So the snow is gone for the season — we hope — but that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy all the exceptional year-round on- and off-road features of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel.
Long popular with New England automotive writers as a top winter vehicle, the Grand Cherokee features the Quadra-Trac II 4-wheel-drive system with the Selec-terrain system linked to the Quadra-lift air suspension. That means you can use just about any combination of traction, height and engaged wheels to conquer any terrain you encounter, or you can leave it in auto mode.
Jeep has long been one of the leaders of off-roading and the Grand Cherokee is the king of the brand. Our dual-tone, leather-clad, contrast-stitched seats comfortably put me in a commanding driver's position with all controls at my fingertips. The Bluetooth integrated voice command system ran the Uconnect infotainment system well.
But the intriguing part of this vehicle was the impressive 3.0-liter V-6 ECO diesel powerplant. This engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, easily powered this SUV through a classic dose of New England weather. What really stuck out was its good fuel mileage. Rated at 21 miles per gallon around town and a nifty 28 on the highway, I easily averaged 26 mpg — making running the more expensive diesel fuel worth it. The acceleration is smooth and powerful and the only time you hear the familiar diesel growl is when you pop the hood. And guess what? No plumes of blue smoke belching down the road.
The truck handles very well and is managed by electronic stability control. Body-roll for this full-sized vehicle is minimal, but as always, respect that it is a truck. The ride was quiet, solid and compliant with excellent sightlines. You really feel in command of the truck and have a good sense of its dimensions. Storage with the seats down is very good and the power liftgate is standard.
The Overland also tricks out with a full array of safety features, such as front and rear cameras, and with the Advanced Technology Package you bump up to adaptive cruise control, collision and lane-drift warning and blind-spot monitoring.
Absolutely add the Off-Road package to get the 18-inch tires, skid plates and the limited-slip rear differential to complete the powerful array of trail-driving features.
This rugged machine dresses up nicely. Attention to detail, fit and finish are much improved at this level. The plastics and leather blend nicely and the soft touch surfaces are well-placed. The combination of brushed aluminum and wood trim creates a modern look but holds some of Jeep's woodsy heritage. The large sunroof gave the car an airy feel and the tint managed the heat and glare well.
This big, handsome rig starts at $46,195, and fitted out with the upgrade packages runs $54,780. You'll find this a very competitive price in a powerful field of competitors such as the Mercedes ML350, Range Rover, Infiniti QX 80 and Lexus LX570.
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