plastic mouldings. If you want a car thats impeccably finished, try the Toyota RAV4. Jeep maintains that with the Patriot, the money has been spent on the bits that really matter. Bits like the 2.0-litre diesel engine, the smart four-wheel drive system and the generous kit list. They may have a point. As a tool for seducing customers who were previously thinking of Nissan X-Trails, Toyota RAV4s and Honda CR-Vs, the Patriot may well prove a little too utilitarian in feel and Jeep cant count on the Compass rather unorthodox styling to be a big draw either. If youre not overly hung up on slush-moulded plastics and silicon-damped everything the Patriot offers a lot of car and some decent capability.Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Patriot range PRICES: £15,995-£19,245 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 11E CO2 EMISSIONS: 180-206g/km PERFORMANCE: [2.0] 0-60mph 11s / Max Speed 117mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [2.0] (urban) 32.1mpg / (extra urban) 51.4mpg / (combined) 42.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: length/width/heightmm 4408/1785/1667mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Cherokee : SQUARE BASHER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Jeeps latest Cherokee offers a decent combination of off-road ability and everyday versatility. Andy Enright reports.Look at any mainstream range of cars and youll notice an ongoing theme. The adventurous models tend to be the ones at the fringes of the line up; the niche models that can be gambled with. The true bread and butter models are a whole lot more conservative because theyre not something the company can afford to get wrong. Exactly such a model is Jeeps Cherokee. This model and its Grand Cherokee sibling are the cars that bring home the bacon for Jeep. The company can afford to experiment with the Patriot, the Compass and, to a certain extent, the Commander, but the Cherokees have to be bang on target in terms of price and market positioning. Is the current model a safe enough pair of hands?The old Cherokee was an honest and capable campaigner but found itself overtaken in terms of sophistication, road manners and build quality by the best of the rest. With todays Cherokee, Jeep is determined to fight back. Only one engine is offered to UK buyers but its the most relevant one available to Jeep; a 174bhp 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel. Its not the most refined powerplant in the world but it suits the rugged feel of the Cherokee very well and leaves you under no illusions that this is a vehicle thats not been designed purely to perambulate outside city centre shopping arcades. The live rear axle is also another reminder that the Cherokee is built extremely tough. While the ride on road isnt as composed as something like a Honda CR-V or even a Land Rover Freelander, the Jeep feels better able to withstand some abuse than both. With decent ground clearance and a proper low range transfer box, Hill Descent Control (with the automatic gearbox option) and a revised Selec-Trac II four-wheel-drive system which helps anticipate and prevent wheel slip before it occurs (making it ideal for road driving and towing), the Cherokee comes well equipped for off-road work. The hill descent system is very interesting in the way it operates. A tilt switch detects whether the car is on a slope and HDC will only cut in if an incline is detected, preventing the frustrating lurching that many such systems generate as soon as you try to accelerate across a short flat section. If the car is pointing uphill, HDC will even operate in reverse."youll have little cause for complaint with the no-nonsense Cherokee."The bluff front end with its square headlamps and the steroidal wheel arches are distinctly reminiscent of the Dodge Nitro and the similarity is not accidental, the two cars running on a common platform. The Cherokee is a degree bigger than its predecessor, with a wheelbase thats around 50mm longer and the wheels have been pushed wider by around 25mm front and rear. Its also lower by around 75mm but the load height of the luggage bay is higher by the same amount. Jeep compensates by extending the length of the cargo bay by 75mm. Its still not that big for full-sized rear seat occupants but it makes use of its space more intelligently. Build quality can best be described as functional. The American domestic market doesnt seem to place too much store on materials quality and the Cherokee feels built down to a price. The plus side of this is that its very rugged and doesnt take much recourse to the manual to establish how the controls function. The feel is a good deal more masculine than its rather rounded predecessor, a car that gained 60 per cent of its sales from women. This time round the target demographic is a little more hairy of chest. The increasingly fiercely fought battleground that is the compact 4x4 market has fragmented in recent years. Whereas once it was fairly homogenous, now it has separated into the properly premium end with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, the hefty and rather pricy contenders like the Land Rover Freelander, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, a solid middle ground that includes the Nissan X-TRAIL, Jeep Patriot, Chevrolet Captiva and CitroÃ«n C-Crosser, and then the true budget compacts like the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Daihatsu Terios. The Cherokee doesnt really sit comfortably in any of these groups, being more capable than comparably priced X-TRAILs and CR-Vs and larger than Grand Vitaras and Daihatsus. Its offered only in well-appointed Limited trim, a specification that includes features such as leather seats and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob, big alloy wheels, stability control and air conditioning. So for your money, youre getting a serious