Used Jeep Grand Cherokees at Ken Garff Used

Powering the Jeep Grand Cherokee

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All three available engine choices in a used Jeep Grand Cherokee are highly-competitive in terms of performance and fuel efficiency. The base trim comes standard with Chrysler’s 3.6-liter V6 good for 290 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque. The optional 5.7-liter V8 produces 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque and comes matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. Each trim is available with 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains. The Jeep’s electric-assisted steering is light during low-speed maneuvers, yet weights up appropriately at speed. The highway ride is surprisingly resilient and far more composed than its rugged demeanor suggests. When it comes to driving character, the Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to thumb its nose at most of the population, who spend more time on asphalt than they do crossing dry river beds.

The Used Grand Cherokee’s Design

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. The used Grand Cherokee projects modernism and sophistication while at the same time conveying Jeep’s distinguished off-road theme. It has traditional Jeep lines that have been slightly smoothed out to appeal to a more upscale buyer. The 20-inch step in heigh of the doorsills and lack of running boards can be a challenge though. The Grand Cherokee features a handsome cabin with a cleanly styled dash, tight seams, high-quality materials and consistent textures from door to dash. Up front, the seats are comfortable and supportive, especially in the SRT8 with its more aggressively bolstered sport seats. The Grand Cherokee comes standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. In government crash testing, the Grand Cherokee earned an overall rating of four stars out of a possible five, with four stars for overall frontal crash protection and five stars for overall side crash protection.