Jeep To Take Wraps Off India-spec Grand Cherokee In November

• Jeep Grand Cherokee to be revealed in India this November.
• It will get the full suite of ADAS, becomes second after the XC90 in its segment to get it.
• India-spec model to get base-spec 2-litre, turbo-petrol engine with 8-speed automatic.
• Prices expected to start around the Rs 80 lakh mark.

Jeep India has dropped the first teaser of the new Grand Cherokee SUV ahead of its official debut in November. The flagship SUV will be brought to India as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) model and will be assembled at the carmaker’s Ranjangaon facility. So yes, one can expect a competitive price tag to take on its well-established rivals. 

In today’s press statement, Jeep has confirmed that the Grand Cherokee will be equipped with  a full suite of Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS), the second one to get it in its segment only after the Volvo XC90. So you can expect bits like forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control to be present. 

Other notable features onboard in the USA-spec model include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech, an optional infotainment screen for the co-driver, digital driver’s display, 19-speaker McIntosh sound system, a head-up display, and a wireless phone charger. It remains to be seen which of these features will make it to India. 

An earlier press statement has already confirmed that the India-spec Grand Cherokke will get just the base-spec, 2-litre, four-pot turbo-petrol engine spinning all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Jeep’s Selec Terrain off-road management system will be present and will  manage various parameters of the vehicle depending on the mode you select. 

To know more about the Grand Cherokee, read our detailed unveiling story. With an expected price tag of around Rs 80 lakh, the new Jeep will take on rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Volvo XC90.