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Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC (2011-2014) FCA US LLC (2014-present)
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Detroit, Michigan, United States Valencia, Venezuela (Carabobo Assembly) Cairo, Egypt (AAV)
Designer	Mark Allen (2007)[1]
Layout	FR/F4 layout
Powertrain
Engine	3.6 L Pentastar V6 5.7 L Hemi V8 6.4 L Hemi V8 (SRT8, SRT) 6.2 L supercharged Hemi V8 (Trackhawk) 3.0 L VM Motori A 630 DOHC V6 diesel
Transmission	5-speed automatic W5A580 5-speed automatic 545RFE 6-speed automatic 65RFE 8-speed automatic 845RE 8-speed automatic 850RE 8-speed automatic 8HP70
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.8 in (2,915 mm)
Length	189.8 in (4,821 mm)
Width	76.3 in (1,938 mm)
Height	69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Curb weight	4,533 lb (2,056 kg) (V6 RWD) 5,264 lb (2,388 kg) (V8 4WD)[2]
Chronology
Predecessor	Grand Cherokee WK

The fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) is a mid-size SUV introduced in Spring 2010 for the 2011 representation year by Jeep.^[3] It was unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show.^[4] The fourth-generation Grand Cherokee retains its classic Jeep styling combined in the company of a modern also shiny body style. The 2011 Grand Cherokee has won 30 awards for off-road capability, luxury, value, best-in-class, also safety, production it the the majority awarded SUV ever. Among the awards are: Top Safety Pick for 2011 from the IIHS, listed while a Consumers Digest Best Buy for 2011, Safest SUV in America by MSN Autos, also Truck of the Year for 2011 by The Detroit News.^{[citation needed]}

Design[edit]

Pre-facelift Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo CRD 4WD

Interior (Australia; pre-facelift)

The body describe is the whole amount modern also has undergone testing for aerodynamic efficiency at the during the time that improving ruggedness in the company of more than 5,400 welds in the body alone. This results in a 146% increase in torsional rigidity compared to the former design. This improves durability also reduces noise, vibration, also harshness.^[5]

Like the former generations, the chassis is a steel unibody. Unlike former models, the modern WK2 features four-wheel independent suspension for to a greater degree on-road handling. The Grand Cherokee (with the 2011 Durango) WK2 stand uses a derivative based on Mercedes-Benz's W166 series.

Four wheel drive systems involve Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, also Quadra-Drive II. Using Selec-Terrain, the driver can select modes for Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, also Rock.

Optional Quadra-Lift height adjustable air suspension can raise the vehicle's ground evacuation up to 11.1 in (282 mm).^[6] Lift modes involve Park, Aero, Normal Ride Height, Off-Road 1, also Off-Road 2.

Powertrain[edit]

Engine choices involve the the whole amount modern 3.6 L Pentastar V6 also 5.7 L Hemi V8. The Hemi V8 retains the Multiple Displacement System (MDS) that shuts to the other end of four cylinders in low-power driving situations. And the V8 leftovers coupled in the company of the multi-speed automatic spread which includes Electronic Range Selection (ERS) to manually limit the tall gear operating range. Trailer tow is rated 7,400 lb (3,400 kg) for Hemi models also 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) for Pentastar models.^[7]

The 3.6 L Pentastar V6 replaces the 3.7 L also 4.7 L PowerTech engines. The 5.7 L Hemi engine was retained while the V8 option, although not at all Hemi badging is used on the face of the vehicle. Also, the WK program code remains.

A 3.0 L turbocharged diesel V6 developed also built by Fiat Powertrain Technologies also VM Motori (with Multijet II injection^[8]) rated at 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) also 550 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) of torque will be present offered in sell abroad markets by mid-2011.^{[needs update][9]} The modern 3.0 L CRD turbodiesel engine will too be present offered in European markets while 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) low-power version.^[10]

In mid-2012, electric vehicle maker Amp Electric Vehicles, announced that it would be present producing an electric vehicle version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, offering a great powered variety also the similar features of the Grand Cherokee. Slated to be present ready in early 2013, the AMP Grand Cherokee will keep a starting price of around $50,000.00. AMP too produces electric vehicle versions of a step van also the Mercedes-Benz ML. As of April 8, 2017 the SRT Hellcat supercharged v8 was announced for the Trackhawk publication Grand Cherokee. With 707 hp, it will be present the the majority dominant SUV Chrysler has at all produced.

