the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers excellent off-road handling and good performance on road from its array of engines -- three in all, including a new 6.1-liter Hemi V8.
Since the diesel and 4.7-liter V8 engines have been discontinued for 2010, the 2010 Grand Cherokee now offers three engine options: A base 3.7-liter V6, a 5.7-liter V8 HEMI, and the high-performing SRT8 model's 6.1-liter V8 HEMI. Reviewers find power more than adequate, except in the case of the sluggish base V6 engine. They recommend either of the V8 options instead. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard and a multi-speed overdrive automatic is a no-cost option for some models.
According to the EPA, the most fuel efficient Grand Cherokee, the 2WD with the V6 engine, achieves 16/21 mpg city/highway. However, models with the 6.1-liter V8 engine, while very powerful, can achieve as low as 12/16 mpg -- making fuel economy a definite weakness.
the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee solid enough for on-road driving, but where it really stands out is in its off-road performance. The Grand Cherokee is available with a choice of three four-wheel drive systems. Quadra-Trac I, standard on the Laredo 4x4 and SRT8 4x4, is a full-time system that features a single-speed transfer case. Quadra-Trac II, standard on the Limited 4x4, provides a two-speed transfer case. Quadra-Drive II, optional on the Limited 4x4 and V8 Laredo 4x4, features a full-time transfer case with Electronic Limited Slip Differentials.
