2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Revealed: SUV Hybrid plug-in

Jeep revealed the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe for the first time, his most recent hybrid plug-in. The latest Phevs to join the Jeep launcher will not benefit from his official unveiling prior to the start of the New York 2021 automobile in August, but since it is the day of the EV Stellantis, the car manufacturer could not spoil the surprise.

Of course, since we have already seen the Jeep Grand Cherokee L – and actually driving – the 4xe version does not use exactly any expectation. The SUV the size of a jeep was the recipient of an essential overhaul for this new generation, with visible improvements under the sheet.

The outdoor design is clearly a jeep, with the separate seven-location grid and the Arches of Fender Squared-off Squared-OFF. However, it is inside where the biggest changes are. In the case of 2021 Grand Cherokee L, the first version of SUV jeep with three rows of seats. It also introduces a much improved dashboard design, new technology and a noticeable material quality option.

The grand Cherokee 4xe of 2022 should not be a three-line model, however, sticking with the normal layout of two rows. However, the cabin enhancements are safe to postpone, even with new interfaces and controls to manage the electrified transmission.

This transmission has not yet been confirmed, but there were murmurs that Jeep will use a version of the existing plug-in hybrid system currently found in the 4xe Wrangler. This smaller SUV, launched earlier this year, has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine, combined with two electric motors. The result is 375 horses and 470 lb-pi of torque.

The electric range for the 4xe Wrangler is 21 miles, depending on the EPA, the SUV 17 kWh battery. It is noted for 49 mpge.

Even though Jeep left Phev Wrangler’s system 4xe as was and dropped directly into the new Grand Cherokee 4xe, it would be enough to do the most powerful version of the SUV so far. Currently, jeep has two engines that he offers on the Grand Cherokee L: a pentastar v6 of 3.6 liters of 293 hp and 260 lb-pi of torque and a v8 of 5.7 liters optional with 357 hp and 390 lb -Pi torque.

Jeep could of course choose to include a larger battery in what is a more important vehicle overall. This would help compensate for the extra size and weight, even if we still did not expect a spectacular amount of EV range of Grand Cherokee 4XE.

Externally, with the new 4Xe badge, the gift you do not drive the version of the burning only of the truck is the load hatch. It is on the front mudguard and the jeep watches it in one of its solar energy stations. They will start to put track of trails and other off-grid locations, the car manufacturer said, helping its 4xE drivers continue to operate on null emissions even when planning off-road adventures.

Jeep will build the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe in the same Detroit facility that is currently building the Grand Cherokee L. It will also be the house of the Grand Cherokee regular with two rows.