![]() ![]() Throw in the addition of electric power steering, decreased tire rolling resistance, and weight reductions with the aluminum suspension and in all, Jeep says the new V6 will net you a combined fuel rating of 11.3 L/100km. There’s even an ECO mode that will tailor the transmission’s shift schedule for optimal efficiency. Furthermore, the revised V6 gets a two-stop Variable Valve Lift system and an upgraded Variable Valve Timing system to reduce pumping losses and improve combustion. Next up is the addition of Engine Stop/Start that shuts off the engine when the car is idling, thus slightly improving fuel economy. ![]() This works by recirculating parts of the exhaust back into the combustion chamber, allowing for a more complete burn of the fuel to decrease harmful emissions. ![]() First and foremost, they have implemented a new feature called cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR), which essentially helps your car burn fuel more efficiently and completely. Jeep has gone to great lengths to improve the GC’s fuel economy. ![]() And an insanely overpowered supercharged V8? Hellcat yeah (in the near future).īut this week we’re here to take a look at the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with the newly revised (base) 3.6-litre Pentastar V6. What about a choice between four different all-wheel drive systems? You betcha. Sporting a rugged design, premium looks, and a textbook full of engine and trim options, and it’s clear why so many Canadians share this positive opinion – you don’t need to spend a fortune to acquire a dependable and well rounded SUV (ahem, Germans).įancy a diesel? The Grand Cherokee has got it. The Jeep Grand Cherokee (GC) has always been one of my favourite mid-size SUVs. ![]()
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