Super TestCar reviews - Jeep - Cherokee - Limited DieselJeep modelsOverviewGutsy diesel engine, 4WD and auto combination is the Jeep Cherokee pick16 Oct 2014 AFTER nearly two years, Jeep reintroduced its Cherokee to Australia in June this year offering a choice of either 2.4-litre or 3.2-litre petrol engine options, but with only spark-ignition power-plants, combined cycle fuel economy stood at 8.3-litres per 100km at best. The introduction of a four-cylinder 2.0-litre diesel has not only slashed consumption to 5.8L/100km but also brought more torque than even the larger V6 petrol and almost as much power as the 2.4-litre petrol. Sharing the kit and four-wheel drive transmission of the generously appointed Limited V6, the Cherokee Limited Diesel has plenty of gear in addition to its frugal engine, but the comfort and efficiency advantages come at a cost, putting the Diesel at the top of the pile priced at $49,000 before on-road costs. That ticket puts the flagship Cherokee towards the weightier end of the fiercely competitive medium SUV segment and amongst a lot of choice, so it cannot afford to put a tyre wrong if it is to survive against the popular Mazda CX5, Toyota RAV4 and Ford's Kuga to name just a handful. Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 August 2014 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
Super TestClick to share
|
Facebook Twitter Instagram