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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

March 21, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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athletic and contemporary appearance
Jalopnik

looks very cool
Car and Driver

luxurious interior
Kelley Blue Book

Reviewers don't mind the interior and exterior styling of the 2009 Jeep Cherokee—but it's not very exciting overall.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee received its last full remodel in 2005. Since then, it has aged relatively well, and it still looks fit and trim, though its angular shape isn't to everyone's taste. The traditional Jeep seven-bar grille tells onlookers that this SUV is equipped for the trail. The Auto Channel says there's "no mistaking the look of a Jeep with its signature seven-slot grille and dual headlamps." Jalopnik awards kudos to the Grand Cherokee Jeep's "athletic and contemporary appearance." Kelley Blue Book reports that "flared wheel arches and aggressively styled wheels" lend the Grand Cherokee Jeep the "rugged, off-road look Jeep loyalists demand."

According to Cars.com, the interior of the Grand Cherokee saw some changes last year that "are modest and center on the dashboard, door panels and center console." They report that the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland version "gets a wood steering-wheel rim and perforated leather seats with special piping." Jalopnik reviewers note the 2009 Jeep has an "updated line of instrument clusters that feature new brighter LED illumination."

Conclusion

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is all Jeep, outside and in.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:athletic and contemporary appearanceJalopniklooks very coolCar and Driverluxurious interiorKelley Blue Book Reviewers don't mind the interior and exterior styling of the 2009 Jeep Cherokee—but it's not very exciting overall. The Jeep Grand Cherokee received its last full remodel in 2005. Since then, it has aged relatively well, and it still looks fit and trim, though its angular shape isn't to everyone's taste. The traditional Jeep seven-bar grille tells onlookers that this SUV is equipped for the trail. The Auto Channel says there's "no mistaking the look of a Jeep with its signature seven-slot grille and dual headlamps." Jalopnik awards kudos to the Grand Cherokee Jeep's "athletic and contemporary appearance." Kelley Blue Book reports that "flared wheel arches and aggressively styled wheels" lend the Grand Cherokee Jeep the "rugged, off-road look Jeep loyalists demand." According to Cars.com, the interior of the Grand Cherokee saw some changes last year that "are modest and center on the dashboard, door panels and center console." They report that the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland version "gets a wood steering-wheel rim and perforated leather seats with special piping." Jalopnik reviewers note the 2009 Jeep has an "updated line of instrument clusters that feature new brighter LED illumination." ConclusionThe 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is all Jeep, outside and in. 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Jalopnik: "athletic and contemporary appearance" Car and Driver: "looks very cool" Kelley Blue Book: "luxurious interior" Reviewers don't mind the interior and exterior styling of the 2009 Jeep Cherokee—but it's not very exciting ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces a wide range of competitors, including car-based crossovers (with little or no off-road capabilities) and true sport utility vehicles (with genuine off-road skills). The true SUVs in this comparison include the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, and the ancient twins from General Motors: the GMC Envoy and Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The Toyota and Nissan are both larger than the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but they don't share the Jeep's nimble off-road handling. Neither offers the variety of engines found in the Jeep or a performance model like the Grand Cherokee SRT8. But practically, the Toyota and Nissan both sport a third row of seating that can come in handy. And the quality of either of these nameplates is reassuring, especially in light of the Jeep's rather spotty reputation for reliability. Unless you feel compelled to shop another domestic manufacturer, skip the choices from GM; these two SUVs haven’t been kept as up-to-date. The Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot are car-based crossovers. Even when ordered with four-wheel drive, these SUVs aren't designed for tough off-roading, even if the Pilot does look somewhat rugged, though both have a very spacious interior with three rows of seating.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ken #1, Posted: 8/22/2009

    I love my 05 Grand Cherokee. For looks, reliability, capability, and price, it's second to none. Some people report poor fuel economy, which is a valid. It's a heavy vehicle that's constructed for offroad use and people buy it soley for intown use, which is a mistake. What really makes a difference with the JGC is keeping the tires inflated to maximum allowable pressure. When my tires are inflated to the maximium 44psi I find my fuel economy is 10% better than at 35psi.

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