Jeep Grand Cherokee test drive since 2010 SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee. Indians and cowboys
Jeep Grand Cherokee. Price: Not defined. On sale: since October 2010 When my Jeep Grand Cherokee rushed through the expanses of California, scenes from old films about Indians and cowboys, which we for some reason called cowboys, surfaced in my memory. I don’t know for sure whether the red-legged people lived in those places with pale-faced pale-faced ones, but somehow I did not want to find out the truth
Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience for 20 years, personal car - Mazda6
There is no doubt that Jeep Grand Cherokee is a 100 % American. Appearing 20 years ago, this SUV became the ancestor of the new class, which today we call SUV-premium. Indeed, before the Indian appeared, SUVs performed purely utilitarian functions like today's trucks. Jeep proved: a jeep can not only overcome dirt, snowdrifts and mountain ranges. It can be comfortable and even prestigious. The new approach was quickly appreciated in America, and then all over the world. Over two decades, Grand Cherokee was dispersed by a circulation of more than 4 million copies.
There was time, and off -roads that on the American continent, that in the Old World was less and less (Russia did not count). The global climate warming also affected. Those countries where only snow fell before, now by the rain. SUVs are not needed there now. That is why engineers set out to adapt the new Grand to human roads, but not to worsen the previous off -road characteristics.
In many ways, the difficult task was achieved due to the Quadra-Lift air suspension, which allows you to increase the clearance by 105 mm. Moreover, the driver has the opportunity to either trust the automation, or to independently change the road clearance. And everything works like this: the four pneumo elements of the suspension allow you to install one of the five sizes of the road clearance. When we drove along ordinary American roads (the first acquaintance with Jeep Grand Cherokee took place in California), the jeep was located 204.5 mm from the road. This provided improved aerodynamics and, as a result, fuel efficiency. The Off-Road 1 mode, designed for light off-road, allows you to overcome simple obstacles (the body additionally rises by 32.5 mm). Off Road 2 is the maximum that Grand Cherokee is capable of. The clearance in this mode reaches 269.5 mm, which allows you to ride where people cannot go.
The new Jeep is friendly to people, so in Park mode it sinks so that it is easier to leave the cabin and get things out of the trunk. Agree, humanely and American is supercomfort. And at high speed, the Aero mode is fully turned on. Therefore, the car is pressed as much as possible to the road surface and ready to set the highest speed.
Outside of North America, Grand will be sold with two types of all -wheel drive. The first is called Quadra-Trac II and has a two-stage handout in the arsenal. This system uses the Throttle Anticipate function to mitigate the consequences when the accelerator pedal is sharply pressed and the maximum thrust is obtained before the start of the wheel slip. If the signs of slipping still appear, then the torque (up to 100%) is transmitted to the bridge, the wheels of which have the best clutch.
The second Quadra-Drive II system is equipped with a differential of high friction and electronic control, which provide almost the best traction characteristics among competitors. The new Grand Cherokee can not be called interesting and at the same time quickly boring automated toy. The driver is offered to join the game, making his trip less monotonous. What is this about? About the Selec-Terrain system. In addition to air suspension, it allows you to choose modes to achieve optimal characteristics when moving in various types of terrain. Using the handle, the driver can choose one of the five modes: Sand/Mud (sand/dirt) sensitive recognition of the start of slipping, SPORT, Auto Automatic adaptation of the car when driving in any road conditions, Snow (snow) Effective traction on snowy roads and Rock (stones) an increase in the clearance and coordination of the actions of the distribution box, differentials, the drive of the throttle.
We went deep into technical details. If you focus on the driving parameters, then Jeep deserves praise. From a roll and damn passing cart, he turned into a tightly knocked athlete, who can grab on the highway and will not disgraced in the mud.
As for the engines, we recommend a time tested and once again a modernized V-shaped eight of Hemi with a volume of 5.7 liters (sand/dirt). Meanwhile, there is an economical version of a 3.6 liter engine that issues 286 cowboy horses to Mount. However, in this case, we are opponents of compromises. If you take Grand, then the coolest. This is Grand!
We do not love
The panoramic hatch and salon lighting is controlled from a massive remote control on the ceiling. Comfortable
Through a giant panoramic hatch, a clear California sky is perfectly visible. True, in Moscow conditions, opening the roof is not recommended to smoke painfully. Luxuriously
Driving On the asphalt road, Jeep Grand Cherokee became collected and maneuverable.
Salon
The interior of the SUV received high -quality decoration materials.
Comfort
Comfortable suspension and good sound insulation provide maximum convenience to the driver and passengers.
Safety
Grand Cherokee is equipped with all modern security systems.
Price
The price of the new product has not yet been determined, but the company hinted that it will be very attractive.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Modern appearance, comfort on ordinary roads, good cross -country ability.
- A complex algorithm for controlling the suspension modes.
Specifications
Mark and model - Jeep Grand Cherokee
Dimensions - 4822x1943x1764 mm
Engine - gasoline, 5654 cm3, 352/5200 hp/min -1
Transmission - automatic, 5 -speed
Dynamics - Max 210 km/h, 7.5 s 0 to 100 km/h/h
Competitors - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero, Kia Mohave
Our opinion
Jeep Grand Cherokee pioneer in the luxury segment. The new generation, preserving good cross -country ability, acquired the most important quality in modern conditions. Grand turned from a utility jeep into a well -controlled city car, and at the same time remained the same rogue.
Author: Stanislav Pavlov
