The Jeep Grand Cherokee reviews have been quite overwhelming. The reviewers seem to be raving about the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s interior splendor, on the road elegance, and it superior off the road performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is said to be on par with the Mercedes Benz M-Class, and reviewers seem to agree with it. Jeep Grand Cherokee reviewers liken it to a cross-over, than being a truly rugged off-road SUV. Reviewers seem to want more improvements to its performance and drive train. They say that the Grand Cherokee still stands for improvements despite being overhauled the last year.
Jeep Grand Cherokee reviews mention that its performance is up to Jeep’s standards. The interiors are being compared to the best that luxury car brands like Lexus have to offer. This is in stark contrast to what the Grand Cherokee had to offer in the previous models, where the interiors were nothing but of the lowest quality, and dead cheap. Reviews praise Jeep for having brought forward such drastic improvements in interior design. But, the interior improvements are reflecting prominently in the price tag. A fully equipped, high end Grand Cherokee can be easily be placed in the luxury SUV segment.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee reviews suggest that this is an excellent choice for a family off-road vehicle, and can also function as a car pool option. Reviews guarantee that you would make more frequent visits to the gas station. The gas mileage of this vehicle is pretty bad and is compared to be worse than a Chevrolet Suburban.
In comparison to the superior off-road performance and the grand interiors, there is no other vehicle that could stand in comparison. One vehicle that could stand up to it if it’s gas mileage and off-road performance is compromised is the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer is believed to have a better mileage thanks to its Ecoboost engine, and has only two-wheel drive to boast.
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 5 variants. For the year 2012, Jeep is offering its electro-hydraulic steering system with V6 models, which was until previously offered only with V8 engines. The V8 versions on the other hand are getting a new transmission that is revised, and will allow for 6 speeds when driven in a manual mode.
Jeep Grand Cherokee reviews gives it a ‘very good’ when the on-road and off-road performances are taken into consideration. They say that Jeep Grand Cherokee offers the best that a SUV in the crossover section can offer. It is said to give a very good on-road driving smoothness without ever compromising its off-road prowess. It has a ‘very good’ review for its exteriors, and finds praise for having a sleeky look but still does not lose out on the trademark styling that Jeep follows. The interiors find a ‘very good’ amongst reviewers and they say that it is the best in its class. The Grand Cherokee has been thoroughly crash tested by both the Federal government and also the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; in fact its 2011 model was the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick.