![]() That outdoes other V8-powered midsize SUVs like the 4.6-liter, 302-hp Lincoln Aviator (8.06 seconds), as well as the Dodge Durango (7.99 seconds), a fellow Hemi-powered ute. In straight-line track tests, the Hemi-powered Grand Cherokee easily handles most comers, turning in a best 0-to-60-mph time of 6.67 seconds. But there is almost no trace of freeway hop except for some mild thumping on the worst sections. The tires grumble a bit, due in large part to their knobby construction, a nod to the vehicle’s off-road intentions. The Grand Cherokee rides smoothly, with good road isolation even over very rough pavement. ![]() There is not much in the way of kneeroom or thigh support back there, and even if headroom is adequate, the seats don’t recline. Practically speaking, the rear seating in the Grand Cherokee is seriously limited as well. And most on staff are turned off by the too-hard front seats. However, many of the materials feel cheap. The Grand Cherokee has undergone an attractive make-over inside, with a handsome dash design, smart layout and sharp color combinations. The environment underhood changes, too, with the addition of the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 to the powertrain options. The Grand Cherokee is longer and wider than the previous model, giving the vehicle more interior space, though cargo capacity, curiously, has shrunk by one cubic-foot. This third-generation model should help remedy the situation for the big Jeep. ![]() Fast forward to today and just about the entire segment has left the venerable Jeep in its dust cloud. rolled out its first Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1992, the vehicle defined the state-of-the-SUV market with its rugged off-road looks and comfy interior accommodations.
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