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Jeep Compass 1st generation

Production	2006 to 2016
Assembly	United States
Platform	Chrysler PM/MK platform
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L GEMA/Chrysler World I4 2.4 L GEMA/Chrysler World I4 Diesel: 2.0 L VAG EA188 CRD PD I4 turbo-diesel 2.2 L Mercedes-Benz OM651 CRD I4 turbo
Transmission	5-speed Magna T355 manual 6-speed Aisin BG6 manual 6-speed Hyundai 6F24 automatic CVT Jatco JF011E automatic
Wheelbase	103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Length	173.4 in (4,404 mm)
Width	69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height	64.2 in (1,631 mm)
Curb weight	1,460–1,685 kg (3,219–3,715 lb)

The Jeep Compass is a compact SUV that was first introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Market launch in Germany was in the first half of 2007.

Together with the Jeep Patriot he is the entry-level Jeep. Both models are based on the same platform as the Dodge Caliber and, like this one, are manufactured at the Belvidere plant in Illinois ( USA ). In the US, the Compass is the first Jeep model for decades also available with front-wheel drive . The turning radius is 10.80 m for models equipped with 17- inch wheels and 11.30 m for models equipped with 18-inch wheels. The c _w value is 0.4.

In Europe, the Compass models were delivered with the Freedom Drive I called four - wheel drive . The engine for all models was a straight four-cylinder gasoline engine with 2.4-liter displacement and 125 kW (170 hp). The power was transmitted via a manually shifted five-speed gearbox or optionally a continuously variable V-belt transmission. In addition, only in Europe, the Compass with a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine (2.0 CRD) with 103 kW (140 hp). This four-cylinder engine comes from the VW Group and corresponds to the 2.0 TDI engine known there. It is equipped as standard with a diesel particulate filter in the Compass. The power transmission was via a manually operated six-speed transmission,

In China, there is the BAW 007 since 2008, a sister model, which uses the technology of Compass. The launch of the original Jeep model in China in August 2010, required a facelift of their model for both companies.

Facelift (2011-2016) 

Chrysler re-launched the Compass in 2011 under Fiat leadership, in January in the US and in May in Europe. The model has been heavily revised in front and rear and in the interior and also received modified engines. As the motors for all models was a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with R4 115 kW (156 hp) and the 2.4-liter gasoline engine with R4 125 kW (170 hp). In March 2011, the 2.0 CRD diesel engine was replaced by a 2.2 CRD with 100 kW (136 hp) and 120 kW (163 hp).

The two more powerful engines are available with all-wheel drive ("Freedom Drive I"), the two weaker engines equipped with pure front-wheel drive.

The Jeep Compass, like the other models of the brand, contributes to the Fiat Group's growing success with high growth rates. In the US alone, sales increased from 11,700 units in 2009 to around 53,000 units in 2013. 

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Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Production period:	1993 to  1998
Body versions:	station wagon
Motors:	Petrol engines: 4.0–5.9 litres(130 – 177 kW) Diesel engine: 2.5 Liters (85 kW)
Length:	4488 – 4500 mm
Width:	1760 – 1795 mm
Height:	1684 mm
Wheelbase:	2690 mm
Empty weight:	1750 – 1933 kg

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an Off-road vehicle the Upper middle class of the automotive group Stellantis, under the automobile brand Jeep is produced and sold. The Grand Cherokee for Europe was at Magna Styer in Austria made.

History

The Grand Cherokee actually came from the smaller one Jeep Cherokee developed. Its origins go back to 1983 when the engineers from AMC constructed a successor for the Cherokee. The prototype „Jeep Concept 1 “from 1989 anticipated the basic construction. The AMC engineers wanted to present the car in the late 1980s, but the then CEO Lee Iacocca prioritized revised Minivans the Chrysler Corporation, through which AMC was taken over in 1987. This delayed his performance and he now became the first jeep with a Chrysler emblem. He should be with that Ford Explorer compete.

In 1992 the first Grand Cherokee was on a large scale at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit presented: The then Chrysler President Robert A. Lutz drove the Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young the levels of Cobo Hall up and through a glass window. Production of the Grand Cherokee began a little later in the „Jefferson North Assembly “plant in Detroit.

