Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Overland.

Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Overland.

The car: Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Overland

The price: From $69,500 plus on-road and dealer costs

Vital statistics: 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6, 177kW/550Nm; 5-sp auto; 8.3L/100km and 218g/km CO2; 4WD

Why we're driving it

Until the range-topping SRT8 sledgehammer comes on stream next month, the Overland is the big chief of the Grand Cherokee range, distinguished by a long list of standard equipment. It's also an opportunity to see how it stacks up against its cheaper sibling, the diesel-powered Grand Cherokee Limited. 


Extra equipment over the already well-equipped Limited model. Highlights include radar cruise control, a frontal-collision warning system and blind-spot monitoring. There's also a more advanced off-road system that includes height-adjustable air suspension.


Cabin quality not class-leading, though a huge improvement over its predecessor. Limited rear visibility due to narrow rear window and big back-seat headrests. Five-speed auto is off the pace of rivals. The $9500 price increase is questionable, despite the extra gear.

Would I buy one?

For those likely to get off the beaten track, the Grand Cherokee Overland is worth consideration.