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Introduced in April 2009 for the 2011 model year, the WK2 generation of the Grand Cherokee is getting a little bit old now. Despite that, Jeep continues to improve the capable mid-size SUV.
In the latest round of crash tests, the newest Grand Cherokee of the lot aced the NHTSA’s vehicle evaluation program with a full-fledged 5-star rating. As it happens, this result marks the fourth consecutive year the GC WK2 earned 5 stars from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, it should be noted that not everything is rosy about the Grand Cherokee.
In the “vehicle dynamic rollover propensity,” a.k.a. the NHTSA-specific rollover test, the GC WK2 couldn’t do better than a 4-star rating. It’s no biggie, however, if you remember that the Grand Cherokee has plenty of ground clearance and the curb weight stands at 4,545 lbs (2,061 kg). In the frontal crash and side impact tests, however, the GC was awarded 5 stars.
These results come courtesy of more than 70 safety and security features. As standard, the GC prides itself on a suite of airbags (including a knee-bolster airbag for the driver), active head restraints, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, and Enhanced Accident Response System. Those who want more crashworthiness from the Grand Cherokee can enhance the mid-sized sport utility vehicle with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation.
So to speak, that’s an optional automatic emergency braking system that leverages on camera and radar technology. According to Jeep, the 2017 Grand Cherokee with AEB is capable of performing a full stop if an imminent frontal collision is detected at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). Even though AEB is acknowledged by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency has yet to develop a test to find out how effective the system is.
If you’re interested in buying a 2017 Grand Cherokee, that’ll be $30,395 for the 2x4 model or $32,695 for the 4x4 model, without delivery.
In the “vehicle dynamic rollover propensity,” a.k.a. the NHTSA-specific rollover test, the GC WK2 couldn’t do better than a 4-star rating. It’s no biggie, however, if you remember that the Grand Cherokee has plenty of ground clearance and the curb weight stands at 4,545 lbs (2,061 kg). In the frontal crash and side impact tests, however, the GC was awarded 5 stars.
These results come courtesy of more than 70 safety and security features. As standard, the GC prides itself on a suite of airbags (including a knee-bolster airbag for the driver), active head restraints, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, and Enhanced Accident Response System. Those who want more crashworthiness from the Grand Cherokee can enhance the mid-sized sport utility vehicle with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation.
So to speak, that’s an optional automatic emergency braking system that leverages on camera and radar technology. According to Jeep, the 2017 Grand Cherokee with AEB is capable of performing a full stop if an imminent frontal collision is detected at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). Even though AEB is acknowledged by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency has yet to develop a test to find out how effective the system is.
If you’re interested in buying a 2017 Grand Cherokee, that’ll be $30,395 for the 2x4 model or $32,695 for the 4x4 model, without delivery.
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