What sort of car is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee? What does it examine to?

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-seat SUV whereas the associated Grand Cherokee L lengthens the SUV to suit a 3rd row for seven seats of passengers. The five-seater competes with the Chevy Blazer, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport, whereas the seven-seater rivals the Chevy Traverse, Ford Explorer, and Honda Pilot. Prime Overland and Summit trims compete with premium crossover SUVs from Acura, Infiniti, and Lincoln.  

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee a great SUV?

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee has earned TCC’s Greatest SUV to Purchase in 4 of the previous 5 years, and it’s been one of many high SUVs within the class because it launched in 1992. Although promising, we’ll withhold our judgment of the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee till we drive it later this 12 months. (Learn extra about how we price automobiles.)

What’s new for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The redesigned Grand Cherokee comes loaded with new commonplace security and comfort options, extra inside house, and an entire makeover. The largest change comes from the introduction of the 4xe plug-in hybrid mannequin and return of the Trailhawk off-road variant.  

The Grand Cherokee 4xe shares the working gear of the Wrangler 4xe, with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and a pair of motor mills powered by a 17-kwh battery pack. One motor replaces the starter, and the opposite integrates with an 8-speed automated transmission used with all engine choices. Whole output of the 4xe charges highest within the lineup at 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, and the electrical energy offers 25 miles of vary. With each fuel and electrical energy, Jeep estimates an EPA-rated equivalency of 57 mpg mixed. Jeep says the 4xe can tow 6,000 lb, which is on the upper facet for this class. 

For larger towing wants or the need for deep engine thrum, Jeep nonetheless affords the 357-hp 5.7-liter V-8 that makes 390 lb-ft. It tows as much as 7,200 lb. Each the 4xe and V-8 include four-wheel drive solely. The bottom engine stays the identical 3.6-liter V-6. It makes 293 hp and 260 lb-ft, and comes with rear-wheel drive or accessible four-wheel drive. There are three four-wheel-drive techniques to select from, all with an lively switch case for improved low-speed grip.

The Trailhawk mannequin is out there with any engine alternative, together with the 4xe, and comes with an uprated four-wheel-drive system referred to as Quadra-Drive II with an digital limited-slip rear differential. An air suspension offers as much as 11.3 inches of floor clearance for improved method, departure, and breakover angles, and the Trailhawk can ford as much as 24 inches. A sway-bar disconnect enhances the off-road expertise. Jeep’s Selec-Pace Management serves as an enhanced model of hill descent and ascent management, by robotically modulating throttle and braking in 4LO. The Trailhawk has 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, metal skid plates, pink tow hooks, and an built-in off-road digital camera.

The Grand Cherokee will get swole for the 2022 mannequin 12 months, with a extra pronounced decrease entrance fascia that seems to each broaden the width and lift the vertical profile regardless of the small seven-slot higher grille. Jeep says the brand new front-end design permits for radar, sensors, and different driver-assist techniques, whereas lively grille shutters, a rear roof spoiler, and different aero enhancements assist with effectivity. The roofline and beltline have been lowered, and down low, a wider observe ends with as much as 21-inch wheels.

Inside, updates observe the trail of the 2021 Grand Cherokee L, however with 5 seats in two rows as a substitute of seven in three rows. A brand new heart console structure has up to date switches and extra space for storing to suit two wi-fi telephones on a wi-fi smartphone charger. Screens abound, together with one for the entrance passenger solely and an accessible rear leisure heart. 

Jeep equips the 2022 Grand Cherokee with extra commonplace security options than many rivals. It consists of automated emergency braking, lively lane management, blind-spot displays, parking help, and adaptive cruise management that robotically restarts from a cease. Choices embrace a night-vision digital camera, surround-view digital camera system, and a restricted hands-free driver-assist characteristic. 

How a lot does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee price?

Pricing hasn’t been introduced but for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, however Jeep kicked off this era with the launch of the 2021 Grand Cherokee L with a 3rd row of seats that prices $38,690, together with vacation spot. That’s about $3,000 greater than the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The five- and seven-seat SUV could be had in Laredo, Altitude, Restricted, Overland, Trailhawk, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims. 

Customary options embrace LED headlights and taillights, an 8-way energy driver seat, material seats, dual-zone local weather management, an 8.4-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite tv for pc radio, a ten.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and 6 USB ports. 

The tony Overland and Summit trims rival luxurious SUVs with wooden trim, entrance seat massagers, heated second-row seats, 16-way energy entrance seats coated in nappa or accessible Palermo leather-based, 10.1-inch touchscreen, an accessible 10.3-inch touchscreen for the entrance passenger.

The place is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee made?

At Mack Plant, Detroit Meeting Complicated, in Detroit, Michigan,