WilkerCSBD Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 Recently I was talking with Rubén Hoyo, our editor-in-chief, about the peculiar case of the Grand Cherokee and that is that, despite the veteran of the fourth generation, its sales not only remain firm, but also, without necessarily being a vehicle premium, it does have the perception of a large part of the public to be premium. What's going on? It might seem that this SUV is proof of everything, even time, but the reality is that a generational change was urgent, since it is also true that despite the efforts of FCA, each time it was lagging behind against last-minute rivals baked. And yes, after much speculation, the fifth generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is finally unveiled, which is presented as the most refined, technological and sophisticated in history. So much so, that now more than ever it could establish itself as a vehicle of the so-called premium lineage. The new generation sports a design that, while easily recognizable as a member of this dynasty, has little to do with the now outgoing model. In fact, they have a certain neo-retro air (the brand insists that it is inspired by the original CJ), which at the same time is inspired by what is seen in the Grand Wagoneer Concept, with the front and rear LED light clusters being slim, as well as the grille. and the general square lines which are most reminiscent of the next new flagship of the brand. By the way, if you're wondering what the "L" that accompanies the Grand Cherokee means, it is now available with three rows of seats and the capacity to carry six or seven passengers. With this, now more than ever it can compete against most of the rivals that already had this handy configuration (70% of sales in the segment where it participates demand with this characteristic). Those looking for the traditional five-passenger configuration will have to wait until the end of 2021, when the 4xe plug-in hybrid version could also debut. Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves and get to know the details around this icon of the American automotive industry: Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2021: Engine 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine 290 hp and 257 lb.-ft. of torque 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine with cylinder cut-out 357 hp and 390 lb-ft horsepower Eight-speed automatic transmission with torque converter for both powertrains Three all-wheel drive systems: Quadra-Trac I, with single-speed transfer case; Quadra-Trac II, with a two-speed transfer case; Quadra-Drive II adds a rear electronic limited-slip differential (Overland 4x4). Air suspension that varies the ground clearance between 210 mm and 277 mm. Giorgio platform (shared with Alfa Romeo Stelvio) 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Dimensions Length 5,205mm 3.091mm wheelbase 484-liter trunk capacity (1.328L with third row lowered) 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Equipment 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster Up to 10.1 inch touch screen Uconnect 5 system compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 19-speaker McIntosh sound system 4G internet connection WiFi connection 12 USB-A and USB-C ports Palermo leather upholstered seats Heated front seats with massage function 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Safety Adaptive cruise control, Autonomous emergency braking Fatigue detection Parking assistance Digital rear view mirror Traffic sign recognition Blind spot detector Lane departure warning Collision warning Cross traffic detector Rear seat monitoring system A semi-autonomous level 2 system will be added by the end of 2021 The new 2021 Grand Cherokee L will be built at the Mack Avenue plant in Detroit and its positioning will position it as a rival to, for example, Ford Explorer and until you see it live, it is likely to also uncomfortable or even face each other. For example, Lincoln Aviator. Do not forget that it is the strongest bet of FCA (now part of Stellantis) in recent times.
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