Engines
Years	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Notes
2011–	3.6 L Pentastar V6	220 CID (3,604 cc)	290 hp (216 kW; 294 PS)	260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m)	Laredo, Laredo E, Laredo X, Altitude, Limited, Sterling Edition, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit[11]
2011–	5.7 L Hemi V8	345 CID (5,654 cc)	360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)	390 lb⋅ft (529 N⋅m)	Laredo X (up to 2013), Altitude (up to 2013), Limited, Sterling Edition, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit[11]
2012–	6.4 L Hemi V8	392 CID (6,417 cc)	475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS)	470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m)	SRT8, SRT[12]
2018–	6.2 L supercharged Hemi V8	376 CID (6,166 cc)	707 hp (527 kW; 717 PS)	645 lb⋅ft (875 N⋅m)	Trackhawk[13]
2013–	3.0 L L630 DOHC EcoDiesel V6	182 CID (2,987 cc)	240 hp (179 kW)	420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m)	U.S. spec Limited, Overland, Summit[11]
2011–	3.0 L A630 DOHC CRD/Diesel V6	182 CID (2,987 cc)	188 hp (140 kW; 191 PS)	320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m)	Euro spec, 5- (2011-2013) also 8-speed automatic (2013-)
2011–2013	3.0 L A630 DOHC CRD V6	182 CID (2,987 cc)	237 hp (177 kW; 240 PS)	420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m)	Euro spec, 5-speed automatic
2013–	3.0 L A630 DOHC Diesel V6	182 CID (2,987 cc)	247 hp (184 kW; 250 PS)	420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m)	Euro spec, 8-speed automatic

Transmissions
Years	Model	Engines
2011–2013	W5A580 5-speed automatic	3.0, 3.6 L
2012–2013		6.4 L
2011	545RFE 5-speed automatic	5.7 L
2012–2013	65RFE 6-speed automatic
2014–2017	845RE 8-speed automatic	3.6 L
2018	850RE 8-speed automatic	3.6 L
2014–on	8HP70 8-speed automatic	3.0, 5.7, 6.4 L

Trim[edit]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 is ready in some different neat levels, each offering their own, distinct standard of standard also open equipment:

Laredo: The Laredo became the bottom representation of the Grand Cherokee starting in 2014. Standard stock includes: seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, a five-inch, color touch cover radio (starting in 2018, a seven-inch infotainment system), a six-speaker audio system, manually-adjustable head container seats, a split-folding rear 60/40 seat place in the company of backrest recline, fee cloth seating surfaces, air conditioning, keyless admission in the company of push-button start, a seven-inch TFT color show tool cluster, the 3.6L Pentastar VVT FlexFuel-Capable (where applicable) V6 gasoline engine, also an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are not at all extra options or packages ready for this neat level, scheduled to the Laredo being a "budget" neat standard for the Grand Cherokee. The differences between the Laredo "E" also Laredo are that the Laredo does not present with SiriusXM Satellite Radio same as the Laredo "E", has a manually-adjustable head driver's container place in place of the Laredo "E" 's power-adjustable head driver's container seat, also offers not at all extra options or packages in addition to its standard equipment.

Laredo "E": The Laredo "E" was the bottom representation of the Grand Cherokee from 2011 up to 2013 up to the bottom Laredo representation debuted in 2014. Standard stock includes: seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, an A/M-F/M stereo in the company of single-disc CD/MP3 competitor also SiriusXM Satellite Radio (from 2014 up to 2017, a five-inch, color touch cover radio, also a new, seven-inch infotainment system starting in 2017), a six-speaker audio system, power-adjustable head driver's also manually-adjustable head passenger's container seats, a split-folding rear 60/40 seat place in the company of backrest recline, fee cloth seating surfaces, air conditioning, keyless admission in the company of push-button start, the 3.6L Pentastar VVT FlexFuel-Capable (where applicable) V6 gasoline engine, also a five-speed (from 2014 on, an eight-speed) automatic transmission. Optional features on the Laredo "E" involve eighteen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, an 8.4-inch infotainment system, intense head container seats, also far start. An Altitude parcel for the Laredo "E" is too ready that adds gloss black-finished twenty-inch aluminum-alloy wheels also face accents, leather-trimmed seating surfaces in the company of microfiber inserts, intense head container seats, control rear lift gate, open single sheet moonroof, also additional "value-added" features that are regularly open stock on the Laredo "E".

