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Jeep Grand Cherokee

Build it, Price it. Anyway you like it


Fuel Economy

City
13.9
L/100K
Highway
10.1
L/100K

Vehicle Dimensions (mm)

4775
1844
2781
1751

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo North Edition

Fuel City 13.9L/100K
Fuel Highway 10.1L/100K
Transmission Automatic
Max Power 157 KW 210 HP
Body Type Sport Utility Vehicle
Number of Doors 5
Engine 3.7l
Drive Wheels 4X4

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Road Test Review

When Jeep launched the latest Grand Cherokee in 2004, I was on the program and impressed with many of the improvements made to the iconic 4x4.
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
The current Grand Cherokee design, with its rounded headlights and chunky sheetmetal, has been around for a few years. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
It was the third generation since leaving the full-size J-series pickup truck based Grand Cherokee behind, and while hardly as revolutionary as the first midsize model that not only looked great but also performed much better on and off the road than its forebear, it continued the tradition of discreet elegance mixed with rawhide toughness, another sign of good taste to be found in better neighbourhoods everywhere. Problems? What problems?

The GC enjoyed one of the wealthiest demographics anywhere as its customer base, and the then-new one I tested in ‘04 was filled to the brim with top-tier features like an awe inspiring audio system and navigation, so what could go wrong? It’s difficult to say whether it was the cheap plastics used in the interior, which I took the time to tell the design and engineering teams wasn’t as good as used in the outgoing model, showing them firsthand by driving the old model, there for comparison, right up beside the new one, and asking why they skimped out on the “better” replacement, or possibly it was the new design that incorporated rounded headlights, more upright, chunky sheetmetal and nowhere near as sleek a profile.
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
Interior updates for 2009 focus on comfort, with a soft-padded centre armrest cover, interior chrome door handles, and more. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
Then again, it could have been the general buying patterns of SUV buyers; the fact that those buyers were steadily becoming car-based crossover owners as they realized the fabulous 4x4 capability in a vehicle like the GC was hardly used, if ever at all, so why pay for it initially and then everyday afterwards in fuel economy and maintenance?

So here we are. It’s 2009 and the classic sport utility vehicle has nearly been obliterated from existence. Sure there are the stalwarts from Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz in the upper realms, plus Dodge, Ford, GM, Nissan and Toyota among entry level automakers, not to mention an all new one from Kia (what were they thinking?), but where there were once fleets of off-road capable SUVs to suit almost anyone’s lifestyle, now the majority of automakers either produce only one or don’t see much need for any at all, at least not in North America. But why? Is it just fickle buying patterns, too many Greenpeace beatniks ranting about sport utes destroying the planet, or has fuel economy really played that much of a role in minimizing the SUV’s utility factor?

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
Under the hood of the CRD is its namesake common rail diesel engine, which puts out 215hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, using 12.0 L/100km city and 9.0 on the highway. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
Jeep has addressed all of the above issues with its Grand Cherokee CRD, and by doing so has created one of the most fuel-efficient, clean-living, and dare I say, sportiest SUVs ever sold on our market. OK, compared to the Grand Cherokee SRT8 it’s a slug, but then again almost every rival is slow compared to that. Back to reality, the CRD is V8-like quick off the line and linearly powerful right up to highway speeds and beyond thanks to 215hp at 3,800 rpm and (are you sitting down?) 376 lb-ft of torque from a very tractable 1,600 through 2,800 rpm, while returning small-displacement V6-like fuel economy.

It’s actually better economy than the 3.7L V6 that uses up 13.9L/100km in the city and 10.1 on the highway, with a rating of 12.0 and 9.0 respectively. But wait a second, compare it to an engine that makes similar power and torque, like the 4.7L V8, and things come into crystal clear perspective. The V8 sucks down 21.1L/100km in the city and 14.8 on the highway… ouch!
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
The Grand Cherokee remains a stalwart in the shrinking SUV market, offering plenty of space and utility. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
I’ll take diesel for better performance and way lower fuel usage, and the icing on the cake is that diesel is once again priced lower than regular unleaded.