car with a decent level of equipment. Compare that to an equivalently trimmed Freelander and the Jeep weighs in at around £4,000 less which seems competitive given that the Freelander feels a more polished product. If the Freelanders price tag renders it out of reach, the Cherokee is a very capable fall back option. Jeep has wisely chosen to ditch its usual policy of offering its wares with a massively unpopular and desperately thirsty petrol engine just so it can advertise the range with an attractive base price, instead sticking to the vastly more sensible diesel option. With a combined fuel economy figure of 32,8mpg, the Cherokee isnt as economical as a diesel Freelander but its a good deal more powerful so perhaps this shouldnt come as a huge surprise. Emissions are pegged at 228g/km which is no great shakes but its worth remembering that the Cherokee tips the scales at 1,980kg, so its a serious piece of automotive real estate. Residual values of the old Cherokee were always fairly good, hovering at around 45 per cent and theres no reason to expect this model to be a great deal different. The Jeep Cherokee is a car that divides opinion. There will be those who take a pragmatic view and recognise that its one of the rare compact 4x4s that can really do the business off-road and does so at a very competitive price. Then there will be a contingent of potential buyers who wont buy American in the first instance and dont like the interior ambience anyway. The question you need to ask yourself is whether you are buying the car for your own needs or whether youre buying it to project a perceived lifestyle to others. From a personal perspective, I refuse to be taken in by the perceived quality game; a tactic Volkswagen, most notably, has profited from down the years by expecting customers to pay well over the odds for a warm and fuzzy feeling. If you prefer to spend your money on the bits that really matter, youll have little cause for complaint with the no-nonsense Cherokee. Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Limited PRICE: £24,595-£25,595 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 13 [est] CO2 EMISSIONS: 228g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 110mph / 0-60mph 12.9s [est] FUEL CONSUMPTION: 32.8mpg (combined) STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: twin front and side airbags, ABS, ESP, HDC WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height mm 4493/1840/1780]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep's new Cherokee]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - All-new Cherokee from Jeep is as rugged as ever.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Cherokee (2001 - To Date) : GOING FOR A NATIVE AMERICAN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Models Covered: Third generation Cherokee 2001- to date: (Five-door four-wheel drive Estate: 2.4, 3.7 petrol 2.5, 2. 8 diesel [Sport, Limited])BY ANDY ENRIGHTTheres something about a Jeep Cherokee thats distinctly definitive. After all, the Cherokee first arrived here in 1993 with left hand drive imports having been available since as far back as 1984. It rapidly became a premium product, in huge demand amongst urban trendies. As it grew older it fell from favour a little, but the all-new model, introduced in 2001 has resurrected the Cherokee as one of the must have 4x4s. Tracking down a decent used example isnt easy, as many owners arent keen on being parted with their slice of prime American beef.A vehicle that's loaded with equipment and ability (both on and off-road). The interiors display a fair degree of plastic hide and theres a cutesy round theme going on, with round door handles and air vents and broad arcs on the instrument binnacle and door trims. Whats perhaps a pity is that this is probably the first Jeep model that could have been built by anybody else. Whether this is a compliment given the excellence of some of the emerging rivals or an indictment of the watering down of the Jeep bloodline depends on your standpoint. Whats not up for debate is that its a better car than before.Track a Cherokee down and you can expect to fork out at least £8,200 for the first of the 2.4-litre Cherokee Sport versions. Another £1,000 will net you a 2.5-litre CRD Sport of similar age, although if you want the 3. 7-litre V6 model youll need to find at least £8,900 down the back of your sofa. Insurance is reasonable, being rated at Group 14 to 15 depending on which model you opt for.The turbo diesels need their oil changed far more regularly than the petrol models so check the vehicle's service records to make sure the former owners have done so. The petrol-powered cars have no known problem areas, but like the diesels, a service history is essential in any vehicle that may have had even occasional off-roading. Check the underside for signs of off-road damage, as even with a Cherokee its possible to duff the exhaust, the wheel arch liners or the axle. The interiors are, in the main, well assembled, but check that all the 'convenience' features (electric windows, etc) live up to that name. Check the sunroof, door-locks and mirrors for trouble-free operation.(Based on an Cherokee 2.5CRD approx excl VAT) A replacement clutch assembly will be about £175. Front dampers are about £75 a pair and rears roughly £70. A set of front brakepads will be around £40, a new alternator around £280 and a starter motor close to £375. A replacement door mirror is about £150 and a radiator £250.Ride quality was improved enormously over its predecessor, due in no small part to a revised suspension system that replaced the antediluvian solid rear axle setup. Independent front suspension is a first for a Cherokee, as is a unibody construction, ditching the traditional separate ladder-framed chassis. At this point, the purists will probably be crying into their Buds, thinking that Jeep has sold out, but off-road performance is not markedly diminished. Ultimate wheel articulation is still impressive and Jeep have tested the Cherokee on the definitive off-road course, Californias Rubicon Trail. This 22-mile route is so arduous it normally takes four days, but the Cherokee dispatched of the Big Sluice, The Rock Garden and Cadillac Hill in 48 hours. Theres a choice of an entry level 2.4 Sport, a 211bhp 3.7-litre petrol engine, a 143bhp 2. 5-litre CRD diesel available in either Sport or Limited guise or a 2.8-litre CRD offered with the same trim choices. The Limited look is identifiable by body-coloured bumpers and wheel arches outside and satin-chrome detailing indoors. The 3. 7-litre petrol is effectively the Grand Cherokees V8 with a couple of cylinders lopped off and is a vocal companion which may boost the excitement factor but does little for motorway refinement. The majority of UK customers will instead plump for the 2.5-litre turbodiesel, and its ability to average nearly 30mpg makes sound financial sense. The oil-burner feels significantly more nimble than the V6, although its performance figures will have you pencilling in tracts of your diary for its sprint to 60mph. Okay, so thats a slight exaggeration, but 14.8 seconds is a comparative age in this class, and the 102mph top speed isnt going to generate too many column inches for the Cherokee. Nevertheless, drive the car on its torque and it feels suitably muscular by dint of a hardly inconsequential 253lb ft of twist action. Rack and pinion steering sharpens things up, and should you wish to venture off road, youll find authentic low range gearing. The turbodiesel and the V6 models differ in their off-road hardware, the petrol engined car opting for a more sophisticated centre differential, while the CRD utilises a more rugged solid locking system that allows the car to be run on-road in rear-wheel drive mode, with consequential economy benefits.When shopping for a family-sized 4x4, you really do owe it to yourself to try the Jeep Cherokee. Its the real deal, the genuine article, the standard by which all the rest are judged. These days the rivals are a good deal tougher, but the Cherokee still has a good deal to commend it. A well looked after used Cherokee will last for years and has many strings to its bow. Wed opt for a 2.5-litre CRD or the later 2.8-litre CRD which replaced it and try not to look smug when copy cat 4x4s pull up alongside at the lights.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD Limited : JEEP TAKES COMMAND]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Seven seats is a first for Jeep but will the plushest Commander stake a claim in a tough market? Andy Enright decidesSometimes nothing less than seven seats will do the trick. If youve got a big family and need something that can fulfil the odd hauling job, youll need a car with serious capacity. That usually entails buying some sort of mundane people carrier but there is an alternative. Many families are finding that the best of the bigger 4x4s can seat the sprogs and cut a bit of a dash at the same time. Jeep have recognised that demand exists for a seven seater 4x4 and have unleashed their purposeful looking Commander onto the market.Unfortunately for Jeep, Land Rover spotted this market first and their Discovery has established a beach head that the Commander must work very hard to dislodge. It certainly has a whole lot of firepower in its arsenal. Only one engine is now offered in the UK specification Commander but its an absolute stormer. The 3. 0-litre V6 turbodiesel has seen the light of day in other Jeep, Chrysler and Mercedes products and with 215bhp on tap it doesnt want for power. Its also surprisingly economical (a combined figure of around 25mpg is reckoned) and the 376lb/ft of torque make it a great companion if you do decide to leave the beaten track. Prices start at £27,490 for the Predator version or £31,490 for the leather-lined Limited model were looking at here. Wed spend the extra on this top spec version: youre still saving thousands on a comparable Land Rover Discovery after all. The military surplus styling of the Commander takes a little getting used to. With its tacked on wheelarches and heavy duty scuff plates, it looks like something that should be touring Fallujah looking for insurgents rather than collecting the kids from school. It is, therefore, perfect for the burgeoning quantity of buyers who prefer a little presence to get ahead in the traffic. Jeep dont expect to sell too many, importing just 600 cars to the UK, so theres set to be a measure of exclusivity to boot."It looks like something that should be touring Fallujah looking for insurgents rather than collecting the kids from school."The seating system is interesting insofar as Jeep have allowed every passenger a decent view out of the car. Its easy to miss the subtle step-up in roof height half way along as the eye is diverted by the roof rails, but this increase in headroom means that each successive row of seats sits higher than the one in front. Five six-footers will fit easily into the first two rows of seats although the back two seats are best left to the kids. Squeeze seven passengers on board and youd better hope theyve packed light because thatll leave a mere 6 cubic feet of luggage space available. Seat five, fold the rearmost pair of seats down and youll have a more satisfactory 36.3 cubic feet. Drop the middle row as well and youll have a massive 67.4 cubic feet of available space. Although the Commander is a mere two inches longer than the Grand Cherokee and shares that models 109.5 inch wheelbase, the additional 4 inches of headroom make the third row of seats viable and also give a much airier feel than the somewhat sporty Grand. The track is half an inch wider so the Commander is big but not of behemoth proportions. Thats important when youre trying to slot it down a city