Nevertheless, even with the standard suspension the new Jeep probably offers far more off-road ability than most consumers will use.

My test car had the standard suspension, aimed at a happy medium of ride and handling.

Both trucks featured all-wheel drive, upgraded brakes, and sport modifications to the standard suspensions.

Even on a bad road the standard suspension provides a comfortable ride, although it can be a bit bouncy when there is no weight in the cargo bed.

Even when a pitcher is caught, the standard 10-day suspension is too lenient, amounting to a slap on the wrist.

Troféos got a stiffer standard suspension (the formerly-optional FE3 package).

The standard suspension had been completely redesigned, with a double-wishbone setup at all four wheels; a Euro-tuned suspension was offered for the first time.

Both trucks featured sport modifications to the standard suspensions.

The 2011 model with the standard suspension now has 8.6 inches of ground clearance, only 0.4 inch more than before.

Where the Grand Cherokee runs into trouble with the standard suspension is on a road with an uneven surface, like a slight crown.