Jeep Grand Cherokee test drive since 2010 SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee. To Russia with love
Jeep Grand Cherokee. Price: Price $ 70 400. On sale: from October 2010 The first acquaintance with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee took place in distant and prosperous California. But we know that a foreigner and a completely different Russia-Mother is one thing. Therefore, without a shadow of doubt, we took the American to nature and arranged a real test to the cowboy
Test pilot
Sergey Krestov, 28 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience of 10 years, personal car - Opel Corsa
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee came to the Russian land to fight the Volkswagen Touareg or BMW X5 heroes firmly holding their positions. Recall that an American debutant with a 5.7-liter Hemi engine in the Overland configuration costs $ 87,900. But we took a simpler version, which in our subjective opinion will be more popular in the Russian market. Although you know how to know. The option with a 3.6 -liter engine in the Limited configuration will cost $ 66,800 (in our money a little more than two million). For comparison, for the cheapest Touareg, equipped with a 3.6 -frail engine, they ask 100 thousand less. But X5 is much more expensive: the version with a 6 -cylinder engine is estimated at almost three million rubles. Simply put, the price of an American should be recognized as quite competitive.
For a successful future, Jeep also speaks a very attractive design that unequivocally hinting at the belonging to the clan of real SUVs. It does not smell any unisex here. It is immediately clear that the new Grand is a real man. Compared to the previous version, the body became more athletic, additional aggression appeared in appearance. At the same time, the designers managed to achieve a seemingly impossible. On the one hand, it immediately recognizes the closest relative of the old Grand in the new case in the cars, and on the other, the SUV looks completely stylish and fresh looks like a closest relative of the old Grand. This is confirmed by Moscow trips on traffic jams, during which the drivers of neighboring cars shamelessly examined our jeep.
The exterior of the novelty also deserves praise. Soft plastic appeared in the cabin, which added coziness and solidity. The assembly of various internal elements is highlighted in good quality. As they say, the mosquito will not flow. The main object of the instrument panel is a large multifunctional display, which, among other things, is displayed the image of the rear view camera during parking. The only thing that can cause questions is the blue backlight of the radio. But here, as they say, a matter of taste. Texas cowboys, probably, like this color more than us.
Another plusik is excellent visibility, for which huge external mirrors can be thanked to a large extent. As for running qualities, a 3.6-liter gasoline engine provides decent acceleration. Acceleration to a hundred takes 9.1 s. True, you have to pay your own money for good dynamics. In the city cycle, fuel consumption did not fall below 18 liters.
The car keeps the way very confidently, granting the driver and passengers a sense of confidence and security. In corners and during overcoming irregularities, the new Jeep practically does not roll and does not swing, as it often happened to the predecessor. The sports regime significantly increased the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal and kept the engine speed not lower than the 3000 mark. True, we do not recommend abuse the Sport mode, since the consumption of gasoline in this case becomes threatening.
The trials of the jeep would be inferior without checking on the off -road. And the weather played in our favor, changing frost with sharp warming. As a result, the paths near Moscow turned into a cracked slurry that threatened to suck not like some kind of SUV, but the entire tank division. In short, the conditions are suitable.
Having crossed myself, I directed Grand to where the return journey, as it seemed at that moment, will no longer be. Here, a very handy came the transmission control system like the one that is installed on the Land Rover Discovery. The driver simply selects one of the modes (stones, sand/dirt, snow or automatic), and then the electronics itself do everything you need. At the same time, unlike the models of some other manufacturers, there is no indication in our jeep, that is, the computer does not report its actions. I think many will like this system. Why load your head with unnecessary information? Jepers will not agree with this, but they have all their own point of view.
Oddly enough, my doubts quickly dispelled. Grand Cherokee quite confidently overcame both puddles and dirt. A special role was played by small overhangs, the dignity of which was checked on the hills near Moscow. Their debutant inherited from the famous predecessors, for whom the glory of real crooks firmly entrenched.
Safety The new Jeep Grand Cherokee received the Top Safety Pick Award from the Institute for Insurance Tenario. The composition of the dynamic stabilization system (ESC) The standard configuration includes a overturning system, a system of assistance when touched on the rises, a stabilization system when moving with a trailer, a system of assistance on the descent. The side curtains of safety are designed to protect the passengers of the front and lateral rear seats. Side airbags, built in the front seats, allowing standard equipment, with a side collision, protect the chest of the driver and the front passenger.
We do not love
Plafs completely illuminate the salon in the dark. The luggage door opening button is located here. It's comfortable. Bright
The driver does not need to think about how to configure a suspension for snow or dirt: just choose one of the proposed modes. Just
Driving
Jeep Grand Cherokee is confidently controlled on the asphalt and feels perfectly on the road.
Salon
A successful combination of the European and American approach.
Comfort
Americans are traditionally aimed at comfort, and the new Grand Cherokee is no exception.
Safety Jeep is equipped with all modern passive and active safety systems.
Price
The cost of Grand Cherokee is at the same level with competitors.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Modern design made in an aggressive style. Pre -collected suspension, high -quality salon.
- high fuel consumption, insufficiently interesting interior design
Specifications
Mark and model - Jeep Grand Cherokee
Dimensions - 4822x1943x1781 mm
Engine - V6 Pentastar 3.6 liters
Transmission - automatic, all -wheel drive
Dynamics - 9.1 s to 100 km/h; Max 206 km/h
Competitors - Ford Explorer, VW Touareg, Mercedes -Benz ML.
Our opinion
After testing in Russia, it became clear: the new Jeep Grand Cherokee remained an excellent SUV. At the same time, he clearly added to the running qualities, getting rid of the slack. Before us is a universal car that can serve the owner in the city and on high -speed tracks, and in general, anywhere. And one more plus an adequate price, so the jeep has every chance of success. Good luck!
Author: Sergey Krestov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [January 2011]