While quiet compared to diesels of yore, the 3.0L Mercedes-Benz-sourced inline-six is easily recognizable as a diesel. It percolates away at idle like a fresh brewing pot of coffee, letting you and passersby know you’re supporting all things green despite driving an SUV. This said it’s hardly an intrusive noise, and when the throttle gets buried the sound is even stimulating in a big highway truck sort of way, an audible match to its immediate jump off the line.

The GC CRD is not a sporty ute in the corners, however, but then again it takes to curves well enough if not pressed too hard.
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
Unlike many car-based crossovers, the Grand Cherokee retains truly awesome off-road capabilities. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
In other words, think before you act and you’ll have no problems and probably even enjoy the ride. Its suspension soaks up bumps quite well without bob or bounce, like some 4x4s, and truly this is one impressive machine in its element.

When not towing, and the GC CRD is capable of as heavy a load as the 5.7L Hemi at 3,266 kilos (7,200 lbs), or hauling gear in its 997-litre (34.5 cu-ft) cargo area with the seats up and 1,940 litres (68.5 cu-ft) with the split-folding seatbacks down, that element is the great wild yonder, where the roads end and trails begin. I wish I’d taken this one off-roading, but alas I have to rely on memory of the model’s launch program where team Jeep had set up some pretty hair raising obstacle courses as well as some intense backcountry trail riding. A walk in the park is the ideal phrase to describe how easily the GC took to the task, climbing up and over otherwise torturous terrain while leaving driver and passengers feeling comfortable, if not a little overwhelmed at what they’d just experienced.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
Here's bragging rights: the diesel option makes the Grand Cherokee CRD the thriftiest 4x4 capable midsize sport utility sold in Canada. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
Comfort issues are what Jeep has addressed for 2009, the updates subtle yet effective on Laredo, Limited, Overland and SRT8 models, including a soft-padded centre armrest cover in vinyl or leather, depending on trim, a leather-wrapped park brake handle, interior chrome door handles, and wheel-mounted audio controls. Sirius satellite radio is now offered as stand-alone option, which will please some audiophiles, while an iPod interface added to MyGIG entertainment system with navigation.

The GC uses its standard safety equipment to good use off road, including its stability and traction control, not to mention its ABS-enhanced four-wheel discs.  Most owners will appreciate these features around town even more, complemented by the assurance of a full assortment of airbags.

Is it the ultimate traditional SUV? Some think so, and the diesel option certainly makes the Grand Cherokee CRD the thriftiest 4x4 capable midsize sport utility sold in Canada. I happen to think that it’s a superb combination that needs to be exploited more by the new Fiat-owned Jeep. Certainly Fiat, via its numerous divisions, will have a bevy of clean diesel alternatives for the rest of the Jeep lineup, starting with Wrangler. Jeep has proven that 4x4 buyers want diesel power, so it’s now time to make the iconic brand the fuel-friendly leader.

