Under the Cherokee's hood you'll find either a Chevy 2.8-liter V-6 or AMC's new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. With 110 horsepower on tap, the Chevy V-6 performs pretty well through either the2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A) After driving a Hummer H2 for several years, it was time for something new. I wanted a V8 4x4 SUV, and debated between a Tahoe and a
2. Great V-8 and 4x4 system: Although Jeep's tried-and-true 4.0-liter/195-horsepower OHV inline six remains in the lineup, we heartily recommend opting for the new high-tech 4.7-liter SOHC V-8.
Although rear-wheel drive was offered, the primary appeal of the Grand Cherokee was its available four-wheel drive systems, Command-Trac (part-time) or Selec-Trac (full-time). Carrying over from the XJ Cherokee was AMC's 4.0L H.O. inline six-cylinder engine, an unkillable power plant good for 190 horses. The following year Jeep would also offer Jeep offers a variety of four-wheel-drive systems for buyers of the new 2021 Grand Cherokee L to choose from. Called Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II, each setup offers The shifter has modes 2WD - 4WD Hi Part-Time - 4WD Hi Full-Time - N - 4WD Low. There is a center differential that is open in 4WD Hi Full-Time mode and distributes torque 48/52% front-to-rear. This mode can be used on dry pavement or slippery surfaces with only a small fuel mileage penalty compared to 2WD mode. It allows 2WD, 4WD part-time with a 1:1 ratio and 4WD part-time with a 2.72:1 ratio. Also the NV231J HD can be swapped into a V-8 WJ (see “Part Time Grand,” Feb. ’09) and yet it still leaves saEg.