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Its replacement is around the corner, but this ageing Jeep retains some old-school charms

Grand Cherokee Overland is ideal for roads less travelled with its plush air suspension. Picture: DENIS DROPPAwhere he sings: “Call me a relic, call me what you will, say I'm old fashioned, say I'm over the hill, today's music ain't got the same soul, I like that old time rock and roll”.

For starters, the cabin is littered with buttons in contrast to the minimalist digital dashboards trending in newer vehicles. It looks a little cluttered but you can’t fault the user friendliness; you don’t have to be an antidigital dinosaur to appreciate the convenience of quick-access buttons instead of having to trawl through digital menus to activate features.

In terms of comfort there’s little to complain about in this ageing Jeep. Its replacement will offer the option of seven seats for the first time, but the current Grand Cherokee lays on plenty of space and amenities in its five seats.The five-model Grand Cherokee range begins with the entry level 3.6 Laredo priced at R799,900, while the Overland on test here is a high-spec version selling for R1,029,900.

 

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