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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CRD
The popular Jeep Grand Cherokee is a stable, city-friendly towing platform.
The WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the few 4WDs that has the maximum 3500kg towing capacity and reasonably svelte dimensions to make it an acceptable city vehicle. The Jeep is very solid with a van behind – it’ s very stable and predictable in its response to wind buffeting and road surface changes.
The 3L turbodiesel V6 copes well with the additional weight of a caravan – its mid-range response is very strong and the engine doesn’ t chew through as much diesel as you might expect it to. The eight-speed automatic is a smooth, willing companion to the engine and has a good spread of ratios.
FROM TOP: Modern comforts and city-friendly dimensions make the Grand
Cherokee a versatile tourer; a strong midrange response assists mileage on tow; the 3500kg towing capacity and smooth eightspeed transition.
SPECS
Engine 3L turbodiesel V6 Transmission Eight-speed automatic Towing capacity 3500kg Towball( max) 350kg
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