Interior

  • Cargo area cover
  • Seat upholstery: leather
  • Front seat: driver heated
    bucket with 4 power
    adjustments ; details:
    power height adj., manual
    lumbar adj. and power
    tilt adj., front seat:
    passenger heated bucket
    with 2 power adjustments
    ; details: power height
    adj. and manual lumbar
    adj.
  • Leather steering wheel ;
    includes tilting
    adjustment and telescopic
    adjustment
  • Cupholders in front row
    and rear seats
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear side windows: on
    driver side and passenger
    side
  • Front power windows with
    2 express, rear power
    windows
  • Height adjustable pedals
  • Garage door opener
  • Privacy glass on rear and
    rear side
  • Seating: 5 seats
  • Audio system with
    AM/FM/satellite radio, CD
    player (reads MP3)
  • 12V in cargo and front
  • Delayed/fade courtesy
    lights
  • Illuminated driver and
    passenger vanity mirror
  • Service interval
    indicator
  • External temperature
  • Trip computer: includes
    average fuel consumption
    and range for remaining
    fuel
  • Floor covering: carpet in
    passenger compartment and
    carpet in load area
  • Load restraint: hooks
  • Front seat center armrest
  • Rear seats: split-folding
    bench with seating for
    three
  • Power steering
  • Ventilation system
  • Electrochromic rear view
    mirror
  • Hinge rear window with
    defroster and
    intermittent wiper
  • Compass
  • Entertainment display
    screen located in front
  • Fuel consumption: city:
    13.9 (L/100km); highway:
    10.1 (L/100km); combined:
    12.2 (L/100km); vehicle
    range: 657 km / 408 miles
  • Audio Connectivity: AUX
    jack, USB and iPod
  • 6 Boston Acoustics
    speakers
  • Remote audio controls:
    steering wheel mounted
  • Cruise control
  • Front and rear reading
    lights
  • Dashboard
  • Tachometer
  • Clock
  • Luxury trim: chrome on
    shifter, alloy look on
    doors and alloy look on
    dashboard
  • Floor mats

Exterior

  • Pearl paint
  • Removable roof rails
  • Windshield wipers with
    variable intermittent
    wipe
  • Doors: driver, rear
    driver, passenger and
    rear passenger : front
    hinged
  • Power glass sunroof
  • Driver and passenger door
    mirror: heated, body
    colour, power adjustable
  • Spare wheel: fullsize
    with steel rim
  • Front fog lights

Mechanical

  • Independent front
    wishbone suspension with
    stabilizer bar and coil
    springs, rigid rear beam
    suspension with
    stabilizer bar and coil
    springs
  • Remote engine starter
  • Powertrain type :
    combustion
  • 3.070:1 axle ratio
  • Emissions data: CO2:
    5,846 kg/yr
  • Fuel: unleaded ( 87
    octane)
  • 5-speed automatic
    transmission with manual
    mode and shifter on floor
  • 110V power supply
  • Full-time 4x4 drive
  • Electronic traction
    control (via ABS & engine
    management)
  • Fuel system: multi-point
    injection

Safety

  • Remote keyless power
    locks ; includes
    trunk/hatch
  • Intelligent driver front
    airbag, intelligent
    passenger front airbag
    with occupant sensors
  • 3-point height adjustable
    front seat belts with
    pre-tensioners for driver
    and passenger
  • Stability control
  • Low tire pressure
    indicator
  • 4 disc brakes (2
    ventilated)
  • Painted front and rear
    bumpers
  • Rear radar & camera
    parking distance sensors
  • Headlight control with
    dusk sensor
  • Front to rear side
    curtain airbag
  • Anti-theft protection:
  • 2 height adjustable head
    restraints for front
    seats, 2 head restraints
    for rear seats
  • 3-point rear seat belts
    for driver, passenger and
    center
  • Brake assist system
  • Roll stability control
  • ABS
  • Immobilizer
  • Headlights: halogen with
    complex surface lens
  • Daytime running lights

Dimensions

  • Power: 210 HP ( 157 kW) @
    5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb of
    torque ( 319 Nm) @ 4,000
    rpm
  • Front and rear alloy
    wheels: 17"x 7.5"
  • Internal dimensions:
    front headroom (mm):
    1,008, rear headroom
    (mm): 998, front hip room
    (mm): 1,463, rear hip
    room (mm): 1,539, front
    leg room (mm): 1,059,
    rear leg room (mm): 902,
    front shoulder room (mm):
    1,501 and rear shoulder
    room (mm): 1,486
  • Engine: 3.7L V 6 OHC (
    9.6 :1 compression ratio
    ; 2 valves per cylinder)
  • Front and rear
    all-terrain tires with
    black sidewall : 245/ 65/
    " S " rated
  • Weights: gross vehicle
    weight rating (kg):
    2,676, curb weight (kg):
    2,036, gross trailer
    weight braked (kg): 1,588
    and payload allowance
    (kg): 476
  • External dimensions:
    overall length (mm):
    4,775, overall width
    (mm): 1,844, overall
    height (mm): 1,751,
    ground clearance (mm):
    211, wheelbase (mm):
    2,781, front track (mm):
    1,575, rear track (mm):
    1,575 and curb to curb
    turning circle (mm):
    11,186
  • Cargo capacity: rear seat
    down (litres): 1,909 and
    all seats in place
    (litres): 977
  • 80 litre fuel tank

