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Drivers Log.(News)
2005 Mercury Mariner
Date in fleet: Nov. 29-Dec. 13 As-tested price: $29,550 Powertrain: 3.0-liter V6; 4wd, four-speed automatic Output: 200 hp @ 6000 rpm, 193 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm Curb weight: 3520 pounds
GRITZINGER: This upscale Ford Escape has everything I want in a practical, stylish and comfortable vehicle-and none of the bloated-ute qualities I don't. It's a smaller, more nimble vehicle that remains capable of hauling a ton of stuff. This isn't an SUV in the BMW X5 sense, but rather one in the functional sense-what an SUV should be.
ROCA: I love the Mariner's seats. The microsuede inserts and leather surrounding them is very cool, a nice pattern and material. The rest of the interior is pretty nice. I do have an issue, though: Merging on to the freeway, I just didn't feel like there was enough power available. I had the throttle to the floor and the engine buzz had me thinking this had a four-cylinder underhood, even though I knew that wasn't likely.
WILSON: I'm with Bob in that this is much nicer than the Ford version, with just enough luxury touches to make it livable. But I also agree with Carrie that this motor isn't strong enough for the job. It's fine with one person, but I can't imagine it works with four up, or serious cargo, or even a light tow. While I was thinking that I mostly agree with Bob that SUVs shouldn't try to be sports cars, they also need enough grunt to be SUVs. This is a tall station wagon with SUV styling cues.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
Date in fleet: Nov. 29-Dec. 13 As-tested price: $32,695 Powertrain: 3.7-liter V6; 4wd, five-speed automatic Output: 210 hp @ 5200 rpm, 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Curb weight: 4441 pounds
- Grand Cherokee needs update to stay competitive.
- Newspaper article from: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) September 17, 2003 700+ words
...Byline: Matt Nauman DENVER _ Jeep's Grand Cherokee, like an old friend, remains one...the 2004 Overland version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I continue to like the vehicle...and rocks remains top notch.) The Grand Cherokee's exterior retains its rugged good...
- Grand Cherokee needs update to stay competitive.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Nauman, Matt October 10, 2003 700+ words
...Byline: Matt Nauman DENVER _ Jeep's Grand Cherokee, like an old friend, remains one...the 2004 Overland version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I continue to like the vehicle...and rocks remains top notch.) The Grand Cherokee's exterior retains its rugged good...
- Jeep's 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 _ the Chuck Norris of SUVs.
- Newspaper article from: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) March 17, 2006 700+ words
...who said, "I'd sure like a Jeep Grand Cherokee that has 425 horsepower!" And if...listening. Thus we get the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, with a 6.1-liter Hemi V...more than double the horsepower of the Grand Cherokee's standard engine. Absurd? Yes...
- Chrysler LLC Expands Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With 3.0-Liter Diesel...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 12, 2007 700+ words
...engine option available on Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Laredo X Package -- $1,000 decrease on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models equipped...LLC has expanded the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee diesel lineup to include the 3...
- Jeep Grand Cherokee gets an update.(The Orlando Sentinel)
- News wire article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Smith, Steven Cole April 23, 2004 700+ words
...1992 review of the all-new 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Orlando Sentinel automotive writer...before built a vehicle quite like the Grand Cherokee. Engineers, stylists and designers...detail." Indeed they did. The 1993 Grand Cherokee made Jeep a major player in the growing...
- With more room, comfort, power, '05 Grand Cherokee is major improvement.(Knight...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Phelan, Mark October 23, 2004 700+ words
...The replacement for Jeep's flagship Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle was the only...well over $1 billion to build the new Grand Cherokee, but the new model was not much of...Most damning, it did not address the Grand Cherokee's greatest failing, a cramped interior...
- Chrysler Group Introduces New Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Model.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 28, 2001 700+ words
...announces the addition of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee model. The new Laredo Sport model...Sport-Utility segment where Jeep Grand Cherokee competes. "The award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee provides legendary Jeep capability...
- Jeep(R) Introduces All-new 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8: The Quickest, Most...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 23, 2005 700+ words
...liter SRT HEMI(R) V-8, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers ultimate SUV performance...weather ability and power * Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 the first four-wheel drive SRT...distinctive style. The all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 combines those qualities with...
- With more room, comfort, power, '05 Grand Cherokee is major improvement.
- News wire article from: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) October 22, 2004 700+ words
...The replacement for Jeep's flagship Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle was the only...well over $1 billion to build the new Grand Cherokee, but the new model was not much of...Most damning, it did not address the Grand Cherokee's greatest failing, a cramped interior...
- Jeep(R) Announces Pricing for All-New 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 1, 2005 700+ words
...Wheel Drive - All-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 priced at $39,995 - SRT performance...utility vehicle, the all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. (Photo: http://www.newscom...vehicle -- the all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is available for $39,995...
Source: HighBeam Research, Drivers Log.(News)