As dealerships prepare for the arrival of the newly-designed 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, MotorTrend has done a "First Drive" review of the vehicle:
On-road, the '11 Jeep Grand Cherokee is more refined and more efficient, and doesn't give up anything for its slightly larger size. Off-road at Moab, it hard to imagine how it could get any better. The Grand Cherokee still can go wherever the Wrangler lightly treads, and its slick new Terrain-Select gives the Jeep faithful a useful new gadget. Pressure relieved.
More importantly, the new Pentastar makes a healthy 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet, making it easier for power-conscious Jeep buyers to avoid the thirstier Hemi V-8. The Grand Cherokee's three trim levels don't betray the engine under the hood: a "base" Laredo looks the same with either powerplant. Same with the mid-level Limited and the luxo-trim Overland.
And thanks largely to the high-pressure die-cast aluminum block, the new DOHC Pentastar V-6 is about 70 pounds lighter than the 3.7. The Pentastar also features variable-valve timing. Jeep has increased the Grand Cherokee's fuel tank capacity to 24.6 gallons, for a 500-mile range.
And thanks largely to the high-pressure die-cast aluminum block, the new DOHC Pentastar V-6 is about 70 pounds lighter than the 3.7. The Pentastar also features variable-valve timing. Jeep has increased the Grand Cherokee's fuel tank capacity to 24.6 gallons, for a 500-mile range.
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