Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2, facelift 2017) 3.6 V6 (295 Hp) 4x4 Automatic


Jeep Grand Cherokee:

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-sized sport utility vehicles produced by American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983, when American Motors Corporation was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. Three outside designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. However, the basic design for the Cherokee's replacement was well underway by AMC's in-house designers and the 1989 Jeep Concept 1 show car foretold the basic design....(Read more on Wikipedia)

IV (WK2, facelift 2017) Overview:

Jeep Grand Cherokee (IV (WK2, facelift 2017)). With 353 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2184 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (190 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 10.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 7 L/100 km for its class.
  • • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
  • • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 800 Liters.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:



    Specifications:

    Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (WK2, facelift 2013): 2016 - 2017).

    General:
    Brand:Jeep
    Model:Grand Cherokee
    Generation:IV (WK2, facelift 2017)
    Modification (Engine):3.6 V6 (295 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
    Start of production:2017
    End of production:2022
    Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
    Body type:SUV
    Seats:5
    Doors:5
    Engine:
    Engine systems:Start & Stop System
    Power:295 Hp @ 6400 rpm. Same horsepower
    Power per litre:81.9 Hp/l [37mm less]
    Torque:353 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
    Engine Model/Code:Pentastar / ERB More details about the engine Pentastar / ERB
    Engine displacement:3604
    Number of cylinders:6
    Engine configuration:V-engine
    Number of valves per cylinder:4
    Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
    Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
    Valvetrain:DOHC
    Engine oil capacity:5.7 l
    Coolant:9.9 l
    Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
    Cylinder Bore:96 mm mm
    Piston Stroke:83 mm mm
    Compression ratio:10.2:1
    Maximum engine speed:6400 rpm.
    Performance:
    Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
    Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:13.1 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:9.4 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA):13.1 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA):9.4 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA):11.2 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:11.2 l/100 km
    Weight-to-power ratio:7.1 kg/Hp, 140.6 Hp/tonne
    Weight-to-torque ratio:5.9 kg/Nm, 168.3 Nm/tonne
    Space:
    Kerb Weight:2098-2270
    Max. weight:2948
    Max load:678-850
    Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1934 l
    Trunk (boot) space - minimum:1028 l
    Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):2818 kg
    Fuel tank capacity:93.1 l
    Size:
    Ramp-over (brakeover) angle:19-22.8°
    Length:4822 mm mm [37mm less]
    Width:1943 mm mm [15mm less]
    Height:1761 mm mm [44mm more]
    Wheelbase:2914 mm mm [1mm less]
    Width including mirrors:2154 mm
    Front track:1623 mm
    Rear (Back) track:1627 mm
    Ride height (ground clearance):218-264 mm
    Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.6 m [above average]
    Approach angle:26.2-36.1°
    Departure angle:24-27.1°
    Powertrain:
    Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
    Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
    Number of gears8
    Transmission typeAutomatic
    Front brakesVentilated discs, 330x32 mm [Best for performance and cooling.]
    Rear brakesDisc, 330x14 mm [above average]
    Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
    Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
    Power steeringElectric Steering
    Tires size265/60 R18; 265/50 R20
    Wheel rims size8J x 18; 8J x 20
    Front suspensionCoil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Air Suspension - Optional
    Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer, Air Suspension - Optional

    If you could change one thing about the Jeep Grand Cherokee, what would it be?