The SUV returns to the country in a version that does 25 km / l

For a long time, the Grand Cherokee represented the highest level of luxury and sophistication in the Brazilian Jeep portfolio. However, the model was not reintroduced for a few years and Commander took over. Now, the Grand Cherokee will return and one of its properties will be a plug-in hybrid engine. This will be the company’s second electric car in the country, which last year launched the Compass with this technology. Under the hood, the 4xe uses a 2-liter turbocharged engine (274 hp), and a 48-volt belt-driven generator system for quick, smooth restarts. Instead of an eight-speed torque converter is an electric motor, which produces 134 hp and 25 kgfm of torque. In total, there is 375 hp of power and 65 kgfm of torque. Apart from the new inspiration, this new generation Grand Cherokee stands out for its onboard technology and improved finish.

I tested the Summit Reserve version of the Jeep SUV in the US and the vehicle was amazing. In addition to the high quality of materials, better than those offered in Compass and Commander, the board screens attract attention. For the instrument panel, a 10.25-inch display, another screen for the multimedia center and one more for the front passenger. The passenger side screen includes polarizing filters that make it invisible from the driver’s side. This way, the passenger can even play video games – and use wireless headphones – without disturbing the driver. Offers and prices for the Brazilian market will be announced in the coming weeks. Until then, check out the video evaluation available on the CORREIO website and app.

NEW CHARGE IN SHOPPING PURCHASES

A pioneer in providing electric vehicle charging stations, Salvador Shopping placed 12 more points. Therefore, the project is the place with the largest number of chargers in Bahia. The service is free for customers who have hybrid electric or plug-in vehicles and the chargers are located in parking lot G2, in the pink sectors (where there were already four devices) and in the black.

ON THE WAY TO ELECTRICITY

Volvo claims that by 2030 it will produce and sell only electric cars and, by 2040, it will be a 100% climate company. To get closer to these goals, the Swedish manufacturer announced, during the Climate Week in New York, that it will produce its last diesel car in early 2024.

BYD presented a new version of the Dolphin, the Plus. This option is more powerful and costs R$179,800 – R$30,000 more than the entry-level version. The Dolphin Plus has the same electric motor that powers the Yuan Plus, which delivers a good power of 204 hp and a quick torque of 31.6 kgfm. Its battery is 60.48 kWh, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 7 seconds – and the maximum speed is reduced to 160 km / h. Although the manufacturer has not yet released the official range, according to Inmetro information, it is estimated that the car will reach up to 427 km in the WLTP cycle. In comparison, the Yuan Plus offers a range of 294 km in PBEV. The Dolphin Plus competes directly with another Chinese model, the GWM Ora 03 GT, which costs R$184,000.

FIRE SHOW IN 2024

The expectation is that the São Paulo Motor Show will be held again in 2024, after a six-year hiatus. It will even return to the Anhembi Exhibition Centre, which is undergoing renovation. The last two editions, in 2016 and 2018, took place at the São Paulo Expo.

THE RETURN OF THE SPORTS COUPE

BMW already sells the updated M2 in Brazil in Coupé (R$ ​​617,950) and Coupé Track (R$ 667,950) versions. The sports car arriving in the country being imported from Mexico, with a twin-turbo engine with six-cylinder M Twin Power technology, which sends all its power to the rear axle through an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic. transmission. With 460 hp and 56 kgfm of torque, the package allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds. The maximum speed is 290 km / h.