Jeep Grand Cherokee

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has just won the top award from Total 4X4 magazine, having been crowned 4X4 of the Year. The latest four-wheel drive Grand Cherokee has more than 30 international accolades and is one of the most highly decorated 4X4′s ever. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 2,987cc V6 turbo diesel engine and is packed with an impressive standard options list and more refinement than ever before.

Alan Kidd, editor of Total 4X4 magazine, said,”It’s good value by the standards of its competitors. And there’s little at this price that does such a good job of combining comfort, equipment, dynamic prowess and relevant technology. There have been four Grand Cherokees over the years and each one has improved on the last. But this time the step up has been off the scale. It’s a worthy winner”. The Grand Cherokee also won the Awards’ Off-Roader category and we have Jeep contract hire prices on the site now.

Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler has just won the Icon class 4×4 Magazine’s 4×4 of the Year 2012 awards . The magazine’s annual test of all the best four-wheel drive vehicles is a tough and comprehensive examination, but in the class categories the Wrangler proved the top choice, both for its off-road worthiness and its improvements in terms of comfort and refinement.

“Why is the Wrangler our Icons winner? Because once behind the wheel in the rough stuff, the Wrangler effortlessly confirms what makes a great off-roader,” says Nigel Fryatt, editor, 4×4 magazine. “Add that it’s now civilised and comfortable to drive to the shops, and there really was no contest.”

2011 has been a special year for Jeep as it marks the brand’s 70th anniversary. This started with the refreshed Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. 2011 has also been the year of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee fitted which is fitted with the all-new MultiJet II 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine, and the refreshed Jeep Compass compact SUV.

Euro NCAP crash test

Although Geely will not enter the UK market until the end of 2012, the Chinese manufactured Geely Emgrand EC7 has just undergone its Euro NCAP safety testing and has been awarded four stars. The other car models picking up four stars at the same time, were the Jaguar XF, Renault Fluence ZE, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Fiat Panda and MG6 so the Emgrand EC7 is in good company.

When the Emgrand EC7 arrives in the UK it will come with the choice of two body styles, four door saloons and five-door hatchbacks, with a choice of 1.5- or 1.8-litre petrol engines, with an automatic version for the 1.8-litre versions. The car will be priced competitively from around £10,000 and all models will come with  a five-year, 100,000 miles warranty.

Geely Auto UK is in the process of  recruiting its dealer network in readiness for sales to begin by the end of next year and the Euro NCAP results are a major step forward for the brand.

Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP’s Secretary General said,”These results mark a milestone for the Chinese automotive industry. It is a clear sign that Chinese car makers are building on recent experiences and rapidly investing in better vehicle safety. Even with the upcoming increased demands, five stars are expected to be within reach soon”.

Jeep

Jeep has dominated the 4×4 Magazine Awards by claiming first place in three  of 4×4 Magazine’s six awards. The award categories were Budget, Family, SUV, Pick-Ups, Luxury and Extreme.

Jeep was awarded the following awards;

Jeep Wrangler – winner of the Extreme 4×4 of the Year.

Jeep Cherokee – winner of SUV of the Year.

Jeep Patriot – Budget 4×4 of the Year.

Hils Everitt, Editor of 4×4 Magazine said,”This year’s test was reduced to the top 20 4×4′s currently on sale in the UK so that we could concentrate on those 4x4s that still retain some credibility as true all-rounders”.

Used Car Expert Magazine has revealed the top 5 best and worst performers in 4X4 vehicle depreciation over a three year period. Depreciation is the biggest cost to a motorist and when you buy your vehicle this is something you may not really consider.

That is why contract hire is such an attractive option as the risk on depreciation is with the leasing company, not you. This is also why a car that costs more to buy may actually have a lower rental on contract hire.

Here are the findings from Used Car Expert:

Jeep at the HOYS

The prestigious Horse of the Year Show 2009 will be at the Birmingham LG Arena (formerly known as the NEC Arena) this year and is being held from the 7th October to the 11th October 2009. Jeep is the official vehicle partner and their flagship Grand Cherokee will be used to transport VIPs and international riders, to and from the show. 

Jeep is also displaying a Jeep Patriot and Jeep Grand Cherokee at various locations around the the arena, as the models offer all round 4×4 capability, with the Grand Cherokee Limited’s Quadra Trac II system particularly making it ideal for road driving, off road and towing.

Jeep has always been popular in the equine community and the HOYS 2009 is the ideal place to market their models.