Misc

  • Coming home device
  • Delivery/freight charge:
    $ 1,400.00
  • Charges: Air Conditioning
    Tax $ 100.00
  • SUV specifics approach
    angle (degrees): 34.1 and
    departure angle
    (degrees): 27.0

(J003) Standard Metallic Paint

Metallic paint

Excludes: [J005] Standard Gloss Paint


(J005) Standard Gloss Paint

Gloss paint

Excludes: [J003] Standard Metallic Paint


(AEE) Mopar Chrome Edition Group

Chrome side tube step


(TJP) Tires: P245/60R18 OWL All-Terrain

Front and rear all-terrain tires with outline white letters : 245/ 60/ " S " rated


(26X) Quick Order

Base vehicle with standard equipment

Excludes: [DGQ] Transmission: 5-Spd Auto 545RFE And [EZH] Engine: 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT And [25X] Quick Order


(WPP) Wheels: 18 x 7.5 Aluminum Chrome Clad

Front and rear alloy chrome wheels: 18"x 7.5"


(AHT) Trailer Tow Group

Trailer towing preparation includes: trailer hitch Trailer stability program

Excludes: [AHX] Trailer Tow Group IV


(25X) Quick Order

Base vehicle with standard equipment

Excludes: [DGJ] Transmission: 5-Spd Auto W5A580 And [EKG] Engine: 3.7L V6 And [26X] Quick Order


(AHX) Trailer Tow Group IV

Trailer towing preparation includes: trailer hitch Trailer stability program

Excludes: [AHT] Trailer Tow Group


(EZH) Engine: 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT

Engine: 5.7L V 8 OHV with VVT ( 10.5 :1 compression ratio ; 2 valves per cylinder) Power: 357 HP ( 266 kW) @ 5,200 rpm; 389 ft lb of torque ( 527 Nm) @ 4,350 rpm Fuel consumption: city: 15.7 (L/100km); highway: 10.6 (L/100km); Fuel: ( 89 octane) Cylinder shutdown: # of cylinders: 4 Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg): 2,790, gross trailer weight braked (kg): 3,266 and payload allowance (kg): 754

Excludes: [EKG] Engine: 3.7L V6


(DGJ) Transmission: 5-Spd Auto W5A580

5-speed automatic transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode and shifter on floor

Excludes: [DGQ] Transmission: 5-Spd Auto 545RFE


(DGQ) Transmission: 5-Spd Auto 545RFE

5-speed automatic transmission with lock-up, electronic control, shifter on floor, low/high gear ranges and 2.720:1 low/high gear ratio

Excludes: [DGJ] Transmission: 5-Spd Auto W5A580


(EKG) Engine: 3.7L V6

Engine: 3.7L V 6 OHC ( 9.6 :1 compression ratio ; 2 valves per cylinder)

Excludes: [EZH] Engine: 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT


(RSP) UConnect Hands-Free Communication

Electrochromic rear view mirror Wireless connection: Bluetooth Voice activating system includes phone


(RER) Media CTR 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV

HDD-integrated navigation system: full map and voice info with touch screen controls and off-road ability colour screen DVD MP3 player Entertainment display screen located in front Voice activating system includes radio and naviagtion system


(AWV) Quadradrive II 4x4 Group

Full and part-time 4x4 drive with automatic selection and descent control Front and rear limited slip differential Logo/graphics exterior decoration Transmission with 2.720:1 low/high gear ratio Dual range transmission: selection for 4WD high and 4WD low


*Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. See dealership for final pricing and availability.
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