Upland: The Upland, ready for 2018, was based on the Laredo E neat level, also utilized styling elements from the Trailhawk neat level. It included twenty-inch black-painted aluminum-alloy wheels, light blue-accented emblems, also light low stitching on the seats, centre door panels, also center console.

Laredo "X": The Laredo "X" was ready from 2011 up to 2013, also was the "step-up" neat standard of the Grand Cherokee. It added the next stock to the bottom Laredo "E" neat level: eighteen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, twofold power-adjustable head container seats, a touch-screen infotainment system, a nine-speaker, 506-watt Alpine fee surround-sound audio system, Bluetooth for both hands-free phone also wireless stereo audio streaming, intense head also (optional) intense rear seats, far start, also an (optional) control rear tailgate. Other open stock for this neat standard included the 5.7L HEMI MDS/VCT gasoline V8 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, a dual-pane overall moonroof, also GPS navigation.

Trailhawk: The Trailhawk is the "off-road" representation of the Grand Cherokee, also was based on the Laredo "X" in 2013, also returned for 2017 based on the Limited. It adds the next features to these models of the Grand Cherokee: leather-trimmed seating surfaces in the company of microfiber inserts, eighteen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in the company of a dark gray finish, the Selec-Terrain government system in the company of Quadra-Lift air suspension, also Kevlar-coated on/off-road tires. Most of the open features on the Laredo "X" also Limited are too ready on the Trailhawk.

Limited: The Limited is the "step-up" neat standard of the Grand Cherokee, also succeeded the Laredo "X" when it was discontinued after 2013. It offers the similar main standard stock while the Laredo "X", yet offers extra open features such while intense also ventilated head container seats, a driver's memory system, Nappa leather-trimmed seating surfaces, twenty-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, also additional luxury features. The 5.7L HEMI MDS/VCT V8 gasoline engine, while well while the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 turbocharged diesel engine (starting in 2014), are the additional engine options for the Limited.

Sterling Edition: The Sterling Edition is a celebratory neat standard of the Grand Cherokee that will one be present ready for the 2018 Model Year (MY), celebrating its 25th year of production. While offering the similar main standard stock while the luxurious Limited model, the Sterling Edition adds the next features to the neat level: twenty-inch (20") tires in the company of twenty-inch (20") "Heritage" aluminum-alloy wheels, an 8.4-inch touch cover infotainment system in the company of Apple CarPlay also Android Auto, a nine-speaker, 506-watt Alpine surround-sound fee audio system in the company of subwoofer, special centre color combination options in the company of perforated also patterned seats, unique centre trim, also special face badges commemorating the special publication model. A Sterling Edition Luxury Group is ready for the Sterling Edition that adds features such while ventilated head seats, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, a overall dual-pane sunroof, also additional luxury options. Most of the additional options ready on the Limited neat standard are too ready on the Sterling Edition, which includes the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine.

Overland: The Overland is the luxury neat standard of the Grand Cherokee, adding the next standard stock to the already well-equipped Limited: Nappa leather-trimmed seating surfaces, a dual-pane overall moonroof, standard GPS cruising (which is otherwise an open feature on the Limited), twenty-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, unsighted stain monitoring also adaptive cruise control, also additional select features. The 5.7L HEMI MDS/VCT V8 gasoline engine, while well while the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 turbocharged diesel engine (starting in 2014), are the additional engine options for the Overland.

Overland Summit: The Overland Summit (2011-2013) also Summit (2014-present) are the the majority luxurious neat levels of the Grand Cherokee, also are based on the luxurious Overland, yet count up extra features, such as: Summit-exclusive centre color options, a nineteen-speaker Harman Kardon fee amplified surround-sound audio system in the company of 825-watt amplifier (2014-present models ONLY), twenty-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels, also additional select features. In 2017, the Summit became more luxurious by offering select quilted also perforated leather-trimmed seating surfaces, lace-style polished aluminum-alloy wheels, also the Summit California Edition package, which replaces some of the chrome face accents in the company of face color-keyed accents.

