The next-generation 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available for the Philippine market, and for the first time ever, it gets three-row seating.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Besides having a more family-friendly approach, the all-new Grand Cherokee also sports several exterior design updates that amp up its sleekness. Likewise present are a number of features that make it ready for daily drives, long road trips, and going on adventures.
Let’s check out this all-new crossover SUV from Jeep Philippines in detail.
Exterior
While appearing assertive at first glance, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee’s design may likewise be described as refined.
On the front of this seven-seater crossover SUV are a pair of LED daytime running lamps that are seamlessly integrated with the sharp LED headlamps which line up with the slatted gloss black grille that’s decorated with chrome trims. Found further below is a large air vent that is straddled with LED front fog lamps, as well as a lower front bumper which also gets chrome details.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the side
The side of this all-new model is mostly made up of straight design details which are apparent on its windows, and on its character lines. Black plastic claddings are present on the wheel arches and below its doors. From this angle, one can likewise see that it rides on a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels.
The rear of the all-new Grand Cherokee then gets a pair of smoked LED taillights that slightly wraps around the corners, while the lower rear bumper is smooth and lacks dramatic angles. Altogether, these further drive the vehicle’s sophisticated look.
The Grand Cherokee from the rear
On top of its sleek exterior styling, some notable exterior features on the 2023 Grand Cherokee includes acoustic glass for keeping down road noise, power-folding side mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, and rain-sensitive wipers.
Interior
Step inside the next-gen Grand Cherokee, and you’ll find a spacious interior that matches the elegant exterior. This is particularly seen on the vehicle’s dashboard and interior door panels, which get a tasteful amount of chrome details.
A peek inside the Grand Cherokee's front cabin
Plenty of soft-touch surfaces also grace the interior of the Grand Cherokee. Leather is used for its dashboard, its center console, and all of its seats. Note that its seats use Capri leather with perforated inserts.
Speaking of its seats, the one for the driver and the front passenger gets 8-way electronic adjustability as well as ventilation. The 2nd-row then features 60:40 split-folding functionality with a center armrest, while the 3rd row can be folded in a 50:50 split.
Offering extra convenience for the driver of the all-new Grand Cherokee is a push-to-start button, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a tilt, and telescopic steering column, and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel.
its 2nd-row offers plenty of space
All occupants of the 2023 Grand Cherokee are then kept cool by a triple-zone automatic climate control system. Rear vents are likewise provided for the rear cabin.
Tech & Safety
Present aboard the Grand Cherokee to keep its occupants entertained is a 10.1-inch touchscreen display linked to a 9-piece speaker system. Connecting one's phone to the said screen can then be done via wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth.
Powering up one’s smartphone aboard this Jeep model is done easily thanks to its wireless charging pad. On top of that, an ample amount of USB charging points are present aboard the Grand Cherokee. The rear cargo area likewise gets a 12-volt power outlet.
The 2023 Grand Cherokee's cockpit
In front of the driver is a 10.25-inch TFT color display which can be configured to show different vehicle information. This screen likewise monitors the state of the Grand Cherokee’s many driver-assistive safety features which includes adaptive cruise control, an active lane management system, blind spot detection, advanced brake assist, rear park assist, occupant detection, a collision warning system, etc.
For its standard safety bits, the all-new Grand Cherokee gets dual-front multistage airbags, front passenger and driver knee airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, tire pressure monitoring, trailer sway damping, child seat anchors, hill-start assist, a surround-view camera, among others.
Engine & Performance
Under the hood of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine that’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. At the maximum, the said engine can produce up to 282 horsepower and 344 Nm of torque.
The Grand Cherokee's 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine
As mentioned above, the all-new Grand Cherokee is ready to take on rough terrain thanks to its 4x4 drivetrain. Note that this drivetrain is the rear-wheel-drive-biased Quadra-Trac four-wheel-drive system that's capable of sending 52 percent of the engine power to the rear. Then again, this model from Jeep also gets a front differential axle disconnect, allowing the driver to use rear-wheel-drive only.
Likewise available for the all-new Jeep model are sport mode and multi-mode traction management system. Those new to offroading may also take advantage of its built-in off-road camera, which may help in keeping tabs on obstacles.
Price
Pricing for the Philippine-spec 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at Php 5,490,000. Note that this includes a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty, whichever comes first.
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