All-wheel drive

4x4 drive was initially automatically switched on as Command trac. He fell with the SE- Equipment line according to the model year 1996 from the offer. The „Selec-Trac “system, on the other hand, offered the option of driving either temporarily or continuously with all-wheel drive. Both systems already existed in Cherokee. Only with the Grand Cherokee was there a permanent all-wheel drive with „Quadra-Trac “. As standard, it was in the equipment Limited and most special models and on request in Laredo. Until the end of 1993, there was only a block rear wheel drive for the six-cylinder versions Laredo and from 1994 also in Limited and from 1997 also for the 5.2-liter V8 – versions.

The ZJ models were built from 1993 to 1998. The models with V8 were on the list of „10 best cars “of the magazine „Car and Driver “in 1993 and he became Truck of the year the magazine Motor trend. The model won the highly regarded award three times in total 4x4 of the year the magazine Petersen's 4-wheel & off-road, namely in 1993, 1996 (after the introduction of the new project) and 1998 for the Limited 5.9.

On request there was one Up Country-Package with stronger gas pressure shock absorbers and other reinforced chassis components.

In 1995 Chrysler increased the torque of the 5.2-liter V8 engine from 386 to 407 Nm. With the model year 1996, the model received some minor cosmetic changes to the grille and bumper, which was now equipped with integrated fog lights. In the interior, the driver and front passenger airbag were now available as standard, the dashboard was given a softer shape and higher quality cover fabrics were available. Furthermore, switches and buttons have been revised and now have a more modern effect. The analogue odometer also gave way to a digital. At the same time, the „Grand Cherokee “emblems on the front fenders from AMC were replaced by Chrysler. The AMC inline six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.0 Liters was also revised; Although he lost some power, he gained maximum torque and smoothness.

Equipment variants

• base (1993 – 1995): The simplest model had fabric seat covers and a manual 5-speed gearbox. 1994 in SE renamed, electric windows and central locking were not yet part of this basic equipment of the ZJ. They only became series in 1995. The high price led to weak customer interest and thus to small quantities and this in turn to the discontinuation of the basic model, which is rare today.

• Laredo (1993 – 1998): This was the formerly middle one, 1996 for base Model with additional plastic panels and aprons on the body, electric windows, central locking, cruise control and five-spoke aluminium rims.
• Limited (1993 – 1998): It was the top model. His plastic aprons were painted in the body colour. It had a leather interior and, if desired, a sunroof, heated mirrors, electrically adjustable and heated seats, a key card (Keyless Entry), On-board computer and aluminium rims in a special design. From 1996 it offered even more luxury, such as a memory driver's seat, the remote control of the radio from the steering wheel and a progressive power steering.

Special models

Limited 5.9 (1998)

The Limited 5.9L was manufactured in limited quantities and only in model year 1998. Driven with the 5.9L Magnum V8, which also comes from the Dodge Durango R / T and later from the Dodge Dakota R / T was known, this model produced 183 kW (245 hp). It accelerated from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 s, making it the fastest SUV of the year. It was built only 14,286 times worldwide. His rarity and performance ensure that he is very sought after. The additional equipment also includes:

• functional air outlets on the bonnet
• Grill with fine-meshed grille inserts
• special aluminium wheels with five spokes
• Tires without white inscription
• a higher quality premium audio stereo system from the Infinity-Gold series, with 180 W power and ten speakers, four of them on a speaker console at the rear
• Seat covers made of soft calf leather
• Leather door panels
• Automatic lever, lever for the handbrake and countershaft lever with leather knob
• Wooden imitation cladding around the automatic selector lever base
• a spare wheel cover made of leather with various pockets
• a middle armrest at the back
• a lower roof rack that removed the carrier's squeaking noises
• Plastic planking outside in car colour
• Thresholds

and for additional performance increase

• a stronger 46RE gearbox with reinforced output shaft
• a Dana 44A differential (aluminium housing) with lock
• an electric fan
• Alternator with increased performance
• High-performance exhaust system with three-inch tubes (7.6 cm diameter) and a large polished end piece made of stainless steel.

