Jeep Introduces All-New 2022 Grand Cherokee
Following up on the first-ever three-row Grand Cherokee L launched earlier this year, Jeep has now introduced the all-new 5th-generation Grand Cherokee, featuring a new plug-in hybrid powertrain in the Grand Cherokee 4xe, and all-new exterior and interior design with world-class craftsmanship and first-to-market technologies.
Available in the Grand Cherokee Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve, the 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter turbocharged,
four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for maximum efficiency and capability. Overall, the 4xe system delivers 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. The Grand Cherokee 4xe, targeting an estimated 25 miles of all-electric range, returns an estimated 57 MPGe and has an estimated total range of more than 440 miles. Conventional powertrain options are the standard all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 293 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft.
of torque or an available 5.7-liter V-8, rated at 357 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque.
A lowered, tapered roof improves the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance and efficiency without sacrificing cargo spaciousness and utility, while the lowered beltline and expansive glass allow more light into the cabin and increase outward visibility. A wider and larger iconic seven-slot grille and new front fascia conceals a long-range radar and other advanced technology features. Inside, Grand Cherokee boasts new seating architecture, increased small-item storage and a re-aligned center stack for greater driver accessibility, along with 10.1-inch digital screens (digital cluster and touchscreen radio), as well as an available 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display.
“The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our global flagship and will be leading the Jeep brand into a new era of premium refinement, innovative technology, advanced 4x4 capability and electrification," said Christian Meunier, Jeep Brand Chief Executive Officer. “With a perfect balance of on-road dynamics, 4x4 capability and 4xe performance, the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most technologically advanced, luxurious and 4x4-capable Grand Cherokee ever.”
The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in Jeep brand dealerships in North America in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is scheduled to arrive in North America early in 2022.