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Jeep have launched their Cherokee Jeep here and it’s all new from the ground up. Power comes from a choice of 2.0 litre diesel engines with either 140 or 170 bhp. The cleanest version, with front wheel drive comes in with emissions of just 139 g/km, making it among the cleanest in the class. We had a chance to test the new Jeep’s off-road abilities on a short off-road course at Mondello and it proved to be very capable. On road, the drive is smooth and the cabin ambience has been significantly enhanced over the outgoing model. Four wheel drive models switch automatically between front and four wheel drive as needs dictate and there’s a choice of five transmission modes for use in various conditions. The standard gearbox is a six speed manual but a nine speed auto is fitted as standard to 170 bhp models. Inside, there’s plenty of tech, with a TFT screen for the instrument cluster. A …
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