Review: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a premium midsize SUV. Its standard equipment list is very extensive and it's packages are easy to understand. The ride quality is fairly impressive for a SUV of its size, the ride feels secure and not as top heavy as a lot of other sport utilities in the segment.The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee drives well and handles most urban situations with ease.The standard list of equipment is impressive, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee fully loaded with options can get quite expensive .

On the other hand fit and finish has improved dramatically and leads us to believe that it would hold up reasonably well with time.The infotainment system works well and we found it to be fast, predictable and easy to use.The Jeep Grand Cherokee feels premium feel especially in high up trim levels overland and limited.Safety has also been a big factor in our decision making.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee earned a 5 start rating for front and side impact for both the driver and passenger.The Jeep performed very well in roll over protection with a score of 4 stars.The Jeep Grand Cherokee also is reasonable gas wise with a MPG ranging from 19/25  to 13/17 if you want the 475hp 6.4 liter road scorcher.

With all this we can do nothing but recommend the Grand Cherokee its a solid performer with great numbers and excellent handling for its size.

New Car Technologies That Make Driving Safer.

There is a number of new technologies that just hit the market place that makes driving safer. However do they really work? we shall find out.

New cars are coming standard with lane departure warning and rear view cameras. Lane departure warning alerts the driver that a vehicle is in its blind spot, and assist the driver in making a decision to change lanes or not. However often-times the light is not able to be seen in direct sunlight,also it stops certain people from using their mirror which would help detect other objects that might cause a collision.

Overall the technology works,it assists the driver in making a safer decision and prevents certain types of collisions.I would note that drivers should always check their mirrors prior to making a lane change,even if their car comes equipped with lane departure warning.

Rear view cameras come standard on most cars these days and have proven themselves to be very useful in helping to prevent parking lot collisions. But just like with lane departure warning,people sometimes rely totally on the system alone to prevent a collision. While the rear camera is very useful and often comes with radar and multiple sensors,it just cannot compete with looking out the rear windows and checking your mirrors.

So the systems do work and have proven themselves too be very useful.Just remember that due care should always be used I fully support the use of devices to assist in driving however human mindset cannot be predicted.Always use your turn signals and always check your mirrors before turning or reversing.

2015 Reno Auto Show

I covered the Reno Auto Show in mid January.The show had 19 local dealers there with a good array of vehicles.I will be doing reviews of some of these vehicles in the future so keep a look out for them.Don't forget to catch my video coverage of the Reno Auto Show on our YouTube channel.

2015 Subaru WRX 2015 Jaguar XFR Supercharged V8 2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class 

2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class