street without depriving every other motorist of their door mirrors. The Commanders beefy five-link solid rear axle combines with an independent short-and-long-arm front suspension which Jeep have designed to give a better than class average ride and steering feel. The rack and pinion steering system is a revelation if youve only ever driven a previous generation Grand Cherokee model. In short, it turns the car from a bit of a lumberer into something a whole lot sharper and the Commander benefits hugely from its inclusion. Like all Jeep products, this means that theres not a great deal of roll when cornering hard. Get a little too enthusiastic with the cornering and youll feel grateful for the standard fit electronic stability control, antilock brakes with BrakeAssist, and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows. Like most Jeeps, the Commander has a relatively high waistline, but you don't get the feeling you're that far off the ground. The front seats are rather flat in the cushion, but otherwise they'll fit most bodies without offering too much in the way of lateral support. The instrument panel will hold no surprises to anybody with a passing familiarity with Jeep products either. The Commander is unlikely to be anyone's first choice to tackle really rough off-road terrain, but Jeep gamely insists that the Commander, appropriately equipped, is "Trail Rated." There are two available 4x4 systems: the diesel model features Quadra-Trac II which features an NV245 two-speed active transfer case, while Quadra-Drive II has front and rear electronic limited-slip differentials and pretty much every trick Jeep has up its 4x4 sleeve. When slippage is detected, 100 percent of the power can be sent to an individual wheel with traction. Itll get you out of some seemingly unsalvageably sticky situations. Jeep may have modest aspirations for the Commander, knowing that it has a lot of tough opposition to face down, but itll have its work cut out in dislodging the likes of the Land Rover Discovery and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Some will doubtless be drawn to its quasi military look and its excellent engineering but Jeep are realistic. This is a tiny market niche populated by some big hitters. The Commander may need to pull rank.Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD Limited PRICE: £31,895 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 14 CO2 EMISSIONS: 284g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 8.7s / Max Speed 120mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 25.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / ESP/ tyre pressure monitoring, electronic rollover mitigation system WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4805/2263/1842]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep's new World Record]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - A new World Record has been set by cramming 32 people into a Jeep Wrangler.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 22:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland : JEEP AT TWICE THE PRICE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The range-topping Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland tempts buyers with luxury 4x4 values for family 4x4 money. Steve Walker takes a lookJeeps Grand Cherokee uses the advanced Quadra-Drive II active four-wheel drive system and features no less than three electronic limited-slip differentials. Its also the first vehicle on the market with an electronically-engaging torque bias front axle. The question is how much use will any of this be to the majority of buyers who would never dream of taking their pride and joy offroad? Theyll be far more interested in impressing pedestrians and cutting a dash on their local high street and thats where the Grand Cherokee Overland model comes in.Jump back to the late nineties and the Grand Cherokee was a luxury 4x4. Buyers wanting the plushest offroad vehicle they could lay their hands on either bought the big Jeep or a MKII Range Rover. Today, the market has changed unrecognisably. In the current climate, no prestige manufacturers model range is complete without a large and luxurious mud-plugger. Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Porsche and Audi have all muscled in on what was once Jeeps territory. Thats not to say that the American marque is giving up without a fight. The current Grand Cherokee may be more in line with family 4x4s and sports utility vehicles price-wise but in range-topping Overland form, it can still challenge for sales in its old stomping ground. The Overland weighs in with a series of extras designed to pep-up the Grand Cherokees outward appearance. Its already an attractive vehicle, or at least as attractive as big offroaders tend to get. The Overland just subtly raises the tone with platinum detailing for the grille, mirror housings, roof rails, window trim and 18" seven spoke alloys. Thats a lot of platinum but it does give the Grand Cherokee Overland a classier edge. Inside, theres less platinum but more wood and leather. Jeep are keen to point out that the material on the steering wheel, centre console and door bezels is real wood too, none of your mahogany-effect plastic here. Leather adorns the gear and handbrake levers as well as the centre armrest. It also crops up on the door panels and the satellite navigation surround. Naturally, its on the seats too and the front ones feature the Overland logo on their backs - just to remind your rear passengers which Grand Cherokee theyve been lucky enough to wangle a lift in."The Overland weighs in with a series of extras designed to pep-up the Grand Cherokees outward appearance"Only one engine option is now offered with Overland trim, the 3.0-litre V6 CRD diesel that the vast majority of Jeep buyers in this country will want. The 3.0-litre CRD is a strong unit with 215bhp