Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2, facelift 2017) Trackhawk 6.2 V8 (710 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 868 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2469 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.7 s). The top speed reaches 289 km/h. 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.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (WK2, facelift 2013): 2016 - 2017).
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| Brand: | Jeep |
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| Model: | Grand Cherokee |
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| Generation: | IV (WK2, facelift 2017) |
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| Modification (Engine): | Trackhawk 6.2 V8 (710 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2017 |
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| End of production: | 2021 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 710 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 115.1 Hp/l [13mm less] |
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| Torque: | 868 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | HEMI / ESD More details about the engine HEMI / ESD |
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| Engine displacement: | 6166 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 7.8 l |
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| Coolant: | 13.9 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 103.9 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90.9 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 25.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 17.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 25.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 12.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 17.1 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-TEMP |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 289 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.5 kg/Hp, 289.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 353.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.5 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2456-2483 |
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| Max. weight: | 2993 |
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| Max load: | 510-537 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1689 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 800 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2949 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 93.1 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 17° |
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| Wading depth: | 508 mm |
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| Length: | 4846 mm mm [13mm less] |
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| Width: | 1954 mm mm [4mm less] |
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| Height: | 1749 mm mm [32mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2915 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2154 mm |
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| Front track: | 1669 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1661 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
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| Approach angle: | 18° |
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| Departure angle: | 22° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 400x36 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 350x28 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 295/45 R20 |
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| Wheel rims size | 10J x 20 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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