Jeep Swansong To The Grand Cherokee To Make India Debut In November

The flagship SUV will be locally assembled at Jeep’s Ranjangaon facility

• The final iteration of the Grand Cherokee made its global debut over a year ago..
• It will be brought to India through the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route.
• It’s the second SUV in its segment to get full suite ADAS after the Volvo XC90.
• The India-spec Grand Cherokee will be powered by a 2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
• Jeep may price it from Rs 80 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).

The long wait for the new-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee to come to India is nearly over as a new teaser confirms its debut in November. This time, the flagship SUV will be imported via the CKD route for it to be priced competitively in the luxury SUV space.

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Now in its fifth generation, the Grand Cherokee looks sleek and sharp, especially with the design of the lighting elements front and rear. Jeep has confirmed that the India-spec model  will have the complete suite of ADAS functions, including lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, front collision avoidance aid, and emergency braking. Following the Volvo XC90, Jeep’s flagship SUV will be the only other offering in its segment to have such features.

Aside from the switch from left-hand drive to right-hand drive, the India-spec Grand Cherokee’s luxurious cabin will likely be the same as the USA-spec model. It includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, an optional infotainment screen for the co-driver, a digital driver's display, a 19-speaker McIntosh sound system, a head-up display, and a wireless phone charger.

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Jeep had previously announced that the India-spec Grand Cherokee will be powered by  a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine mated to an eight-speed automated transmission, sending power to all four wheels. It will also receive Jeep's Selec-Terrain management technology to handle various road conditions. Meanwhile, the USA-spec model gets the choice of a V6 engine and a new 2-litre turbo-hybrid 4xe powertrain.

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Since the new Grand Cherokee will be assembled in Ranjangaon facility in India itself, it is expected to be priced from Rs 80 lakh onwards (ex-showroom). It will be the fourth Jeep model to be built in India, joining the Compass, Meridian and the Wrangler. The Cherokee will take on the likes of Audi Q7, Mercedes Benz GLE, BMW X5, and Volvo XC90.