The Jeep brand has unveiled the first electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe along with the off-road Grand Cherokee, the new Trailhawk. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is scheduled to arrive in North America early in 2022, and in global markets later that year.
The new model features a 400-volt, 17kWh EV battery.
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-new exterior design, and all-new interior, plus first-to-market technologies in the global full-size SUV segment.
It is also the first Grand Cherokee to offer a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant.
Christian Meunier, Jeep Brand Chief Executive Officer, says: “The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our global flagship and will be leading the Jeep brand into a new era of premium refinement, innovative technology, advanced 4×4 capability and electrification. With a perfect balance of on-road dynamics, 4×4 capability and 4xe performance, the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most technologically advanced, luxurious and 4×4-capable Grand Cherokee ever.”
He adds: “The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe driver can tailor its hybrid powertrain to suit each trip, from daily commuting in pure-electric mode to extended road trips with no range anxiety, allowing owners to explore nature off-road in near silence. This is another important step toward achieving our global vision of zero emission freedom. By 2025 we plan to offer a fully electric Jeep vehicle in every SUV segment”.
“Customers have come to depend on and enjoy their Grand Cherokee for four generations,” states Jim Morrison, Vice President – Jeep Brand North America. “We have taken their input into making the most-awarded SUV of all time even better for the fifth generation.”
Jeep, which is a Stellantis brand, celebrated its 80th anniversary in July, 2021.
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