| With skyrocketing fuel costs, fuel efficiency is an | | | | when driving in the city and about 20 to 21 miles per |
| important aspect of any new vehicle. Many sports | | | | gallon highway. These averages can differ when the |
| utility vehicles offer comfort, hauling capability, and | | | | car is driven harder or at higher speeds than usual. |
| size, but are poor on fuel economy. | | | | This is comparable, but less than other affordable mid |
| The 2010 Jeep Grande Cherokee is ranked number | | | | -size SUVs in its class that are not off-roading cars. |
| 15 out of 27 when compared against other | | | | On the other hand, when compared to other |
| affordable mid-size sports utility vehicles. The new | | | | off-roading vehicles, the Jeep ranks slightly higher |
| 2010 model is equipped with an exhaust- gas | | | | than the popular Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and |
| recirculation valve that improves fuel efficiency. | | | | the Chevy Trailblazer. In addition, the Jeep offers a |
| Although the Cherokee has been awarded with | | | | better ride as well as handling. |
| numerous accolades, fuel efficiency is somewhat | | | | The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers excellent |
| lower than other mid-size SUVS. However, when | | | | handling, comfort, and luxury. Although fuel efficiency |
| compared to other off- road only vehicles, the Jeep | | | | is not poor, it is lower than most sports utility |
| Grand Cherokee is slightly better than average and | | | | vehicles. However, if you are searching for an |
| even ranks in the category of good. | | | | off-road only truck, the Jeep Cherokee does offer |
| Although fuel economy does fluctuate based on | | | | better fuel economy that most of its reputable |
| driver variations as well as driving conditions, one can | | | | counterparts. |
| expect to get about 15 to 16 miles to the gallon | | | | |