SRT 392: The SRT 392 was the highest-performance Grand Cherokee representation ready from 2012-2017, also then became the second the majority high-performance Grand Cherokee representation in 2018. The SRT 392 is powered by the 6.4L HEMI MDS/VCT V8 gasoline engine, also features more "performance-oriented" face also centre styling unique to the SRT 392. Several special publication models, such while the SRT 392 Alpine also Vapor Editions, also the SRT 392 Red Vapor Edition, were "limited-run" models that were based on the SRT 392.

SRT Trackhawk: The SRT Trackhawk representation debuted for 2018, also became the highest-performance representation in the Grand Cherokee lineup. While offering the similar standard also open stock while the SRT 392, the SRT Trackhawk swapped the SRT 392 's 6.4L HEMI V8 gasoline engine for the similar 707-horsepower 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 gasoline engine that is currently used in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat also the Dodge Charger (LX) SRT Hellcat. The SRT Trackhawk is the the majority dominant Jeep Grand Cherokee representation to at all be present produced, next the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 5.9L Limited, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) SRT-8, also the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) SRT 392.

Issues[edit]

Maneuverability also handling, 2012[edit]

In 2012, Swedish automotive magazine Teknikens Värld revealed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee failed one of their avoidance maneuver tests known while the "Moose test". Other SUV models in its class had not at all issues fleeting the test.^[14] German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport (AMS) later tested the similar press vehicle in a slightly different avoidance maneuver test that meets ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. Unlike the results of the Swedish test, the Jeep remained on the whole amount four wheels also did not lose any tires to a blowout.^[15]Teknikens Värld tested the updated 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee also found that it passed the test; stable up to a rate of 44.1 mph (71 km/h).^[16]

Updates[edit]

2011[edit]

On April 20, 2011, Jeep announced that the SRT8 version would be present debuted at the 2011 New York Auto Show. According to Chrysler, it is the the majority dominant Jeep at all built. 0–60 also quarter-mile times period in at 4.7s, 13.4 seconds respectively.^[17] Auto reviews measured this at 4.5 seconds, production the 2014 SRT the fastest Jeep at all produced.^[18] The 2013-14 SRT Jeep Grand Cherokee includes a 6.4l Hemi motor, producing 470 hp/465 lb-ft, the strongest engine at all included in a Jeep, also one of the strongest naturally aspirated versions produced by Chrysler.

The Grand Cherokee SRT8 debuted alongside two additional vehicles manufactured by Chrysler Corporation: the Chrysler 300 SRT8 also Dodge Charger SRT8, both of which too took a one-year pause at the same time as the modern models debuted.

The modern Grand Cherokee SRT8, which started making on July 16, 2011,^[19] is equipped in the company of a 470 hp (350 kW; 480 PS) 6.4 L Hemi V8 engine. Jeep claims the modern SRT8 gets 13 percent to a greater degree petrol financial state than its predecessor.^{[citation needed]} To stay the gas mileage respectable,^{[clarification needed]} Jeep has employed a modern active exhaust system that lets Chrysler's cylinder-deactivating Fuel Saver Technology operate over a wider rpm band. Chrysler claims that in the company of the larger gas tank, the SUV can now travel up to 500 miles (800 km) on a single tank, at the same time as additional sources estimate variety to be present 450 miles (720 km).

2014[edit]

Interior (Italy; facelift)

On January 14, 2013, Jeep unveiled a revised WK2 Grand Cherokee at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center, along in the company of a revised 2014 Jeep Compass also Jeep Patriot. The modern Grand Cherokee offered a 3.0 L DOHC V6 diesel engine that gets up to 30 MPG, a 3.6 L Pentastar V6 engine that gets up to 24 MPG also has 290 horsepower, a 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine that gets up to 21 MPG also has 360 horsepower, also the 6.4 L HEMI engine that produces 470 horsepower (SRT only). The models are the Laredo, the Limited, the Overland, also the Overland Summit Edition representation has been renamed Summit. A modern head end in the company of a revised body-colored grille, new, smaller headlamps, also modern appendage lamps about out the face changes. The silver bezel on the back was removed. The opening rear tailgate window of former models has been replaced in the company of fixed glass. There are too modern seventeen, eighteen, also twenty-inch wheel also tire choices. The SRT8 representation will go on to be present offered yet while an "SRT" also not an "SRT8" badged model, also for the earliest period will present with signature details same as blacked-out head also appendage lamps. Inside, the Summit representation receives the SRT's nineteen-speaker Harman/Kardon surround sound system, the whole amount Grand Cherokees receive a modern steering wheel in the company of standard paddle shifters in each and every model, an eight-speed TorqueFlite 8 automatic transmission, also an 8.4-inch touch screen show in the company of Garmin cruising software, an open CD player, also the U Connect Access System earliest introduced in the all-new 2013 Ram 1500. A U Connect 5.0 touch-screen radio will too be present ready in the company of an open CD player. The Selecterrain System receives multiple upgrades on four-wheel-drive Grand Cherokees. New face colors, modern centre fabrics also materials, also modern centre colors come to be available.

