Grand Cherokee is company’s most famous SUV. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive by the end of 2019 and it will be the best one yet. The exterior still looks rugged and meanwhile the interior will get more soft-touch surfaces and upscale materials. The room inside the cabin is great and Grand Cherokee can accommodate up to five passengers across the two rows.
Available in numerous trim levels, 2020 Grand Cherokee offers plenty of engine options. If you want top-performance, opt for the Trackhawk model that comes with the 700 hp. Moreover, Trackhawk is the quickest and the most powerful SUV at the moment. This model acts good both on and off the road and the performance is on another level.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior updates
The fourth-generation of the Grand Cherokee model is present since 2011. For that reason, the upcoming model will get minor updates. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will come with the same design language as before, but new updates are more than welcome. The front end comes with a seven-slot grille that is larger and the openings are much taller.
The headlights are small as before, but those are one of the most powerful headlights in the segment for sure. Adaptive headlights are standard, just like the LED technology. Below, the bumper is kinda edgy and fog lights sit in the middle of the bumper.
Trackhawk and Trailhawk models
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk model will get even larger air inlets, because of the larger engine, logically. To the side, squared-off fenders are the same and the openings are available with the black plastic flares. Sharper lines and sloping windshield are providing better aerodynamics and more aggressive stance.
Standard 17-inch wheels are looking modern, and you can opt for the 18, 19 or 20-inch optional wheels as well. The ground clearance will remain more than respectable, no matter what type of wheels and tires you opt for. Skid plates are optional, however, 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk offers them as a standard. For the base model, a panoramic moonroof is optional.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior look
The forthcoming 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will get an interior refresh. However, don’t expect any significant changes, as everything will remain in the same layout as before. The dash will receive some refinement, just like the gauge cluster that is kinda aging. The update of the Uconnect system is done and it will support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Seat configuration will also remain, which means there will be five seats across the two rows. Second-row seats are folding flat in order to improve the cargo space and rear legroom is ample.
Cargo area and seat options
The regular cargo area is rated at 36.3 cubic feet, and 68.3 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. High-end materials such as leather are optional. Moreover, heating and ventilating seats are optional too, just like the massaging functions. Cloth upholstery is standard, it looks nice and the level of comfort is pretty high.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine
According to latest rumors, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive with seven trim levels and five drivetrain choices. The engines are strongly tied to a specific trim level or model. With that in mind, the standard model will run on a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline unit that generates 295 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Optional unit is a 5.7-liter V8 that can burst up to 360 HP and 390 lb-ft of twists. While stronger, this optional output drinks a lot more fuel. The third option is a diesel powertrain. A 3.0-liter engine is capable of producing up to 240 HP and 420 lb-ft of torque.
Grand Cherokee SRT model gets a 6.4-liter V8 that returns 475 HP and 470 lb-ft of torque. A famous Trackhawk model comes with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8. Thanks to this engine, Trackhawk model is the quickest and most powerful SUV in the world right now. Powerful V8 produces astonishing 707 HP and 645 lb-ft of torque
All of the units are offering a front-wheel-drive setup, except the V8 engines that are available with the standard all-wheel drive configuration. Moreover, all of the powertrains are using an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee price, release date and competitors
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be the best one yet, furthermore, the most expensive one yet. Those moves from the Jeep are logical, but most of the fans are still angry because the current generation is present for seven years now. However, starting prices is $31,000 for the base model, while the Cherokee SRT will cost up to $67,000.
The Trackhawk model is priced at $75,000. On top of that, loading optional equipment will add more money to the already existing price, so now what you wish for. The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in the last quarter of 2019. The main competitors are the Subaru Outback, Toyota 4Runner, and Ford Edge.