[Manesh]

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to be the first model in Jeep's new direction of trying to take on Land Rover, with a greater focus on targeting the upmarket Range Rover models.

While the original Range Rover came out in the early 1970's, the first generation Jeep Grand Cherokee came out in the latter half of the 80's. Each generation has grown bigger and more luxurious as well as increasing off-roading capability.

The earlier generation models had long term reliability issues that dogged alost every American brand. There have been significant improvements on this front over successive generations.

As an Avid reader and collector of Car Magazine (South Africa), I still remember the test summary of the 1999, 4.7 liter V8, Grand Cherokee Limited (The highest trim and specification available at that time). The words used to describe it were '...an amazing combination of Sybaritic luxury, go anywhere capability and reliability.'

With the first spy picture of the interior out, and all indications pointing to Jeep's move to take on Range Rover (the RR Sport), it will be interesting to see how this model fares when it is released.

The current generation has been rather long in the tooth, being around for almost a decade but still selling in good numbers. The change of ownership of the Chrysler and Jeep brands have had an impact on development of the new model.

The next generation will be built on the Alfa Romeo, Guila / Stelvio platform, although it goes without saying that Jeep will modify it to ensure the off-road capability is not lost.

In addition, for the first time, there will also be 2 versions of the Grand Cherokee, the traditional two row model and a longer 3 row model.

If the interior is any indication of where Jeep wants this brand to go, then i think we can safely assume that the even large Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer nameplates that will be re-introduced for the 2022 model year will be quite luxurious and make an attempt to compete with the Range Rover Vogue.

[TusharK]

A new spy image of the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee gives us a peek into the SUV's interior.



The dashboard of the new Grand Cherokee features a clean look. It has a leather-wrapped and a large touchscreen infotainment head-unit in the centre. The central air-con vents are positioned above the touchscreen.



The SUV has a new 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster. Note that there isn't a conventional gear lever and it instead gets a rotary shift dial.



Reports suggest that the next generation Grand Cherokee will be based on the Giorgio platform, which also underpins the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia.



At present, the Grand Cherokee is available with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel or a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine. The Grand Cherokee SRT is powered by the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 that produces 462 BHP and 624 Nm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to all four wheels.

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Link to Team-BHP News

[PrasunBannerjee]

I liked the unconventional placement of buttons above the screen and below the vents. Only doubt is fingers will definitely chill as the buttons at times will be colder than usual to use always. Only time will tell

[Venkatesh]

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee spy pics reveal Wagoneer inspired front end and slim taillights.







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[Venkatesh]

Next-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee front end revealed







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[Venkatesh]

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee teased, to debut on 29th September.



The short teaser revealed the front end of the Grand Cherokee. Link



2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee line-up will also include a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant.





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[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Fifth generation Grand Cherokee unveiled for 2022 -

• Fifth generation of most awarded SUV ever brings an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-new exterior design and all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship
• First electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe is unveiled alongside the ultimate off-road Grand Cherokee, the new Trailhawk
• Exceptional performance, comfort, capability and functionality bolster Grand Cherokee's legacy as the most awarded and celebrated SUV
• Unrivaled capability along with composed on-road driving dynamics courtesy of three 4x4 systems – Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II
• Class-exclusive Jeep Quadra-Lift™ air suspension, now with electronic semi-active damping, delivers up to class-leading 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) of ground clearance and 24 inches (61 cm) of water fording
• New class-exclusive sway-bar disconnect delivers improved articulation and traction over rocks and rough terrain
• Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe conquered the formidable Rubicon Trail under all-electric power
• Class-leading 7,200 lbs (3,265kg) max towing with the available 5.7-liter V-8 engine
• Uconnect 5 offers new technology for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including a 10.1-inch (25.7 cm) display, five-times-faster operating speed (when compared to the previous generation) and over-the-air (OTA) updates
• Exclusive 10.25-inch (26 cm) front passenger interactive display and 10.1-inch (25.7 cm) rear seat entertainment displays with built-in Amazon Fire TV
• The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in Jeep 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 and in global markets later that year

The newest iteration has been designed and engineered to deliver even more of what has made this Jeep SUV a true global icon in the premium SUV segment:

More powertrains – with 4xe (PHEV) technology targeting to deliver an estimated 25 miles of all-electric range, 57 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) and a combined driving range of more than 440 miles (708 km). This is the most 4x4-capable and sustainable Grand Cherokee yet and a further sign of the Jeep brand's commitment to "Zero Emission Freedom"
More legendary capability – the most 4x4-capable Grand Cherokee ever, the new Trailhawk 4xe has conquered the Rubicon Trail in full-electric operation. New class-exclusive sway-bar disconnect allows for improved articulation and traction over rocks and rough terrain
More technology – Uconnect 5 with a segment-first front passenger screen, new high-definition rear-seat entertainment system and Active Driving Assist
More space and versatility – with 144.6 cu. ft. of total interior passenger volume (+4.1 cu. ft. over previous generation) and 37.7 cu. ft. of cargo space (+1.4 cu. ft.), the new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers enhanced levels of comfort and spaciousness, including accommodating a set of golf clubs transversely in the cargo hold
More innovative features – with an all-new architecture, all-new exterior design, all-new interior with front passenger screen and Amazon Fire TV, independent front and rear suspensions and class-exclusive Quadra-Lift™ air suspension with electronic semi-active damping
More world-class craftsmanship – resulting in the most luxurious Grand Cherokee ever, including the Summit Reserve trim with Palermo leather interior and 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh audio system
More safety – with more than 110 advanced safety and security features, including Active Driving Assist with hands-on automated driving, plus 360-degree surround view and night vision cameras

[TusharK]

Jeep has taken the wraps off the all-new Grand Cherokee. The SUV is set to reach our shores sometime next year via the CKD route.



The Grand Cherokee will be positioned above the upcoming Meridian. However, its styling is similar to the 7-seater version of the Compass. The SUV features a more upright front fascia with the typical 7-slat grille and has slim LED taillights at the rear.



On the inside, the Grand Cherokee comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. Customers will get the option of a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a rear-seat entertainment package with Amazon Fire TV functionality.



The new Grand Cherokee is available with three powertrain options. These include a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol with 294 BHP and 348 Nm, a 5.7-litre V8 producing 357 BHP and 528 Nm and a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid that makes 375 BHP and 637 Nm. This powertrain comes with a 17 kWh battery pack that offers an all-electric range of 40 km.



The SUV comes equipped with the Quadra-Lift air suspension system that can raise the ground clearance to 287 mm. It also gets the Quadra-Drive II active transfer case with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, and a sway bar disconnect system.

The Grand Cherokee comes loaded with safety tech. The SUV gets features such as collision warning, adaptive cruise control, active lane management, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, brake assist, blind-spot monitor, night vision camera, intersection collision assist, rear cross-path detection, and a drowsiness sensor.

[Electromotive]

Very sharp looking. And very well appointed interiors. A larger battery for the hybrid powertrain would have made it perfect for city use.

US price range USD 37000 to USD 63000+. Looks a lot more expensive that it is.

[Mr.Ogre]

How reliable are Jeeps? I am very keen to try Jeep, however I have read a lot about reliability issues in the past.

[CliffHanger]

The Jeep Compass, the Jeep Meridian and now the Jeep Grand Cherokee - - they all look the same except for size differences. I think Jeep should name them Jeep S, Jeep M, L, XL, instead.