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Looking for my next car, I tested the Grand Cherokee with my family yesterday. Important: I am 6.4 tall, 95kg heavy and my two sons are almost as tall as I am.

I drove the car for about 1 hour and found that I could not find a favorable position for the "gas foot", so that it could remain relaxed, with gentle pressure on the accelerator pedal. Due to my size, the leg hangs in the air and does not lie on the seat, the center console hardly offers any support. The seat was set back as far as it was technically possible and as tall as my size allowed, so that the passenger still had room for the legs behind the driver (which was just enough).

I would be interested, do other large Grand Cherokee drivers ( over 6 feet ) have similar experiences, or were you able to find a good, relaxed position (with an equally large passenger behind the driver)?

The test car (1200km run) became uncomfortably restless from 150 km / h (20 "tires) - is it "normal"? (I know that it is an off-road vehicle and not an urban SUV)

Furthermore, it should be added that the kids complained about the too hard and too small headrests in the back seat. (The car is apparently primarily designed so that you can flip the back seat at the push of a button and then throw your golf bag comfortably in the back). Overall, I was amazed at how little space there was in such a big car.

PS. To the Grand Cherokee drivers: Please do not consider this a personal attack on your choice! It is written from the perspective of a tall family man. I am aware that many of you with less height and alone in the car feel very comfortable, strong, tall, sporty and superior to everyone ...

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I'm 6.3 feet tall and weigh 115 kg. Sitting position is impeccable. Also use the comfort option with the seat moving back and the steering wheel up. (But there are only two of us left.) If your boys are already that tall, how long will they be with you? ;-)

Regarding the tires: We drive 18" and are satisfied with the handling. Of course, due to the large tires, it likes to run after the ruts, but I already knew that from the Ford Explorer. That's why I deliberately took the 18". With 20" it is now stronger.

At that time we had the opportunity to extensively test the Grand Cherokee in Canada for 4 weeks and 5000km. As you have already correctly recognized, it is an off-road vehicle! And if the Americans can do one, then they can build off-road vehicles with petrol engines. ;-)

In the United States, its is just a midsize SUV.

You can forget about children's toys (SUVs) from most European manufacturers (except Land / Range Rover).

I say that as a Benz driver. ;-)

Since we have to transport a second wheelchair in the foreseeable future, we are looking for a vehicle with more space in the back. Here, too, you will quickly find what you are looking for with the Americans. Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Dodge RAM (Laramie with crewcab and hardtop), Ford Expedition and Cadillac Escalade are first choice in terms of space requirements. (Full Size SUV)

All vehicles can also be equipped with LPG systems (but all have cylinder deactivation ;-))

Just drove to Italy. Consumption was 8.9 l / 100km with the 3.6 ethanol engine. Regarding the driving behavior, I drove up and down the Stilfster Joch without any problems. The car is really handy for its size. ;-)
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I'm 196cm tall and have a lot on my ribs. I've been driving the GC Overland for 4 years. The comfort seats in the Overland give me a perfect sitting position. Of course, if my son, who is the same size, sits behind me, we both have to make compromises. But which comparable SUV is not so? I have nothing to complain about when driving above 150 km/h. The GC is a cruiser and with the air suspension the Overland is very comfortable. Sure, the 20" wheels may not roll as smoothly as the 18" wheels, but I think it's OK
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Although I'm only 187 cm tall, I had the same feeling as you when I tried out the Grand Cherokee. The possible distance from the seat to the floor panel is too small for me, however large the entire car is.

I had the Jeep Renegade for a while, and I was sitting in there very well.

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