and a 376lb/ft torque rating. Its economical, with a 27.7mpg average, and it has a decent turn of pace (0-60mph takes 9 seconds) but most importantly its smooth and flexible. The current Grand Cherokee is a world away from its predecessor when it comes to handling. The steering is far sharper with a rack and pinion set-up introduced to replace the old recirculating ball. This is a substantial 4x4 vehicle that tips the scales at 2,310kg but body roll is less pronounced than youd expect and the ride is nicely composed. The maximum towing weight for all models is a substantial 3,360kg, so the Grand Cherokee is quite at home living up to its sports utility vehicle billing with a quad bike, a speed boat or even a 6-berth caravan hitched onto the back. All Grand Cherokee models feature ABS brakes with traction control and Jeeps Electronic Stability Programme. Then theres the electronic rollover mitigation system which monitors driver inputs and the vehicles behaviour to spot potential rollover situations. It can then reduce engine torque or apply bursts of hard braking to avert disaster. Should the unthinkable happen, multi-stage front airbags and curtain airbags along with seatbelt pre-tensioners are on hand to help. With an equipment list featuring highlights such as satellite navigation, a six CD autochanger, parking sensors and a powered sunroof, in addition to the styling and interior upgrades, Overland trim makes the Grand Cherokee feel like a luxurious 4x4. The price, however, is significantly less prohibitive than youd expect from most luxury 4x4 products. Buyers pay £35,595 for this variants 3.0-litre V6 CRD diesel engine but youll need significantly more to secure an equivalently-equipped BMW X5 3.0d. Of course, the Jeep cant offer the badge kudos or the same inherent quality that these top-end 4x4s can but the Overland trim level masks its relatively minor shortcomings very well and some buyers will doubtless be persuaded. When pitted against models more of its own ilk, the Grand Cherokee is highly competitive on equipment levels and comfort but falls down a touch on interior space and practicality. Whereas the likes of Land Rovers Discovery and Volvos XC90 incorporate MPV-style family-orientated features and offer 7-seat options, the Grand Cherokee doesnt. In plush Overland form, it sits somewhere between the luxury and family 4x4 sectors with the up-market feel of the former and pricing from the later. Its a combination that deserves to achieve popularity. Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland PRICE: £35,595 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 15 CO2 EMISSIONS: 270g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 9.0s / Max Speed 124mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 21.6mpg / (extra urban) 32.8mpg / (combined) 27.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / ESP/ tyre pressure monitoring, electronic rollover mitigation system WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4755/2251/1742]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 : BETTER EIGHT THAN NEVER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Fed up with getting sand kicked in its face, The Jeep Grand Cherokee hits back with the mighty 6.1 Litre SRT-8. Andy Enright reportsThose with longer memories may well remember a time when a Jeep Grand Cherokee was one of the big hitters in the luxury 4x4 class. Admittedly this was a time when the luxury 4x4 class consisted of the Jeep and the Range Rover, but thats not important right now. The Grand Cherokee was something special, a mould breaker. Since then, a whole host of new entrants have queued up to work the big-hearted Jeep over but with the mighty 6. 1-litre SRT-8 model, payback time may have arrived.Lets have a brief recap. When the Grand Cherokee debuted in late 1995, many UK journalists were a little puzzled. The 4x4 market was just fragmenting with the introduction of cars like the Toyota RAV4 and many tried comparing the Jeep to far more agricultural fare such as the Land Rover Discovery, the Isuzu Trooper and the Mercedes G-Wagen. With an on-road ride that was unheralded at the time, the Jeep could really only be compared with the Range Rover, and in making a big 4x4 with a tarmac bias although a company with an off-road heritage like Jeep would never admit it the American manufacturer had started something. For a couple of years, the Grand Cherokee was the hot ticket with soaring residual values and a sky high image. Then cars like the Mercedes M-Class, BMW X5 and Lexus RX300 arrived and the Jeep found itself battling among the relegation places."Show this Jeep a wet grassy slope and itll likely be spinning its wheels impotently. Itll sound great doing it though"The latest version of the Grand Cherokee, introduced in 2005, sees something of a return to form, but its never going to be enough to challenge the very top end Mercedes MLs, Range Rover Sports, Porsche Cayennes and Volkswagen Touaregs. Instead, Jeep must set its sights a little lower and concentrate on putting a good working over on cars like the Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser and upscale BMW X3s. Its still a tough task, but the Jeep has a couple of secret weapons up its sleeve. The first is the best diesel engine in the class in the shape of the 218bhp 3. 