The 5-seater Jeep Grand Cherokee has touched down in South Africa. Let’s look at what’s on offer and how the newcomer costs.
After the 7-seater Jeep Grand Cherokee L touched down in South Africa in 2022, we wondered if the 5-seater Grand Cherokee would ever make an appearance. Good news then as in May 2023 sees the introduction of the 5-seater derivatives priced from R1.3 million, which should help grow the already huge 7 million unit client base.
What’s on Offer?
This new 5th-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee comes to market as the most technologically advanced and 4×4-capable model yet. Jeep claims this new Grand Cherokee is more capable offroad and has more technology than ever. The cabin space and practicality has grown too, with increases in total passenger volume and boot space.
The 5-seater Jeep Grand Cherokee follows a similar pattern as its 7-seater L sibling with a three model-lineup. There are three trim levels: Limited, Overland, and Summit Reserve.
The Grand Cherokee features 287 mm of ground clearance and can wade through 610 mm of water. The air suspension features 5 height settings for comfort and capability. The Selec-Terrain system offers five available terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/Sand).
There’s just one powertrain on offer, the 3.6-litre Pentastart V6. In this application it produces 218 kW and 352 Nm, and all four wheels are driven via an 8-speed automatic transmission. To assist in fuel-saving, the vehicle will automatically disconnect the front axle if all-wheel drive is not needed. If conditions change, the car will re-activate its all-wheel drive system.
Some of the luxury features include 16-way adjustable front seats with the higher grades offering heating, cooling and massage functionality. There’s a 10.1-inch digital screen while the higher trim levels get a 10.25-inch display for the front passenger. A wireless charging and many USB charging ports have been included too, along with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Summit Reserve adds on larger 21-inch wheels and a gloss black roof, to name but a few.
The new 5-seater Jeep also features an arsenal of safety tech like collision warning with active braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, park sensors, rearview camera and tyre pressure sensors. Higher grades get a night vision camera, auto park assist and a 360-degree camera.
For the audio fanatics, the McIntosh audio system is available with its 19 speakers and 10-inch subwoofer.
How much does the Grand Cherokee 5-seater cost in South Africa?
The newcomer is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a 5-year/100 000 km warranty.
Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L 4×4 8AT R1 329 900
Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6L 4×4 8AT R1 539 900
Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 3.6L 4×4 8AT R1 735 900
