The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reminds us of Rocky Balboa (the pre-Ivan Drago fight one), having made the transition from underdog to top contender. Prior to last year's complete overhaul, the Grand Cherokee offered rugged off-road capability but a substandard cabin, substandard passenger space and an underpowered but thirsty V6. But the 2012 Grand Cherokee, with its well-trimmed and roomier interior, powerful V6 and more refined performance and ride, is in fighting shape as a top contender among midsize SUVs.
The current Grand Cherokee shares components with Mercedes-Benz's ML-Class -- DaimlerChrysler owned Jeep during this vehicle's early development -- so its premium look and feel is no surprise. Drive a pre-'11 Grand Cherokee and the new one back to back, and the upgrades in cabin quality, performance and overall refinement are dramatic. And this year there's slightly better fuel economy (up 1 highway mpg for each engine) through improved power steering in the V6 and a revised six-speed transmission for the V8. This year also heralds the return of the road-burning Grand Cherokee SRT8 and its monster 470-horsepower V8.
Despite its manners and polish, however, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee still upholds its reputation for off-road prowess. An optional adjustable air suspension ("Quadra-Lift") can vary the JGC's ride height from 6.6 inches for easy passenger and roof rack loading, to 10.7 inches for serious off-road work. Additionally, a drive-mode selector ("Selec-Terrain") can tailor the powertrain and suspension for specific types of terrain.
| Model | Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Larado 5dr Auto |
| On the Road Price | £37,705.00 |
| Horsham Car Centre Contribution | £ 3,000.00 |
| Customer Deposit | £ 4,809.00 |
| Amount of Credit | £29,896.00 |
| Monthly Payment | £ 499.00 |
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Optional Final Payment Total Amount Payable |
£16,374.00 £40,147.00 |
| Duration of Contract | 37 |
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Rate of Interest (Fixed) APR |
5.97% 6.4% |
*Representative example
* Promotion available on new Grand Cherokee models registered by 30th June 2014. 0% APR Hire Purchase available for a 3 year term with a minimum deposit of 10% required. Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Terms and Conditions apply. Jeep Financial Services, PO BOX 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW.