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There’s a reason why the Jeep Grand Cherokee earns the highest marks from so many magazines and internet sites. According to Popular Mechanics, where it was on the top 10 cars of 2011, the Grand Cherokee “stands at the top of the lineup” and it was even the winner of the 2011 Internet Truck of the Year. It really goes to show you that the Grand Cherokee has plenty to offer that is truly top of the line.
It begins the moment you see it, the Grand Cherokee is instantly recognizable. It has all the markings of Jeep such as the seven slot grille and the headlamps. Where the Grand Cherokee breaks from the pack is in the longer front and rear door openings, meaning that you wouldn’t have to be a trained contortionist in order to to get in. The best part of the design is the attention to detail in things such as the refinement of aerodynamics in order to reduce the noise, vibration, and harshness levels. This means that as you’re cruising along in style down I95, you’re going to be able to be in your own little world without the interruption of outside noises.
It’s evident from the get-go that when you sit down inside the luxurious SUV that you’re truly getting the best. Maybe it’s the hand stitched steering wheel that also just so happens to be heated, or the soft touch materials that are used in the interior design from objects such as the door handles. It can definitely be seen in the seat designs with the rich leather and the brilliant design of the of the instrument panel, you can’t help but see the craftsman work involved to make sure that it earns the title of most luxurious SUV in its class.
Adding to that, the Grand Cherokee wants to make sure you get the same quality under the hood that you do when you open the door. With both the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine and 5.7 liter V8 engine powering this class leading jeep, it’s easy to see why it’s known as the best in class. It’s hard not to be even more impressed when getting 17 miles per gallon while driving around the streets of Queens and the Bronx with it’s 24.6 gallon tank.
You’ll be needing that gas, because the Jeep Grand Cherokee is made to go wherever you want it to. Jeep makes sure to put the Grand Cherokee through the motions of complete testing, not slapping on their Jeep Trail Rated badge until it passes all 5 categories. Jeep advertises that with this jeep, you can “Go Anywhere, Do Anything.” They back this statement up with features like the Quadra-Lift. What the Quadra-Lift is is an air suspension system that adjusts with just the simple turn of a knob. It can add an additional 4.1 inches onto the maximum height of ground clearance. Not only that, but the Grand Cherokee is ready to tackle all the weather that New York has to offer. When other cars are slipping and sliding on the streets of Manhattan after a blizzard, the Grand Cherokee with its Selec-Terrain system can stay on the roads when other cars wouldn’t dare.
For anyone with questions about the Grand Cherokee’s dedication to the protection of the driver and passengers will find that Jeep has taken every measure to ensure that it is ready to deal with whatever comes your way. This is obvious in the wrap around protection the Grand Cherokee offers. With over 45 available safety features, such as driver and passenger seat mounted pelvic and thorax airbags, side curtain airbags, the vehicle is designed to keep you safe. There’s even an available Advanced Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control Group which uses radar sensors to warn drivers if another vehicle is approaching too rapidly.

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Fans of the Grand Cherokee will find much to love about the Jeep Compass Sport. Not only is it’s rugged look inspired by the Grand Cherokee but it also includes many features that any adventurous driver will want to have reminding me of the Jeep Wrangler. From the classic grille with its seven slots and the trapezoidal wheel openings, down to the trademark round headlamps one associates with the brand. It’s a sight to see driving anywhere, be it on the highway to Atlantic City or just going out for the night in Queens.
This all weather SUV has a 2.0 liter engine allowing horsepower of 158 @ 6400 RPM with 16 valves and a sequential multi-point fuel injection. Drivers will be able to get 23 miles per gallon while driving in the city like New York, Queens, or the Bronx, but for the outdoors types that choose the 4×4 model, they will be getting 29 MPG with a cavernous 13.6 gallon fuel tank allowing drivers to go 394 miles on a full tank. The Jeep Compass Sport also features a high level of standard refinement for that interior that includes such things as air conditioning, power windows, and locks. The steering wheel itself includes fingertip control of audio and a hands free phone. If that’s not enough, then a fingertip cruise control is also available. To also aid the driver, the Jeep Compass Sport also has remote key-less and illuminated entry and LED illuminated cup holders. Other features that may bring in the outdoors man is the Garmin navigation that has access to the SiriusXM Travel Link that shows real-time gas prices, a weather radar map, and even has sports, traffic, and movie schedules.

It’s a sight to see driving anywhere, be it on the highway to Atlantic City or just going out for the night in Queens.

If safety is a concern, then the Jeep Compass Sport has it covered. It has been designed to keep the driver and the passengers safe in the event of an accident. With over 30 Safety and Security features including occupant sensing airbags, electronic stability, and anti-whiplash front head restraints, you can be assured that the Jeep Compass Sport is designed with safety in mind. An example of this hard work that was put into the features is the side guard door beams that, if in the event of a side impact, give additional protection. There’s also the three point lap and shoulder belts on all seats.

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