Jeep Grand Cherokee (05-10) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
The Grand Cherokee is a much improved large 4x4, with convincing off-road capabilities and the rugged looks to boot. The familiar shape and style is carried over from the previous model, while a handful of new engines and better road manners have broadened the car's appeal. Four engines are offered but it's the 3.0-litre diesel which is more popular than the three petrol V8 units, as it strikes a more acceptable balance between power and fuel economy. The Grand Cherokee isn’t flawless and rivals like the Land Rover Discovery offer more room and a higher-quality finish for similar money. But overall, it's a stronger package than ever.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

All Grand Cherokees come with permanent four-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission. Air conditioning, electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, a CD stereo, electrically adjustable front seats and 17-inch alloys are available in the entry-level diesel. Limited models add rear parking sensors, climate control, leather seats and leather-covered steering wheel and heated front seats. From April 2006, the range was re-structured, consisting of the entry-level 'Predator Edition', Limited and Overland while the 4.7-litre and 5.7-litre Limited versions were dropped. The Predator edition has air-con, adjustable driver's seat, electric windows, front electric windows, heated electric mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels and tyre pressure warning system. Limited specification remains as before, while the range-topping Overland has two-tone leather and suede seats, a sunroof, wood dash inserts, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome roof rails and a honeycomb grille.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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