Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 3.0 V6 CRD Overland 5dr Review

For This version comes with all sorts of luxury equipment, such as radar cruise control and satellite-navigation

Against It costs more than the basic model, which isn’t that cheap to start with. The bumpy ride and poor quality put the Grand Cherokee behind its rivals

What Car? says

0 out of 5 stars

Our money would go on one of the Grand Cherokee’s more accomplished rivals, but if you must have one, go for the cheaper Limited model

What Car? readers say

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Key facts

0–60mph: 8.2 secs
Top speed: 126 mph
Average mpg: 34
Tank range: miles

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The full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Nippy at full tilt, but not flexible enough
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Bumps shudder through cabin
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Little wind noise; too much other racket
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Diesel has decent economy
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Not good enough for the money
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Does well here
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Simple dash; too little foot space
Space & Practicality
2 out of 5 stars
Space is only average; boot too shallow
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Basic car has everything you need

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Most Jeep Grand Cherokees come with a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox. That’s definitely the one we’d recommend – the only alternative is the SRT8, which comes with a 6.4-litre V8 petrol, and the costs involved will be laugh-out-loud outrageous.

We’d recommend the basic Limited trim, because it’s the cheapest version yet still comes with a generous amount of luxury kit. Overland models come with even more niceties, but scour the kit list, and you’ll struggle to see where the extra cash goes if you opt for the Overland Summit model.