Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep goes on sale in Spain a revamped version of the Grand Cherokee. Has cosmetic changes, and mechanical equipment than the model it replaces. It is available from 48 900 euros.

The most significant is the replacement for all versions of the gearbox five-speed automatic for an eight paddles behind the wheel. This gearbox helps reduce consumption and increase acceleration. His performance is good because he chooses gears smoothly yet quickly enough. It is a change which is a clear improvement over the five-speed automatic had the previous model. It has three operating modes: normal, sport and other-called "Echo"-to reduce fuel consumption.

Except for the issues that have to do with this gearbox, driving sensations we have had in this Jeep Grand Cherokee are very similar to those we had with the previous model. Overall, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is not agile but slow roads comfortable for both suspension and low noise that reaches the interior even at high speeds. Is well prepared to overcome great obstacles off the road. In this respect, they are superior versions bearing air suspension called Quadra-Lift (because can raise the body and improving the characteristic angles, that is, attack, ventral and output information ) and locking rear differential.

The engine range consists of two diesel-both of 3.0 liter engine with 190 or 250 hp-and three petrol -3.6 liters 286 hp, 5.7-liter 352 hp and 6.4 liters of CV-468. Diesels are the same as those used the model it replaces, but the most powerful da 9 hp more than before and has an average fuel consumption 10% lower. We have not yet tested this version Diesel 250 horsepower, but the feeling we have is that moves with great agility the Jeep Grand Cherokee and is silent.

In gasoline engines, the 286 hp has six cylinders and the other two have eight, always placed in "V". The CV 468 is mounted exclusively on the version "Grand Cherokee SRT"-a variant with a different look than the rest of the range, more "sporty", and a tune specific chassis.

The Grand Cherokee diesel engine of 190 hp is on sale from € 48,900. It is a much lower price to a Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (204 hp), an Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC (204 hp) and a Volvo XC90 D5 (200 hp). However, a higher price of a Mitsubishi Montero 3.0 DI-D (200 hp) and a Toyota Land Cruiser D-4D (190 HP).

With the gasoline engine of 286 hp is on sale from € 65,550. It is a very similar to a Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI 280 hp and clearly lower than that of a Porsche Cayenne 299 hp.

In the American market the Grand Cherokee can be chosen with a shaft drive (the rear) or both, regardless of the chosen engine. In Spain is available only with AWD. There are three versions of this drive, called "Quadra-Trac II," "Quadra-Drive II" and "Quadra-Trac".The first two systems are reducing , non-Party only available in the version "SRT" - no. The models with drive system Quadra-Drive II have, except with the petrol engine 258 hp, air springs, which can vary the ride height.

Systems and management programs drive system and air suspension are the same as those of Grand Cherokee 2010 but there is something new. For example, to select the "Eco" change management change in V8 engines (all petrol) partially deactivates half the cylinders and suspension height lowered to promote aerodynamic.

For the interior there is new color, trim and types of coatings that give rise to three environments: "Morocco", "Nepal" and "Grand Canyon." There are four trim levels available: "Laredo", "Limited", "Overland" and "Summit" in addition to another level with specific equipment for the sports version "SRT". The Summit trim level is new to the range and is based in Overland, with the difference that has decorative details to give it a sportier look.

The trunk of the Grand Cherokee has a capacity of 457 liters to cubrequipaje tray. Among SUVs 4.70 to 5.00 meters in length with the least volume. Only Lexus RX has less capacity .

There unpublished security elements in the Grand Cherokee, as a possible collision alert, a detector of objects in the blind spot of the exterior mirrors and a alert involuntary change lanes . Also new touch screen of 8.4 inches for the control of multimedia equipment that uses a system called "Uconnect Smartouch 'from Fiat (Jeep is part of Chrysler Group LLC, a subsidiary of Fiat SpA).Depending on trim level may be associated with a navigation system. In addition, the sports version "SRT" has a feature called "Performance Pages" instant feedback showing power, torque, acceleration 0-100 km / h braking distances. All versions have daytime running lights ledes pilots. Another novelty is that the instrumentation is rather traditional looks in a 7-inch TFT screen that offers some degree of configuration.

In our insurance comparator we have calculated the price for a blanket insurance policy. The policyholder would a person born in 1960, with a driving license from 18 years old, who lives in Madrid, keep the car in garage and walk up to 30 000 km per year.Another additional fact is that it takes seven years without declaring claims. With these features, the cheapest policy without excess to the company offering Balumba, for 901 euros. However, this policy is of low quality (4.1 out of 10), for 1200 euros, Genesis offers a higher quality policy (7.7 points).