Jeep Compass Limited 1.6 2WD Review. For – looks good, terrific economy, high quality, well-equipped. Against – no 4×4, fails golf bag test. *** £33,205 Competition – Mitsubishi Eclipse, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar, Mazda CX-5, Skoda Karoq, Ford Kuga, Volkswagen T-Roc, Audi Q3, Volvo XC-60, BMW X1, Honda CR-V, Peugeot 3008, SEAT Ateca, […]
Jeep Wrangler Safari review. For – invented go anywhere, distinctive, handsome. Against – expensive. **** from £44,000 Competition – Mercedes G-Class, Suzuki Jimny, resuscitated Defender? GRAZ, Austria – The new Wrangler is doing well in the U.S. but will Europeans understand the attraction of this go anywhere, quirky throwback? Last year Jeep sold 190,522 Wranglers […]
Jeep Renegade 2.0 MultiJetII Trailhawk. For – rugged looks, off-road champ, well equipped. Against – too expensive, poor quality, limited load access. *** £30,395 The Jeep Renegade was on my possible purchases list, but I’m sorry to report it failed on a bunch of my (perhaps very personal and subjective) criteria. The Renegade was unlucky […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee Review 2015. For – typical big SUV – serene ride, copious off-road ability if you should ever require it, well priced, loaded with gizmos. Against – the diesel isn’t very economical. rating **** £50,065 I’m a huge fan of big SUVs, and this one is big. The commanding driving position, and the […]
Jeep Cherokee – SUV With Startling Grille. Old Problem of Dodgy Interiors Purged. “inspired by nature, the most environmentally friendly Jeep so far” If That Rankles, How About “Built Free”? For – handsome, rugged, improved interior. Against – pricey. **** out of 5 Chrysler, which owns Jeep, doesn’t seem to have heard of the marketing […]
Jeep Adds New Diesel To Grand Cherokee To Lure Europeans Interior, A Problem For Chrysler/Jeep In The Past, Passes Test rating **** out of 5 biggest hurdle; the company car fleet manager who will be reluctant to invest money in a brand which looks weak in the all-important residual prices stakes compared with the Germans For […]
Smartened Up SUV Looks Competitive New Engines, Better Interiors, As Brand Emerges From Financial Turmoil Will Access To Fiat Dealers Boost Chrysler/Jeep In Europe? rating *** out of 5 For – traditional, rugged good looks; decent value Against – interiors still not up to scratch Chrysler has emerged from bankruptcy with a little bit of help […]
Tough, Go-Anywhere SUV Is Priced To Go. Gruff Engine, Jiggly Suspension Don’t Help The Cause. Interior Improvement, Cascade Of Extras Sweeten The Deal. Better Hurry Before SUVs Go The Way Of The Dodo. **** out of 5 “As we speak, cars in Boston and factories in Beijing are melting the ice caps in the Arctic, […]
