BRAND NEW 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | INTERIOR | EXTERIOR | DRIVING
Channel: Car Showcase
Date: 01/01/2022

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The latest 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has more space, more safety features, more luxury, and a new plug-in hybrid model. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five- or seven-seat SUV that competes with a range of vehicles including the Honda Passport to the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, not to mention the Land Rover Defender.

The biggest change comes in the form of a redesigned two-row model, which marks the return of the Trailhawk off-road variant. Jeep is also introducing a 4xe plug-in hybrid model for both body styles.  

The Grand Cherokee gets swole for the 2022 model year, with a more pronounced chin that balances out its small seven-slot upper grille. The roofline and beltline have been lowered, and its wider track makes room for up to 21-inch wheels.

Inside, updates include a center console layout with updated switches and more storage space to fit two wireless phones on a wireless smartphone charger. Screens abound, including one for the front passenger only and an available rear entertainment center. 

The base engine remains the same 3.6-liter V-6. It makes 293 hp and comes with rear-wheel drive or available four-wheel drive. There are three four-wheel-drive systems to choose from, all with an active transfer case for improved low-speed grip. For greater towing needs or the desire for deep engine thrum, Jeep still offers the 357-hp 5.7-liter V-8, which tows up to 7,200 lb. Both the 4xe and V-8 come with four-wheel drive only. 

For fuel economy, the better bet is this year’s new plug-in hybrid, the Grand Cherokee 4xe. It compiles a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and a pair of motor generators with a 17-kwh battery pack for a net of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, and up to 25 miles of electric-only drive range. With both gas and electric power, Jeep estimates an EPA-rated equivalency of 57 mpg combined. Jeep says the 4xe can tow 6,000 lb. 

Buyers have a choice of conventional and air spring suspensions. All two-row models drive with a substantial feel aided by firm suspension tuning and stable, direct steering. While the Grand Cherokee rides firmly, it’s not jarring. The Grand Cherokee L has softer suspension tuning for a more comfortable ride and more body lean. The air suspension’s Sport mode drops the ride to afford better control, and it raises the ride height to clear off-road obstacles, especially in the purpose-built Trailhawk model.

The Grand Cherokee has standard automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, parking assist, and adaptive cruise control that automatically restarts from a stop. Options include a night-vision camera, a surround-view camera system, and a driver-assist feature that takes over many of the controls on the highway. 

The $39,185 Grand Cherokee Laredo has LED headlights and taillights, an 8-way power driver seat, cloth seats, an 8.4-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster. 

The five- and seven-seat SUV can be had in Laredo, Altitude, Limited, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims, and the two-row version also offers the off-road-oriented Trailhawk.

The tony Overland and Summit trims rival luxury SUVs with wood trim, front seat massagers, heated second-row seats, 16-way power front seats covered in nappa or available Palermo leather, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and an available 10.3-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.

The Grand Cherokee comes standard with rear-wheel drive and Jeep offers three four-wheel-drive systems. The base system, called Quadra-Trac 1, is single-speed, full-time four-wheel drive. The step up, Quadra-Trac 2, adds a 2-speed transfer case for low-range crawling. The top Quadra-Drive 2 system adds an electronic limited-slip rear differential to Quadra-Trac 2.

The Grand Cherokee comes with a choice of two carry-over engines and a third is on the way. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 that spins up 293 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque to launch the SUV from 0-60 mph in a decent 7.5 seconds. The available 5.7-liter V-8 makes 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, which drops the 0-60 mph time to 6.9 seconds. Both work well with the 8-speed automatic transmission. The V-8 sings a deep, sonorous tune and ramps up the max towing capacity from 6,200 to 7,200 lb, but suffers a big fuel economy penalty. 

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