2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

LAREDO GRAND SUV

3.6L V6

Automatic

1C4RJEAG5CC150931

Clear

RWD

Gasoline

Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep - 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 - 1-888-829-22592012 Jeep Grand Cherokee LaredoPriced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 DescriptionBasic InformationVIN Number: 1C4RJEAG5CC150931Stock Number: 20017Model Year: 2012Make: JeepModel: Grand CherokeeStyle Name: LaredoVehicle Trim: LaredoBody Type: SUVVehicle Type: SUVInterior Color: BlackExterior Color: Bright Silver Metallic ClearcoatSuspensionIndependent Suspension: IndependentStabilizer Bar: Front And RearIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM/Satellite-CapableSpeakers: 6Multimedia CD Location: Single In-Dash MountedAntenna Type: Integrated RoofComfortAir Conditioning: ManualAir FiltrationTrunk LightsCenter Console Trim: Metal-LookDash Trim: Simulated Wood/Metal-LookDoor Trim: Simulated WoodMats: Carpet Front And RearReading Lights: Front And RearRearview Mirror: Day-NightShift Knob: Plastic/RubberSteering Wheel Trim: Leather/Metal-LookVanity Mirrors: Driver And PassengerTowing and HaulingTie DownsEngineEngine Description: 3.6L V6Fuel Type: Flexible FuelCam Type: Dual Overhead CamFuel Induction: Sequential MPIValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: NormalMPG Automatic City: 17MPG Automatic Highway: 23InstrumentationClockCompassExternal TempLow Fuel LevelTachometerTrip ComputerSeatsSeating Capacity: 5Front Seat Type: BucketUpholstery: ClothCenter ArmrestFolding: 60-40FeaturesAux Engine Cooler: RegularEngine Hour MeterVinyl Floor Covering: CarpetBumpers: Body-ColoredDoor ReinforcementDoorsLiftgate Window: Flip-UpRear Door Type: LiftgateSide Door Type: ConventionalDriveTrainTransmission: 5-Speed AutomaticDrive Train Type: RWDDriven Wheels: Rear-WheelWheels Rims: AluminumWheels Spare Rim Type: SteelRoof and GlassFront Wipers: Variable IntermittentRear DefoggerRear Qtr Windows: PowerRear Wiper: Fixed IntervalRoof Rack: Rails OnlyPrivacy Glass: DeepConvenienceCruise Control: With Steering Wheel ControlsWindows: PowerSteering Power: Electro-Hydraulic Power AssistSteering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And TelescopingSteering Wheel Control: Audio Cruise ControlMirrors: Power RemoteRemote Mirrors: Power RemotePower Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage UnlockCupholdersDoor PocketsOverhead Console: MiniPower Outlets: 3Retained Accessory PowerSeatback Storage: 2SafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagHead Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd RowSide Airbags: Seat MountedABS: 4-WheelBrakes: 4-Wheel DiscBrake AssistStability Control: With Anti-Roll ControlTraction ControlSafety LocksHeadlights: HalogenHeadlights Auto DelayHeadlights Dusksensor: Fully AutomaticFog Lights: FrontFront Headrests: AdjustableEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 37.10Door ReinforcementRear Headrests: 3Seatbelt: Front Height AdjustableRear Center SeatbeltTraction Control: ABSHead AirbagSide AirbagStability ControlNHTSA Passenger Grade: GoodNHTSA Driver Grade: ExcellentNHTSA Roll Over Resistance Rating: AverageDimensionsGross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6500Front Head Room: 39.90 InchesFront Hip Room: 57.00 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 58.70 InchesFront Leg Room: 40.30 InchesRear Head Room: 39.20 InchesRear Hip Room: 56.20 InchesRear Leg Room: 38.60 InchesRear Shoulder Room: 58.00 InchesLuggage Capacity: 36.30 Cubic FeetMaximum Seating: 5Length: 189.80 InchesWidth: 76.30 InchesHeight: 69.40 InchesWeight: PoundsWheelbase: 114.80 InchesGround Clearance: 8.60 InchesMax Gross Vehicle Weight: 6500.00 PoundsCurb Weight: 4470.00 PoundsInspect My RideCARFAXCARFAX Vehicle History ReportDon’t buy a used car without CARFAX! ContactAbout Us: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has been in business for over 17 years. We recently acquired the Chrysler Jeep franchise and can now fully service all your Chrysler brand needs. We are a family owned business that operates out of one store in Roswell, Ga. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and have been selling cars all over the country and world for several years on eBay. Our 100% positive feedback score is evidence of that pride. We are one of the top sellers of Vipers and other SRT vehicles in the country and are well versed in all makes and models. Thank you for taking your time to read about us and hope that we can better serve you. Terms & Conditions Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1,000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. You may put up to $3000.00 on a credit card, remaining balance must be paid with certified funds/cashiers check or bank wire-transfer. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Our dealership offers great financing rates. We do offer shipping to the continental U.S. We also can ship to any port for international shipping. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Fee and Tax Information: Fee and Tax Information: All buyers will pay a $599.00 documentation fee. The documentation fee is registered with the State of Georgia and applies to all retail sales regardless of the buyers State of Residence. Georgia residents must also pay applicable sales tax. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own taxes. New Vehicles: New vehicle pricing includes all rebates, incentives, and available financing for the Southeast region. The rebates could change depending on the region you live. Please include your zip code with any new vehicle inquiries.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076Ask for:DJ WILKSCELL PHONE:1-888-829-2259Email: Email SellerSecure Online Credit Application Form Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Click here to get started.Email SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Complete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:VideosVehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummaryNew V6 and 5-speed automatic improve streetability.The Jeep Grand Cherokee retains Jeep's legendary off-road prowess while providing many luxurious and technical amenities.The Grand Cherokee is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive configuration with four trims levels: Laredo, Limited, Overland, and SRT8 (four-wheel drive only). All trims (except the SRT8) are powered by a 290-hp 3.6-liter V6 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The V6 can be upgraded to a 360-hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi engine matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. The SRT8 trim features an exclusive 465-hp 6.4-liter V8 Hemi engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Both V8 engines feature a Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which seamlessly deactivates four of the eight cylinders depending on engine operating conditions. Adaptive cruise control, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats, heated steering wheel, power liftgate, rear seat DVD entertainment system, rear parking camera, a multimedia infotainment system with 30-gigabyte hard drive navigation system, and UConnect wireless connectivity are available. The optional (standard on the Overland) QuadraLift air suspension features full time four corner load leveling and improved off-road performance by increasing ground clearance. Standard safety features include front six airbags, electronic stability control, active font head restraints, brake assist, and tire pressure monitoring.For 2012, a new SRT8 trim has been added, featuring a 392 cubic-inch V8 engine, unique front and rear fascias, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, and real carbon fiber interior accents. Also a new six-speed automatic replaces the previous five-speed automatic when paired with the 5.7-litre V8 engine. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroduction The 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a street bruiser performance wagon like the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and X6 and Mercedes-Benz AMG utilities. The Wrangler is no gas-mileage champ. Two-wheel drive is standard across the board. Riding a Rubicon in Oregon's Tillamook Forest, we tackled a trail that looked impossible for a vehicle off the showroom floor. The soft top that comes standard slides and folds horizontally on the roof, leaving the occupants further protected by door and window frames, although there's already a rollbar. Wranglers are available with all the electronic trimmings, including a $1035 Media Center with navigation and touch screen, but the screen doesn't work well with the simple rough Jeep; for starters, with the top removed, the screen is erased by the sun. A Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon is rated to tow 3500 pounds. Four-wheel drive, low-range gearing, and a full-size spare tire required for genuine off-road activities are optional. It's the Pentastar V6, new last year to Chrysler, named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2011. Our passenger, a former Wrangler owner, was astonished by the comfort level. The development of the Grand Cherokee goes back far enough that it paralleled the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The Wrangler Unlimited is built on a wheelbase that's 21 inches longer than that of the regular Wrangler. In the popular two-door Wrangler there's very little storage space behind the rear seat, so four people with four medium backpacks is filled to overflowing. The Grand Cherokee interior is stylish and made with high-quality materials. But if it's just you and some stuff, the rear seat can be removed, creating a spacious 61.2 cubic feet of cargo space. It was designed for use with Chrysler's 5.7-liter Hemi engine, so it maintains Jeep-like industrial strength. It's the fastest, most expensive, thirstiest Grand Cherokee, and the last one you want to take to a trail. The styling of the Grand Cherokee is uptown, with a sloped windshield and backlight, sculpted sides, and clean lines everywhere. A 5-speed automatic goes with the V6, and mileage has improved slightly for 2012. Later, another Wrangler Rubicon scarcely broke a sweat on rocky trails crossing peaks in Washington's Cascades. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has very good road manners, five-passenger capacity, more cargo room than its predecessor and, if properly optioned, can be taken off the highway. This pays off with a smooth and silent interior, even at 80 mph in the hardtop Wrangler. Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to evolve toward luxury wagon and away from the utility vehicles that made the name famous. Every 2012 Grand Cherokee above the base model has seen a price increase. Many Grand Cherokee models come with piped leather, and the list of features includes a heated, power tilt-telescope steering column, ventilated front seats, and collision warning system. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is a game-changer because of its new powertrain that moves Jeep out of the dark ages. The available removable hardtop comes off in 3 pieces, like T-tops and a sunroof over the rear seat. The Pentastar block was designed to have accessories bolted to it, to reduce vibration. While the least-expensive version appears about $3,000 less than last year's base model, it isn't really because it doesn't include power seats and other features that were standard for 2011. A smooth new 5-speed automatic transmission for 2012 replaces last year's inadequate 4-speed. A variety of all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive systems and suspension arrangements are available. And while you can get tow hooks, they're optional on most and chrome plated on the top of the line. For 2012, Jeep has made a few notable changes, brought back the SRT8 high-performance model, and added an Overland Summit to the top of the luxury range. It's a challenge to tune the radio by touch-screen in a bouncing Jeep. It's EPA estimated at 17/21 mpg Wrangler and 16/20 mpg Unlimited. Same with the four-door Unlimited, making 87 cubic feet. There are seven boxed crossmembers in the chassis adding strength but weight. 2012 Grand Cherokee models also get changes in packaging and pricing. Even with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, the Wrangler has to work hard on two-lanes. Grand Cherokee was thoroughly redesigned for 2011. The 2012 Wrangler Unlimited four-door is totally civilized, thanks partly to the smoothness of the new engine. A 3.6-liter V6 engine is standard and more than sufficient for anything but heavy towing. But a lack of neck-snapping acceleration must be compared to what it had before. For that, they offer a 5.7-liter V8. If there's a safety feature you want that isn't standard you can probably get it as an option. Running it hard, it averaged 18 mpg for us. The Rubicon with 5-speed automatic weighs an anvil-like 4130 pounds. The transmission is well behaved and doesn't hunt for gears. With T-tops removed, at 65 mph it beats you up; but with the top on it feels smooth at 75 and beyond. The Jeep Grand Cherokee competes against a spectrum of vehicles including four-wheel drives, including the Land Rover LR4, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, any number of mid-size crossovers and niche models, and with the Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. And if it weren't an aerodynamic brick, it wouldn't be a Jeep. It's smaller, lighter, and more advanced than the engine it replaces. The 60/40 rear seats recline for comfort, enabling passengers to look up at the sky through the optional panoramic sunroof that extends over both rows of seats; and the front seat folds flat for kayaks or two-by-fours. The luxurious Overland Summit model is as stitched-and-piped as any Chrysler and similarly expensive. The new engine makes considerably more power with slightly better fuel mileage, an EPA-estimated 17 City/21 Highway mpg. The Wrangler Unlimited corners well. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaround And it definitely has substance. Can't decide or want both? The Dual Top option allows buyers to get both. Far more Jeeps will be Laredo models (65 percent, expects Jeep) with 17- or 18-inch wheels, which look better. Smooth frontal fascia with black airdam, recessed to lessen drag, and tidy small foglamps in trapezoid pockets. The bulging hood has a pair of air extractors forward and you needn't worry about rain or snow given the copious amounts of hot air generated below. The hardtop is $735 option; it comes off in 3 pieces, like T-tops and a sunroof over the rear seat. Jeep says the rear styling gives a nod to the 1963 Wagoneer that started it all, and it's true (although we wonder how many besides us will remember Mom's '63 Wagoneer in high school that we snuck to the drag strip in the next state, one Sunday afternoon, and ripped off crowd-pleasing 4-wheel-drive holeshots). A deep rear bumper and substantial exhaust ports highlight the rear end. Clean wheel arches help cover foot-wide tires and menacing wheels, while extended rocker panels channel air and runoff. That's because function rules, as it should; when SUV rear-end styling gets fancy, visibility is often lost. The soft top remains the sportiest in appearance. We also like the flipper glass window in the liftgate, which has a convenient opening handle. We spent a summer day on Jeep trails in the Northwest in a Wrangler Rubicon with all three parts removed, and it was fabulous. We think the hard top is better for hunters, fishermen or other outdoorsmen, however, because it provides better security for your outdoor gear in shopping center parking lots against thieves and better security for your food in camp against bears. Pretty new colors for 2012 are Dozer Yellow (nice blend of Corvette Yellow and Porsche Mustard, and a favorite for pilots in search planes), Deep Molten Red, and Crush Orange (another search party favorite). The SRT8 model has unique touches from the window-line down. Aerodynamic bellypans run the full length of the chassis, chasing fuel mileage. Meanwhile, the Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door 4x4 convertible on the market. Our Rubicon was Cosmos Blue, like French Racing Blue, a color that almost brings grace to the ol' Jeep. The 2012 Wrangler looks like a Jeep, and when that can't be said, it's time to worry. The side glass is straight and unaffected, with black B pillars, darkly tinted glass and bright trim. The vehicle locks with the press of a button on the door handle, as at the tailgate. Although fancier versions have more liberal chrome and polish (except for the SRT8) the basic shape has sufficient character that we prefer the simpler entry model appearance. The body-colored parts in the Laredo (mirrors, door handles, ding strip) look better than the chrome trim on the upscale Overland, whose 20-inch wheels with five thick spokes just look big and bright and unimaginative. The lines are more fluid than before, and are 8.5 percent more aerodynamic, with a Cd of 0.37, lowered from 0.40 after 250 hours in the wind tunnel. The soft top slides and folds horizontally on the roof, leaving the occupants further protected by door and window frames, although there's already a rollbar. There's an aerodynamic body-colored spoiler, level with the roof and over the sloped liftgate, and it looks good. Even the Unlimited four-door, whether hard top or soft top looks like a Jeep. It has a wider stance and shorter nose with less front overhang, giving it a subtle look of substance. This latest generation, starting with the 2011 models, is wider and longer, but most of the added length comes between the wheels for better handling and more interior space. The backlight balances the slope of the windshield, although, retro touch notwithstanding, the entire rear view looks like that of a thousand other full-size SUVs. It may be the most recognizable vehicle in the world. The taillamps are big and extend into the liftgate, with four backup lights whose beams improve the video view of the rear back-up camera, a detail where some cars are lacking. (Note aerodynamic resistance also includes frontal area, so the taller, wider Jeep will not be as sleek as a typical car.) This brings better economy, with less wind noise. Every inch of sheetmetal was new for 2011, although it's still quite easy to identify as a Grand Cherokee. The body-colored hardtop is new to the Rubicon in 2012. The seven-slot chrome grille is defined by six chrome slats over the black slots, while the headlamps sweep like winglets out from the top corners. The sides have big rectangular concave sculpting, as if it's a place where Jeep meets BMW, and slightly trapezoidal wheel arches, a distinctive if still subtle touch. A painted grille is flanked by bi-xenon headlamps and LED running lights, while a gaping maw below the bumper feeds cooling air to engine and brakes. Round headlamps, 7-slot grille, wheel flares, removable doors, bolt-on fenders, fold-down windshield. Standard colors are available for those who want to blend into the environment, whether suburban or bucolic. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComDriving Impression In some spots the best technique is to take your feet off the throttle, and just steer. Of course the SRT8 carries penalties typical of super-sport utility vehicles. On the off-road course, Selec-Terrain electronically coordinates 12 different powertrain, braking and suspension systems, including throttle control, transmission shift, transfer case, traction control, and electronic stability control. The Jeeps we drove were equipped with the optional Quadra-Lift air suspension that adds up to 4.1 inches of lift, using controls on the console. The Unlimited gets more out of its 116-inch wheelbase, 10 inches more than a Nissan Xterra. The Wrangler is no gas-mileage champ. There are two automatic transmissions with manual modes. We put our Grand Cherokee Laredo through the paces, on patchy San Francisco freeways, city streets, and through some curves on the Pacific Coast Highway, and the vehicle knocked off each challenge with ease, comfort and control. Just use your tow vehicle as your back-up race car. Now that you can (for 2012) manually select either one Jeep is calling it a six-speed automatic, but we're calling that marketing; a real six-speed automatic has benefits in performance that this one won't. The 5-speed automatic is well-behaved, and doesn't hunt for gears; it uses the gear it's in. The throw is way long at the lever, too. The V6 engine feels like a winner, silky smooth and powerful. We can't say what it means, but it shouldn't be there. You've got a final drive rear-axle ratio of 4.10 in the offroad-oriented Rubicon (3.21 or 3.73 in the Sahara or Sport), and 32-inch tires. 'But I could ride all day in this Jeep.' On the highway at 70 mph the Wrangler can be a bit twitchy. The SRT8 uses a 6.4-liter V8 like that in the Challenger 392 and other rear-drive SRT sedans. A huge fuel tank (24.6 gallons) allows a range of 500 miles. And all we did to get over the rocks was gently apply the gas, and wait until the sensors made adjustments to allow the slipping wheels to find their traction. At idle in Low Range, the Rubicon powers up and over obstacles that would totally stop most vehicles; even though torque peaks up at 4800 rpm, it plugs along like a tractor. Clearly, they were listening to us. However, real men don't drive Jeeps with automatics. On the contrary, the SRT8 likes to be pitched into a turn where it takes a set and you simply stand on the gas and let the all-wheel drive sort out the traction; the dynamics are impressive at this price. The 5.7 V8 does offer two overdrives and lopes down the highway but its highway economy is matched by some midivan city ratings. The horsepower is welcome but a shortage of torque is why it shifts out of overdrive a lot. This is better than the same-size M-Class or most seven-seat utes, and within inches of the 4WD seven-seat Land Rover LR4 and many minivans. We got opportunities to gather driving impressions in a number of Wranglers, from the Unlimited in SUV-like surroundings, to the Rubicon on rock-climbing trails and the Sport on fast backroad two-lanes at night. Our Rubicon scarcely broke a sweat over rocky trails that would turn back all but the ruggedest and hardest-climbing of vehicles. With 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, it seems like the Wrangler should feel more powerful, and accelerate faster. A new lower first gear for 2012 in the 5-speed automatic transmission gives the Jeep more capability, with a lower overall crawl ratio. Acceleration lifts the bow and braking brings some nosedive, both tradeoffs for the solid roll control to keep the big, 5200-pound box stable. As a result it is quick to upshift and frequently kicks down out of overdrive, so in rolling terrain or varying traffic we often shifted ourselves. Don't even think of driving it off road. Gas mileage is usually closer to the EPA city rating of 12, and the tires, easily used up making a heavy truck work like a sports car, are more than $440 each. Hopping out of an Unlimited as we did where the twitchiness is absent, the twitch in the short-wheelbase Wrangler is heightened. It's EPA-estimated at 17/21 mpg Wrangler and 16/20 mpg Unlimited, City/Highway. Plus, ours had a vibration we felt in the small of our back while accelerating in second-gear Sport mode. Slip it into Low Range. The all-wheel-drive system on base models is meant for mild off-road use and inclement weather; low-range gearing is available as an option on that model, standard on V8s. The first pleasant surprise of the Unlimited: it doesn't feel like a Jeep. Then the Grand Cherokee went through more final testing than was done in the past to refine the vehicle to as close as perfect as they could get it. There are five settings: Normal ride height, with 8.1 inches of ground clearance; Off-road 1, with 9.4 inches; Off-road 2, with 10.7 inches; Park, which lowers the vehicle to 6.6 inches for loading and unloading; and Aero, at 7.5 inches, for freeway driving and better fuel economy. Three skid plates protect the fuel tank, transfer case and oil pans. When you combine a rigid chassis with a well-executed