0-litre Mercedes derived common rail unit seen in the Grand Cherokee CRD. The other is the engine we look at here, the 420bhp Street Race Technology (SRT)-fettled eight cylinder behemoth costing £42,120. No doubt there are some die-hards who will find the idea of a Jeep with twenty-inch alloy wheels, performance tyres, a low front spoiler and ninety per cent of its drive directed to the rear wheels more than slightly sacrilegious. Show this Jeep a wet grassy slope and itll likely be spinning its wheels impotently. Console yourself with the fact that itll sound great doing it though. You wont mistake this model for any other in the Jeep line up. In fact, its probably the meanest looking 4x4 money will buy. The centre-mounted dual exhausts would look more at home sprouting out of a Lamborghini Murcielago and the sound the Jeep makes when at tickover is not dissimilar a truculent, bass tone that will frighten small children. Pop the bonnet and youll see the same 6.1-litre Hemi engine thats shoehorned into the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 and also its US cousins, the Charger and the Magnum. In the Grand Cherokee, peak power arrives at 6,000rpm and the 420lb/ft of torque presents itself for inspection at 4,800rpm. Thats comfortably more than a BMW M5, in case you were wondering. Drive is directed largely to the rear pair of Goodyear Eagle 285/40s via a five-speed automatic gearbox. Torque to the front wheels varies between ten and one hundred per cent, depending on grip levels, but in normal driving situations fully nine-tenths of that power goes aft. Somewhat refreshingly, Jeep have ditched any pretence of off-road ability and have even dispensed with the low range gearbox seen on other Grand Cherokee variants. The reason why the SRT-8 isnt fully rear-drive is that the company wanted to maintain an element of all weather performance. So, weve talked about this engine enough. Whatll it do? This is where it gets fun. Dial in a bunch of revs and sidestep the footbrake and you could well replicate Jeeps figure of 5.2 seconds to 60mph with the good ol quarter mile being dispatched in 13. 5 seconds. Drive like this and youll see single figure fuel economy returns but a more measured right boot will acheive around 15mpg. All that go is no good without an element of control and Jeep have worked hard to keep this 2,180kg monster manageable. The uprated four-piston Brembo brakes grip massive 360mm front discs and guarantee some serious retardation power with a stop from 60mph possible in just 36. 6 metres. Likewise, theres been a lot of work done on the handling package. Bilstein shock absorbers and an industrial-grade strut brace under the bonnet team up with stabiliser bars for the independent front and live-axle rear suspension. Jeep have engineered a rather firm ride into the vehicle and have also fitted deep bucket seats so that front occupants arent launched sideways by the g-forces this model can generate. Slalom performance is said to be the equal of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo with superior acceleration to the German car when the road opens up. Respect is most certainly due to the Grand Cherokee SRT-8. The biggest hitter on the 4x4 block, its not difficult to imagine that this vehicle will have a significant halo effect for lesser Grand Cherokee models. Its niche may be small, but the SRT-8 has managed to put a sound spanking on a bunch of far pricier pretenders. Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 PRICE: £42,120 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 20 CO2 EMISSIONS: 388g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 5.0s / Max Speed 152mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [urban] 12.8mpg / [extra urban] 21.6mpg / [combined] 17.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / ESP/ tyre pressure monitoring, electronic rollover mitigation system WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4755/2251/1694]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - Travel Story : PEAK PERFORMANCE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - A Trip To The Staffordshire Peak District Told Us Plenty About Jeeps Grand Cherokee. Steve Walker ReportsA lengthy motorway journey followed by a close encounter with some twisty, undulating B-roads, it was a trip with all the ingredients to provide an accurate impression of any cars true abilities. The Peak District was the destination and Jeeps Grand Cherokee Overland was the car.The general consensus of opinion pre-trip was that the smartly styled Jeep would devour the motorway mileage with a flourish and barely a flicker of its fuel gauge. The Peak Districts serpentine back roads, it was thought, would present more of a test - putting the cat firmly amongst the pigeons. In the end, thats just about how things panned out but there were more than a few surprises along the way. Like most cars of its ilk, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is well equipped to soften the hard edges of long distance motorway travel. The interior is of much better quality than you might expect and surprisingly well equipped. In the 3.0 CRD Overland model we tried, you get air conditioning, side airbags, electric windows all round and a leather covering for the steering wheel and gearknob. But thats just the start. Theres platinum detailing for the grille, mirror housings, roof rails, window trim and 18" seven spoke alloys. Thats a lot of platinum but it does give the Grand Cherokee Overland a classier edge. Inside, theres less platinum but more wood and leather. Jeep are keen to point out that the material on the steering wheel, centre console and door bezels is real wood too, none of your mahogany-effect plastic here. Leather adorns the gear and handbrake levers as well as the centre armrest. It also crops up on the door panels and the satellite navigation surround. Naturally, its on the seats too and the front ones feature the Overland logo on their backs - just to remind your rear passengers which Grand Cherokee theyve been lucky enough to wangle a lift in. The result is a relaxed, comfortable quality ambience - a cocoon of tranquillity for the bothered executive and an ideal environment in which to undertake a trip of a few hundred miles or more. Meanwhile, the high quality sound system provides the entertainment and the satellite navigation system that was fitted to our test car deals a terminal blow to the tired old road atlas. Actually, we took the tired old road atlas anyway - past experiences have taught that a healthy mistrust of satellite navigation is often, well, healthy."On our trip, the car averaged 30mpg. And it was driven hard."Just 50 miles in and it was apparent that motorway cruising is a walk in the park for the Grand Cherokee. Concerns that the car was prone to horrendous wind noise proved unfounded once we realised that one of the windows was very slightly open and the suspension was obliterating the carriageway expansion joints to impressive effect. Even at lazy cruising speeds, a prod of the throttle rapidly puts on the 10mph you need to bypass a pair of overtaking HGVs. The torque emanating from the 3. 