Jeep Grand Cherokee: A timeless classic - SFGate
Available in six trims with three engine choices — including a terrific EcoDiesel V-6 — the Grand Cherokee delivers confidently and purposefully in all driving conditions. Jeep’s EcoDiesel V-6, our favorite of the three engine offerings, produces 240 horsepower and a whopping 420 lb. -ft. of torque. The clean-burning EcoDiesel V-6 is capable of towing 7,400 pounds, meaning you can easily tow all your toys to the beach, mountains or other vacation destinations. But perhaps the thing we like best about the Grand Cherokee is that it will comfortably take five occupants 22 miles along city streets and up to 30 miles down the highway on a gallon of diesel. Our tester featured the standard powerplant — a flex-fuel Pentastar 3. 6-liter V-6 that produces 290 horsepower and 260 lb. -ft. of torque. The engine proved its mettle during our week-long test, delivering spirited acceleration and smooth highway power. The gasoline-powered V-6 gets 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, with a highway range of more than 600 miles. Using a fuel-saving cylinder deactivation system, the V-8 delivers 14 mpg in the city and 22 mph on the highway in 4x2 models. The 2015 Grand Cherokee is available in five trims: Laredo, Limited, Altitude, Overland, Summit and the high-performance SRT, with each trim adding content and features. Source: www.sfgate.com
