Engine response in the GC was a tad sharper and the powerband was noticeably broader, with a good amount of wallop in both low and high RPM maneuvers. While it’s not a huge difference, I did notice that the reworked engine was slightly smoother and silkier. Well we’re here to test that claim out.Īs luck would have it, we actually had a 2016 Dodge Durango SXT equipped with the pre-tweaked V6 just the week before, so we had the chance to compare the two engines back to back. 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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