Test Drive: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two gasoline engines and a diesel are offered, and all three drive the rear or all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. In any guise, the Grand Cherokee offers a class-leading infotainment system, and the higher trim levels can be equipped with a host of active safety technologies including automated emergency braking. Follow Spotlife Asia for the latest news and updates.
An interior full of high-tech features, easy-to-use controls, and comfortable seating make the Grand
It’s a fantastic value at $40,085, which is a scant $295 more than the 2017 model. The updated 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation is still standard on Altitude models for 2018, and the Altitude offers other standard niceties that the lower-spec Laredo and Laredo E don’t.
Jeep has taken a great infotainment system and made it even better for 2018. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the Grand Cherokee lineup, and all models benefit from updated displays with a higher resolution. The optional onboard Wi-Fi is now powered by a faster, 4G LTE data connection.
Grand Cherokees equipped with all-wheel drive earn five stars from NHTSA, while rear-wheel-drive versions earn four stars. It performed adequately in IIHS’s testing, as well, earning a score of Good in every category except the difficult small-overlap crash test. As a result, it missed out on the Top Safety Pick honor. Jeep offers a host of active safety features for an additional layer of protection in the Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Active Safety package is optional on Limited, Trailhawk, and Overland models. It includes adaptive cruise control with full speed range, automated emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and parallel- and perpendicular-parking assist. Buyers of the top-dog Summit receive all of this as standard equipment. Also Read: Test Drive – 2018 BMW M5