It was only available in the exterior colours Deep slate (Black metallic), Forest Green PG 8 and Bright Platinum Metallic (Platinum silver) and also in Canada deep amethyst (violet-blue metal) and white.

Grand Wagoneer (1993)

Only in model year 1993 was there a particularly well-equipped version with a 5.2-liter V8 engine, the last jeep to be called Grand Wagoneer wore. He had the equipment of the Limited and side decorations made of wood imitation film and special „Grand Wagoneer “emblems. It was the most expensive car in the model range and was only built in limited numbers.

Orvis Edition (1995 – 1997)

The Orvis – available 1995 – 1997 – was an equipment package for the Limited, in the exterior colours Moss Green Pearl coat) or – less often – Light Driftwood was available with red and gold side trim strips (1995). Green lacquer accents on the wheels (suitable for the green car colour) and special „Orvis “emblems were the only external identifying features, along with that Up Country-Suspension package, the one Raising of the vehicle by one inch, two special towing hooks at the front and rear, protective plates for the gearbox, petrol tank and the underside as well as stronger gas pressure shock absorbers and off-road tires. Except for the windshield and the front side windows, the window panes were tinted dark. The interior was very different from the original model and included two-tone green-brown leather seats with red edges and „Orvis “emblems. This equipment package made the car – the most expensive Grand Cherokee version by 1997 when fully ordered –.

TSi (1997 – 1998)

The sporty TSi-Modell (1997 – 1998) had plastic planks in the body colour with indigo blue stripes in the lower body area similar to that of Eagle talon. The TSi package contained 16 ″ aluminium wheels with five spokes, 225/70 R 16 tires, sports suspension and more direct steering, seat covers made of perforated leather and a first-class sound system. The 5.2-liter V8 engine was available at an additional cost. The TSi was in the price between Laredo and Limited.

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Jeep patriot

Production period:	2007 to 2016
Class:	Off road
Body versions:	station wagon SUV
Engines:	Gasoline: 2.0-2.4 litres (117-125 kW)  Diesel: 2.0-2.2 Liters (103-120 kW)
Length:	4410 mm
Width:	1756 mm
Height:	1669 mm
Wheelbase:	2635 mm
Curb weight:	1408-1550 kg

The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV that made its debut at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Market launch in the US was in early 2007.

History

Based on the Jeep Patriot concept first introduced at the 2005 International Motor Show (IAA)in Frankfurt, the 2007 Jeep Patriot is a modern interpretation of traditional Jeep styling. Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup. of the Jeep brand it lies between the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Cherokee. It is based on the jointly developed by DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi GS platform, which includes, inter alia, the Jeep Compass and the Dodge Caliber. Together with these two vehicles, it was manufactured at the Belvidere plant in Illinois (USA). The Patriot is both front-wheel drive and with the Freedom Drive I called four - wheel drive available. There are two engines to choose from. Both are petrol inline engines with four cylinders, the one with 2.4 l, the other has 2.0 l displacement. The latter without four-wheel drive, but as standard with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 2.4-liter engine works as standard on a manual five-speed gearbox or optionally on the continuously variable transmission.

Jeep Patriot has 39.6 inches Of rear seat leg room, 549 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat and 62.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the front passenger seat back and rear seats folded flat, giving plenty Of room for 8-foot ladder In addition to interior spaciousness and flexibility, Jeep Patriot has many clever and unique available interior features that add functionality not typically found in a compact SUV, including:
• Standard side-curtain air bags
• Available nine-speaker Boston Acoustics Premium Sound includes two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate; when the liftgate is open, the speakers swing down to face rearward for tailgating and Other activities
• Auxiliary audio input jack for MP3 connectivity on standard radio
• Available dual purpose, self-recharging removable Cargo lamp, which is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area and can snap Out Of the bezel to serve as a flashlight
• A sliding centre armrest that moves forward 3 inches to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid includes a unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player
• Available 115-volt outlet in the centre console that powers small electronics
• Available fold-flat front passenger seat that creates a table-like surface for versatility
• Standard 60/40,rear seats that fold flat and have an available recline feature
• Ultra washable and removable vinyl load floor in the rear cargo area with a 250-1b.load capacity

