Jeep Grand Cherokee (2009) - pre-styling version of the fourth generation, which was replaced by an updated modification. Selling the latest version Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 started in Ukraine in August 2013.
Since the model was developed during the period of cooperation between Chrysler and Mercedes, the platform for the Grand Cherokee was Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164). The body, compared to the third generation, has become stiffer by as much as 46%. The fact is that Jeep has increased the number of welding points and adhesive joints by 38%. In other words, against the background of its predecessor, the fourth generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has significantly raised the bar for build quality. In addition, the Americans began to pay attention to the little things in the cabin. The materials have become better, and the interior, in general, is more solid.
For the first time for an SUV began to offer air suspension Quadra liftconsisting of four pneumatic elements. With its help, the clearance of the Jeep Grand Cherokee can be varied within 105 mm - from 165 to 270 mm. The ground clearance of modifications with a conventional suspension is 218 mm.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has two all-wheel drive options:
Quadra Drive II with a distributing clutch in the front wheels, a rear differential lock and a three-stage transfer case;
Quadra Drive I without downshift and interwheel differential locks. It has a symmetrical center differential.
The basic list of passive and active safety of the Jeep Grand Cherokee includes: frontal airbags, the degree of opening of which depends on the force of the collision, side, curtain and even airbags for the driver's knees, belt pretensioners, active headrests, assistance systems on descents and ascents, a course stability system that protects from capsizing.
Serial production - USA.
Overall dimensions Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (джип Гранд Чероки)
length: 4822 мм,
width: 1943 мм,
height: 1781 мм,
clearance: 218 мм,
base: 2915 мм