Jeep presented the fifth generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee luxury SUV. Sales will begin towards the end of this year, but if you would like a version with a plug-in hybrid, you will have to wait until the beginning of next year to order.
A new generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer 7 trim levels and 3 powertrains. It will be available with 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with 298 horsepower and even stronger 5.7-liter V8 gasoline engine with 368 horsepower. Grand Cherokee with a V6 engine can tow up to 2,812 kilograms cargo, and the V8 just 3,265 kilograms cargo. The latest version of the engine, and probably the most interesting for the European market, is plug-in hybrid 4xe. 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine will be with help electric motor produced 380 horsepower and what 637 Nm of torque. Battery with capacity 17 kWh will allow for up to 40 kilometers purely electric drives. In this case, the weight of cargo that the Grand Cherokee can tow is 2,720 kilograms.
Dimensionally, the Grand Cherokee is for 28.9 centimeters shorter than the Grand Cherokee L version, which offers, among other things, an additional row of seats. Compared to its predecessor, the passengers have more space in the cabin, and the luggage space has increased by an additional one 40 liters. The novelty is the Trailhawk equipment level, which is intended for "off-road" enthusiasts. Only this includes the Quadra-Lift air suspension that makes the Grand Cherokee drivable 28.7 centimeters above the ground. Quadra-Drive II is a new version of four-wheel drive, and an electronic rear differential lock is also available.
If you're into luxury, you'll need to choose the Summit Reserve trim level. Only this one will pamper you with Palermo leather upholstery and a McIntosh z sound system 19 speakers and 950 watts powers. The interior is high-tech and the most advanced to date. Digital meters measure 10.1-in, and the central screen is just as large for the needs of entertainment and information content. You can think of a projection screen, in size 10.0-in and an additional screen, in size 10.25-in, for your companion. Passengers in the back seats will have screens available for monitoring streaming content, which in some cases will work even when streaming via the 4G network is disabled due to a poor signal. The new generation Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a bunch of assistance systems, and you can even think of them at night the camera.