Jeep claims that it has created the premium SUV market almost 20 years ago with the first generation of the Grand Cherokee (though Mercedes’ M-Class may actually have a better claim on the word “premium”, but whatever…). We’ve already seen the latest iteration of Jeep’s iconic 4×4, and we must admit that, on paper at least, it looks like a significant leap forward from its predecessors.
This is accomplished by being based on a new (Mercedes M-Class derived) platform which aims for much improved driving characteristics and cabin quality, while retaining the off-road capabilities that it has became famous for.
Now the Grand Cherokee is available in right-hand drive in the UK in two versions, Limited and Overland. Both are powered by a 237-bhp 3.0-litre CRD common-rail turbo diesel which offers improved fuel economy (Jeep claims up to 39/34 mpg (UK/US respectively), or 6,0 liters/100 km and a maximum range of 700 miles (1,125 km) – a sound choice given the oil prices in Europe and its buyers’ dislike of fuel-guzzling SUVs.
Pricing for the new Grand Cherokee starts at £36,795 for the Limited edition, while the top-of-the-line Overland starts from £43,995. And then there’s, of course, the options list…
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Equipment and pricing:Limited (from £36,795)Quadra-Trac II® 4WD system3.0 CRD V6 237bhpThatcham Category 1 Alarm and ImmobiliserSelec-Terrain™ systemBi-Xenon HID headlamps with headlamp washers and auto-levellingRain sensitive windscreen wipersAir-conditioning with dual zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)Media Centre with 6.5” touch screen display and 30GB hard drive with 6700 song capacityKeyless Enter-N-Go™18” Alloy wheelsFog lampsIlluminated entryHill Descent ControlHill Start AssistBright exhaust tailpipesUconnect Bluetooth with voice commandiPod® connector with remote USB portParkSense® front and rear park assist systemParkView® rear back-up cameraLeather trimmed seatsHeated front and rear seatsPower 8-way driver and passenger seat memoryPower tilt / telescopic steering columnAlpine surround sound system (9 speakers and subwoofer)Tyre pressure monitoring displayPower folding multi-function door mirrorsLimited – OptionsRear DVD with single sunroofCommandView panoramic sunroofPerformance pack (20″ wheels with 265/60 R20 performance tyres, performance brakes and sports suspension)Navigation & Luxury pack (Uconnect navigation system, heated steering wheel and power liftgate)Deep-tint sunscreen glassOverland (from £43,995)Compared to the Limited, the Overland version adds the following:20” alloy wheelsPerformance brakes with sports suspensionCargo netDoor courtesy lampsPremium Nappa leather trimmed seats with contrast stitchingVentilated front seatsLeather covered dashboardDark wood interior trim insertsDeep-tint sunscreen glassPower liftgateHeated steering wheelQuadra-Lift™ air suspensionCommandView panoramic sunroofOverland interior detailingUconnect navigation systemBlind-spot and rear cross path detectionAdaptive cruise controlForward collision warningOptional equipment pricing:Rear DVD with single sunroof (Limited) £1,700 RRPRear DVD with single sunroof retrofit (Overland) £700 RRPCommandView panoramic sunroof (Limited)£1,200 RRPPerformance pack (Limited) £2,000 RRPNavigation & Luxury pack (Limited) £1,500 RRPDeep-tint sunscreen glass (Limited) £350 RRP
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