Category: Sporting 4x4s 
Price Range: £27,100 to £41,800
Good engines, improved driving dynamics over previous version, good pricing and equipment
Interior quality still lacks class and sophistication of rivals, on-road behaviour still doesn't match the best either, thirsty
The all-new Grand Cherokee is a vast improvement on the car it replaces, but it's still not one of the better cars in this ever-more competitive class.
Chrysler and Jeep have traditionally offered very good value for money in the UK, with high equipment levels and extremely competitive pricing. Grand Cherokees are available at under £30,000, and even the top-spec HEMI-powered car in Limited trim comes in at comfortably under £40,000, which is extremely keen. Jeep will only sell 4,000 Grand Cherokees a year in the UK, so used demand should keep residual values strong, too. Bear in mind the fuel consumption, though: 18mpg from the 5.7 V8 and a more acceptable 27mpg from the 3.0-litre diesel. Carbon dioxide emissions are correspondingly high, too, at 366g/km and 270g/km respectively, meaning high tax bandings - which will get even higher if the threatened SUV super-tax is imposed.
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wrote on 23 09 2006
wrote on 15 08 2006