American jeeps have proven themselves only on the positive side. These heavy vehicles are appreciated not only by the inhabitants of America, but also by the rest of the world. Russia is no exception. Considering the technical characteristics of SUVs, you can notice the full power of their units. American car companies do not create budget options, and their goal is not to produce fuel-efficient vehicles.
Immediately pay attention that those wishing to purchase a chic American jeep will have to pay a considerable amount. These cars are also expensive to maintain. Let's pay attention to fuel consumption. This figure breaks all records. In mixed mode, cars consume more than 10 liters. However, this is not surprising. Firstly, they are all large-sized, and secondly, they are equipped with powerful engines. There is another explanation for this. In America, gas is cheap. That is why car companies do not set themselves the goal of creating an energy-intensive vehicle. However, if this can become a significant minus for the domestic buyer, then the appearance, quality and aerodynamic properties will be an absolute plus. American jeeps, whose brands we will consider a little later, can go on any off-road. By this criterion, they have no equal.
Best american jeeps
Creating a rating of popular SUVs, reputable publications highlight cars manufactured by American companies. They are radically different from European and Asian models. In the lines of the latter there are economical copies. First of all, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the power plants with which American jeeps are equipped have a volume of at least 3 liters. Reinforced suspensions and an impressive body size are the hallmarks of these models. So, let's look at the brightest representatives of this class.
- Hammer This car has long been a leader in the ranking of SUVs. For all time, three generations were released. However, the most striking representative was the Hummer H1. This model is widely used in the armed forces of the United States of America and other NATO countries. The car is equipped with a gasoline 5.7-liter engine, as well as diesel engines, the minimum volume of which is 6.2 liters. The maximum power that Hummer H1 gives out is 300 liters. from.
- Cadillac Escalade (Cadillac Escalade) . This model is equipped with modern technology and is the most luxurious among American jeeps. In the lineup there is an instance with an elongated body. The salon is designed for 7 seats. Power plants are powerful with large volumes.
Also not less representative are the models of Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge. All of them deserve special attention.
Ford Expedition
This model began to be produced in 1997. In 2005, it was awarded the title of the largest SUV. The Expedition line is represented by three generations:
- the first is from 1997 to 2002.
- the second - from 2003 to 2006.
- the third - from 2007 to the present.
These cars are all-wheel drive. Equipped with eight-cylinder engines, from 4.6 to 5.4 liters. The latter squeezes 310 liters. from. Works in tandem with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In the latest models, the manufacturer has upgraded the power unit. Ethanol and gasoline can now be refueled with Ford Expedition. Fuel consumption is very large. For 100 km, the car will require from 19 to 21 liters. 2009 models can tow a trailer weighing 4.2 tons.
Jeep cherokee
The American "Jeep Cherokee" was produced in 5 generations:
- The first is from 1974 to 1983.
- The second - from 1984 to 2001.
- Third - from 2001 to 2007.
- Fourth - from 2007 to 2012.
- Fifth - from 2013 to the present.
Model V generation is equipped with three power plants. The first is used as standard. Its working volume is 2.4 liters. It has 16 valves. Maximum power - 177 liters. from. Installed in tandem with a 9-speed "automatic". It takes about 10 seconds to accelerate. It consumes 8.3 liters of fuel per 100 km. The second unit, mounted on an American crossover, is a six-cylinder. Its volume is 3.2 liters. Power - 272 liters. from. Accelerates in 8 seconds., Fuel consumption - about 10 liters. The last in this line is a diesel unit. Its volume is 2 liters. Power is 170 liters. from. Fuel consumption can be called the most economical, as in mixed mode, it consumes only 6 liters.
Cadillac escalade
This model belongs to the premium class. For all time, 4 generations have been released:
- the first is from 1990 to 2000.
- the second - from 2002 to 2006.
- the third - from 2007 to 2012.
- the fourth - from 2013 to the present.
Modern models of the Cadillac Escalade are equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Its volume is 6.2 liters. The power that the driver can count on is 409 liters. from. It is completed with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Accelerates to "weave" in less than 7 seconds. Fuel consumption - from 10 to 18 liters. The speed limit is 180 km / h.
Chevrolet tahoe
The story, presented by four generations, has a Chevrolet Tahoe. The technical characteristics of the first copies of this line are significantly different from the latest developments. Representatives of the fourth generation are full premium cars.
