THE new Jeep Grand Cherokee has won what is recognised as the UK's top award for off-road and four-wheel drive vehicles.

The Grand Cherokee was named '4x4 of the Year 2000' by the influential magazine Off-Road & Four-Wheel Drive, repeating the success of the previous version which received the same award shortly after its introduction in 1997.

In addition to scooping the best 4x4 title, the Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 Limited was also named 'Best Heavy Duty 4x4'.

Story date: Wednesday 22 December

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