0-litre turbo diesel engine means accelerating back up to speed out of heavy traffic is a breeze and even if you drop down to speeds of 40mph, the Grand Cherokee will still pick up easily. The roads around the village of Warslow in the Staffordshire Peak District could have been created expressly to upset the equilibrium of a modern family 4x4. Winding across the landscape connecting clusters of small stone houses, the narrow tracks twist up inclines and plunge into shallow valleys. These roads would ask big questions of a well-balanced roadster - an observation conformed when a convoy of day-glow Vauxhall VX220s, complete with grinning drivers, blasted past in the other direction. The Jeep fared better than many people would imagine here. The suspension still soaks up the undulations and ruts to a great extent, which can be a little disconcerting, but when you ask it to brake in a hurry or turn sharply around a dry stone walled hairpin, it does so with reassuring agility. The gearbox isnt slick enough for this kind of driving and finding the required ratio quickly can be difficult. Performance-wise, the 3. 0-litre engine is a real pleasure to punt around. Its smooth and quiet but when you stir it up theres genuine bite to the acceleration. 0-60mph in 9.0 seconds is the official performance figure but powering out of a corner up a Peak District hillside, the flexibility of the powerplant makes it feel considerably quicker than that. The Grand Cherokees handling on some taxing but enjoyable roads felt very secure, which is more than can be said for yours truly during a night at Warslows Greyhound Inn. The 17th century pub was brimming with character and hospitality but the landlords spirited rendition of the ghost story attached to the building did little to facilitate a good nights sleep. Still, £35 a night for a well-appointed double room and breakfast seemed excellent value. The next morning it was a short drive through rolling hills bordered by streams and criss-crossed by the dry stone walls to a destination that would put the Grand Cherokees high speed manoeuvrability firmly in perspective Alton Towers. With names like Nemisis, Submission and (I can hardly bring myself to type it) Oblivion, the rides at this theme park lead you to suspect that youre in for something mildly unpleasant but the reality made the Greyhound ghost story seem like an episode of The Tweenies. When youve had your sense of direction turned inside out by the dizzying Spinball Wizzer, been fired headfirst through the woods by Air and endured a 50ft vertical drop into a misty pit on Oblivion, the Grand Cherokees cosseting interior was a joy to collapse into for the drive home. The trip proved that this Jeep can function both as executive or family transport and is a more than capable long distance cruiser if need be. Its also actually very capable in the twisty stuff for a car of its kind. The gearbox wasnt conducive to quick, fluent changes but the engine was outstanding for powering up the Peak Districts many inclines, traction was near faultless and the chassis remained poised on some testing thoroughfares. Grand Cherokee buyers will be pleased to know that their car can cut it cross-country but theres no doubt that the motorways and A-roads are its preferred habitat. Effortless performance, well-crafted interiors and a quality ride all help here but the biggest draw of all for potential customers may well be the fuel economy. On our trip, the car managed nearly 30mpg. Thats very impressive for a luxury 4x4 being driven reasonably hard.Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Grand Cherokee range PRICES: £26,995-£42,120 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 14-19 CO2 EMISSIONS: 270-388g/km PERFORMANCE: [3.0 CRD] 0-60mph 9.0s / Max Speed 124mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [3.0 CRD] (urban) 21.6mpg / (extra urban) 32.8mpg / (combined) 27.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / ESP/ tyre pressure monitoring, electronic rollover mitigation system WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4755/2251/1742]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee Range : STEERING A SMARTER COURSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Jeeps latest Grand Cherokee still has plenty to offer. Andy Enright reportsBig, bold and surprisingly affordable, Jeeps Grand Cherokee is a proper 4x4 vehicle that will cope with difficult off-road terrain but still maintain its composure on the tarmac. The V8 petrol is expensive to run but the 3.0-litre diesel is a very good unit. Build quality is reasonable and theres been an improvement in some of the interior materials used which previously werent quite as plush as in pricier rivals. Overall, a good choice for the active family.Jeeps Grand Cherokee has been quietly eeking out its own niche in the UK, just below pricey family 4x4s like Land Rovers Discovery3 and just above more mainstream models like Mitsubishis Outlander, Peugeots 4007, Chevrolets Captiva or Hyundais Santa Fe. To keep its momentum strong, the importers have added a recent well-judged package of improvements to the model line-up. Smarter soft-touch interior dashboard materials, classier interior colours and finer textures all help to make this Grand Cherokee even more desirable. There are also some genuinely new features a tilt and telescope steering column, improvements to the steering wheel and armrests for improved ergonomics and comfort, re-designed instrument clusters and a different floor console with improved cup holders. All this makes for a higher-class ambience. Outside, a revised front fascia and grille surround with a body-colour front sill and air dam give the this Grand Cherokee a more modern look, together with a smarter range of alloy wheels and a fresh headlamp design. Theres another derivative from which to choose too the S-Limited, a car which gives buyers of the 3.0-litre diesel much of the same visual impact normally reserved for the 6. 