From the end of 2007, the Patriot was officially available in Europe the 2.0-liter gasoline engine was not offered, but for a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 125 kW (170 hp). This was available with 5-speed manual or with continuously variable automatic. In addition, there was the only available for Europe 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine (2.0 CRD) with 103 kW (140 hp). This four-cylinder inline engine comes from the Volkswagen Group, corresponds to the well-known 2.0 TDI engine (previous version with pump-nozzle injection) and is fitted as standard in the Patriot with a diesel particulate filter. This engine comes with a manual six-speed transmission connected. In April 2010, the 2.0-CRD diesel engine was replaced by a 2.2 CRD (Mercedes-Benz) with 120 kW (163 hp). At the end of 2010, the Jeep Patriot was discontinued in Germany. In the US, the vehicle was still sold until the end of 2016.

Safety 

• Airbags: Head Standard Curtain Front & Rear Chest/Torso - Optional Torso Front Seats
• Safety Window Switches -Standard
• General: Electronic Stability Control.
• Day Lamps - Optional
• Automatic Door-Locking System. - Optional
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Safety Belt: Seat Integrated Belt.
• Rear Head Restraints - Standard
• Head Restraints Head Restraints - Standard
• Brakes: Traction Control. - Standard
• Brake Assist - Standard

For the model year 2011, the Patriot was revised. Externally only moderately modernized, but technically revised: A newly tuned suspension with other spring / damper combinations and a stronger stabilizer improve road holding and ride comfort. The interior was thoroughly modernized as in the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, upgraded with better materials. In addition, came the standard steering wheel and the new jeep entertainment system.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

Production period:	2010 to 2021
Body versions:	station wagon
Motors:	Petrol engines:3.6–6.4 litres (210 – 522 kW) Diesel engines:3.0 Liters (140 – 177 kW)
Length:	4822 – 4846 mm
Width:	1943 mm
Height:	1749 – 1781 mm
Wheelbase:	2915 mm
Empty weight:	2266 – 2531 kg

The new Grand Cherokee model has been distributed in the United States since early summer 2010. Highlights were a new 3.6 lPentastar-V6-Engine with about 11% less petrol consumption compared to the previous model with more power and torque, a revised interior with high quality materials, the Select terrain System that enables the driver to adapt the driving performance to the environment and a new one Quadra Lift-Air suspension that can lift the vehicle up to 292 mm ground clearance. The car is more aerodynamic than its predecessors to reduce energy consumption. The equipment versions „Overland Summit “came new, from the 2013 model maintenance only called „Summit “. It is more luxurious, but from 2013 it lost its off-road capability due to lower hanging bumpers.

Since December 2010, the Grand Cherokee with the 3.6 l Pentastar V6 engine with 210 kW (286 hp) and the 5.7 l V8 Hemi engine ). In spring 2011 there was a 3.0 l V6 diesel (CRD) from VM Motori with 140 kW (190 hp) or 177 kW (241 hp), which was not offered in the USA. In autumn 2011 the Grand Cherokee SRT8 followed with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine with 344 kW (468 hp).

equipment

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a comfortable interior, for example with heated, ventilated seats, a skylight in suede looks and black or brown open-pore wood panels in the „Summit “version. They were standard Natura Plus-Leather seats with elaborate seams and a multifunction steering wheel with leather and wood finish (for certain versions) as well as a leather-covered instrument panel. A standard in higher equipment variants was available Command View panorama-glass roof.

