The Jeep is finally giving the Grand Cherokee a major update. Leading the charge is a new model called the Grand Cherokee L, a three-row long-wheelbase version designed to carry seven people. Its new design, clearly inspired by the Grand Wagoneer concept unveiled in September 2020, pushes the SUV deeper into luxury territory, while a ton of new technologies on board, as well as an upcoming hybrid model, ensure that it remains relevant. against competition.
The vertical panel, thinner grille and narrower headlamps give the 2021 Grand Cherokee L an attractive appearance reminiscent of its larger brother Wagoneer. At the rear, there is an equally square rear end, with huge horizontal taillights and a partially darkened D-pillar. Basic wheels measure 18 inches in diameter, but wheels up to 21 inches are available depending on the finish. To fit this extra line, the wheelbase has been extended 6.9 inches from the previous model.
The interior of the Grand Cherokee L has received a major update, with a new dashboard layout that includes a standard 10.3-inch digital meter cluster and an 8.4-inch central touchscreen, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless. There is a new steering wheel and a rotary style shift button. Buyers of Overland or Summit finishes will have the option to increase the size of the touchscreen to 10.1 inches. These finishes also have adaptive cruise control, assistance to center the lane, a head-up display and a night vision camera. According Car and driver, Level 2 autonomous driving capability should be available by the end of the year. Opt for the Summit Reserve package and you will have massage front seats and a McIntosh stereo.
You’ll find a pair of familiar engines under the hood of the 2021 Grand Cherokee L. The base engine is the FCA’s 3.6-liter, naturally aspirated Pentastar V-6, with 290 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque. Get closer to the Overland or Summit finishes and you can opt for a 5.7-liter aspirated V-8 with 357 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. No matter which engine you choose, power gets to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Opt for the Overland finish off-road package and you will have an electronic limited slip differential at the rear, a set of protection plates and 18-inch aluminum wheels equipped with Michelin Primacy for all seasons.
The suspension is independent in all directions, with control arms at the front and a multi-link rear. Managing the ride is a brand new air suspension with adjustable shock absorbers that continuously adjusts to road conditions and driving styles to ensure the best experience possible. It works with the five terrain modes to offer optimum performance and even has a Quick Leveling Down (QDL) feature, which uses an external valve block and secondary air reservoir to lower both axles simultaneously quickly (against only one axis at a time with the previous generation model).
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is due to go on sale this spring. The price has not yet been revealed, but it is expected to start around the $ 40,000 range. OL will be followed by a new two-row version of the Grand Cherokee by the end of the year, which will receive a plug-in hybrid finish called 4xe.
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