2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4
An Automotive Love Affair
By Joe Mavilia
Overview:
This is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4
General Information:
It is assembled in- Detroit, Michigan, USA; Parts- US/Canada 61%, Mexico 27%, Engine – Mexico, Transmission – USA; Classification is- Standard SUV; Cars from Jeep- Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Renegade, Wrangler, Wrangler JK, Wrangler JK Unlimited and Wrangler Unlimited.
Handling & Performance:
Pretty when you want it, but off road capable when you need it. Powerful V6 engine when you need the highway power and handles like a comfortable dream on any journey.
Styling:
Jeep tradition.
Fit and Finish:
Excellent assembly beautifully presented.
Cost:
Competitive.
Conveniences and comfort:
All those features I would want.
Selec-Terrain is a system designed to calibrate the vehicle to provide the best on-road and off-road performance; depending on which terrain mode is selected. The modes are selected by a dial located near the center console and have five settings: “Auto”, “Snow”, “Sport”, “Sand/Mud” and “Rock”.
Consumer Recommendations:
Recognized Competition:
| Brand | $$$ Cost | MPG | Seating | Doors | Country of Origin | Assembled | Drive Train |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 40,000 | 21 | 5 | 4 | USA | USA | 4WD |
| Dodge Durango | 50,000 | 21 | 7 | 4 | USA | USA | AWD |
| Land Rover Velar | 65,000 | – | – | – | UK | UK | AWD |
| Toyota 4Runner | 46,000 | 20 | 5 | 4 | Japan | Japan | 4WD |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 47,000 | 18 | 9 | 4 | USA | USA | 4WD |
| GMC Yukon | 49,000 | 18 | 9 | 4 | USA | USA | 4WD |
| Volvo V90 | 50,000 | N/A | 5 | 4 | Sweden | Sweden | AWD |
| Subaru Outback | 40,000 | 22 | 5 | 4 | Japan | USA | AWD |
Good News:
Luxury SUV with Jeep capability, super smooth comfortable ride with open road power. Great features included with most additional options available.
Bad News:
N/A
Standard Equipment:
3.6 liter V6 24 valve VVT engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, front and side seat airbags, driver knee bolster airbag, Select Terrain system, Quadra Trac II 4-WD system, rear back up camera, park sense park assist with Stop, selectable steering modes, keyless enter and go, remote start, sentry key theft deterrent system, ready alert braking, cruise control, power liftgate, stability control, ABS 4-wheel disc brakes, hill start assist, trailer sway damping, Uconnect with 7” display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, Sirius XM satellite radio, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, Media Hub with 2 USB, Aux, heated front and second row seats, power 8-way driver and passenger seats, illuminated entry, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, dual zone climate control, exterior temperature and compass display, 18” aluminum wheels.
Gas Stats:
$3.95 / Gal avg. October 27, 2018
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.
Pricing:
MSRP $40,495.
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