The configurable 7 ″ info display in the instrument cluster with TFT technology can be set individually. A vehicle information system can display the driving speed, navigation instructions and details about the vehicle systems. The equipment includes an 8.4 ″ -Infotainment system with three-dimensional navigation. The UConnect-System offers in addition to the 8.4 ″ -Touchscreen for controlling settings rotary control for quick access to all functions including automatic climate control and radio. The voice-controlled telephone hands-free system with SMS reading function enables the wireless integration of other devices via Bluetooth, for example for Audio streaming. The system has a USB connection, can read SD cards and is a DAB Plus radio with a double tuner. Seat heating and ventilation and steering wheel heating can also be controlled via the touchscreen. A brand audio system Harman cardboard was standard in the versions Summit and SRT. The 7.3 surround sound system has 19 Green Edge-Loudspeaker with subwoofer and an 825-watt amplifier. The brand's surround system Alpine was with the versions Limited and Overland Standard equipment and has a 12-channel high-performance amplifier with 506 watts, subwoofer and nine speakers. The optional Blu-Ray / DVD entertainment system maintains the passengers in the rear with two high-resolution 9 ″ VGA displays in the backrests; it plays DVDs and Blu-rays, includes two wireless headphones and the screens have independent HDMI and audio / video inputs for connecting other devices (e.g. B. Blu-ray player, game consoles).

Off-road capability / chassis

For optimal traction under different weather and road conditions, the all-wheel drive systems Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II to care. Select terrain System and Quadra Lift-Air suspension should improve the chassis properties. With the Select Terrain-System, the wagon can be adjusted to different surfaces such as mud, sand or stony terrain; it coordinates up to twelve different systems such as stability and traction control, torque distribution, switching points and gas acceptance.

The Grand Cherokee has a terrain reduction, a blocking middle differential and a locking rear axle differential. The wattage is 500 mm.

The Quadra Lift-Air suspension makes it possible to raise the jeep to a ground clearance of 270 mm at the push of a button –, for example, for trips over rocks or due to snow drifts. The trolley can be lowered by up to 40 mm for more convenient getting on and off and loading. At higher speeds, the Aero- Mode the body to reduce air resistance and fuel consumption.

Model maintenance 2013

For the model year 2014, the Grand Cherokee was slightly revised and received, among other things, newly designed headlights and taillights as well as modified bumpers. From model year 2014, the Grand Cherokee will also be available in the USA with the 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine and an output of 184 kW. Like the petrol engines, the engine is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF. The 3.6 V6 Pentastar petrol engine received a weaker gearbox and thus less trailer load, similar to the Summit equipment line, where the trailer load was reduced for approval reasons. The Summit and the SRT are approved as cars, while the other versions are approved as off-road vehicles.

Model maintenance 2017

For the 75th Anniversary (2016) of the brand was revised externally and technically with the special model „75th Anniversary “and final with the model year 2017 of the Grand Cherokee and received, among other things, new, modified bumpers, wheels and equipment. Thanks to the steeper bumper and grille, it looks a bit „Bolliger “and is of higher quality thanks to the newly designed design. The series equipment at „Overland “and „Summit “was further upgraded, for example by adding new assistance systems, including a parking and lane keeping assistant. Also new are the equipment line „Summit “and the optional interior „Laguna “. Seats and door panels are partially covered with a leather with a diamond pattern. The lower panels of the door and that of the centre console also look like leather. Alternatively, SRT sports seats can now be ordered.

The sports model got a slight increase in performance to 354 kW for the home market and is now simply called Grand Cherokee SRT designated.

In addition, the new equipment line „Trail hawk “was the most off-road variant in the model range to date. The Trail hawk is positioned in price and in terms of equipment between the well-known equipment lines „Limited “and „Overland “. It is also standard with reinforced underbody protection, air suspension, electronic locking differential, railing reduction (Quadra Drive II all-wheel drive system), special off-road tires (all-terrain) from Goodyear, air-conditioned sports seats from the SRT and a glare protection on the bonnet. It is the most powerful variant of the Jeep Grand Cherokees for off-road trips.

The Trailhawk is only available in connection with the 3.0 l V6 diesel engine or the 3.6 l V6 petrol engine. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is not available for the Trailhawk in Europe.

Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

As part of the NYIAS in April 2017 Jeep presented the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. This receives the 522 kW (710 hp) 6.2-liter V8 petrol engine from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and for some time was the strongest mass-produced SUV with an internal combustion engine. The engine itself comes from the 6.4 V8 SRT, but has less displacement here. The vehicle accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds, the top speed indicates Jeep at 289 km / h.