The Jeep Grand Cherokee joins the Carabinieri

Nineteen examples of the Jeep Grand Cherokee will soon be serving with the Italian Carabinieri’s anti-terrorism unit.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Carabinieri (2018) Front

In addition to gaining numerous LED warning lights and the familiar Carabinieri livery, the SUVs feature various modifications suited to their specialist role. For example, the body, windscreen, side windows and tyres have all been armoured. Reinforced suspension components are fitted, too.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Carabinieri (2018) DashboardJeep Grand Cherokee Carabinieri (2018) Front Side

Power is provided by an unaltered 3.0 litre V6 turbocharged diesel engine. Its 187 bhp (140 kW / 190 PS) is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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