![]() (Four-wheel drive is standard on V-8 Grand Cherokees.) Interestingly, that rating applies to both RWD and 4WD versions. The V-8 is rated 14/22/17 mpg city/highway/combined by the EPA, while the V-6 fares somewhat better with a 19/26/22 mpg rating. Speaking of fuel economy, that’s still a weak point in the V-8 Grand Cherokee - even with what Jeep calls aerodynamic improvements in the name of efficiency for the new model. Perhaps eagerness will be reserved for future performance versions to replace last generation’s SRT and Trackhawk trim levels, but none have yet appeared - and federal fuel economy standards and a move toward electrification by Jeep parent company Stellantis may change what those versions look like. The Grand Cherokee navigates corners pleasantly, if not eagerly. Handling characteristics are pleasant, if not sporty, thanks to the rear-wheel-drive platform other competitors use front-wheel-drive architecture and can be prone to understeer, even with optional all-wheel drive. The eight-speed automatic transmission is responsive and had no problem finding the right gear for a given situation. The Grand Cherokee isn’t quick with the V-8 under the hood, but it does feel more than adequately powered - and it sounds lovely, with a nice, deep rumble. That, unfortunately, includes some forward visibility problems from my seating position, where both the A-pillars and the rearview mirror interfered with my line of sight. The Grand Cherokee still feels more substantial on the road compared with some of its mass-market competitors, and the driving experience feels largely unchanged. It’s not particularly noticeable, and the vehicle has shed more than 300 pounds. Non-PHEV powertrains remain the previous 293-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 and 357-hp, 5.7-liter V-8, but power for both is down a few horsepower versus the previous generation. Jeep says the new Grand Cherokee has all-new architecture: It’s longer, taller and wider, with a wider track to boot. Unfortunately, we haven’t driven any other versions of the new Grand Cherokee, be they lower trims, the off-roading Trailhawk or the new plug-in hybrid 4xe version. Total sticker price: $73,085 (including $1,795 destination fee). It’s the most luxurious trim level of the new Grand Cherokee, adding an extra $4,000 worth of opulent options. Related: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Goes High-Tech, Gets Hybrid That’s certainly what we get in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The previous generation of the two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee lasted from the 2011 model year until 2021, but a new-for-2021 three-row Grand Cherokee L heralded the imminent arrival of new styling and updated comfort, convenience and safety tech for the two-row version. Versus the competition: With such a broad range of trim levels, powertrains and prices (even without designated performance models), the Grand Cherokee’s competition ranges from relatively affordable mid-size SUVs to established luxury players - and it goes toe-to-toe with all of them. The verdict: A redesign that brings the latest tech and standard advanced safety features is just what the doctor ordered for the aging Grand Cherokee. 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | photo by Christian Lantry
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