Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021 - present
The old Jeep Grand Cherokee, even twelve years old, is finally giving way to the new model. Jeep claims that the style of the new Grand Cherokee was inspired by the old traditional-shaped Jeep Wagoneer SUV. However, a similar company did not want to experiment with the Grand Cherokee style - it left the SUV laconic, simple and understandable to everyone, and very similar to its predecessor. It’s a bit disappointing because we expected something interesting and surprising from Jeep. On the other hand, it is a balanced solution, as SUVs are now produced in so many different shapes and styles that it is perhaps best to stay away from old traditions. The newcomer has a longer hood than its predecessor, slim LED headlights and taillights, a lower roofline and a branded seven-piece radiator grille. The car looks like a typical Jeep. The manufacturer has paid special attention to the rigidity and chassis of the new Grand Cherokee body to improve the car’s sophistication. As a result, the new model is made primarily of high-strength steel and features a completely redesigned engine compartment with a 125 percent increase in strength. A new multi-lever rear suspension system has also been designed. This of course gives the Grand Cherokee more ride comfort and more reliable on-road behavior. The debut of this model opens a new page in the history of the Grand Cherokee - now the large SUV is becoming much more environmentally friendly, with hybrid power plants running 40 km alone. This is only the second Jeep model after the new Wrangler with an electric power plant that is mounted between the gearbox and the internal combustion engine. The Quadra lift hydraulic suspension allows the car to be raised to a height of 28.7 cm and to overcome water obstacles 60 cm deep. The Grand Cherokee debuted with several different engines: a small 2-liter four-cylinder engine with two turbines, a hybrid powertrain and the legendary V8-cylinder, 5.7-liter engine with 375 hp and 528 Nm of torque. It is mated to an eight-speed gearbox and has a cylinder shut-off system that can shut down four engine cylinders while driving, increasing fuel economy by 20 percent. Later, 3-liter V6 petrol engines were installed in the Grand Cherokee. All models are equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions.