Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited UK
New soft-touch interior dashboard materials, interior colors and new textures all facilitate to form the new Jeep Grand Cherokee even a lot of fascinating whereas a bunch of recent options – tilt and telescope steering column, improved steering wheel and armrests for improved ergonomics and luxury, new instrument clusters and floor console with improved cup holders – all raise the high-class atmosphere.
In addition, restricted and Overland models get a brand new leather-wrapped parking brake handle and also the Overland gets a brand new leather package on seats, doors and dashboard and heated second row seats.
The MyGIG infotainment system may be a new choice that gives house owners the terribly latest integrated onboard systems. there is MP3 player compatibility, barely screen controlled navigation system further because the ability to store up to 1600 songs on an integrated 20GB arduous drive. The UConnect Hands-free Communication System uses Bluetooth technology to supply voice-activated wireless communication.
On the outside, a brand new front fascia and grille surround with a brand new body-colour front sill and air dam offer the newest Jeep Grand Cherokee a a lot of trendy look, beside a brand new vary of alloy wheels and a brand new headlamp style.
Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “Our new leather package helps produce a luxurious interior to cosset driver and passengers and offers everything that customers wish from a luxury SUV while not the excessive worth tag. As usual the newest Jeep offers outstanding worth for cash and also the potency of a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine across the vary.”
The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee is additionally still arduous to beat off-road. Hill Descent management currently comes as customary on diesel models and is meant to mimic the safe downhill management offered by the ultra-low gearing typically found in hard-core off-road vehicles just like the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
Elliott added: “If you’re thinking that that each one of those off-road gadgets never get used then reassess. Driving up or down ice or snow coated roads are going to be created safer with 4×4 and Hill Descent management, whereas anyone who has ever towed something in wet and slippery road conditions will appreciate the advantages of having the ability to manage your speed down a steep hill.”
For 2008, a full new model will be added to the vary – The Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited. The S-Limited model includes all of the refinements for 2008 and adds several of the visual enhancements that create the high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 such a visible feast. These customary options embrace SRT-inspired exterior options together with front fascia and facet sill moulding, distinctive ‘Arrowhead’ 18-inch alloy wheels, SRT body-coloured wire mesh front grille and body colored wing mirrors, rear spoiler and deep tint windows.. On the within the S-Limited gets MyGIG ‘entertainment’ system as customary, SRT-8 leather steering wheel, gear shifter and aluminium bezel finishes and dark slate gray leather interior trim on seats, doors and dashboard.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s style offers an athletic and modern look. the outside style incorporates a high belt line with deep doors and shallow glass for a reduced glass-to-body proportion. The wide track pushes the wheels out to the body edges, giving Grand Cherokee a secure look of being planted on the road.
Signature options of the vehicle stay, like the famous seven-slot grille that boldly dominates the front read and also the ancient trapezoidal wheel arches.
For the high-performance halogen headlamps, designers adopted a rounded ancient Jeep look and gracefully integrated them into a robust bonnet type. The bonnet, air dam and exterior mirrors were developed in Chrysler’s full-size leading-edge wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to minimise wind noise and drag, and maximise aerodynamic advantages. The air dam is removable for serious off-road driving.
The shape of the body sides are designed to shield the flanks of the vehicle from potential road debris thrown off the tyres. The serious facet cladding used on the previous model is replaced with a a lot of economical body-side form and mouldings that are incorporated into the look. The doors are skinned with bake-hardened steel for enhanced impact resistance, and also the body-side mouldings have the Grand Cherokee name integrated for a prime quality look and feel.