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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Price Range $30,150 to $44,545 |
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Safety
Jeep began including side-impact airbags as standard on the Grand Cherokee beginning in 2007. There appears to be some room for improvement, however, because the Grand Cherokee received a Marginal score in crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. I’d love to see Jeep improve upon those results so they can achieve the highest safety rating in the side-impact category. There’s no reason a car this large and seemingly sturdy shouldn’t protect its passengers completely.
The all-wheel-drive system, electronic stability system and traction control all work together to make the Grand Cherokee a sturdy ride. I always felt safe driving it, even in the ice and snow that greeted us one day. Added to this sturdy extravaganza are Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, which come standard with all-wheel drive and are designed to keep the Grand Cherokee slow and steady when traversing difficult terrain, and keep it from rolling backward on an incline, respectively.
Antilock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system are standard, as is a smart key that immobilizes the engine in a theft attempt. My test car also had a rear backup camera, which is optional, but something I’m beginning to think should one day be standard.
FAMILY LIFESTAGEIn Diapers, In School, Teens: There’s plenty of room in the backseat for kids of all sizes.
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