A look at ’22 Grand Cherokee L
There’s an all-new redesigned 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Wagoneer revival coming down the road this winter. But the three-row Grand Cherokee L version beat them to the showrooms.
● Outside: The Grand Cherokee L is noticeably bigger than the two-row but should fit in most garages. It adds 7 inches to its wheelbase, 15 to overall length (205 in.). It also gets new LED lights, a lower beltline with bigger windows. Higher trims get a contrasting black roof and 21-inch wheels.
● Inside: Gorgeous award-winning interior with Palermo leather seats,
wood trim on the top-line Summit. Second-row captain’s chairs are ventilated, heated, and they recline and flip forward. The third row has 30.3 inches of legroom, which is better than some, shy of others, but easy to get into. Cargo area comprises a meager 17.2 cubic feet with all seats up, but 47 cubes with third row powered down.
● Performance: A 5.7-liter V-8 engine generates 357 hp and 390 poundfeet of torque; linked to 8-speed automatic transmission, able to tow 7,200
pounds. Five drive modes – Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/sand – optimize throttle, steering, suspension traction. Three 4WD systems available and an added Off-road Group adds skid plates and electronic limited-slip differential. EPA sets mpg at 21 combined.
● Tech/safety: Uconnect navigation/infotainment system with 10.1inch screen, available 19-speaker audio with 950-watt amplifier. It also has head-up display and rear camera/mirror. Available driver-assist technology includes Night Vision with pedestrian
detection in its digital instrument cluster, adaptive cruise control with lanekeep assist. The rest of the safety tech is standard across the board.