For 2014, "SRT8" was not at all longer a representation of Jeep, yet a unconnected collective entity. The "8" was too dropped in the "SRT" line for this year, the Grand Cherokee being referred to while a "SRT Jeep Grand Cherokee." The SRT representation received many modern also unique features. For example, in the interior, it received a unique steering wheel in the company of the SRT insignia, twenty-inch alloy wheels, presentation tires, also extra SRT-only details including:

• SRT-only 6.4l, 470 hp/465 lb-ft, the strongest engine offered in a Grand Cherokee ever, propelling it to 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, production it the fastest jeep at all produced^[18]
• Six piston Brembo Brakes at the head also four piston Brembo brakes at the rear
• 3 time tires (optional)
• SRT-only presentation pages in the head unit, displaying engine statistics, quarter mile/0-60, also additional metrics
• Napa hide seats in the company of SRT-only alcantara inserts also headliner
• SRT-only facia cover hitch (if so provisioned)
• SRT-only delay modes, including way mode
• SRT-only "launch" mode, designed to representation world class professional driver techniques
• upgraded software for transmission, in the company of over 90 gear shift programs

2015[edit]

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The 2015 Limited Edition representation not at all longer has the twofold exhausts. This feature one comes in the Overland also up editions. There are not at all additional major changes for the 2015 representation year. However, the Limited, Summit, also Overland trims will involve HD Radio while part of the U Connect feature. The SRT receives a modest 5 hp bump, in part scheduled to a reflash of the PCM. This representation became the last to be present sold to Canadian market.

2017[edit]

At the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the Jeep brand announced modern updates for its Grand Cherokee midsized SUV, which included two modern neat levels:^[20]

The Trailhawk neat standard is the "off-road" oriented neat level, which made its initial appearance in 2013, returns for 2017. It includes Quadra-Drive II four-wheel-drive system along in the company of Quadra-Lift air delay system, the Selec-Speed control, also Hill Descent Control. It will present with the similar seven-slot head grille that was earliest offered on the 2016 Grand Cherokee Laredo also Limited 75th Anniversary Edition models, red-painted front-mounted tow hooks, standard eighteen-inch also open twenty-inch combination wheels, special off-road tires in the company of Kevlar coating, Neutral Gray-painted face accents also badges, open Mopar side stone rails, a standard U Connect 8.4-inch touch-screen infotainment system, red accent stitching throughout the interior, a 'Trailhawk' mark on the steering wheel, brushed Piano black centre neat panels, also gunmetal done centre components.

The Summit neat standard is the "upscale" version of the Grand Cherokee, which was last revamped in 2014, also is revamped again for 2017. It offers a restyled head grille in the company of LED head fog lamps, also new, twenty-inch polished combination wheels. It features involve cross-stitched leather-trimmed interior, Active Noise Cancellation, an acoustic windshield also head side glass, leather-trimmed dashboard also door panel inserts, a nineteen-speaker, 825-watt Harman Kardon surround-sound system in the company of Green Edge technology, automatically-folding control side thought mirrors, a suede-trimmed headliner, a Blind-Spot Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Parallel also Perpendicular Park Assist Systems, Berber carpeting, also additional Summit-exclusive centre appointments.

New face paint color options involve Rhino, Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Light Brown Stone, True Blue, also Ivory Pearl Coat (availability varies by neat level).

All 2017 models received a second facelift that features modern combination wheel designs, reshaped headlights also a reshaped grill. The modern grill also headlights approach from the 75th Anniversary Edition models of 2016, however, wanting the bronze-painted accents. In addition, the whole amount models receive a modern 'GRAND CHEROKEE' mark for the head doors.

The 75th Anniversary Edition models, based on the bottom Laredo also mid-level Limited, too go on on for 2017.

