2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

　　

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　, rating written byCameron RogersDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　The Jeep Grand Cherokee is fully redesigned for 2022. This is Jeep's midsize SUV that has long offered an appealing mix of upscale features and impressive off-road capabilities. The last few years of the previous model had been getting pretty dated, however, so it's good to finally see a new Grand Cherokee on the market.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$173/mo  for Grand Cherokee Laredo

　　Grand Cherokee Laredo

　　Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $38,325 MSRPLaredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $40,325 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $43,430 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $45,430 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $44,645 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $46,645 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $54,235 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $54,240 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $56,240 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $58,300 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $60,300 MSRPSummit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $64,780 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Don't confuse it with the similarly named Jeep Grand Cherokee L. That SUV debuted for the 2021 model year and has a third-row seat and can seat up to seven passengers. The Grand Cherokee (sans L), as you might have guessed, isn't as long as the L and only seats five. Otherwise, these two Grand Cherokees have a lot of similarities. The fully overhauled interior features Jeep's latest Uconnect 5 infotainment system as well as a new digital gauge cluster display and an optional supplemental display for the front passenger.

　　Under the hood are two carryover powertrains — the V6 and V8 — plus a new plug-in hybrid system Jeep calls the 4xe. You can fully charge up the 4xe's hybrid battery and drive what we'd estimate to be about 20-25 miles on all-electric power before the gasoline four-cylinder engine switches on. Frequently recharging can significantly reduce the amount of gas you use. As another bonus, the 4xe generates a maximum of 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, which is more than the Grand Cherokee's already robust V8. 

　　Overall, the redesigned 2022 Grand Cherokee is a welcome improvement over its long-lived predecessor. But it also might be worth your time to check out rivals such as the off-road-capable Land Rover Defender, classy Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport or even a luxury midsize SUV such as the BMW X5. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to help you decide.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Grand Cherokee drive? We tested the Grand Cherokee with its optional V8 engine, which comes with the obvious advantage of extra horsepower. It provides immediate power when you want it, and the Grand Cherokee with the V8 covered 0-60 mph in under 6.5 seconds in our testing. That's easily the quickest in the class thanks to the two extra engine cylinders and smooth and quick-shifting automatic transmission.

　　The brakes give you confident and easy stopping power, and our test Jeep halted from 60 mph in a short 115 feet. We also like the steering for its light but accurate characteristics. Less impressive is the Grand Cherokee's on-road handling around turns. It's not a clumsy SUV, but its limits on grip and driver enjoyment are below average. As consolation, the Grand Cherokee is champ off-road. Equipping your Jeep with the Quadra-Trac II 4WD system and the adjustable air suspension will make it the most capable midsize SUVs out there.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Grand Cherokee? This is a highlight category for the Grand Cherokee. The front seats are very comfortable, even on long trips, and both the front seats and the rear outboard seats can be equipped with heating and ventilation. The optional air suspension helps create a cushy ride that softens bumps in the road without feeling overly soft and floaty.

　　Our Grand Cherokee was equipped with the available four-zone climate control. It does a pretty good job of maintaining a set target temperature but didn't quite blow as much air as we had expected it to despite the fans running at max speed. The one area the Grand Cherokee came up short was road noise on the highway, which was a bit too much for an upscale SUV.

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