- The first generation - from 1995 to 2000.
- The second - from 2000 to 2006.
- Third - from 2006 to 2014.
- Fourth - from 2013 to this day.
Chevrolet Tahoe IV can be called a luxury giant. It is equipped with a 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine. It produces a capacity of 409 liters. from. Equipped with a 6-speed automatic. Despite its dimensions, it accelerates to 100% in less than 7 s. The maximum limit is 180 km / h. Fuel consumes more than 13 liters.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
When looking at American jeeps, you can’t keep silent about the model that came off the assembly line in 2006 - the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It is a five-door SUV. It is equipped with two types of engines:
- The six-cylinder has a volume of 3.6 liters. Type - gasoline. Maximum power - 284 liters. from. The speed limit is 180 km / h.
- A 2.8 liter diesel engine allows for a capacity of 200 liters. from.
These units are equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. For acceleration, the car will spend from 9 to 12 seconds. The maximum speed limit for a diesel engine is 169 km / h. Cars with a gasoline engine consume an average of about 12 liters, with a diesel engine - 9 liters.
Hummer h3
In 2003, the new Hummer was introduced. She is assigned the index H3. American jeeps of this brand ceased to be produced in 2010. The third generation is equipped with three engines:
- The basic configuration included a 5-cylinder unit. Its working volume was 3.5 liters. It was completed with “mechanics” at 5 speeds. Unit power - 223 liters. from. This allowed the car to accelerate to "weave" in 10 seconds. About 100 liters of gasoline were consumed per 100 km of city driving.
- A more powerful engine was the Vortek installation. Its volume was 3.7 liters. Power power was fixed at 245 liters. from. It was equipped with two types of transmission: "mechanics" at 5 speeds and a 4-speed "automatic". Acceleration to "weave" takes no more than 10 seconds. Fuel consumption - from 12 to 15 liters.
- The last unit that the Hummer H3 was equipped with was a 5.3-liter engine. Equipped with 8 cylinders. The car is capable of a top speed of 165 km / h. The power limit is 305 liters. from. Fuel consumption per 100 km - more than 18 liters. The car is able to accelerate in 8 seconds.
Dodge journey
In 2007, the presentation of a new model of American manufacturers Dodge Journey. This car can be called universal, because it resembles a station wagon by filling, and in terms of size it occupies a position between a minivan and a crossover. Externally, the model looks quite impressive. The Russian market offers options with three types of engines. All of them are equipped only with automatic transmission.
- 4 cylinder engine. It produces a capacity of 175 liters. from. Has a volume of 2.4 liters. The maximum speed is 188 km / h. Accelerates in 12 sec.
- Gasoline 2.7-liter unit for 6 cylinders. The power of the installation is 185 liters. from. The speed limit is 182 km / h. Gains the first "hundred" in 10 seconds. Gas consumption - about 10 liters.
- The six-cylinder 3.7-liter engine is the most powerful in this lineup (280 hp). Accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in 8 seconds. The maximum speed that this car can develop is limited to 206 km / h. In the combined cycle, it consumes about 14 liters.
Chevrolet New Captiva
In 2011, the Chevrolet Captiva was restyled. Due to significant changes in technical equipment, there was a change in the target audience. American jeeps of this series were also updated in 2013. As a result, now customers can buy a car with a clearance of 200 mm and dimensions 4673 x 1868 x 1756 mm. As for technical equipment, the engine lineup is represented by three units: two of them are gasoline and one diesel.
In the basic configuration, a four-cylinder unit with a volume of 2.4 liters is installed. Its potential power is fixed at around 167 liters. from. It is equipped with two types of transmission: 6-speed "mechanics" and the same "automatic".
The second installation is a 6-cylinder. Equipped with a continuous supply of fuel. Engine displacement - 3 l. Able to produce power in 249 liters. from. Mounted in conjunction with an automatic transmission.
The diesel unit has a volume of 2.2 liters. It can make 3,800 revolutions per minute. Power is 184 liters. from. The new Captiva American jeep accelerates to the “hundredth” in an average of 10 seconds. The speed mode, depending on the configuration, can vary from 175 to 198 km / h (maximum performance). The most economical is a diesel installation: on average it consumes about 7 liters of fuel per 100 km. Gasoline engines at the same distance consume from 10 liters.