2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV Review | Colonie, NY
These days it is very hard to find a truly off-road-ready SUV these days, especially one that has a variety of attractive features and is price friendly for the customer. This is new Grand Cherokee provides exceptional performance with the base 3.6-liter gasoline V6. This stout powerplant gives you great power and fuel economy as well. The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a ton of outstanding technology as well. It is not difficult to see that this model is a standout in its class when you take into consideration the first class interior and terrific versatility that the vehicle has to offer. Come in to Lia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Colonie, NY for a test drive and you will fall in love with everything about this model surely.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Models
Laredo
MSRP starting at $30,395 (4x2)
$32,695 (4x4)
- 17-inch x 8.0-inch Aluminum Wheels
- Body-color fascias
- Uconnect 5.0
- Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
Laredo E
MSRP starting at $30,395 (4x2)
$32,695 (4x4)
- 17-inch x 8.0-inch Aluminum Wheels
- Body-color fascias
- Uconnect 5.0
- Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
Altitude
MSRP starting at $36,395 (4x2)
$38,695 (4x4)
- Uconnect 8.4
- SiriusXM Sat. Radio with 1-Year Radio subscription
- 9 Ampliphied Speakers with Subwoofer
- 506-Watt Amplifier
Limited
MSRP starting at $37,995 (4x2)
$42,490 (4x4)
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
- Air Filtering
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Trailhawk
MSRP starting at $43,095 (4x4 only)
- 18" wheels
- Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
- Air Filtering
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Overland
MSRP starting at $44,795 (4x2)
$48,890 (4x4)
- Luxery Door Trim Panel
- Power Door Locks
- Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
- Wood/Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Summit
MSRP starting at $50,495 (4x2)
$53,495 (4x4)
- 19 Harman Kardon Speakers with Subwoofer
- 825-Watt Amplifier
- 20-Inch x 8.0-Inch Fully Polished Aluminum Wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
SRT
MSRP starting at $66,895 (4x4 only)
- 18" wheels
- 6.4L HEMI SRT V8
- 475 hp
- 470 lb-ft torque
New Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Features
Under the surface of this very attractive Grand Cherokee is a long list of standard and available safety features and security systems that will surely give you great confidence whenever behind the wheel and will make you feel great knowing that your passangers as well as yourself are protected whenever on the road. There are front and rear crumple zones that help absorb energy and deflect it back in the opposite direction. Theres multistage driver and front passanger airbags, side-curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and a driver-side knee blocker airbag to completely ensure you that everyone in your vehicle will be secure at all times on the road. There is Lanesense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist to measure your position within lane boundaries and if it detects an unintentional lane drift, it will alert you and correct the vehicle back into the right lane. There is Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking to alert you when it senses potential frontal impact and if you do not respond in time it could lead to the system automatically engaging the brakes. There is also the standard ParkView Rear Back Up Camera and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System to warn you of any hidden objects when you may be parking or backing out.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Technology and Convenience Features
The goal when it comes to technology and convenience on the 2017 Grand Cherokee is the same as all other Jeep models - to keep you connected and make your life easier in general wherever you are in your Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are many great technology upgrades that have been put into into this new Grand Cherokee to another level. Multiple Uconnect systems give you a variety of entertainment, communication, and navigation abilities in right at your fingertips. The Bluetooth Streaming Audio, Voice Command, and all the features available for use on the 8.4-inch touchscreen will make it even easier for you to feel connected at all times when driving around Latham and Albany in your Grand Cherokee.
There is also a customer-configurable 7-inch multiview Driver Information Digital Cluster Display that lets you tailor your personal settings and graphics just the way that fits your preferences. It is color coordinated to integrate detailed navigation, media information, a full-speed gauge, available Selec-Terrain Traction Control System and available Quadralift Suspension System along with a lot of other factors on the display to top off a fantastic group of technology systems working togething to give you the best experience possible when in your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
New Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance
When Jeep looks at its vehicles' performance and capability, they are looking to perfect five key areas and they are traction, ground clearence, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording. They take all of these factors into account when designing every detail for their vehicles. The Quadra-Drive II is their most advanced 4x4 system and it delivers superior all-weather capability by transferring up to 100% of engine torque to just one of the wheels if necessary. There is a matte black hood decal that reduces the sun's glare off the hood of the Grand Cherokee so the driver can view the rode and its obsticles much more clearly. With track-tuned attitude along with a passion for great performance, the Grand Cherokee provides speed that will send you glued to the back of your seat, along with top-of-the-line handling and braking. The standard 4x4 helps you be kept in control while at the same time 470 lb-ft gives you the power to tow up to 7,400 pounds.
AVAILABLE 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINES
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in three different engine configurations.Choose from the standard 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine, the efficient 3.0 liter V6 EcoDiesel
or the awe-inspring 5.7 liter HEMI V8.
3.6L Pentastar V6
Featuring Engine Stop/Start technology, the 3.6L Penastar V6 on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee turns of the engine and cuts fuel flow whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop. When you release the brake pedal the engine restarts. This gives you an impressive range of 600 miles in your new Jeep Grand Cherokee on just one tank of gas!- Fuel Economy: 15 mpg city/22 mpg hwy
- Horspower 295
- Torque 260 pound-feet
3.0L Eco-Diesel V6
Looking for optimum efficiency in your new Jeep Grand Cherokee but still want an engine that is still good at towing? The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 does just this without sacrificing performance and reduces carbon dioxide emissions at the same time.- Fuel Economy: 21 mpg city/29 mpg hwy
- Horspower 240
- Torque 420 pound-feet
5.7L HEMI V8
Did you say more power? Get the maximum towing capability with the available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine boasting 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque.- Fuel Economy: 17 mpg city/25 mpg hwy
- Horspower 360
- Torque 390 pound-feet /strong>
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