1-litre petrol V8 SRT-8 range-topper. Perhaps most importantly of all, this car is also still hard to beat off-road. Hill Descent Control now comes as standard on diesel models and is designed to mimic the safe downhill control offered by the ultra-low gearing usually found in hard-core off-road vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. "Perhaps most importantly of all, this car is still hard to beat off-road"Independent front suspension has helped the on-road ride of this generation Grand Cherokee and also pays dividends off-road, increasing wheel articulation and ensuring that the tyres sit squarely on the ground when the suspension is extended. On tarmac, the stability control set-up works in concert with the electronic rollover mitigation system that anticipates critical situations for the vehicle that may lead to a rollover scenario, nipping at the brakes and reducing engine torque to keep this high-sided vehicle dirty side down. Despite the latest Grand Cherokees civility on road, a trick Quadra-Trac II all-wheel drive system uses three limited-slip differentials to direct drive in tricky off road situations. In fact, this vehicle can extricate itself from said sticky situation when only one front wheel has traction. The underside of the car is clean, Jeep tucking the exhaust and centre and front differentials well out of harms way, even utilising the rear crash protection beams as skid sections. The front air dam is even readily removable for tough off road duty. Two engines are offered, with most models fitted with the 3.0-litre CRD diesel that most UK customers want. Its a good deal more powerful than the 161bhp 2.7-litre CRD diesel fitted to the old generation Grand, pumping out a healthy 218bhp. This engine marked a change in philosophy between Mercedes and Chrysler, Jeeps parent brand. Whereas in the past, many Chrysler products had to make do with what were effectively Mercedes hand-me-downs witness the old SLK platform for the Crossfire this 3. 0-litre CRD engine is a state of the art unit, currently being installed in the factory fresh Mercedes M-Class. This common rail diesel engine fires up with encouraging civility and only becomes vocal when fully extended. The midrange torque is predictably excellent, peaking at 376lb ft, making towing heavy loads no problem at all. It also makes crawling through tricky off road sections at little more than idle simplicity itself. Of course, there will be those who want eight cylinders and a big appetite for petrol from their American car in order to feel properly authentic and Jeep serve up the proper charisma with a 6.1-litre V8. This is a powerplant that develops some 420bhp and can run on four cylinders when cruising to save fuel. Mind you, even when running on four, its a vehicle that likes a slosh of juice. Above the standard model, trim levels run through Limited to S-Limited and plush Overland, with the V8 being reserved for the flagship SRT-8. The MyGIG infotainment system is a tempting option that offers owners the very latest integrated onboard systems. Theres MP3 player compatibility, a touch screen controlled navigation system as well as the ability to store up to 1600 songs on an integrated 20GB hard drive.Â  The UConnect Hands-free Communication System uses Bluetooth technology to provide voice-activated wireless communication. The Grand Cherokee tends to be overlooked by many customers in this sector of the market, hence Jeeps need to refresh its market proposition. If youd like a prestigiously badged luxury 4x4 but really cant afford it, then this Jeep is well worth a look, presuming that you dont need seven-seating capacity.Facts At A Glance CAR: Jeep Grand Cherokee range PRICES: £26,995-£42,120 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 14-19 CO2 EMISSIONS: 270-388g/km PERFORMANCE: [3.0 CRD] 0-60mph 9.0s / Max Speed 124mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [3.0 CRD] (urban) 21.6mpg / (extra urban) 32.8mpg / (combined) 27.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / ESP/ tyre pressure monitoring, electronic rollover mitigation system WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4755/2251/1742]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep goes soft]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - The Jeep Grand Cherokee now offers more luxury and comfort for its occupants.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:06:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Renegade green concept]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - It's not just the colour of this funky Jeep that's green; the drivetrain is too.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:12:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Unlimited improvements to Jeep's Wrangler]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - It might look much the same, but Jeep's latest Wrangler has been transformed.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee Snow+Rock : BEST VALUE SNOW QUESTION]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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