Jeep

Big, beefy and packed with power !

Advantages: Excellent off-road; towing a horse box will present it with no problems
Disadvantages: Lcks the on-road handling and finesse of many of its rivals

...with power - the latest Jeep Cherokee helps keep the iconic US brand ahead of the game when it comes to looking butch ! Our friends "across the pond" I discovered have made some interesting changes to the European version that now sports a much more refined diesel engine. The revised 2.8 CRD has a new 2.8-litre DOHC 16-valve common-rail turbo diesel engine. With its Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) and rapid throttle response, this engine enables ...
...2,000 rpm with the 5-speed automatic transmission, and best-in-class towing capacity of up to 2,800 kgs and a driving range of 450 miles. Maximum power is 174 bhp at 3,800 rpm. The new 2.8-litre CRD engine also provides a weight saving of approximately 6%, achieves increased cam belt life (durability now of 140,000 kms). The VGT now has an electronically controlled actuator as opposed to a pneumatic actuator on the previous engine. This provided ...

joeyhey2007 04.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD

A great great car

Advantages: FAST, very American looking, always makes you smile, sounds great
Disadvantages: a tad on the thirsty side of frugle... will help pay for trident.

...Upon selecting drive the Jeep sets off confidently, there's no need to rush, everyone can read the "4 LITRE HIGH OUTPUT" badge on the rear. Switch on the "rocket booster" and the Jeep literally flies. I managed to burn £40 worth of petrol in 110 miles using this switch! It is very fast, and no one expects it to be, which makes it even better. It is advisable to warn your passengers before "playing" with this switch, no body wants hot coffee in their ...
...from Plymouth or Somerset to London, I haven't had the courage to work out how much it costs from Plymouth, but I can run to London from Somerset for around £22, which, considering the comfort isn't too bad. However seeing as Gordon Brown has some sort of mental problem with 4x4's (bearing in mind its not permanent 4x4... go figure) I may be forced to go LPG. A previous reviewer stated that he could now understand why B.A's hands rocked from side ...

Kevers_Roperson 19.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Jeep Cherokee 4.0

ok in general

Advantages: looks, fuel comsupsion
Disadvantages: ride comfort

right where to start.. im regretting buying this 4x4. it looked nice in the show room but i guess i lernt dont but on looks !! had it just under two years and the front ball joins have gone twice ( comon problem apparently ) it haddles like a tank just lucky its not as bad on the fuel ! apart from the ball joints no other problems but after a 2-3 hour drive, when you stumble down your in pain from the journey. but you dont mind getting back in because ...

fosaccount 05.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Jeep Cherokee 2.5 TD

THE luxury 4X4

Advantages: Comfortable, good driving position, luxury feel
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption drops a lot in urban use.

It was a good day that we purchased the Jeep. Being used to a people carrier, it would have been hard to go down to an ordinary car. The ride is soft and gentle, no matter what the terrain; and being high, there is an impressive view all round. The one addition that I would recommed is satallite navigation though. The steering is very sensitive and it takes a little while to realise that slight moves of the wheel can get you wandering over the road. ...

ihategp1 03.06.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 TD

Almost too much fun to be legal on the road

Advantages: Effortless towing, sure footed, comfortable and a wonderful sound system
Disadvantages: Thirsty, bit twitchy on corners

...car. Stepping up into the Jeep for the first time, I was quietly stunned by all the equipment facing me. Turning the key for the first time, I was met by a cockpit style affair with lights all over the place and a few beeps. Even the upper centre console has a computerised display. The full leather heated seats are quite simply the most sumptuous seats I have ever parked myself in. They are evidently made for larger people and I cannot imagine anyone ...
...if required. The Jeep has a strange roof rack affair, parallel bars along the rood are attached to sliders that can be locked into the required position. This does affect fuel economy and noise because it cannot be removed but you don’t buy a vehicle like this if you are worried about fuel economy. The amount of fuel this vehicle uses can only be measured at the pump. The overhead display insists on using litres per kilometre or miles per US gallon. ...

korat102 02.12.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0