independent suspension, the result is a vehicle that feels like a Mercedes. For 2012, the V6 adopts electro-hydraulic power steering, usually an aid to fuel economy, and it has not compromised steering feel at all. The Unlimited Sahara, resplendent in rich brown with dark leather, is almost astonishingly smooth and quiet, totally civilized, thanks hugely to the new engine. The V6 is a double-overhead cam 3.6-liter with variable valve timing, making 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, delivering an EPA-estimated 17 city and 23 highway miles per gallon with 2WD, or 16/22 mpg with 4WD. We went to an off-road course during our one-day drive, and, needless to say, the Jeep was fairly dazzling. Oh well, if it weren't an aerodynamic brick, it wouldn't be a Jeep. The chief engineer for the Grand Cherokee worked with the Mercedes engineers in Stuttgart to gain ideas for the architecture and suspension geometry. The computers did it all. The unit matched to the V6 is called a five-speed and, like most, offers a single overdrive. What this means is that a monkey could have driven the Jeep over these terrain challenges. An important note here that the air suspension and low-range four-wheel drive are not available on the $29,000 base all-wheel drive; plan on spending nearly $40,000 minimum for that level of trail ability. Compared with the Laredo V6, the Overland V8 ride is firmer on 20-inch tires, steering is heavier and less responsive on the highway, and the chrome trim detracts from the cleanliness of the styling. The 6-speed manual transmission, German-made, isn't as friendly as the 5-speed automatic, American-made. The Laredo base model has near-ideal weight balance front to rear, and its among the nicest to drive. Though heavy, the chassis is quite rigid, one key to the feel of overall quality. And for that, the Grand Cherokee would not be our first choice. For example, down the dizzying steep dirt trail, with hill descent control, all we did was keep the steering wheel straight, using no feet at all; the car's computers did it all. On or off the highway the Jeep is maneuverable, though the ever-rounder bodywork makes it more difficult to see corners on the trail. That's the only time it appeared, but it wasn't our imagination, our passenger felt it, too. The gas-filled monotube rear shocks have been retuned for 2012 for a better balance between handling and ruggedness, and we like it. We ran a lot of high-speed two-lane miles, and our Wrangler had to work, using momentum to pass. We've driven a Chrysler 200 convertible with this same engine, and it seemed faster. We've driven several versions of the Grand Cherokee and came away most impressed with the Laredo X with the V6 engine. With 470 horsepower, 465 lb-ft of torque, a crisp-shifting automatic, full-time all-wheel drive and foot-wide sticky tires it goes quickly. You can only do so much with a solid axle and tall body. 'In my old Jeep, I would have been in misery, dying to get out,' said our navigator. Riding a Rubicon in Oregon's Tillamook Forest, we tackled a trail that looked impossible for an unmodified vehicle off the showroom floor. The Overland with the Hemi V8, with its teen fuel economy and base price of more than $43,000 with 4WD and before options, would have been more of a hit in 2006. There's a huge difference in how stable the Wrangler feels with the top on and off. Virtually every component that affects performance, be it bodywork, cabin pieces, electronic or mechanical is addressed by SRT, resulting in a package that isn't overpowered, underbraked or unable to use its power. A Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon can tow 3500 pounds. About the only thing you'd need that big Hemi for is its 390 pound-feet of torque for towing more than 5000 pounds beyond rolling hills (maximum is 7200 pounds with 4WD, 7400 with 2WD). After all, there are seven boxed crossmembers in the chassis. Confused? The old five-speed automatic had two different ratios for second gear, a 1.67:1 as it up-shifted and a 1.50:1 as it down-shifted. If your race car tends to break down and you want to keep running for the weekend, this might be the best way to tow the race car to and from the track. In fact, design of the Grand Cherokee began in Germany years ago, when Chrysler was still Daimler-Chrysler, and some components are shared with the Mercedes M-Class SUV. It is calibrated for fuel economy (up one city mpg on 2WD and one highway on all-wheel drive for 2012). Press a button to disconnect the splined front swaybar, to allow extreme angles of articulation at the wheels. Running it hard, it averaged 18 mpg. To accommodate the new V6, there's a new clutch with long travel at the pedal, sometimes awkwardly long. We were highly impressed with the chassis and suspension. Where a dead battery in the original Jeep was merely an inconvenience it will render