HSV VT.I XU6 (1998-99) Overview Released in February 1998, the HSV VT Series I (VT.I) XU6 was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the XU6 was powered by a supercharged 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission. L67 […]
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Review: Jeep JK Wrangler (2007-18)
Review: Jeep JK.I Wrangler (2007-11) Overview Released in March 2007, the Jeep JK Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited were two- and four-door 4WDs, respectively. Manufactured in Ohio, USA, the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited were available with either a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine or 3.8-litre V6 petrol engines. As per the table below, the Wrangler and Wrangler […]
Review: Jeep MK Patriot (2007-16)
Review: Jeep MK.I Patriot (2007-11) Overview Released in August 2007, the Jeep MK Series I (MK.I) Patriot was a five-seat, compact SUV. Manufactured in Illinois, USA, the MK.I Patriot was initially available with either a 2.4-litre petrol engine (‘2.4L’) or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine (‘2.0L CRD’), and in Sport and Limited editions. Drivetrains Of the […]
Review: Jeep BU Renegade (2015-on)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2015, the Jeep Renegade was a compact SUV. Manufactured at Fiat’s factory in Melfi, Italy, the Jeep Renegade was available in front-wheel drive Sport, Longitude and Limited variants, or all-wheel drive Trailhawk variants. As per the table below, drivetrains consisted of: A 1.6-litre petrol engine mated to a five-speed […]
Review: Jeep JL Wrangler (2018-on)
Overview Production of the Jeep JL Wrangler commenced in January 2018 and it was released in Australia in April 2019. Manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, the Jeep JL Wrangler was an off-road vehicle that was available in two- and four-door bodies. For Australia, the Jeep JL Wrangler was powered by 3.6-litre ‘Pentastar’ V6 petrol and 2.2-litre […]
Review: Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee (2011-21)
Review: Jeep WK2.I Grand Cherokee (2011-13) Overview Released in January 2011, the Jeep WK2 Series I (WK2.I) Grand Cherokee was a five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the Grand Cherokee range initially consisted of the 3.6 V6 and 5.7 HEMI V8 variants, with the 3.0 CRD variants following in June 2011 and the […]
Review: Jeep ZG Grand Cherokee (1996-99)
Overview Released in April 1996, the Jeep ZG Grand Cherokee was a five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the ZG Grand Cherokee was powered by a 4.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Grand Cherokee was available in two editions: the entry-level Laredo and better-equipped Limited. […]
Review: Jeep WH Grand Cherokee (2005-10)
Review: Jeep WH.I Grand Cherokee (2005-08) Overview Released in July 2005, the Jeep WH Series I (WH.I) Grand Cherokee was a five-seat, 4WD wagon. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the WH Grand Cherokee was available with five engines and in Laredo, Limited and SRT-8 variants (see table below). Engines Of the engines: The 3.0-litre Mercedes-Benz OM642 […]
Review: Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee (1999-05)
Review: Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee (1999-00) Overview Released in June 1999, the Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee was a five-seat, 4WD wagon. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the WJ Grand Cherokee was initially available with 4.0-litre inline six cylinder and 4.7-litre V8 petrol engines (the ‘4.0L’ and ‘4.7L V8’ variants). Engines Of these engines, the 4.0-litre overhead […]
Review: HSV VS Senator (1995-97)
HSV VS.I Senator (1995-96) Overview Released in May 1995, the HSV VS Series I (VS.I) Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Senator 185i and 215i were powered by 5.0- and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. While the Senator 185i was available […]