2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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From the Wrangler that can pretty much go anywhere, and do it with the roof off, to the 4th-generation Grand Cherokee, Jeep represents an American motoring ideal. Jeep's outstanding off-road capabilities plus its upscale interiors add up to a brand that has a long-running cachet in the minds of buyers. And the Grand Cherokee is the range-topping vehicle in Jeep's lineup.

The base engine in the Grand Cherokee—and the one we tested—is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. It makes 293 hp, sent through an 8-speed automatic transmission. You can also get a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that makes 360 hp or a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine that makes 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Power gets sent to the rear wheels or one of multiple 4-wheel-drive systems. Quadra-Trac I is the base system, which lacks the four-low option many drivers want. Quadra-Trac II offers low-range, neutral (for shifting into four-low), and has a 4-All-Time mode, which operates as full-time 4-wheel drive.

Then you’ve got Jeep’s Quadra-Drive II 4-wheel-drive system, which can be found on the Trailhawk. This drivetrain features a two-speed transfer case and an electronic limited-slip rear differential. That’s the type of off-road equipment many folks look for, but then Jeep ups it with an awesome air suspension system, which is also standard on the Trailhawk. Air suspension isn’t something that was once ideal for an off-road vehicle, but rather luxury cars. Now many SUVs offer it for a blend of on-road comfort and off-road capability. Read more on CarGurus: https://cargur.us/d6jBM

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