JEEP has launched a five-seat Grand Cherokee to affix the seven-seat L mannequin that launched across the center of final yr, with Night time Eagle trim opening the vary from $77,950 plus on highway prices.
In comparison with the Grand Cherokee L, the two-row mannequin represents a saving of $4800 on the Night time Eagle and Restricted fashions (the latter priced from $83,950 + ORC) whereas the newly launched Overland ($98,450 + ORC) is a few $17,500 lower than the Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve flagship albeit with a unique customary tools combine.
Direct rivals within the giant SUV phase, making an allowance for the Jeep’s 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine, pricing, true 4×4 capabilities and 5 seats are few.
One instance is a Land Rover Defender 110 P300 at $84,350 + ORC, its four-cylinder turbo-petrol powerplant creating 221kW and 400Nm to outpunch the Jeep’s sole 3.6-litre 210kW/344Nm Pentastar V6 engine choice. Each have an eight-speed automated transmission.
Later within the yr, Jeep says a brand new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain shall be provided on Summit Reserve 4xe, with particulars to observe nearer to the launch.
The 4914mm-long Grand Cherokee 5 seater rides on a 2964mm wheelbase whereas the 5204mm-long L is on a 3091mm wheelbase. The previous weighs between 30-50kg lower than the L and makes use of a claimed 9.9-litres/100km versus 10.6L/100km for the L.
All five-seaters share the identical 3.6-litre 210kW/344Nm Pentastar V6 petrol engine driving by an eight-speed auto with ‘good’ Quadra Trac 1 4×4 system on Night time Eagle, ‘higher’ Quadra Trac 1 with Selec-Terrain Administration on the Restricted and ‘finest’ Quadra-Trac 2 Lively 4×4 System with Selec-Terrain, low-range switch case and Quadra Elevate Air Suspension on the Overland.
Commonplace tools on all variants consists of heated, electrically adjusted entrance seats with energy lumbar help, the most recent 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen multimedia unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus over-the-air updates and peak adjustable energy tailgate.
On the security and driver help entrance are automated LED headlights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go operate, lively lane administration, automated emergency braking (with pedestrian and bike owner detection), drowsy driver detection and site visitors signal recognition.
Jeep says the 2023 Grand Cherokee affords enhanced ranges of consolation and spaciousness in
offering “unsurpassed area and flexibility” with 4095 litres of complete inside passenger quantity (a rise of 116 litres over the earlier era) and as much as 1067 litres of cargo area (+40L).
Primarily based on a stiffer new platform, the most recent Grand Cherokee retains impartial entrance and rear suspension and a pressed metal monocoque chassis design that, in response to Jeep, offers “enhanced 4×4 functionality with an all-new structure”.
The Overland’s Quadra-Elevate air suspension with digital semi-active damping can enhance floor clearance to 276mm and a most wading depth of 610mm.
Australia was used as a part of Grand Cherokee’s validation program with greater than 60,000km native testing in harsh and distant environments.
Contained in the Night time Eagle entry variant are suede and ‘TechnoLeather-accented’ bucket seats in black, a heated steering wheel, 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, wi-fi cellphone charging pad and six-speaker audio system.
On the surface are automated LED headlights and 20-inch gloss black painted alloy wheels.
The Restricted provides driver’s seat place reminiscence, front-seat air flow and a heated second seat row that additionally positive aspects window shades. Audio will get a bump to 9 audio system and ambient LED lighting makes an look together with 360-degree encompass view cameras, auto excessive beam and a digital rear view mirror.
Along with the 4×4 system and suspension upgrades, Overland trim comes with black Nappa leather-based seat upholstery, proximity wake-up system, 20-inch polished alloy wheels and a dual-pane sunroof and enhanced multi-colour ambient lighting.
Choices embrace an digital restricted slip differential, all-terrain tyres, skid plates and an uprated rear axle.
In response to Jeep Australia Managing Director, Kevin Flynn, the new-generation Grand Cherokee “represents a elementary shift for Jeep as it’s the most technologically superior mannequin now we have launched”.
“This automobile is a mix of refined sophistication, dynamic efficiency, cutting-edge applied sciences, and unsurpassed ranges of magnificence. The brand new Grand Cherokee carries a sexy presence and functionality that’s unusual in its phase, unquestionably Jeep model and unmistakably world class.”
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee pricing*:
Night time Eagle | $77,950 |
Restricted | $83,950 |
Overland | $98,450 |
*excludes on-road prices:
