The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been spied testing in three-row guise with less camouflage than any time before. Unsurprisingly, the new Grand Cherokee bares a resemblance to the Grand Commander that is sold exclusively in the Chinese market, as well as the new Grand Wagoneer. The similarities are particularly obvious at the front end where there are very similar headlights, although those used by the Grand Cherokee are slightly thinner. We can also see part of the seven-slot front grille.
This prototype can also be seen rolling on
a set of relatively small black wheels wrapped in high-profile, all-terrain
tires. Another 2022 Grand Cherokee prototype in the distance of one of the spy
shots appears to be rolling on large wheels with more road-oriented tires. Key
styling changes are also visible at the rear thanks to the fitment of thinner,
LED taillights and new tailpipes.
It is understood that the wheelbase of the
three-row Grand Cherokee pictured will be slightly longer than that of the
regular, two-row variant. Both will use an elongated version of the Alfa Romeo
Giorgio platform as used by the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV that will mean
even the new two-row version offers passengers more room than the outgoing
model.
Jeep is also expected to make a series of
significant upgrades to the vehicle’s interior, including the fitment of a
large infotainment system, a digital gauge cluster, rotary shift knob, and some
plush new materials – although not so plush as to rival the Grand Wagoneer. A
number of powertrains are to be expected. Sitting at the base of the range will
probably be FCA’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 while higher-performance SRT variants
will use a naturally-aspirated V8. A new supercharged Hellcat variant is also a
possibility, as is a plug-in hybrid.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is expected
to be unveiled in early 2021.
