The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee supplies strong on-road performance and excellent off-road mastery. This midsize SUV successfully upholds Jeep ruggedness without neglecting comfort or convenience.
The 2012 Grand Cherokee is a midsize, two-row SUV with room for five. This model comes in Laredo, Limited, Overland and Overland Summit trims. Three engine choices and two four-wheel drive systems set this model apart from the pack.
Changes for 2012 include an updated transmission with V8 models and upgraded power steering on V6 models.
Exterior
The 2012 Grand Cherokee applies a traditional Jeep design on a modern canvass. Front to back this Jeep smooths out some of the corners without losing its appeal. The familiar seven vertical slat grille dominates …show more content…
Jeep also includes heated, power-folding side mirrors. Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels give way to 18- or 20-inch wheels elsewhere. Optional equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps and automatic leveling lights. A power liftgate and sunroof are also among the options offered. Four-wheel drive models supply tow hooks and available skid plates.
Interior
The 2012 Grand Cherokee offers a roomy and upscale cabin. Comfortable and wide bucket seats are in the first row and a split fold-down seat serves the second row. The front passenger seat folds flat on base models. Standard cargo space is 35.1 cubic feet, expanding to 68.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.
The dashboard is clean and uncluttered, offering excellent sight lines. Soft-touch materials, metallic trim and some plastics are apparent. Standard features include full power accessories and a tilt-and-telescopic steering column. You’ll also find dual-zone climate control and cloth seats. Two underfloor storage compartments occupy the cargo area.
Options include a power driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. Leather seats, real wood trim, premium door trim panel sand unique embroidered stitching raise the styling level on some trims. …show more content…
It has superior handling, excellent performance and the off-road chops few can match. Its standard rear-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive layout work in its favor. On four-wheel drive models, Jeep offers two types of four-wheel drive systems. Some models include air suspension and a terrain management system. We found the Jeep’s engine family delivers robust performance with the top-end models approaching the Porsche Cayenne.
For 2012, Jeep offers three engine choices beginning with a 3.6-liter V6 found in most models. The standard engine makes 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and earns an EPA-estimated 17/23 mpg city/highway. This model has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
The second engine is a 5.7-liter V8 generating 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission works in tandem with this engine, earning an EPA-estimated 14/20 mpg city/highway. Towing capacity reaches 7,400 pounds with this model.
Only the SRT8 comes with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, delivering a thrilling 470 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. This track-oriented four-wheel drive model comes with a five-speed automatic and has a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds. The EPA pegs its fuel economy at an estimated 12/18 mpg city/highway. The SRT8 is not recommended for
The 2012 Grand Cherokee is a midsize, two-row SUV with room for five. This model comes in Laredo, Limited, Overland and Overland Summit trims. Three engine choices and two four-wheel drive systems set this model apart from the pack.
Changes for 2012 include an updated transmission with V8 models and upgraded power steering on V6 models.
Exterior
The 2012 Grand Cherokee applies a traditional Jeep design on a modern canvass. Front to back this Jeep smooths out some of the corners without losing its appeal. The familiar seven vertical slat grille dominates …show more content…
Jeep also includes heated, power-folding side mirrors. Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels give way to 18- or 20-inch wheels elsewhere. Optional equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps and automatic leveling lights. A power liftgate and sunroof are also among the options offered. Four-wheel drive models supply tow hooks and available skid plates.
Interior
The 2012 Grand Cherokee offers a roomy and upscale cabin. Comfortable and wide bucket seats are in the first row and a split fold-down seat serves the second row. The front passenger seat folds flat on base models. Standard cargo space is 35.1 cubic feet, expanding to 68.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.
The dashboard is clean and uncluttered, offering excellent sight lines. Soft-touch materials, metallic trim and some plastics are apparent. Standard features include full power accessories and a tilt-and-telescopic steering column. You’ll also find dual-zone climate control and cloth seats. Two underfloor storage compartments occupy the cargo area.
Options include a power driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. Leather seats, real wood trim, premium door trim panel sand unique embroidered stitching raise the styling level on some trims. …show more content…
It has superior handling, excellent performance and the off-road chops few can match. Its standard rear-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive layout work in its favor. On four-wheel drive models, Jeep offers two types of four-wheel drive systems. Some models include air suspension and a terrain management system. We found the Jeep’s engine family delivers robust performance with the top-end models approaching the Porsche Cayenne.
For 2012, Jeep offers three engine choices beginning with a 3.6-liter V6 found in most models. The standard engine makes 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and earns an EPA-estimated 17/23 mpg city/highway. This model has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
The second engine is a 5.7-liter V8 generating 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission works in tandem with this engine, earning an EPA-estimated 14/20 mpg city/highway. Towing capacity reaches 7,400 pounds with this model.
Only the SRT8 comes with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, delivering a thrilling 470 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. This track-oriented four-wheel drive model comes with a five-speed automatic and has a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds. The EPA pegs its fuel economy at an estimated 12/18 mpg city/highway. The SRT8 is not recommended for