Jeep is a brand to "strike the balance between off-road ruggedness and modern, asphalt amenities," says U.S. News and World Report in a recent head-to-head Cherokee-themed review. And this is surely evinced by 2017 Jeep Cherokee, which the expert reviewer ranks #12 in best compact SUVs, as well as the step-up 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which it gives a #5 best midsize SUV ranking. There's more than something to appreciate in both models.
With 2017 Jeep Cherokee, it's plain to see. Jeep souped up its base with quite the strong showing in Limited, Overland and Trailhawk iterations, wherein rear-axle disconnect, which reduces energy loss during normal driving, makes a welcome complement to reliable Jeep 4x4 capability. The year-model's Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system's custom modes, Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock, keep handling responsive when it comes to excursions on- and off-road, and 2017 Cherokee's Sport trim takes a few extra steps, with a best-in-class, stop-start tech-equipped 3.2-liter V6 engine, up to 4,500-pound tow capacity, and a 56:1 crawl ratio delivering traction that really digs in, in the low range. Top that off with fuel economy up to 31 mpg highway, as well as midsize-standard nine-speed automatic transmission and over 70 available safety and security features, and 2017 Cherokee seems a tower of the line for the long haul.
U.S. News and World Report applauds 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, however, for a few performance and upper-trim fuel efficiency perks, as the model's 295-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 engine is standard equipment, and with a capacity to lug up to 6,200 pounds. Optional four-wheel drive hits the metaphorical gas on Trailhawk and SRT trims, and Grand Cherokee's optional diesel V6 features 7,400 pounds of towing capability at a respectable fuel economy of up to 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. Safety-wise, Jeep added a rearview camera and rear parking sensors to back up excellent NHTSA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and J.D. Power ratings, and the step-up SUV's cargo capacity gets a leg up on Cherokee's 24.6 cubic feet with rear seat standing and 54.9. cubic feet when it's folded, with a respective up to 36.3 and 68.3.
Stop by from Livingston, Lockwood or Sheridan today and see what a Jeep can do for you here at our Billings, MT showroom on King Avenue West. We offer a range of Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models to make exploring your needs a snap.