Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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THE Jeep Grand Cherokeeis a‘full-size SUV’ andcompetes in size

termswith cars suchas the BMWX5, VolvoXC90 and Audi Q7. It’s

astrict five-seater,though, whereasits rivalscan offerathirdrow.

Thechoiceofenginesfor the Grand Cherokeeisn’tas broadas

itsEuropean rivals: there’sa3.0-litrediesel andafaintly ridiculous

700bhp petrol V8 in theTrackhawk model, and that’s it.The Grand

Cherokeeis at leastthe equal of itsEuropean rivalsawayfrom

thesafety of smoothtarmac,butlesssowhen drivingonit.

Otherpluspoints of the Grand Cherokeerangeare averygenerous

equipment list,ahugeinterior and lots of positivereports fromexisting

owners. Thismodelhasalwaysfocused oncomfort, andbyadding

ActiveNoiseCancellation and acoustic glass windows,engineers

have made the Grand Cherokee noticeablyrelaxingtotravelin. Driver

involvementtakesaback seat, despitethe presenceoftheTrackhawk

in the line-up.Somemayapplaud thisfocusoncomfort,butthose

afterasportier SUVmayfind the BMWX5moreappealing.

The Grand Cherokeeis ratherovershadowedbyits rivals, most

of whichofferstronger secondhandvaluesandamoredesirable

image. The Jeepploughs itsownfurrow,though, andhasbuilta

loyalfollowingof ownerswho appreciatethecar’s individuality.

“The Jeep GrandCherokee isabig,

bold and characterful American SUV,

but rivals outdo it in manyrespects”

Comfortable, well equipped

forthe price, spacious

Limited engine choice,fuel

economy,interior quality

Engines:6.2petrol,3.0diesel

Trim levels:Overland, Summit,Trackhawk

Economy:17-29mpg

Road tax:£465

0-62:3.7-8.2sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 3.0/ 5

Ourpick

Overland3.0CRD

V6 250hp 4x4

£54,350

Owners’rating

★★★★★★ ★3.6/5

Jeep Grand Cherokee