The SRT neat for 2017 got a modern head fascia also a modern interior.

2018[edit]

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

Jeep introduced the all-new 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The Trackhawk is the highest presentation Grand Cherokee representation to date.^[21]

Specifications

• 6.2L Hellcat HEMI V8, 707 hp (527 kW; 717 PS) at 6,000 rpm also 645 lb⋅ft (875 N⋅m) of torque at 4,800 rpm
• Requires 91-octane fee unleaded fuel
• Eight-speed ZF automatic spread in the company of steering wheel-mounted shift paddles
• Flat-bottomed steering wheel
• Five-passenger seating capacity
• All-wheel-drive (AWD)
• 6,200 RPM redline
• Premium Laguna hide centre in the company of carbon fiber trim
• Brembo brake system (6-piston head also 4-piston rear calipers)
• 55/45 heaviness distribution (estimated)
• 5,363 lb. restrain heaviness (estimated)
• 6,600 lb. gross vehicle heaviness rating (GVWR) (estimated)
• 1,350 lb. payload (estimated)
• Standard 20" x 10" polished forged aluminum wheels in the company of "Titanium II"-painted pockets also satin-chrome wheel center caps
• Optional 20" x 10" loss-gloss black thin aAluminum wheels in the company of gloss black wheel center caps
• Standard P295/45ZR20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde runflat all-season tires
• Optional P295/45ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero runflat 3-season tires
• 3.70 rear pin ratio
• 7,200 lb. maximum towing capacity

Additional changes to the relax of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup (aside from the all-new SRT Trackhawk model) involve ^[22]:

• Standard seven-inch infotainment system in the company of Apple CarPlay also Android Auto (Laredo, Laredo "E", also Limited models, replaces the previously-standard five-inch color touch-screen radio)
• All models receive the 4C latest-generation infotainment systems in the company of Apple CarPlay also Android Auto
• 8.4-inch infotainment system wanting GPS cruising is discontinued while an option
• 75th Anniversary Edition models of the Laredo "E" also Limited are discontinued
• Laredo also Laredo "E" grow modern seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels also a modern cloth seating manner while standard equipment
• The eighteen-inch aluminum-alloy wheel ready in the 18" wheel also 8.4" Radio Package for the Laredo "E" is redesigned
• The 3.0L EcoDiesel Turbocharged Diesel V6 engine choice returns (re-certified) for the Limited, Overland, also Summit (late availability)
• The SRT 392 gets modern twenty-inch "Carbon Fiber Monkey" aluminum-alloy wheels while standard equipment
• Summit, SRT 392, also SRT Trackhawk grow a "Premium Real Metal" centre neat package
• Active Noise Cancelling is now included on the whole amount audio systems yet the standard six-speaker audio system
• Second-generation 850RE automatic spread replaces the former 845RE automatic spread (4X4 Models in the company of 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 engine)
• Jeep Brown also Summit Gray centre color options come to be ready for Summit
• Sterling Edition Package celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, is ready on Limited
• High Altitude Edition model, based on Overland, returns for 2018

The "base" U Connect 7.0 Infotainment System includes:

• AM/FM radio
• Two (2) USB inputs (both syncing)
• Apple CarPlay also Android Auto connectivity
• Bluetooth in the company of stereo audio streaming
• 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jack
• Full voice control
• "Park Sense" rear thought backup camera
• Seven-inch color touch-screen display
• Standard on Laredo, Laredo "E", also Limited

The "upgraded" U Connect 8.4 Infotainment System in the company of GPS Navigation includes the whole amount of the existing features of the U Connect 7.0 Infotainment System, yet too adds the next features:

• AM/FM radio in the company of HD Radio
• SiriusXM satellite radio in the company of 1-year subscription
• SiriusXM Travel Link in the company of 1-year subscription
• U Connect Guardian Services (Provided by SiriusXM) in the company of trial subscription (Including 9-1-1 danger call also roadside help call buttons)
• 4G LTE mobile Wifi capabilities (Provided by AT&T Wireless) in the company of trial subscription
• U Connect apps
• GPS cruising by Garmin
• 8.4-inch color touch-screen display
• Standard on Altitude, Trailhawk, Sterling Edition, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT, also SRT Trackhawk
• Optional on Laredo "E" (Requires 18-inch wheel also 8.4 radio group) also Limited

Both radios involve the choice to count up a single-disc, center console-mounted CD/MP3 player, also some neat levels equipped in the company of the 8.4-inch radio can too be present equipped in the company of a rear place DVD also Blu Ray entertainment systems in the company of twofold screens, HDMI input, also unrelated CD/MP3/DVD/Blu Ray players, in the company of two pairs of wireless headphones too included in the package. On Limited, Trailhawk, also Sterling Edition models, the Luxury Group is required to keep the rear place entertainment system option. The choice can be present selected separately on the whole amount additional neat levels.

