Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Type: 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): front airbags, side-curtain air bags with roll detection, ABS, Brake Assist, electronic stability program with roll mitigation, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, LATCH-style anchors for the rear seats
Fuel Economy: 13/18

Jeep Grand Cherokee Summary

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon among sport utility vehicles and this latest-generation version is far better than older models. It looks wonderful. It's powerful and quiet at the same time. It offers good space efficiency and comes loaded with standard and optional features. The Grand Cherokee is a great choice for those who want to tow, go off-road, or both. And if fuel economy is your goal, the available diesel has it without sacrificing power.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Santa Barbara, California, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles and correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.