- suv 135,418
- Central Point, OR
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- suv 135,418 green automatic
1994 jeep grand cherokee review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. introductionif only style counted in the highly competitive sport utility market, jeep's grand cherokee limited would be the hands-down winner. As it is, chrysler's ultimate jeep offering has sales figures that fall behind segment leader ford explorer and the chevy blazer/gmc jimmy offerings. It's held in high regard but penalized by a rather hefty price tag7---nearly $30,000 out the door depending on equipment and market. the grand cherokee limited leads the segment in power with the optional 220 horsepower 5. 2-liter v8. This is an updated version-with sequential multi-port fuel injection-of chrysler's venerable 318 v8. The coefficient of drag (resistance as it moves through air) is . 44. While nowhere near the sleek contemporary coupe or sedan, this is very respectable for a 4wd vehicle. the limited model includes protective body armor in the form of bumper fascias and 'cladding'-a stout molding protecting the rocker panels, lower fenders and doors. It is in body color with gold accents. Gold accents seem out of place on a sport utility vehicle-it's like chroming a shovel-but it is distinctive. fit and finish, while more truck-like than car-like, appear to be equal to or better than other sport utility brands. interiorthe grand cherokee limited is a grand deceiver. Its looks, comfort and ride give very little clue to its serious off-road capabilities. The interior is a big part of this deception. It's cushy and more like a car. Yet visibility is better than most cars because of its more upright stance. front and rear seats have adjustable headrests. The rear seat has a 60/40 split back, folding to allow room for longer cargo while providing rear seating room. Seats are covered in leather as a standard feature. Location and operation of controls and switches are on a par with other sport utility vehicles. A tilt wheel and sport utility cruise control are standard with the limited package. And, as is often the case with tilt wheels, it obscured some of the instruments. while more comfortable than the ford explorer or the chevy blazer/gmc jimmy brands, the seats in the jeep grand cherokee need more lateral and lumbar support. But put a third person in the rear seat and it's a bit of a squeeze. cargo volume is 40. 1 cubic feet. Fold the rear seatback forward and it is 79. 6 cubic feet. The spare tire intrudes into the cargo area. interior lighting is good, with lights for the ashtray, cargo area, underhood, glove box, ignition switch and visor vanity mirrors. An overhead console is standard. Safety features are led by a driver's side air bag. Ar outboard passengers have three-point lap/shoulder belts. Side doors are reinforced with steel beams to help protect occupants in side-impact collisions. driving impressionthis is where jeep grand cherokee limited's grand deception really comes into play. The ride is surprisingly comfortable and smooth-not choppy and bumpy like many sport utilities. Also, it falls thankfully short of the mushy 'boulevard' ride. Ample power is there for steep grades, mud and sand. It adds a bit of harshness to the ride, which we liked. the grand cherokee is exceptionally free of road noise for an off-road capable vehicle. Although we detected no intrusive squeaks or rattles, the vehicle we tested was new, with fewer than 50 miles on it. There was little or no fade. Also, there was no jerking or bumping during the computer-controlled pumping of brakes that is sometimes experienced with abs. summarywe like the jeep grand cherokee limited very much. It is pleasing to look at, easy to drive, comfortable on- or off-road and a strong performer. The price is high-exceeded only by the range rover. And ford explorer, with its limited package (but with only a 160-hp v6 engine) comes close for a little less. Price aside, we like the jeep grand cherokee limited best-but who but a few of us can put price aside?. Climate Control✔ Cruise Control
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