Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland & Muddy Me!
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND 3.6 V6
From R 1,590,900
My Value / My Purpose / My Car
Driving a car is much more than a mode of transport. It’s a reflection of your values, purpose, and perspective on life. Owning a Jeep Grand Cherokee is a statement about your personality and character that most probably speaks louder than many other aspects of your life. CelebrityDrive had the privilege of pairing up with this exceptional, cutting-edge sport utility vehicle, thanks to Stellantis and their outstanding fleet manager, Ian Loubser, who goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of journalists in the Western Cape. When we had the chance to explore the over 20 unique qualities that best describe the latest Grand Cherokee, we couldn't help but notice a remarkable parallel personality that perfectly complements this vehicle.
Coach - Denzel Pedro Smit. Denzel, a director at Sports Chaplaincy SA and a sports mentor coach at Ubuntu Football in the Western Cape, was as thrilled as we were to meet the latest Cherokee. So, let's delve into why these two were destined to meet.
So let`s dive right into why these two were destined to meet.
Rugged: The Grand Cherokee is known for its off-road capabilities and robust design that sets it apart with the distinctive, trademarked 7-slot grille. A statement made of it being the first vehicle after the Second World War to drive across the 7 continents. The other story goes that it had to comply with the ruling that Ford was the trademark owner of the 9 slot grille and so the Willys of the day, had to make a significant change to comply with the trademark ruling that settled it for them to be known as the “7 grill” brand. The word association for “rugged” best describing Denzel would be “resilient”. He is resilient in his belief as coach and mentor, assisting many a young sports star to reach the next step of their journey to the top of their ladder!
Versatile: The latest Cherokee offers a wide range of trims and features, making it adaptable to various needs and preferences that will give you confidence to tackle almost any road in SA. Don’t be fooled by the apparent soft rider looks, you will quickly learn that this Cherokee will reveal an immense lot of development for tarmac and rugged terrains, built into its monocoque chassis frame since 1983. Our Celebrity coach is as versatile as the Cherokee, matching it with applied wisdom in all the diverse life challenges his students have to face. Being a “father figure” to them, he stealthily applies the directives that induce long term success.
Spacious: The 7 seat option of the Grand Cherokee offers ample interior space for passengers and a 1067.5L cargo space with the addition of the 2,813-KG towing ability and the 100kg strong roof carrying ability. When we refer to Coach Denzel as “spacious”, we refer to the size of his heart. In the olden days we talked about having the heart as big as a barn, the capacity to father a nation…
Powerful: The 3.6L V is not just all muscle, it is refined as well. It comes with potent engine options that deliver impressive performance. The engine is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT),displacing (cu in) 210kw @ 6,400 rpm with Torque (SAE net Nm @ rpm) 347Nm @ 4,100 rpm paired with an 8-speed auto box that claims a combined 10.6L/ 100km consumption. Our coach is even more powerful than the Cherokee. The ability to use the “power” that is directly forthcoming from his heavenly Father, gives him instant acceleration at all loads and the ability to paint a wall of mud when given the chanceJ
Off-Road: The latest Cherokee is what they call “ trail ready” able to excel in off-road conditions, making it suitable for adventure seekers BUT, our informed market will know it is not a Jeep Wrangler nor a Gladiator that is more fit for off-road conditions in terms of its designed purpose. The inclusion of the air suspension together with an array of off-road selection modes that assist you to master tricky conditions whilst being in an extreme cabin luxury. Denzel, loves the road less travelled. He has trained his hand and mouth to handle the elements that may bring distress to others but through understanding of the overall outcome.He can harness difficult circumstances and transverse through it. He loves the challenge presented by going “off-road”.
Luxurious: The trim levels will make you feel posh and accomplished. Luxury driver centric controls, practical ergonomic applications, upscale soft touch leather materials and advanced technology are all part of the package, rounded off with the premium McIntosh Sound system playing though 19 speakers… Our Director Celebrity will be the first to acknowledge how immensely impressed he was to climb behind the wheel of the Cherokee. Not being in a Jeep for a long time, this one surely made the right impact as it was all smiles as he took the wheel. Iconic: The Jeep brand and in particular the Grand Cherokee, have become iconic in the SUV world, less so in SA than in the USA, but still the rich following of the hardened Jeep cult will keep you busy for days talking about their passionate affair with their JEEP. Coach Denzel made peace with the razzle dazzle that this world has got to offer, no matter how bright the shine from all the numerous attractions that dilute the true essence of our inner shine. He is a genuine reflection of the inner peace that only comes from the eternal deposit he accepted by grace!
Tough: Built to withstand challenging conditions and demanding tasks may seem to be a fair statement when you sit in a capable 4x4, but experiencing the accomplished abilities of the Cherokee is remarkable. When you consider the 40 years of “tough” that was built into the Cherokee, one can be confident that tough aint no paper impression, it will meet you at the time of your need! Denzel will at first seem to be a “push- over” smiley face that loves his mojo “selfies” more than he actually enjoy the mojo itself, but don`t be fooled. The school of hard knocks gave him a couple of lessons that will offer you a better understanding of the requirements of life. The “Hollies” song, He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother hailing from the seventies, best describe the tough that you will find with coach Smit. You will be so fortunate to also “lean on him”.
Comfortable: Thanks to the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension and remarkable travel distance the Cherokee will deliver comfort in most road conditions. Unfortunately as it can happen in most industrialized car plants, Jeep had to “recall” almost 332 000 Cherokee`s due to faulty suspension elements for 2021-23 models. Stellantis, the International Jeep Group owner did however do this on their costs. Fingers crossed, we have fortunately not heard anything similar in SA yet. Our Coach honed his skills to make you feel comfortable being in his space or aura. He knows he is a mere passing ray of light, hope that needs to play out in every game and every situation! The mark of a great coach is the skill to bring comfort under harsh and perilous times, coach Denzel can do just that…
Classic: The Grand Cherokee has a timeless feel and design philosophy that has evolved over the years and the 2023 model looks the part all the better! Denzel, may be far from being regarded as a “classic” as he has not gone full blast monkey on the Celebrity stage yet, but boy, just wait when he starts peeling the onion! Be sure to have a hanky close by!
Safety : It comes equipped with safety features and technologies that scored an accomplished 5 star (83,75%) across all safety aspects. The fact that you are sitting in a vehicle that is close to 2 tons with extensive structural and technological safety elements will bring comfort. Always remember safe cars also require safe drivers! So best to take some time to do offensive and defensive driving skill training.
Adventurous: For sure! The Grand Cherokee is synonymous with the great outdoors. The selling point has been focussed around its adventure lifestyle enabling features. Though it may be too much of a faddy daddies drive for Kingsly Holgate to be associated with, there are enough luxury elements that may swing a vote! Our Celebrity just came back from the beautiful Transkei coast when I met up with him, and so his appetite for adventure is inborn and ingrained into his DNA, and no not his deoxyribonucleic acid, but his Divine Nature Attributes…
Reliable: Jeep has a reputation for producing durable vehicles as mentioned from just after the turn of the Second World War. Development, starting out from Willys-Overland and formally got the JEEP brand name going in 1953. As much as there were design challenges with almost all the brands so too did the brand survive and is currently part of the motoring giant Stellantis. Denzel is tattooed all over, but from the inside with various nuances, echoing the meaning of unspoken reliability. The core of his being is trust and reliability!
Capable: Under normal, loaded, or extreme challenging conditions, the Cherokee is featured all over the internet, pointing to the capable features built into its offering. Yes it comes at a price and so does many other imported brands who struggle to compete on a price point with locally manufactured vehicles. The 4x4 capability of the 2023 Jeep may be less of a sales point for the bigger part of their sales, but rather its luxury touches and numerous advanced tech features. Coach Denzel will not allow us to mention anything here, this space is for his players to attest.
Stylish: The Grand Cherokee boasts a sleek and modern appearance and will attract most of the potential market via its distinctive style. With more than 250k followers on social media in South Africa, the market potential remains stong. In stark contrast, coach Denzel`s style is to die for. He kills you softly with his extended alphabet of knowledge that goes beyond the languages spoken in Cape Town. With his eternal value set, he applies the style that needs no introduction as it is the style of the King!
Tech-Savvy: It offers a range of advanced technology features, deliberate in function and purpose from safety, use, comfort all the way through to the settings that may assist to get the best fuel economy out of the capable V6 motor. Our edition had the 10’’ Passenger Display panel run all the way through to the passenger side, showing great foresight. The designers knew that Jeep drivers hate interference when they enjoy their drive experience, so keeping the passenger busy with their own tech activities is the way to go! There are too many to mention so best to look at the following list before you go and experience the Cherokee yourself! Coach Denzel is Mark Zuckerberg`s biggest advocate. He loves the lime light and, no that is not to be drenched in sour juice, rather the various familiar camera positions that you will notice him on. He is a Techy and seeking the “lime light” frequently.
Family-Friendly: With its spacious interior, it can accommodate families comfortably, especially the 7 seat option, all with their own climate control vents, power connection points and panoramic sunroof. Back seats have comfy reclining options that all adds up to the enjoyment of a long journey. Denzel has got space for the whole world. With Him, family comes first!
Trail-Ready: If the badge says so, then it is! The standard spec is remarkably adept to the road less travelled but it will be advisable to ensure you made the correct tyre choices etc. when you consider taking the Cherokee into some treacherous locations. There are not scratch protection like in the case of the Gladiator and Wrangler, so keep your Cherokee rather on the open road. Our Celebrity as mentioned earlier has got the exploring heart of a Livingstone, the adventure spirit of a Holgate and the attention to detail of a brain surgeon. But when given the opportunity you will most likely catch him drinking coffee at his favourite joint!
Distinctive: The iconic seven-slot grille and Jeep design philosophy has kept its shape over the past 40 years, so much so that one will rarely mistake it for another brand. Denzell Pedro Smit is ultra-distinctive. Ask Mrs Smith she will let you in on some secrets.
Fun: The priceless part of buying a Cherokee for the great outdoors is all the smiles that will be visible on the happy faces of the occupants whilst enjoying the driving experience and the memories it will create for years to come! We believe that is exactly what was birthed in the heart of coach Smit when he was called to ministry. Relinquish every selfish ambition to serve the greater cause and that is to point men and women to their created purpose! Just the like the Grand Cherokee, created with the end goal in mind, the value offering of living with your life purpose has got the potential to meet great people, go on awesome adventures and being introduced to the One that made it all possible! The Coach of al coaches the Creator of all the Grand Cherokee people all around the globe awaits your connection!
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