Jeep Grand Cherokee (99-04) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Jeep has a strong reputation for building strong off roaders and the Grand Cherokee is no exception. It may not look as rugged as some 4x4s, but thanks to a clever four-wheel drive system it is impressively agile on rough terrain and can cope with seemingly impossible situations. Unfortunately this ability isn't matched on the road. While the Jeep is a good long distance cruiser with a spacious cabin and hugely comfortable seats, it's not particularly composed through corners and the ride is unsettled over poor quality roads. However it is available with some strong diesel engines, although the thirsty petrol models are best avoided.
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Running costs

You can get a good deal on a used Grand Cherokee, but it will never be a cheap car to run. All the engines are thirsty with even the most economical CRD model only returning 29mpg. Jeep servicing isn't especially cheap either so it's worth looking for an independent Jeep or 4x4 specialist who will charge less.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£3,410 - £3,836 *

Diesel

£2,210 - £2,671 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

7500 miles (minor), 15,000 miles (major).

Warranty

Three years mechanical, six years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Grand Cherokee performs disappointingly on the eco front. The petrol engines are particularly inefficient, while the 2.7 CRD (the cleanest engine in the range) still emits 255g/km of CO2 and averages a just 29mpg.

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