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For nine straight years, the well-equipped, large, and capable Jeep Grand Cherokee has dominated its class in the AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards. Ranking as best-in-class for Midsize SUV in the 2019 awards, builds on the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s reputation of capability, dependability, and premium quality, as well as its unparalleled customer satisfaction.
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“The Ideal Vehicle Awards recognize vehicles that best meet their owner’s expectations and desires,” said George Peterson, AutoPacific president. “These are vehicles that are ‘just right’ for their owners.”
Approximately 50,000 new vehicle owners, who purchased their vehicle in 2018 between the months of September and December, were surveyed in 2019 between the months of January and May, for this year’s AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Awards. The respondents had to drive their new vehicle for a period of approximately 90 days in order to participate in the awards-process.
With four available 4×4 systems, drivers can customize their driving experience and outdoor adventure level in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. A maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds beats out competitors of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, giving drivers ample ability to tow outdoor toys and gear. The Selec-Terrain traction management system is a class leader and delivers a responsive driving performance, especially over challenging surfaces.
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For drivers eager for exceptional performance, the SRT and Trackhawk trims are premium choices. Each trim comes with the choice of two intense powertrains — a Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque and the 6.4-liter V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that generates 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
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