American jeeps: brands, specifications

American jeeps have proved themselves only on the positive side. These heavy machines are appreciated not only by Americans, but also by the rest of the world. Russia is no exception. Considering the technical characteristics of SUVs, you can see the full power of their units. American automotive companies do not create budget options, and their goal is not to manufacture economical vehicles.

At once we pay attention that wishing to get a smart American jeep will have to pay a considerable sum. In maintenance, these cars are also expensive. Let's pay attention to fuel consumption. This figure beats all records. In mixed mode, cars consume more than 10 liters. However, this is not surprising. First, they are all large-sized, and secondly - they are equipped with powerful engines. There is another explanation for this. In America, gasoline is cheap. That's why car companies do not set a goal to create an energy-intensive vehicle. However, if it can become a significant disadvantage for the domestic buyer, then the appearance, quality and aerodynamic properties will be an absolute plus. American jeeps, whose brands will be considered later, can pass on any off-road. By this criterion, there are no equals.

The best American jeeps

Creating a rating of popular off-road vehicles, authoritative publications distinguish cars produced 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 equipped with American jeeps have a volume of at least 3 liters. The reinforced suspension and 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 rating of SUVs. For all time, three generations have been released. However, the most outstanding representative was the Hummer H1. This model is widely used in the armed forces of the United States of America and other countries that are members of NATO. The car is equipped with a petrol 5,7-liter engine, as well as diesel engines, the minimum volume of which is 6.2 liters. The maximum power output by the Hummer H1 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 a copy with an elongated body. The salon is designed for 7 seats. Power plants are powerful with large volumes.

Also no less representative are the models of companies Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge. All of them deserve special attention.

Ford Expedition

This model was launched in 1997. In 2005, it was awarded the title of the largest SUV. The line of Expedition is represented by three generations:

• The first - 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, the volume from 4.6 to 5.4 liters. The latter squeezes 310 liters. from. Works in tandem with an automatic transmission at 6 speeds. In the latest models, the manufacturer upgraded the power unit. Now ethanol and gasoline can be filled with Ford Expedition. The fuel consumption is very high. At 100 km the car will require 19 to 21 liters. Models of 2009 can tow a trailer weighing 4.2 tons.

Jeep cherokee

American "Jeep Cherokee" was produced in 5 generations:

• The first one was from 1974 to 1983.
• The second one was from 1984 to 2001.
• The third one was from 2001 to 2007.
• The fourth is from 2007 to 2012.
• The fifth is from 2013 to the present.

The V generation model is equipped with three power units. The first is used in the basic configuration. Its working volume is 2.4 liters. Has 16 valves. The limiting power is 177 liters. from. It is installed in pair with a 9-step "automatic". On the spends about 10 seconds. At 100 km consumes 8.3 liters of fuel. The second unit, installed on the American crossover, 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 the diesel unit. Its volume is 2 liters. The capacity is 170 liters. from. By fuel consumption can be called the most economical, since in the mixed mode it consumes only 6 liters.

Cadillac Escalade

This model belongs to the premium class. For all time released 4 generations:

• The first 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 car "Cadillac Escalade" are equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Its volume is 6.2 liters. Power, which can count the driver, - 409 liters. from. It is completed with a box "automatic" on six steps. Accelerates to "hundred" in less than 7 seconds. Fuel consumption - from 10 to 18 liters. The speed limit is 180 km / h.

Chevrolet Tahoe

The history presented by four generations, has Chevrolet Tahoe. The technical characteristics of the first copies of this line are significantly different from the latest developments. Representatives of the IV generation are full-fledged premium cars.

• The first generation - from 1995 to 2000.
• The second - from 2000 to 2006.
• The third one is from 2006 to 2014.
• The fourth is from 2013 to this day.

