"Be the Commander of Your Life", a simple slogan, reveals the tone of Jeep's new Grand Commander - do what you think is right.
After a few days of contact, Xiaobian found that the new commander is indeed the case, even in the era of intelligence, it has not followed the trend, nor compromised, and still adheres to the understanding of the hard-core SUV, such as retaining a large number of physical buttons to create a sense of mechanicality. However, after contact, it is not difficult to find that the new Grand Commander is an SUV that can cope with various road conditions. If you are a friend who loves exploration and life, I believe that its existence will definitely be discovered by you.
Consistent tough style
The Jeep brand products are highly recognizable and instantly recognizable even from a distance. This is because their designs are extremely original, and their hard-core design style is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. For example, the seven-hole grille used by the new Grand Commander is full of domineering and highly recognizable. Its internal structure has been changed from the original honeycomb to a chrome dot matrix design, which is more domineering and more refined. At the same time, the light clusters on both sides are "integrated" with the grille, which widens the horizontal visual effect. Coupled with the obvious layering of the entire front face, it can be said that the new commander is integrated and has a "tough guy" temperament.
Even on the side, the new Grand Commander shows a domineering side, with smooth but muscular lines, multi-spoke wheels, thick wheel arches and the "Grand" logo, all of which make the new Grand Commander even more imposing. The rear of the car is similarly refined, with the lights on both sides linked together by the 'Grand' logo for a recognisable look.
In the era of the explosion of new energy vehicles, the design style of cars is becoming more and more fashionable, technological and avant-garde, and the hard-core design style is becoming more and more rare. Sometimes when you see this hard-core and tough design style, you will inexplicably appreciate and sigh, as if you have been injected with chicken blood, appreciate its momentum, and sigh why this style has gradually become a niche.
A unique and intimate side
Of course, although the new Grand Commander has a tough appearance, it can still be seen from many details of the design that it is different and intimate. The one thing that sets it apart is that the new Grand Commander is doing what it thinks is right and interesting. For example, the volume adjustment button and channel switch key are designed on the back of the steering wheel, which is very convenient to use, and it is more clear what key you press when you operate blindly.
For example, the trunk close button is placed behind the left side of the third-row seats, rather than outside the trunk. If you don't understand the design, it may take a while to get used to it. But it's often these unique little designs that make it easy to remember the car.
Of course, although the new Grand Commander is a hardcore SUV, it also focuses on comfort and practicality. The new Grand Commander is equipped with leather seats as standard, with good texture and support, and it is very comfortable to sit on. Although a large number of physical buttons have not been canceled, and a large central control screen has not been adopted, the new commander is equipped with a new generation of car machine system, intelligent technology experience improvement, and the most important thing is functional support, practicality is enough, to meet our daily needs.
For a 7-seater mid-size SUV, most consumers consider the flexibility of the seat layout and the comfort of the space, so in the past few days of contact, I deliberately felt the performance of the second and third row spaces of the new Grand Commander.
The second row has separate air conditioning vents, and the second-row seats can be moved forward and backward and can be adjusted in multiple stages. In addition, the new Grand Commander is equipped with a large panoramic sunroof, so the feeling of sitting in the second row is not too oppressive, and the sitting position is relatively comfortable. In addition, the second-row seats can be folded down in a 4/6 ratio, and the space flexibility is good.
Getting into the third row is also simple, just pull the mechanism behind the second row of seats and move it forward, the second row of seats can be moved to the front, and the space to enter the third row is also spacious enough.
The third row sits well, and although there is no sunroof overhead, there are windows and cup holders on both sides, and there are air conditioning vents overhead. The most practical thing is that the third row also offers multi-level seatback adjustment, and it is reported that the backrest can be adjusted by up to 37°. In addition, the second row of seats can be adjusted forward, so you can always find a sitting position that suits you.
If the third row of seats is not in use or needs to be loaded with bulky items, they can be folded flat to provide decent storage space. Assuming the third row of seats is not folded down, the trunk can also accommodate two 20-inch suitcases. On the whole, the tough appearance of the new Grand Commander actually has a soft and delicate side, which can be felt when entering the car.
It can be used in the city and has the ability to "cross mountains and mountains".
Compared with the appearance of the new Grand Commander, Xiaobian is more concerned about its core power and off-road ability, this test drive is the new Grand Commander four-wheel drive luxury version, that is, the second highest model, which is equipped with the same power as the Wrangler, GME-T4 2.0T engine with ZF 9AT gearbox, can output a maximum power of 195kW, maximum torque of 400N·m.
At first, the power response was very fast, and I was a little caught off guard when I drove it for the first time, and I was still a little nervous when I stepped on the accelerator, but it was still very interesting, because I could vaguely hear the "roar" of the engine, and I unconsciously had a sense of excitement and wanted to "tame" it and control it. However, after speeding up, its power output is relatively linear, and the steering wheel is relatively light, which is very comfortable to drive, and it is also in line with the positioning of urban commuting or home.
Although the suspension tuning of the new Grand Commander is more comfortable, it still retains a certain toughness, and when passing over potholes, a slight vibration can be felt in the car, but the stability of the whole body is good, and it will not shake, and when driving on asphalt roads, the whole chassis feels relatively comfortable.
In fact, the new Grand Commander is not only an urban SUV, but also a hardcore SUV, its off-road ability and ability to get out of trouble should not be underestimated. The new Grand Commander offers us a variety of driving modes, the general AUTO mode can cope with most road conditions, in addition to the SNOW mode, SAND/MUD mode, and SPORT mode. What's more, the new Grand Commander is equipped with a new generation of Drive intelligent four-wheel drive system, which can automatically switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive in 0.2 seconds, which is conducive to quickly getting out of trouble.
During the test drive, there was one scene that made a deep impression on me. Because it was raining during the test drive, the road surface adhered to less and was easy to slip, but the new Grand Commander was still very stable when cornering or getting up sharply. In addition, the entire chassis height of the new Grand Commander is 15mm higher than that of the old model, so the passability will be better, and it will be easier to go over mountains and mountains.
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As the first Jeep model specially built for the Chinese market, the all-new Jeep Grand Commander combines the needs of Chinese consumers and integrates the brand's off-road genes into it, which can meet the needs of consumers who want to pursue urban use, but do not want to give up off-road ability. In fact, the product power of the new Grand Commander is not bad, and it can even be said that it is a model that pursues all-round aspects. Beneath the hardcore exterior lies a subtle design that maintains hardcore off-road capability while not forgetting to focus on comfort and practicality.
Nowadays, the 300,000-level mid-size SUV market is chosen and concerned by more and more consumers, and there are not many models that can provide 7-seat mid-size SUVs. After some contact, the new Grand Commander is still able to make a good impression, whether it is styling, space layout, power, and even off-road ability, it will leave a good impression. According to the current market of Guangzhou terminal, the preferential range of this car is about 20,000, and the cost performance is really good.