A standard six-speaker, non-amplified audio system comes standard on Laredo, Laredo "E", Altitude, also Limited models. A nine-speaker, 506-watt Alpine amplified surround-sound fee audio system comes standard on Trailhawk, Sterling Edition, Overland, High Altitude, SRT, also SRT Trackhawk models, also is open on Altitude, Limited, also Summit models. A top-of-the-line eighteen-speaker, 825-watt Harman Kardon amplified surround-sound fee audio system comes standard on the Summit model, also is open on Overland, SRT, also SRT Trackhawk models.

2019[edit]

Largely changed for 2018, the 2019 model year Grand Cherokee receives one a one or two minor changes. The 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition representation is now discontinued, though its aluminum-alloy wheel describe is now standard on the luxurious Overland trim, also open on midlevel Limited trim. Laredo, Laredo E, Upland (now ready in the company of two-wheel-drive), Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT 392, also SRT Trackhawk models go on for 2019. ^[23]. The 8.4 touchscreen is updated to a high-definition "Dissociated" show for the 2019 representation year.

A modern Limited X Package adds SRT-inspired styling cues to the mid-level Limited trim. The Overland also Summit trims gain modern aluminum-alloy wheel designs.

The mid-level Limited neat receives a standard U Connect 4C 8.4 infotainment system in the company of Garmin GPS navigation, which was previously ready while an extra-cost option, leaving one the bottom Laredo, Laredo E, also Upland trims in the company of the bottom U Connect 4 7.0 infotainment system while standard equipment. In addition, the U Connect 4C 8.4 infotainment system in the company of Garmin GPS cruising receives a modern 8.4-inch, high-definition "Dissociated" touchscreen display, which was earliest introduced on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

Blind Spot Detection System (BLIS) also Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), previously extra-cost options ready while part of a parcel on top-level trims of the Grand Cherokee, are now standard stock on the whole amount Grand Cherokee neat levels.

Finally, three modern face colors, Green Metallic, Sting Gray, also Slate Blue join the face color lineup for 2019. A modern centre color scheme, Black also Bridle Brown is too added for the luxurious Summit neat level, also both Trailhawk also Overland trims receive modern Piano Black centre neat accents.

Trim levels that go on for 2019 are Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT, also SRT Trackhawk, in the company of Limited X being modern for 2019.

Production[edit]

In 2009, the company announced a US$1.8 billion, 285,000-square-foot (26,477 m²) expansion of its Jefferson North Assembly plant to allow flexible manufacture of the next-generation model, while well while the 2011+ Dodge Durango away the similar stand that was developed jointly in the company of Mercedes (ML Chassis).^[24]

Safety[edit]

Recall[edit]

Approximately 1.1 million 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, while well while 2012-2014 Chrysler 300 also Dodge Charger vehicles were recalled for rollaway risks. Drivers may mistakenly believe they keep engaged the vehicles in garden mode, allowing the vehicle to roll away. The recollect was linked to 1 death, 41 injuries, 212 crashes, also 308 reports of property damage.^[25] The shift bar was changed to a more traditional whole starting in the company of 2016 representation Grand Cherokees. In 2016, Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin was in his driveway when his Grand Cherokee rolled backwards, also over him. On March 24, 2018, it was revealed that Yelchin's relations received a recollect notice from Chrysler exactly one week next his death. The relations has established a wrongful death case in the company of Chrysler.

Euro NCAP[edit]

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)[edit]

2011-2013 Grand Cherokee IIHS scores^[27]

Moderate overlap frontal offset	Good
Small overlap frontal offset	ACCEPTABLE *(2012–present models)
Side impact	Good
Roof strength	Good

^{*vehicle structure rated "Marginal"}

NHTSA[edit]

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External links[edit]

• Jeep Grand Cherokee website
• Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Internet Movie Cars Database