At the point when you close your eyes and think about a Jeep, almost certainly, the crude Wrangler rings a bell, yet it’s really the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE that takes the heaviness of the renowned away street brand. Its allure is reinforced by the way that it sets real rough terrain ability with on-street refinement; offers heaps of accessible extravagance arrangements and includes; and has the tough, outdoorsy look Jeep purchasers love. Notwithstanding its incredible achievement, the Grand Cherokee is getting old—indeed, it’s the main Jeep model that hasn’t seen a total update lately. This time around, Jeep will get underpinnings from the sharp-taking care of Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which ought to positively help save its standing for on-street refinement unblemished.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee will be all-new for the 2022 model year, marking the start of the fifth generation of the semi-luxury Jeep nameplate.
Pricing and options haven’t been released, so we’re guessing here based on the current 2020 Grand Cherokee’s available models and features. Traditionally, the Limited model has represented the best mix of features for the price, but we’ll have to wait until closer to the Grand Cherokee’s on-sale date to know for sure.
Any number of engines could end up under the hood of the new Grand Cherokee. We expect a turbocharged four-cylinder and a hybrid-assisted 3.6-liter V-6 will be available at launch; a plug-in hybrid model or a diesel-powered four-cylinder may also be in the works.
Rear-wheel drive will likely continue to be offered as standard, but this being a Jeep, several different all-wheel drive systems will surely be optional. A Trailhawk model with even more-robust off-road equipment and rough-country capability is all but a certainty. On the performance end of the spectrum, we expect Jeep will continue to offer high-performance SRT and Trackhawk models, but we review those separately.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Interior spaciousness should see an increase for 2022 thanks to better packaging and a slight lengthening of the Grand Cherokee’s wheelbase. This means more room for passengers and cargo and the possibility of an optional third row of seats. While base Laredo models will likely offer nothing but the bare essentials, upscale Summit and Overland trims are expected to up the ante in the luxury department with nappa leather upholstery, genuine wood trim, and additional tech features. We’ll know more closer to the Grand Cherokee’s on-sale date.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Right now the current Grand Cherokee ships with a very basic 5.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard or an optional 8.4-inch unit with a more advanced interface. We are hopeful that the 2022 model will serve as Jeep’s opportunity to sunset the tiny 5.0-inches, making the larger 8.4-inch screen standard or even moving to a larger 10.0- or 12.0-inch display. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot are all expected to be standard features.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have crash tested the new Grand Cherokee yet, but we expect to have results just before or just after the Jeep’s launch. Driver-assistance features such as pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and semi-autonomous driving modes are becoming increasingly important to shoppers, so we expect those to be available here in some form or another. Key safety features are likely to include:
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control
- Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
