With this diesel, the Jeep Cherokee has really succeeded

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It’s the best Jeep Cherokee in a long time

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The Jeep Cherokee receives – as the first model in the Fiat Chrysler group – a new engine; 2.2 liter diesel that develops up to 200 hp. Motto: More driving fun for a few…r consumption

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The Jeep Cherokee with its two-liter diesel has not yet been really confident on the road. That is changing now. The off-road vehicle has a new heart; that is 2.2 liters in size and up to 200 hp.

Kcompetition stimulates business. This ancient wisdom was not hidden from the strategists at Jeep either. Your Cherokee model doesn’t exactly have a reputation for lavish motorization – at least not on the diesel side. The competition has more to offer here and drives at a higher level of performance. The diesel engine, however, plays the main role in this type of vehicle in Germany and Europe.

Now improvement is in sight. Fiat Powertrain (FPT) has taken the widely used two-liter turbo-diesel (it is also in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta) and modernized it so extensively that one can almost speak of a new engine.

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The previous 170 HP and 350 Newton meters are now 185 (from 40,600 euros) and 200 HP (from 45,900 euros). The torque increases to 440 Newton meters, the displacement to 2.2 liters

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The previous 170 HP and 350 Newton meters are now 185 (from 40,600 euros) and 200 HP (from 45,900 euros). The torque increases to 440 Newton meters, the displacement to 2.2 liters. The aim was good elasticity, the highest possible smoothness and, of course, low fuel consumption.

A first test drive in the Cherokee shows that the fitness regime of the four-cylinder is well received in the mid-size SUV. Although the new diesel reaches its maximum torque quite late, only at 2500 revs – competing engines do their best earlier – one does not necessarily perceive this as tiredness. After all: 75 percent of the maximum power is available from 1500 rpm.

The 2.2-liter unit responds spontaneously, takes off happily and looks particularly harmonious in combination with the standard nine-speed automatic. However, what tarnishes the otherwise good driving impression is the relatively high combustion noise of the diesel engine. Especially in city traffic and when accelerating, you can clearly see what is working under the hood.

The second X1 generation does a lot better

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When the BMW X1 came onto the market in 2009, it was the first of its kind; no other German manufacturer had a premium compact SUV on offer at the time. In the meantime…The competition has since followed suit, and BMW is already bringing the second X1 generation onto the market.

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The first generation has sold more than 730,000 times. The new edition is a lot better, but it won’t be easy to build on this success.

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Unlike its predecessor, this time the X1 does not take over the technology from the 1 Series, but, like the 2 Series Active Tourer, uses the brand’s new front-wheel drive platform.

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The new X1 came onto the market in October 2015, and previously celebrated its official premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt.

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The proportions have changed a little: the X1 has recently been 1.61 meters in height instead of 1.55 meters, while the length has shrunk by around four centimeters to 4.44 meters…r.

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The trunk has grown significantly by 85 to 505 liters, …

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… there is a maximum of 1550 liters, 200 liters more than before.

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In the (very high-quality) interior, too, things have recently become a bit more airy than before.

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The passengers now have more space, especially in the rear.

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As an extra, you can now order a sliding back seat for additional knee space.

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The X1 is equipped with air conditioning, audio system and i-Drive control technology as standard. A head-up display, LED headlights and numerous assistants are available for an additional charge.… Including a cruise control with a traffic jam function and an emergency braking system for city traffic.

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The headlights look a little grimmer lately …

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… and at the back there are the typical L-shaped lights.

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The starting price for the new X1 is 32,900 euros.

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The engineers have put a lot of effort into this, especially in this regard. And Fiat likes to point out that they were the first manufacturer to bring common rail direct injection onto the market in Europe as early as 1998 – even before Mercedes. Nonetheless, things should be quieter in this vehicle segment. And finally, the 2.2-liter diesel will soon also have to provide sporty propulsion in the new Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Jeep specifies a standard consumption of 5.7 liters. That’s okay, but by no means the benchmark for the class. It is well known that everyday consumption is consistently higher. Our on-board computer showed just under seven liters.

With this jeep you can also drive through water

However, this did not include a fast motorway drive. Jeep indicates 204 km / h at the top. The engineers have also succeeded in making the new diesel engine Euro 6 compatible without the additive AdBlue (uric acid solution). Neither the workshop nor the customer have to worry about refilling.

When designing the new four-cylinder diesel engine, the Fiat Powertrain developers also considered off-road use – after all, it has been the domain of every Jeep for almost 75 years. Water crossings fold up to a wading depth of 48 centimeters. The oil circuit should not collapse even on inclines of 60 percent and inclines of 45 percent, even at very low speeds.

These are values ​​that are far above what one usually expects of oneself and the car. For hardcore off-road use, there is also an off-road reduction available (only for the 200 PS version), which Jeep calls Active Drive II. It costs 1700 euros extra.

The GLE Coupe is the X6 from Mercedes

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What does the Daimler star on the rear of the BMW X6 do? Oh no! This is actually a Mercedes, more precisely the new GLE Coupe, the coupe offshoot of the u…revised M-Class. In addition to a slightly different appearance, the large SUV now also has a new name. It’s now called GLE.

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The coupe variant of the GLE also has four doors, but looks much more dynamic thanks to the sloping roof towards the rear. The similarity to the BMW X6 is striking. I got there…n the designers are likely to get a lot of inspiration.

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A diesel with 258 hp and a petrol model with 333 hp are available for the massive SUV coupe at the market launch.

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The starting price for the base model of the GLE Coupe is 66,700 euros, the normal GLE SUV is available from just under 53,970 euros.

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As a special treat, three particularly powerful AMG models will be available shortly after the market launch …

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… at the start with 367 hp, 557 hp and 585 hp.

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The driver and front passenger sit in sports seats. A large touchscreen is located in the center of the center console.

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A special feature is the elaborately refined Dynamic Select chassis, with which the character of the car can be changed in up to five stages. The driver has the option…t to switch between sedan chair and sports car.

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The coupe shape may make the GLE look sportier, but it has also made the trunk smaller. However, it still holds between 650 and 1720 liters…. A big minus, however, is the high loading sill of the SUV coupe.

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With the new engine, Jeep also changed some of the equipment lines. The new entry-level version is called Sport, starts at 140 hp with the 2.0-liter diesel, has only front-wheel drive and costs 32,900 euros. Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk follow. The 200 PS variant we drive with the Limited equipment already costs 45,900 euros, but it also has a lot more amenities on board.

The standard equipment includes automatic climate control, Selec Terrain assistance system, electric tailgate, rear seats can be divided lengthways, front passenger seat backs can be folded forwards, bi-xenon lights, parking sensors, reversing camera, nappa leather upholstery, seat heating, configurable display, navigation, surround sound system and even a 230 volt power connection. This makes the Jeep Cherokee the best in a long time.

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