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12 May 2022
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Snapshot
- 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L details announced for Australia
- Available in three trim levels, all powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre petrol six
- Priced from $82,250 before on-road costs
UPDATE, May 12 2022: The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L is now in Australia, and we've driven it. Read and watch our review at the link below.
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UPDATE, May 12 2021: New Jeep Grand Cherokee L launches in Australia
Jeep has confirmed local pricing and specification details for the 2022 Grand Cherokee L, with the seven-seat large SUV due to go on sale in Australia from June 1 this year.
Note: This article has been updated following the vehicle's local launch this week.
It is priced from $82,250 before on-road costs, and available exclusively with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre petrol six – with petrol V8 and six-cylinder turbo-diesel power axed.
The next-generation Grand Cherokee L is headlined by extensive testing in Australia, with local Jeep engineers set to complete more than 60,000 kilometres of driving in some of the harshest and most remote locations.
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Alongside the facelifted Compass, the Grand Cherokee L also debuts the marque’s new Android-based UConnect 5 infotainment system – available in 8.4-inch and 10.1-inch sizes – which is said to be up to five times quicker than the unit fitted to the previous-generation Grand Cherokee.
A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is standard across the range, while the 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display will make its way to Australia as part of the optional Advanced Technology Group option pack on the flagship Summit Reserve.
Off-road features include two separate 4x4 systems, Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Drive II, which are claimed to give the new Grand Cherokee unrivalled capability. Air suspension is available on the Summit Reserve, delivering up to 272 millimetres of ground clearance in Off-Road 2 mode. This also increases its maximum wading depth to 609mm.
The flagship Summit Reserve is the second Grand Cherokee – alongside the SRT Trackhawk – to break the $100,000 barrier, priced from $115,450 before on-road costs.
A regular-wheelbase five-seat Grand Cherokee – offering similar technology and styling to the seven-seat L – will arrive in Australia by the end of 2022, with the option of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Night Eagle | $82,250 |
| Limited | $87,950 |
| Summit Reserve | $115,450 |
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L features
Night Eagle
| Jeep Quadra-Trac I active 4x4 system |
| Single-speed active transfer case |
| 20-inch alloy wheels (gloss black) |
| Black leather seating |
| 8-way power and 4-way power lumbar driver and front passenger seat |
| Heated front seats |
| 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster |
| 8.4-inch UConnect 5 infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless) |
| Wireless phone charger |
| Six speaker audio system |
| LED headlights |
| Power tailgate. |
Limited (in addition to Night Eagle)
| Selec-Terrain traction management system |
| 20-inch alloy wheels (polished) |
| Premium black leather seating |
| Driver’s seat memory |
| Heated front and second-row seats |
| 10.1-inch UConnect 5 infotainment system |
| Nine speaker premium audio system |
| Second-row window shades |
| Ambient LED lighting. |
Summit Reserve (in addition to Limited)
| Air suspension |
| Two-speed active transfer case with low range gear |
| 21-inch alloy wheels (polished) |
| Black painted roof |
| Quilted premium leather seating – black or Tupelo brown |
| 12-way power and 4-way power lumbar driver and front passenger seat |
| Driver and front passenger seat memory |
| Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Massaging front seats |
| Four-zone automatic climate control |
| Real wood interior finishes |
| Multi-colour LED ambient lighting |
| 19-speaker McIntosh premium audio system with 760-watt amplifier |
| 360-degree camera |
| Highway Assist |
| Hands-free power tailgate |
| Removed feature: wireless phone charger (available as part of Advanced Technology Group option). |
Options
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Single-pane sunroof – $2450 (Night Eagle)
Vision Group – $4250 (Limited), including:
| Dual-pane sunroof |
| Head-up display. |
Advanced Technology Group – $5500 (Summit Reserve), including:
| Head-up display |
| Wireless phone charger |
| Night vision system |
| 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display. |
Premium paint is $1750 extra (billet silver, diamond black, granite crystal, velvet red, hydro blue, rocky mountain, slate blue, and ember) across the Grand Cherokee L range. Bright white is available at no additional cost.
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
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All Grand Cherokee L variants are powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre petrol six, producing 210kW of power and 344Nm of torque.
The engine is matched with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels.
Jeep will not offer the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee with petrol V8 or turbo-diesel power, however, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain will be available on the two-row Grand Cherokee set to launch in late 2022.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 2813 kilograms.
The combined fuel economy figure can be found in the table below:
| 3.6-litre petrol V6 | 10.6L/100km |
All variants feature a 104-litre fuel tank.
Safety
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The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is yet to be tested by ANCAP.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking (forward) with pedestrian, cyclist and intersection detection |
| Reverse autonomous emergency braking |
| Blind-spot monitoring |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Driver attention alert |
| Adaptive cruise control with stop and go |
| Traffic sign recognition |
| Front and rear parking sensors |
| Reversing camera. |
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Jeep range, the Grand Cherokee L is covered by the brand's five-year/100,000-kilometre warranty, along with a complimentary roadside assistance program across the entire warranty period.
In addition, Jeep will provide an additional 12 months of roadside assistance when the vehicle is serviced at a Jeep dealership, across its entire lifetime.
Lifetime capped-price servicing will be offered, with prices for the 3.6-litre Grand Cherokee L listed at $399 per service.
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Availability
The seven-seat 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will arrive in Australian showrooms from June 1.
By the end of the year, the Grand Cherokee range will be bolstered by the regular-wheelbase five-seat variant, in addition to the availability of a 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Full details will be announced closer to launch.
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