Test Drive Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2010 SUV

Jack Evenzvekin

Grand, Over ... It is not enough for the designation of its superiority except that the new-fashioned MEGA console. And for a knocker must be answered. Full Tattoo Text - Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 4.7 Overland.
On the eve of the test, the chief artist put us a tough and almost impossible condition - a minimum of snow in the photographs. The fact that the fulfillment of such an order will require trembleness from us in early April, it was clear. But the fact that both the jeep will have to be posted in full, has become a complete surprise.
The place corresponding to the artist's whims, we found quickly - well-known Muscovites Krylatsky hills. The hot spring sun has already melted the snow on the southern slopes, and it was small - to get to these same slopes along a winding cycle diving between the hills. Under the wheels of the Grand Cherokee there was a deep porridge from ice and snow, elected by the first spring streams.
Storm in snow. In the usual urban mode, on increased gear, the jeep refused, and it began to chat as a flower in the hole. As well as a bad dancer, two things prevented him: too powerful engine and highway rubber. Why ask, asphalt tires on an SUV? Then, the 4.7-liter engine high power is installed on the version of the Overland. In an effort to increase the power and torque of the standard V-shaped eight, the engineers have worked with the design of the piston group to increase the compression ratio. At the same time, they changed the shape of the cylinder head, rods, crankshaft, as well as an intake manifold. As a result, the engine power increased by 16 percent compared to the usual 4.7-liter V8 motor, and the torque reached 425 nm. It is asked why to put a weak off-road rubber with such characteristics?
   
We had to stop and switch to the reduced row - its manufacturer recommends that heavy off-road. By restoring the straightness of the movement in this way, we have added to the second-third gears to the place of filming. If the Americans and please call such a heavy off-road, then for us is the usual condition of the road for six months.
GOODBYE AMERICA. The first attempt to scroll on the hill, cleared of snow, ended in deplorable. For her - the second and third. On the fourth we no longer dare. Wet, slippery lift turned out to be an insurmountable obstacle for Cherokee, waged in highway rubber. Maybe we could take this line with a cavalry bounce with the go - on the relatively dry plots of Overland moved more than confidently. But there was no violence of the car.
The main thing, we did an important conclusion for themselves: you will have a desire and the ability to purchase such a car, then have a set of real off-road rubber and do not be lazy to re-powering Grand if you plan to move from asphalt. Precautions are not superfluous. When the Overland is standing with the Overland, Overland is enough for improvised Camel Trophy.
   
It establishes a modern All-wheel drive transmission Quadra Drive II with a transfer box and self-locking inter-wheeled differentials in the front and rear axles. Arrange differentials on Jeep Grand Cherokee are not installed, but their function is performed by friction clutches, which, when the rear wheels are slipped, are connected in 4x4h mode and tightly closed when the reduced transmission is turned on. Such an equipment Yes Powerful Carter Protection really make it possible to feel the Grand-off-road. If possible, dry as in the USA.
Asphalt paradise. Still, Grand Cherokee Overland more confidently feels like asphalt. Despite the fact that he has a typical off-road dependence suspension - continuous bridges in front and rear. On the smooth road, the Jeep is sprinkled like a passenger car. Body rolls are minimal, steering - accurate, although a little cotton (and what do we want from the Americans?), Brakes - the beast.
In Grand Cherokee, there are no numerous, fashionable systems for maintaining a course stability of the DSTC type, Tc, etc. Constructors believe that a constant full drive is enough to feel even on a wet or slippery asphalt. There is enough ABS system that works amazingly correctly and does not resemble yourself impatient jog in the brake pedal. At the most critical moment, the Quadra Drive system is also ready to help and connect the front wheels: the default Grand Cherokee is rear-wheel drive. It remains only to lean on the seats and enjoy your power over a powerful car.

 
Uma Chamber. This jeep can do everything, just does not cook. Through the so-called onboard information center, it is possible to adjust the lighting delay in the dark, the operation of door blocks, the driver's drive algorithm for the driver's seat. The wipers turn on together with the rain and determine the intensity of work. In short, in the list of options on the Grand Cherokee in the Overland column, solid crosses - this means in the standard equipment and worry the owner is nothing.
If the owner wants to screw such a car, then the choice is limited to mounted equipment - everything else is already installed. By the way, there are plenty of outdoor addicts on Thairi - a great set, but we recommend that you choose our choice on Mopar brand, the official supplier of spare parts and accessories for Chrysler Jeep. They are installed easier, and serve longer.
 
Aquel missed. Grand Cherokee Overland - the vertex of the model range, the leader of the pack Jeep. But even the leader sometimes makes mistakes. Who, however, do not detract from his merits.
Sincere bewilderment caused us the quality of some finishing materials - for the car at the price of $ 60 thousand. It would be possible to find plastic with quality above or use it smaller - it is badly combined with a finish under the red tree. And beware of the configuration, in which the doors are separated from the inside light gray skin - it quickly changes the color on dark gray, with dirt divorces.
   
The seats seemed to us too soft - if you sit behind the wheel all day, it pulls to listen to the telecommunications of drugs that save the shameful male disease.
The steering column in Overland is adjusted only in the same plane. Do not consider the soldiers, but from the car for the money mentioned I would like more - to grade at the wheel, we spent quite a long time, but did not come to a fully arranging compromise with this car. And I would like, for the Grand Cherokee Overland we liked. It has everything that you expect from a multipurpose car of the highest class, able to be overwhelming any Land.
Text Nikolay Kachurin, photo Alexey Ilyin
 
Model / Modification Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7
Manufacturer / Country Daimlerchrysler / USA
Best element body
Number of doors / seats 5/5
ENGINE
Type / Number / Location of the cylinders Petrol / 8 / V-shaped
Working volume (cube. Cm) 4701
Power (kW (hp) at rpm. / Min.) 190 (256) at 5200
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 425 at 3500
TRANSMISSION
Full drive, Quadra Track II system
Transmission automatic, 5-speed
Transmission Numbers (Range / Down) 1/2
Brakes, security
Front / rear disc ventilated / disk
ABS, Assisting Electronic Systems 4-Channel, Brake Staff Distribution System (EBD)
Airbags front for driver and passenger, inflatable curtains on all windows
Sizes / Massa
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4613/1836/1762
Wheel base (mm) / clearance (mm) 2691/210
Tires 235/65 R17
Mass Curb / Full (kg) 2004/2495
Volume of fuel tank (L) 78
Maximum speed (km / h) 206
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 8.3
Fuel consumption (city / highway, l / 100 km) 22.3 / 12.0
The price in Moscow is $ 61 thousand.
Additional MOPAR equipment, price in Moscow (without installation)
Protection of the front bumper with headlight protection $ 800--1275
Protection of the front bumper without headlight protection $ 537,5--797,5
Fog lights $ 337,5
Steps $ 285--1012
Hood Deflector $ 102
Deflector on the back door $ 119
Protective housing front, vinyl $ 242.5
Hard bar with removable ball $ 517,5

 

A source: "Autopilot"