"Delicious" is how Ralph Gilles, the president and CEO of Chrysler's SRT group, summed up the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. The all-wheel drive Jeep is fast. The SRT team has developed an electronic rear differential That pushes the power from side to side to adjust the vehicles rotation in turns. For 2010, the Jeep Grand Cherokee's Overland trim level has been discontinued, as have the 4.7-liter V8 engine and diesel engine options. The Jeep Grand Cherokee's silhouette is no stranger to wilderness trails or metropolitan Highways. The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC) stays close to its off-roading roots thanks to an advanced four-wheel-drive system, and for the most part, it's still a pretty civil vehicle to drive. The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee midsize SUV is Offered in three trim levels: base Laredo, luxurious Limited and ultrahigh-performance SRT8. The Laredo and Limited are available with either rear-or four-wheel drive, while the SRT8 is all-wheel drive only. The ultrahigh-performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 is equipped much like the Laredo (with similar options) but comes with 20-inch wheels, a street-biased sport suspension, larger brakes, special exterior styling enhancements, a performance trip computer, front sport seats, leather and suede upholstery and leather trim with a carbon-fiber look. SRT8-only options include a body-heat-sensing climate control system and an 11-speaker Kicker sound system. The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and Limited models come standard with a 3.7-liter V6 makes 210 horsepower and That 235 pound-feet of torque. Four-wheel-drive models deliver 1 mpg less across the board. The all-wheel-drive SRT8 turns in a predictably low 12/16/13 mpg. Four-wheel-drive Laredos come with the Quadra-Trac I system, the which essentially functions as an all-wheel drive. The Quadra-Drive II system, available on Both Laredo and Limited, combines a two-speed transfer case with front, rear and center electronic limited-slip differentials. Grand Cherokees equipped with Quadra-Drive II include hill descent control, hill start assist and skid plates. The SRT8 comes with an exclusive all-wheel-drive system that's optimized for performance driving. Safety features on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee include antilock disc brakes, stability control and side curtain airbags with a roll-over detection system. In government crash tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee earned a perfect five-star rating in Both frontal and side impact protection for all occupants. The Grand Cherokee's cabin is on the small side compared to other midsize SUVs. The front seats offer plenty of room, but the cramped rear seats are only Suitable for children. Considering the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee's off-road prowess, its on-road manners are surprisingly good.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 11 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. With a redesign for 2011, the Jeep Grand Cherokee bridges the gap the between luxury SUV and rugged four-wheeler. The redesigned Grand Cherokee is a bona-fide off-road SUV with an interior of Germany That Rivals a car - a rare combination. CNET That concludes the Grand Cherokee "has Few Equals in the luxury SUV segment for off-road prowess. The Grand Cherokee's fuel economy Continues to disappoint. That Jeep estimates base two-wheel-drive models will from the net 16/23 mpg city / highway, while 4WD models will from the net 16/22.
