Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, BMW X5 M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, take note. The 400kW SUV club is about the get a newcomer. American manufacturer Jeep is preparing to drop the most powerful engine from the Chrysler group (which own Jeep) into its Grand Cherokee large SUV. Yes, that’s right. The HEMI …
Read More »55,000 Jeep Cherokees to be recalled over fire hazard
55,000 Jeep Cherokees are set to be recalled during 2016 over a potential fire hazard. The recall affects any units produced between February 18, 2015 and September 10, 2015 that have the optional power lift tailgate installed. According to the recall, the fault is due to to a leak in …
Read More »Jeep Renegade pricing and specification announced
Jeep’s all-new city-sized SUV, the Renegade, has launched in Australia, with pricing for the entry-level model hitting the burgeoning compact-SUV segment at $29,500 plus on-roads. The four-tier Jeep Renegade range marks the brand’s first entry into the small SUV class, rivaling the dominant Mazda CX-3 and Honda’s highly acclaimed HR-V. …
Read More »Jeep launches Cherokee Blackhawk Edition
Jeep’s Blackhawk blacked-out treatment launched last year has now extended to include the Cherokee compact SUV. Based on the mid-spec Longitude trim level and strictly a styling exercise, the Jeep Cherokee Blackhawk edition gains blacked-out Jeep badging, window surrounds and seven-slot grille surround. The style upgrade also includes gloss black …
Read More »Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 supercharged by GeigerCars
If you think the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8’s muscly 344kW of power and 624Nm of torque from its 6.4-litre V8 aren’t enough, German tuner GeigerCars is here for the rescue. With the aim of surpassing the power output of SUVs like the BMW X5M and Range Rover Sport SVR, the …
Read More »Limited edition Jeep Wrangler X on sale now in Australia
The limited edition Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited X Edition is now on sale in Australia, priced from $47,000. Based on the Wrangler Overland, only 70 units of the X Editions are available in Australia. Said to be inspired by the X Games extreme sport athletes, the Wrangler X exterior …
Read More »2015 Jeep Cherokee Diesel Review
The Jeep Cherokee is the latest entry to join the burgeoning compact crossover segment brimming with rivals such as the Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan. Launched in mid 2014, the line-up has been further strengthened by the arrival of a diesel variant earlier this year. The …
Read More »All-New Jeep Renegade joins compact SUV party
Jeep has descended into the fast growing small SUV segment with the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade. Staying true to the brand’s renown 4×4 capability, the Jeep Renegade claims to deliver best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, and a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission. “The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade symbolises the …
Read More »2015 Jeep Patriot Blackhawk Review
Twenty years ago, the Jeep Patriot would have been considered great. Back then, midsize SUVs only had to look tough and be practical enough for fishing trips. Nevermind if it is styled like boxes on wheels and sounded like the original 1941 Willys MB Jeep, as it’s only driven past …
Read More »Jeep bumps range appeal with Blackhawk Edition models
Jeep Australia has delivered ramped-up curb appeal with the launch of the latest Blackhawk Edition across all models in the range except the Cherokee. The all black treatment applies high-gloss black accents inside and out across the Compass, Patriot, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models. “Street appeal is a consideration for …
Read More »Jeep adds Diesel to Cherokee range
The all-new Jeep Cherokee line-up has been further strengthened by the arrival of the new Cherokee Limited Diesel, which joins the other petrol offerings consisting of the 2.4-litre Sport and the 3.2-litre V6 Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk models. The Limited Diesel is now the new top dog in the range, …
Read More »Jeep hints at SRT models for smaller vehicles
We could be seeing more high-performance SRT variants from Jeep, according to the brand’s CEO, Mike Manley. Speaking to our friends at CarAdvice at the Paris Motor Show, Manley revealed that he could definitely see the potential for SRT variants of the recently launched Cherokee (read ForceGT‘s review) and Renegade models. …
Read More »Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X to debut at Australasian Safari
Jeep’s special-edition Rubicon X adds even more off-road ability to the already unstoppable Wrangler, and will mark its arrival by tackling the country’s toughest off-road race – the punishing Australasian Safari. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X brings added off-road capability above the already tough Rubicon model, with wider rock rails …
Read More »Jeep Cherokee range gets new turbodiesel model
The all-new Jeep Cherokee line-up has been further strengthened by the arrival of the new Limited Diesel. The 2.0-litre turbodiesel model joins the 2.4-litre four-cylinder and 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine, offering the best fuel economy in the range without compromising on power. The new diesel now sits at the top …
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