this one a fancy umbrella. For the 5.7-liter V8 it's now called a six-speed automatic, but it has the same gears in it as last year's five-speed. The Unlimited corners well, and head sway on weaving roads is light. And since we complained at the introduction of the last Grand Cherokee SRT8 that center exhaust outlets are useless for towing they now are at the sides where they belong. Another button locks both front and rear differential. Ground clearance is 10.1 inches at the rear axle and 10.5 inches at the front. Our Rubicon was great at high speed, either in spite of or because of its heavy-duty tires and shocks. The Rubicon with 5-speed automatic weighs an anvil-like 4130 pounds, about 500 pounds more than the Chrysler 200 convertible. The twitchy handling that lingers in the Wrangler because of its short 95-inch wheelbase is not present in the Wrangler Unlimited. We climbed over rocks and through gulleys and crept down radically steep hillsides, terrain far more challenging than owners will want to put their pretty new Grand Cherokees through. You'll hear Chrysler say in their marketing that quality craftsmanship has returned to the Pentastar, and the Grand Cherokee backs up the boast. Despite the new model's added width and wheelbase, the turning circle remains at the same 37.1 feet as the old Grand Cherokee. Keep in mind that the Sport, Sahara and Rubicon models have different tires and shock absorbers, and this changes their character significantly. Like most other 2012 SRT products the Grand Cherokee gets adaptive dampers from Bilstein, meaning a choice of Touring comfort, which is fine even for unknown winding road, and Sport, in which things are buttoned up tighter. But as soon the driver adjusts, the turns and corrections come more smoothly. It was designed for use with Chrysler's 5.7-liter Hemi engine, now refined for the Pentastar, but still Jeep-like industrial strength. Like BMW's X5M and Mercedes' AMG M-Class not to mention the Porsche Cayenne, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 proves a utility vehicle can make good time on the pavement. We ran support for a 50k trail run in the Columbia River Gorge, over two 3500-foot peaks in Washington's Cascades, and it was a hard 12-hour day. When the Wrangler is pointed straight and steady, it stays that way. With T-tops removed, at 65 mph it beats you up; but with the top on it feels smooth at 75 and beyond. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComInterior The three-spoke steering wheel tilts and telescopes, and includes cruise control with audio buttons at the back of the spokes. Except for the position of the shift lever, which does not lend itself to manual shifting in the Sport mode, because your elbow hits the center armrest. Gauge graphics are revised for the SRT8 and the electronic vehicle information center adds functions not found on other Grand Cherokees such as performance parameters. The Overland steering wheel is wood from about 10 o'clock to 2, and, with the internal heating elements, makes a very thick wheel perhaps better suited for yacht helm duty. This clearly pays off with a smooth and silent interior, even at 80 mph in the hardtop Wrangler. The front door openings are 2 inches wider and 2 inches higher, and the rear doors open 78 degrees compared to 67 degrees on the previous (pre-2011) model. Look ma, no doors. The rear seats recline 18 degrees, and with the added legroom, life is easy back there. The sloped backlight and rear headrests pinch the space for visibility. The touch screen is invisible in the sun, and in a bouncing Jeep it's not easy to land your finger where you want it, even trying to tune the radio. There are three layers of noise insulation, adding to the weight but the quiet is impressive. A fold-flat front seat is standard, adding to the 68.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats flat. Our Wrangler was equipped with $1035 Media Center option, and if you go offroad or take the top down much, you won't like it. The center console was raised to make a better armrest, although now you have to raise your elbow when using the shift lever. The Pentastar engine block was designed to have accessories bolted to it, to reduce vibration. Gears in the 5-speed automatic can be changed manually, with side-to-side movement of the lever. No Jeep has ever felt this high-quality inside (especially when it gets rolling). The rear 60/40 seat folds or can be removed to create 87 cubic feet of cargo space, comparable to a Toyota 4Runner. The SRT8 also comes with sport seats to keep you in place working them. There are no significant changes inside for 2012. The instrument panel features clean white numbers and needles and clear lighting. The location and operation of things on the center stack, such as the electronic switchbank and HVAC controls, is all good. The navigation system in the Media Center is fairly simple in its display. Underway, the Grand Cherokee cabin is very quiet, even with the throttle floored, even over rough pavement. We lived in a hardtop Wrangler for a week and it was all good, comfort-wise. A new rear suspension allows the spare tire to be stored inside the vehicle under the cargo floor, as opposed to underneath it. But if it's just you and some stuff, the rear seat can be removed, creating a spacious 61.2 cubic feet of cargo space. So you can see the stars, maybe better than you can see out the rear window through the rearview mirror. The interior was totally redesigned for 2011, headlined by four more inches of legroom in the rear seat, with 19 percent more cargo space. The stitching on the Overland Summit's leather dashboard straddles the fence between subtle luxury and Cowboy Cadillac. There's also an abundance of storage pockets and bins, including two bins under the cargo floor. The SRT8 comes with a special steering wheel with paddles. We went trail climbing in Oregon's Tillamook Forest with a Wrangler Rubicon. And for all the 6.5-inch size of the screen, with some functions only about 40 percent of the screen is used, tiny little radio words, the other 60 percent says JEEP. It didn't make any errors on the routes we programmed, although finding the button to enter destination was maddening. The Grand Cherokee would make a good family vacation vehicle. The tachometer adds a blue area, from 800 to 2500 rpm, a reminder of the best fuel-mileage range. We haven't examined the cloth seats, but Jeep has always done good rugged cloth. You have to cock your elbow high and bend your wrist too much. There's very little storage space behind the rear seat, so four people with four medium backpacks is filled to overflowing. It's a Jeep-like choice. That increased convenience is just one of the many details that made the 2011 Grand Cherokee such an improvement. The Jeep Wrangler interior was revised and dressed up for 2011. We found the leather seats in our Laredo X test model to be just right, almost sigh-inducing, with excellent bolstering, not to mention total adjustability with lumbar support. A Jeep needs knobs you can grab. We suggest you skip the Media Center, be satisfied with six speakers in the standard sound system, and get your own GPS for navigation. With the top off there was a lot of wind buffeting in the back seat, but aside from that the Wrangler 'is more comfortable than my Jetta,' said our passenger, riding shotgun on rocky trails for a day. The LED lighting in the cabin works well, to erase the yellow harshness of the old days. We also got seat time in a Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, roomy and comfortable, with leather, still every bit a Jeep. Good rear legroom, easy to climb in and out. If you do much shifting like that, you'll be screaming for paddles on the steering wheel. There's an optional giant dual-pane panoramic sunroof that opens wide to the sky. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComSummary Sam Moses reported from San Francisco after his test drive of the Grand Cherokee near San Francisco, with G.R. The Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts a capable chassis, comfortable interior that's utility useful or fashion friendly, competitive powertrains. Sam Moses filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drives of several Wrangler models in the Pacific Northwest. It offers serious towing capability. Whale reporting from the Mojave desert after his test drive of the SRT8. Wrangler Unlimited, the world's only four-door 4x4 convertible, delivers a smooth ride and secure handling. Soft top or hard top, nice new colors. It offers the off-road capability that mid-size SUVs should offer. It's win-win with improvements to comfort, handing, power, smoothness and fuel economy, while no loss to mind-blowing off-roadability with the Rubicon. Singles and couples might want to go for the traditional two-door, however. We recommend the Unlimited for families; off-road capability is nearly the same. With a terrific new powertrain, the Wrangler has fully arrived. The new SRT8 puts the Germans on notice that there are super-ute alternatives, and this one costs a lot less. We were particularly impressed with Laredo with a V6 and think it offers the best value proposition. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComGeneralDirectionsTerms***CALL DJ WILKS 1-888-829-2259*** OVER 35 PICTURES PLEASE SCROLL DOWN WE ARE STRIVING TO BE ONE OF THE LARGEST JEEP DEALER IN THE AREA. WE HAVE PRICED OUR JEEPS TO DO JUST THAT. REBATES MAY BE DIFFERENT ACCORDING TO THE AREA YOU WILL BE REGISTERING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE CALL TO FIND IF ALL/OR MORE REBATES APPLY TO YOU. THIS PRICING IS USING ALL APPLICABLE REBATES FROM THE SOUTHEAST BUSINESS CENTER. 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