Chevrolet Tahoe IV can be called a luxury giant. It is equipped with a 6.2-liter engine with eight cylinders. It produces a capacity of 409 liters. from. It is equipped with a 6-speed automatic machine. Despite its size, it accelerates to "hundred" in less than 7 seconds. The maximum limit is 180 km / h. The fuel consumes more than 13 liters.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Considering American jeeps, you can not keep silent about the model that went off the assembly line in 2006 - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It is a five-door SUV. It is equipped with two types of engines:

• Six-cylinder has a volume of 3.6 liters. Type - gasoline. The maximum power is 284 liters. from. The speed limit is 180 km / h.
• A diesel unit with a capacity of 2.8 liters makes it possible to produce 200 liters. from.

These units are equipped with an automatic transmission at 5 speeds. To accelerate the car will spend from 9 to 12 seconds. The maximum limit in the high-speed mode for the diesel engine is 169 km / h. Cars with a gasoline engine on average spend about 12 liters, with a diesel unit - 9 liters.

Hummer H3

In 2003, a new Hummer model was introduced. It 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 equipment included a 5-cylinder unit. Its working volume was 3.5 liters. Was equipped with a "mechanics" for 5 speeds. The unit has a capacity of 223 liters. from. This allowed the car to accelerate to "hundred" in 10 seconds. About 100 km of driving around the city consumed about 15 liters of gasoline.
• A more powerful engine was the Vortek installation. Its volume was 3.7 liters. Power was fixed at 245 liters. from. It was equipped with two types of transmission: "mechanics" for 5 speeds and 4-speed "automatic". To accelerate to "hundred" is spent no more than 10 seconds. Fuel consumption - from 12 to 15 liters.
• The last unit, which was equipped with Hummer H3, was a 5.3-liter engine. Equipped with 8 cylinders. The car is capable of developing a top speed of 165 km / h. The power limit is 305 liters. from. Fuel costs per 100 km are more than 18 liters. It is possible to accelerate the car in 8 seconds.

Dodge Journey

In 2007, there was a presentation of a new model of American manufacturers Dodge Journey. This car can be called universal, as it looks like a station wagon, and in size takes the position between the minivan and the crossover. Externally, the model looks quite impressive. The Russian market offers options with three types of engines. All of them are completed only with an automatic transmission.

• The engine is 4 cylinders. It produces a capacity of 175 liters. from. Has a volume of 2.4 liters. The high speed is 188 km / h. Accelerates in 12 seconds.
• Gasoline 2.7-liter unit for 6 cylinders. The power of the unit is 185 liters. from. The speed limit is 182 km / h. Gets the first "weave" for 10 seconds. The consumption of gasoline is about 10 liters.
• The six-cylinder 3.7-liter engine is the most powerful in this line (280 hp). From the place it accelerates to 100 km / h in 8 seconds. The maximum speed that this car can develop is limited to a mark of 206 km / h. In a combined cycle consumes about 14 liters.

Chevrolet New Captiva

In 2011, the restyling of the Chevrolet Captiva model was carried out . Due to significant changes in technical equipment, there was a change in the target audience. American jeeps of this series were updated in 2013 as a result. Now buyers can buy a car with a clearance of 200 mm and dimensions of 4673 x 1868 x 1756 mm. As for the technical equipment, the engine range is represented by three units: two of them are petrol and one diesel.

In the basic configuration, a four-cylinder unit with a capacity 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 6-cylinder. Equipped with a continuous supply of fuel. The volume of the engine is 3 liters. Capable of producing a capacity of 249 liters. from. It is installed in pairs with an automatic transmission.

The diesel unit has a volume of 2.2 liters. In a minute it is capable to make 3 800 turns. The capacity is 184 liters. from. American jeep Captiva new modification accelerates to "hundred" on average for 10 seconds. Speed mode, depending on the configuration, can vary from 175 to 198 km / h (maximum performance). The most economical is the diesel installation: on average, it consumes about 7 liters of fuel per 100 km. Gasoline engines consume from the same distance from 10 liters.