Jeep has revealed pricing for its long-awaited 4xe plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee large SUV, joining an increasingly large club of plug-in premium models.
The Grand Cherokee 4xe only arrives in the top Summit Reserve trim level, priced at $129,950 before on-road costs. This places it some $10,500 higher than the equivalent seven-seater combustion version.
However, the 4xe will remain a five-seat only affair in Australia, which places it above the $98,450 two-row Overland.
It swaps out the 3.6-litre V6 from the rest of the Grand Cherokee range for a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine assisted by two electric motors on each axle for a total power output of 280kW/637Nm. It maintains the same eight-speed torque converter transmission as the rest of the Grand Cherokee range.
The hybrid system is backed by a 17.3kWh battery pack, which allows an NEDC-certified fully-electric driving range of 52km. Claimed fuel consumption is 3.2L/100km. The 4xe has a 7.4kW AC charger, allowing the battery to be topped up in less than three hours.
Additional efficiency is drawn from four-wheel regenerative braking, and purely electrically driven power steering and climate control.
The brand says the Grand Cherokee’s off-road chops are enhanced by this electric system being able to adjust torque directly to each wheel, and an ‘active transfer case’ facilitating low-range ability. It is also rated to tow 2722kg.
Other standard features include air suspension, a 10.1-inch multimedia unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, premium McIntosh 19-speaker audio system, 21-inch wheels, and the full set of active safety equipment.
The optional ‘Advanced Technology Group’ pack ($5500) adds a head-up display, wireless phone charging, night vision camera, and a 10.25-inch screen for the front passenger.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2023 price:
|
Five-seat V6 |
Seven-seat V6 |
4xe |
Night Eagle |
$77,950 |
$82,750 |
-- |
Limited |
$83,750 |
$88,750 |
-- |
Overland |
$98,450 |
$103,250 |
-- |
Summit Reserve |
-- |
$119,450 |
$129,950 |
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