2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Special Edition

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is not just another model year release in a line of many. This year’s model is in response to a very special occasion and the model does not disappoint. This year just so happens to be Jeep’s 75th anniversary. 75 years of promoting adventure and defying norms could not have been celebrated in any better of a way than with this model.

The exterior of the model falls in line with that Jeep style we have all come to know and love. It is the epitome of strength and confidence, two things Jeep wants to instill in all of its customer’s as well. It features premium exterior aspects such as modern front grille, daytime running lights and LED fog lamps for optimal design and visibility. The outside is not the only thing that contributes to the adventurous aura. The interior has been deemed rugged yet refined with soft touchpoints, high-quality materials, and perfection in craftsmanship for the most comfortable yet edgy ride of your life. When going on an adventure of any kind, storage is key. The 2017 model has a power lift gate which opens the door to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Don’t take my word for it. Go on in to your local Jeep dealership and see what all this new model has to offer you. I have only scratched the surface to all it has in store.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat: Yes Please

You have got to be kidding me.  By now unless you have been living under a rock, everyone knows what a Hellcat is.  Well Jeep just announced they are going to produce a Hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee.

Jeep boss Mike Manley has said on video that the JGC Hellcat will arrive before the end of next year. Specs aren't known, but it seems likely that the Jeep Hellcat will share the blown 6.2-liter V8 used in the Charger and Challenger Hellcats. We've also heard rumors the Track hawk name could be used for this vehicle. In those applications, the beastly Hemi pumps out 707 manic horsepower.

An eight-speed automatic transmission developed by ZF will be the only unit offered. While Dodge’s Hellcats are rear-wheel drive, the Track hawk will ship with all-wheel drive, and that’s where the situation begins to get tricky. Car & Driver previously reported the Grand Cherokee’s all-wheel drive system can’t handle the Hellcat’s massive 707-horsepower and 650-lb-ft. output. Developing a new all-wheel drive system for a low-volume model has been ruled out for obvious cost reasons, so the eight-cylinder might have to be electronically detuned before it can be dropped in the Grand Cherokee’s engine bay.

In a separate interview, Manley revealed the on-again, off-again Wrangler-based pickup truck has finally been given the green light for production. The truck will be based on the next-generation Wrangler that’s expected to arrive in late 2017, and the two models will be assembled side by side in Toledo, Ohio. Further details will be announced later this month when Fiat-Chrysler publishes.

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2016 Jeep Cherokee: Off-roading in Style

What does the s stand for you ask?  It stands for sport which makes this beauty fun to drive, and very easy on the eyes.

The new Cherokee shares its underpinnings with the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart and new parent company Fiat 500L, before adding its newly styled body. Keeping its Jeep roots, the Cherokee is distinctive with its smaller chiseled front vertical grille and stylish lines. Think of the Cherokee as a pint-sized Grand Cherokee with the same level of refinement.  Jeep models are well-known for their off-road ability, and with four trim levels to choose from, you can select your level of refinement between the Sport, Latitude, off-road Trailhawk or luxury Limited model.

Engine choices include a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a more potent 3.2-liter V-6 with nine-speed automatic transmissions. Front-wheel or four-wheel drive is available, and most Cherokee models include an Active Drive system where off-road, low-range gearing comes into play.  In addition, all four-wheel drive models include a Terrain dial to set the stage for Snow, Sand/Mud, Auto or Sport modes to improve tire grip.

The engine includes a stop/start feature this year that seamlessly shuts down at idle while braking. The system comes to life automatically when lifting off the brake pedal.  An adaptive cruise control system keeps the SUV a pre-set distance away from traffic ahead, braking or accelerating to achieve a set speed. The Jeep system is unique from rival adaptive cruise controls in that it offers a stop and go feature. While most other systems drop off at slow speeds, requiring the driver to take over, the Jeep system brings the SUV to a full stop in traffic and accelerates to the pre-set speed after taking pressure off the brake pedal. This feature can be defeated with a touch on the brake pedal, but once used to its sensitivity.

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