Mere moments after Jeep announced the new Grand Cherokee, they made the configurator go live, so you may want to find an excuse to find a good excuse to skip that meeting (or whatever you have lined up next) and build the SUV of your dreams instead. Available in seven trim levels (Laredo, Altitude, Limited Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve), the two-row Grand Cherokee can be optioned with rear- or all-wheel-drive in all models except the Trailhawk and Summit Reserve, where AWD is standard.
So far offered with just five colors, Jeep is offering a selection of black, white, silver, grey, and red. Those looking for a little more style can opt for the black roof, which is available on the Trailhawk trim and higher. A wide array of 17- to 21-inch wheels is available depending on the trim level you opt for. Inside, meanwhile, Jeep offers an all-black leather interior on lower trims like the Laredo, while fancier models get grey Nappa leather seats with wooden trim. Those willing to go for the Summit trim, meanwhile, can get caramel-colored leather seats. As for the front passenger entertainment screen, it is an option on the Summit trim and comes standard on the Summit Reserve.
With a five-inch shorter wheelbase than the Grand Cherokee L, the two-row Grand Cherokee that was revealed today offers lots of the longer SUV’s luxury for those who don’t need a third row but would rather have something a bit more compact.
Available with a 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar or a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, non-electrified Grand Cherokees make 293 hp and 352 Nm of torque or 357 hp and 529 Nm of torque. The 4xe model, which isn’t yet live in the configurator, pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder to an electric motor with a 17 kWh battery. Together, they combine to make 375 hp and 637 Nm of torque. Jeep has yet to reveal pricing details for the Grand Cherokee, but it is expected to start at less than the Grand Cherokee L, which is available for US$ 38,635 before destination charges.
