2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Is India-Bound. Here Are Five Things You Want To Know

  • Published September 30, 2021
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The 2022 Grand Cherokee is the American carmaker’s latest SUV, and it’s cleaner and more technologically advanced than its predecessor
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Your escapades aboard the new Jeep Grand Cherokee are set to become cleaner, thanks to the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid variant. The fifth-gen SUV is India-bound, and it’s arriving here in 2022. So, without further ado, let’s get cracking on these five things you want to know about it:

Don’t Confuse This For The Grand Cherokee L

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They aren’t the same. The larger Grand Cherokee L, unveiled earlier this year, is a seven-seater, while the upcoming model is a five-seater. And while both have similar design touches, the Grand Cherokee is a tad smaller than the Grand Cherokee L. 

 

Grand Cherokee

Grand Cherokee L

Difference

Wheelbase

2964mm

3091mm

-127mm

Length

4914mm

5204mm

-290mm

Width (ORVMs folded)

1968mm

1964mm

+4mm

Height (standard suspension)

1799mm

1815mm

-16mm

There’s A New Plug-in Hybrid

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The Grand Cherokee gets V6 and V8 powertrain options. But the highlight is the new 2-litre plug-in hybrid that pairs the petrol engine with two electric motors. Jeep claims the eco-friendly unit can go 40km on pure electric power. 

Here are the detailed specifications of all three powertrains:

 

Grand Cherokee Hybrid

Grand Cherokee V6

Grand Cherokee V8

Engine

2-litre 4-cylinder Hybrid

3.6-litre V6 Petrol

5.7-litre V8 Petrol

Power (PS)

380PS

297PS

362PS

Torque (Nm)

637Nm

352Nm

528Nm

Drivetrain

All-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

All engines get automatic transmissions. But the manufacturer hasn’t gone into the specifics. 

Trailhawk Baby!

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In typical Jeep fashion, the Grand Cherokee is available in the off-road-focused Trailhawk variant, which gets some upgrades over the standard model. These include:

  • Increased ride height with a liftable air suspension. 

  • 18-inch wheels with chunky all-terrain tyres. 

  • The sway bar can be disconnected for better articulation and traction. 

  • Can be opted with the hybrid powertrain. 

  • Plenty of red hooks and exterior elements (blue in case of hybrid). 

  • A rear electronic limited-slip differential (exclusive to the hybrid). 

  • Selec-Speed control to manage vehicle speed without the throttle input while off-roading in 4LOW. 

Exterior and Interior Design

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The styling of the new Grand Cherokee is more evolutionary than revolutionary. There are all the familiar elements that we come to expect from a Jeep -- the seven-slat grille, a butch upright stance, and squared-out wheel arches. The new additions include sleek LED headlamps and tail lamps, and these infuse a sense of modernity to the Grand Cherokee.  

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The interior is a straight lift from the new Grand Cherokee L, which means you get a neat and straightforward dashboard with high-quality wood, leather, and metal trims. There’s also a seperate screen for the co-driver à la Ferrari. 

India Launch

 

Jeep has confirmed that the Grand Cherokee will be brought to India as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit. It remains to be seen whether it’s the 5-seater or the 7-seater model, but we reckon it will be the former. 

At an expected price of Rs 75 lakh (ex-showroom), the SUV will be an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, and the upcoming facelifted Audi Q7.

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