Jeep has revealed the first-ever electrified Grant Cherokee, arriving in showrooms next month with a base price of $129,950.
Said to be the most fuel-efficient, technologically advanced, and luxurious Grand Cherokee yet, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe delivers 52km (New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)) of all-electric range and a combined fuel economy of 3.2L/100km.
The 4xe powertrain combines two electric motors, a 400-volt 17.3-kWh EV battery pack, and 2.0-litre turbocharged, four-cylinder engine for a total power output of 280kW and 639Nm torque. Efficiency is enhanced via the use of electric power steering and an electrically driven air conditioning compressor.
Off-road capability begins courtesy of two available 4×4 systems – Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Trac II, both featuring an active transfer case to improve traction by distributing torque to the wheel with increased grip. As with the rest of the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee fleet, the front axle is bolted directly to the engine allowing for superior and refined driving dynamics.
An integrated dual charging module that combines a battery charger and DC/DC converter into a single, compact unit is mounted under the body of the vehicle and protected with steel shields, as is the power inverter module that is reduced in size. All high-voltage electronics are sealed and waterproof.
The charge port is located beneath a push-open/push-close cover on the left front fender for convenience nost-in parking at charging locations. The charge port includes LED indicators of charging status, and a battery-level monitor sits atop the instrument panel, making it easy to check state-of-charge. Charging time varies from less than 10 hours (Mode 2) to less than 3 hours (Mode 3 at 7.3kWh).
Turning inside, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe comes with a range of convenience features.
With E-Selec modes, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe driver can tailor the hybrid powertrain to best suit each trip, from daily commuting in pure-electric mode to extended highway road trips with no range anxiety, allowing owners to explore nature off-road in near silence. The driver selects the desired powertrain mode (Hybrid, Electric, eSave) via buttons mounted on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. Regardless of the mode selected, the Grand Cherokee 4xe operates as a hybrid once the battery nears its minimum state of charge.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe also features an all-new premium, interior LED lighting with daytime/night-time settings, true ambient lighting with a five-colour selection, McIntosh 19-speaker premium audio system, and a hands-free, foot activated power liftgate. A 10.25-inch frameless digital instrument cluster display features nearly two dozen different menus from which the user can select, including driver assist technologies such as Active Driving Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and available Night Vision.
The Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe will be available in showrooms from August 2023, visit www.jeep.com.au for more information.
Source: Jeep | First Ever PHEV Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Joins the Australian LineUp
4 July 2023
