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Overview: Jeep’s fourth-generation Grand Cherokee may be getting on in years, but few other vehicles can match the breadth and ability of the current GC lineup—let alone this SUV’s off-pavement prowess. The 2017 range is composed of eight standard models spanning from entry-level Laredo to Rubicon-ready Trailhawk to full-luxe Summit (plus the fire-breathing SRT model that we catalog separately and the 707-hp SRT Trackhawk joining the party for 2018). Rear-wheel drive is standard fare, with three increasingly capable four-wheel-drive systems available depending on the trim level (all featuring locking center differentials with low range). Also available is a height-adjustable air suspension in place of the conventional coil springs. A ZF eight-speed automatic is the only transmission choice, and it can be paired with Fiat Chrysler’s ubiquitous 295-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, a 360-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, or a fuel-miser 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel with 420 lb-ft of torque. At the time of this writing, however, the diesel is currently still awaiting 2017 certification from the EPA. READ MORE ››
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