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Auto Blog
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
I Take the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve Off-Road to Test Its Real-World Prowess
There's a Grand Cherokee for every occasion Like your favorite ice cream shop or FroYo franchise, there are an almost overwhelming number of flavors of the Jeep Grand Cherokee to choose from. In total, there are 21 different ways to configure it, whether you want 2WD or 4WD, a third row or just a second row, and now, you can choose between a gas-only setup or buy it as a PHEV. Either way, Jeep is careful to mention that no matter how you slice it, the Grand Cherokee can still keep up with its heritage and perform exceptionally off-road. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, when I had the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve—also known as the most expensive way the SUV can be configured—I decided to look past the extravagant leather, ignore the rich and decadent tan and black accenting, dismiss the passenger's screen, the updated soundsystem, and the price tag to test whether or not it could handle itself off-road. Being a resident of Bend, Oregon, where there are miles and miles of forest service roads a stone's throw away, this wasn't a difficult venture. The 4xe Summit Reserve is truly a cowboy in a tuxedo Despite being an incredibly fancy SUV, it's packed with some seriously impressive off-road technology to help it prepare for the unexpected. It is a Jeep, after all. You can shave off a few grand from the price tag if you decide to go with a 2WD version, but the main selling point is the capability that comes with 4WD. The addition of the PHEV drivetrain supposedly makes it more versatile and capable. The first of its many useful gadgets is the Quadra-Life air suspension, which adjusts the height according to the speed at which it's traveling or the terrain selected. In the Normal driving mode, the Grand Cherokee keeps itself closer to the road to maximize efficiency. When you're off-road, it raises itself to allow for 10.6 inches of ground clearance. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown Of course, you can manually set the height, too. You can set the computer to adapt the 10-speed automatic for Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand. On the road, you can choose between Auto and Sport. In Bend, many of the off-road trails are silty, so I mainly used Sand, which kept the RPMs high, and adjusted the throttle response to be peppier. You know, so you don't sink into the sand. Rock helped keep the speeds slow, but also hung onto the gears as much as possible to help keep the torque where it needs to be. Snow mode adjusts the throttle response to avoid quick takeoffs (and therefore loss of traction). Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. You wouldn't guess by the styling, but it's built to handle up to 24 inches of water fording, too. With all that ground clearance from the air suspension system, a high air intake system (akin to the system on the Wrangler), and robust sealing all around, the SUV can go under by two feet before you'd need to start panicking. For the PHEV, Jeep sealed and reinforced the outside of the EV battery, so you wouldn't have to worry about damaging or shorting anything out. Be warned, though, that the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve does not have locking differentials. Instead, it's equipped with electronic limited slip differentials. The Trailhawk trim does, though. Cameras, sensors, and lift—Oh, my! The operating system Stellantis put into the Jeep Grand Cherokee is eye-catching, very intuitive, and easy to figure out. Many of the main controls, like the A/C controls, seat and steering wheel heating functions, and off-road controls are buttons and knobs instead of being buried in the screen (applause, please). When you do trigger the off-road settings, though, both the driver information screen and the center infotainment screen transform into more of a pilot's cockpit than a car's media screen. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown You can toggle through a myriad of information that's presented in real time, like tire pressure, view a live model of your suspension system, oil, engine, and coolant temperature, as well as ride height. On the center screen, there are a plethora of camera angles to choose from. Cameras are in the mirrors showing the ground near the door skirting, cameras in the grille, and a camera facing the rear of the vehicle. All the sensors in the front and bumper, and sides of the vehicle, would blare if you were getting too close to anything, and the 360-view would show you exactly where it was to help you avoid it. If you have a passenger, they can utilize the Summit Reserve's Passenger Screen to toggle through the various camera angles, independently from the driver's screen. My favorite feature was the tire placement prediction, which would show you where your tires would be in comparison to the obstacle in front of you. So, you wouldn't need a spotter to rock crawl, since the Grand Cherokee would do it for you. And, when you're all done with the trail and drive back onto the highway, there's no need to adjust the ride height manually—the car's computer will lower the suspension once you start driving faster than 25 mph. Almost like it's dusting off its expensive jacket after having done some farm work. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe It was incredibly comfortable off-road, but beware of dirt All of that incredible tech made for a, dare I say, relaxing off-roading experience. I put the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve through its paces, and it tackled milk rock crawling, creek crossings, uphill and downhill ventures, and more without breaking a sweat or transferring much of the shock into the cabin. I had a hard time believing some of the things it did off-road without waking my sleeping children. Seriously. It's almost like it was yawning while doing it, all with all-season tires. I was very much impressed with how poised it was. However, once I unloaded my children and photography gear, the first thing I noticed was how filthy the interior was. The exquisite leather, piano black accenting, screens, and matte black trim were caked in dust. In something like, say, a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or a Wrangler, I'd take it on the chin and feel proud of what it conquered. In the Summit Reserve, my first thought was, 'Oh, no, not the leather!' The fabric footwells were covered in the silty dust that blankets the region, too. While it's perfectly capable of tackling most obstacles in front of it, keeping clean would be the toughest one. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe My children weren't kind to the leather either, and left their own marks (mainly dirty footprints from their tiny shoes) on the seats. Some juice was spilled, too, and while it was easy to clean, I couldn't help but cringe. Toddlers are not ideal passengers in a trim as luxurious as the Summit Reserve. Families with children old enough to appreciate the luxuriousness of it would benefit from the rear passenger goodies like climate control and charging ports. Of course, I had to test its daily driving capabilities, too Let's be honest with ourselves for a second—no one is buying a nearly $80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV for the sake of off-roading. All of that fancy technology is more for 'just in case' situations. Otherwise, it would be used to complete other daily tasks, like hitting the grocery store or picking up and dropping off the kids from school. Being a PHEV, it should be better suited for daily driving over a gas-only model, right? 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, that's exactly what I did: I packed my two toddler daughters' car seats in. It was incredibly easy to install both the front-facing and the rear-facing seats since the lower anchors were accessible and easy to find. The top tethers were attached to the back of the rear seats, and it was simply secured through the trunk. Within a few minutes, their seats were loaded and ready to go. They adored the large, panoramic sunroof and the large, tinted rear windows. The Grand Cherokee I drove had sunshades, too, which came in handy when my girls fell asleep. Since it's a hybrid, the Grand Cherokee spent the majority of its time in EV mode while driving around town. The 2.0-liter turbo four doesn't kick on at a certain speed like Toyota hybrids, though. Instead, it's programmed to prioritize EV mode, unless changes in terrain, speed/throttle response, A/C usage, or battery charge percentage deem the gas engine necessary. It only has an EV range of about 25 miles, which was perfect for Bend. I'd use up the battery during the day, then charge it overnight with the factory plug, and it'd be ready in about 16 hours. Easy peasy. Otherwise, I was averaging a high-five-worthy 32 mpg. It's more of a quarter horse than a thoroughbred Jeep says the 4xe PHEV produces a combined 375 horsepower, which, for a vehicle that weighs 6,900 lbs, doesn't seem like a lot. And it's not. However, the battery definitely helps the heifer pick up speed a lot quicker than you'd think. And since it's an 8-speed automatic and not a CVT, it's a lot quicker to respond if you had to put the pedal to the metal (it's better for towing, too, and it's rated for a respectable 6,200 lbs). It's quite muscular for its size, helping add points towards the versatility stat. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown Final thoughts I quite enjoyed the Grand Cherokee 4xe, but I found it a struggle to pinpoint exactly who would benefit from such a luxurious trim level. For the price point, it's pretty insane how much you get, but no one would off-road it like I did. Not intentionally, anyway. If a wealthy person, like a realtor, was showing clients to private lakefront homes and wanted to impress a possible buyer, the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve would be an asset. While driving up a private, dirt, or snow-laden road, they could answer any and all questions without having to pay too much attention to what the car is doing. For the most part, the Summit Reserve would take care of everything for you. You'd just have to steer it. Otherwise, it doesn't seem to really suit families with young children, and I can't imagine anyone putting any dogs in it. So, I feel like that trim level made itself a very niche trim. About the Author Kristen Brown View Profile
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Teasers show the Prado rival that won't come to Australia
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased a subtle facelift for its large SUV, with the refreshed model due to launch in the US later during 2025. The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. "As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia," said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. "While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers." The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased a subtle facelift for its large SUV, with the refreshed model due to launch in the US later during 2025. The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. "As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia," said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. "While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers." The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased a subtle facelift for its large SUV, with the refreshed model due to launch in the US later during 2025. The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. "As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia," said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. "While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers." The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased a subtle facelift for its large SUV, with the refreshed model due to launch in the US later during 2025. The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. "As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia," said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. "While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers." The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Teasers show the Prado rival that won't come to Australia
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased a subtle facelift for its large SUV, with the refreshed model due to launch in the US later during 2025. The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. 'As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia,' said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. 'While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers.' The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023.
Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Teasers show the Prado rival that won't come to Australia
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased the subtle faceliftupdate for its large SUVThe refreshed model will launch in the US later during 2025, and . The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. Outgoing Grand Cherokee Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia, despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia,' said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. 'While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers.' The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia
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09-05-2025
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- West Australian
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Teasers show the Prado rival that won't come to Australia
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been discontinued in Australia, but it's set to live on in markets like North America and it's getting an update to keep it fresh. Jeep has teased the subtle faceliftupdate for its large SUVThe refreshed model will launch in the US later during 2025, and . The teased vehicle has the same wheels as the existing top-spec Summit Reserve, but a revised front bumper. It's unclear whether Jeep will continue with different front-end styling for both the regular five-seat and the long-wheelbase seven-seat derivatives. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The headlights remain slim, but their internals have changed with more pronounced daytime running lights. The tail-lights of the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee shown appear unchanged. While the overall design of the interior appears unchanged, a closer inspection reveals some notable changes to switchgear. The climate control array has been simplified to a single row of buttons, with the heated and ventilated seat controls appearing to have moved to the side of the infotainment touchscreen. There also appear to be some other potentially touch-capacitive buttons on either side of the screen, while the volume and tuning knobs have been moved up higher. The teaser image appears to show a carryover 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Jeep hasn't published any details on the new Grand Cherokee beyond its US launch date, however, Mopar Insiders reports this subtle design update will bring a significant change under the skin. The 5.7-litre 'Hemi' V8 has already been phased out and the 3.6-litre 'Pentastar' V6 will reportedly follow it out the door, with a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine set to be introduced. The new mill will reportedly produce 224kW of power. That's 10kW up on the current V6, with the boosted four almost certain to produce more torque than the 344Nm output of the aged Pentastar six. It will slot in under the powertrain seen in the 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is exclusive to the regular-wheelbase Grand Cherokee and employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in engine to deliver total system outputs of 280kW and 637Nm. North American rivals like the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer already offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines, though the latter can also be had with a twin-turbo V6, while other competitors like the Toyota Highlander (Kluger) offer hybrid power and the Mazda CX-90 has a turbocharged inline six. Jeep announced in March it was discontinuing the Grand Cherokee in Australia , despite the model having been a fixture in its showrooms for close to 30 years and was once even the best-selling large SUV Down Under. Forcing its hand was an end to right-hand drive production of the large SUV. 'As we look to right-size the Jeep product portfolio to match local market dynamics and customer preferences, we've made the difficult decision to pause availability of the current model Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia,' said a spokesperson for Stellantis Australia, the factory distributor for the Jeep brand. 'While the Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to be sold in many countries around the world, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on placing the right products in the right segments that can have the greatest relevance for our customers.' The electric Wagoneer S and Recon, due on sale here in 2026, will indirectly replace the Grand Cherokee as Jeep Australia's large SUV offerings alongside the Wrangler off-roader. Last year, Jeep delivered just 645 Grand Cherokees, representing a slump of 48.3 per cent on the previous year. In total, Grand Cherokee sales have fallen by 96 per cent since 2014, when it narrowly beat out the Toyota Prado to the title of Australia's best-selling large SUV. It's a different story in the US. Jeep sold 216,148 Grand Cherokees in its home market last year, and while it was down 12 per cent on the previous year it still outsold all of its rivals and was the brand's best seller. Overall, Jeep sales were down six per cent for the year – a much rosier picture than in Australia, where sales slumped 48.7 per cent compared with 2023. MORE: Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia
