Most urban SUVs are generally glorious hatchbacks with a "higher" way of doing things. Not many have the guts to get their shoes dirty, let alone crawl over rocks. But Jeep wants to clear the air and show us that a plush urban SUV can also be used to crawl over those rocky terrains with the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.
By the looks of it, the 2022 Grand Cherokee seems like an SUV that will crave to get its shoes dirty, but the truth is, Jeep has packed it with enough mettle to feel cozy on demanding terrains as well. The two important highlights for the 2022 Grand Cherokee are the addition of the go-anywhere Trailhawk and the future-ready 4xe. The plug-in hybrid 4xe trim happens to pack the most powerful engine of the lot!.
Even better is the fact that the Trailhawk trim can be had with the electrified setup and Jeep has already proved its capabilities by completing the challenging Rubicon Trail using electric power only. The fact that Jeep has attained an impressive off-roading appeal here, without compromising on comfort, technology, or luxury is a prime reason why we believe that it is now on top of the list of urban SUVs to take off-roads.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee packs adaptive air suspension and three 4X4 systems to give this luxury urban SUV an off-roading zeal like no other urban SUV.
Be It The V6, V8, Or The Most-Powerful Hybrid-I4, The Trailhawk Can Conquer With All
Jeep has wired the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in such a way that it excels both on and off the roads with any of the 3 available powertrain options. It comes with the famed all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine as standard that pumps out 293 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque. This is the most fuel-efficient of the gasoline-bunch with a driving range of over 500 miles.
But if brute force is what's on mind, then the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI V8 pumping out 357 HP and 390 lb-ft is the one to go for. But the most surprising and newest entrance to this list is the hybrid turbo inline-4 in the 4xe trim, making it the first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee. This PHEV is the most powerful of the lot and pumps out a combined 375 HP and 470 lb-ft of torque. All three engines are coupled to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission.
Feature-List Is Loud Enough To Explain This Jeep's Off-Roading Appeal
The "Trail Rated" badging is praised among off-roading enthusiasts for the impressive off-roading zeal that these vehicles put on the table. And the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk passes the vibe test valiantly! The sheer list of off-road specific features that Jeep has packed is downright impressive. For starters, 4WD is standard and comes backed with Jeep's Quadra-Drive II 4X4 system that is made specifically for off-roading.
To spice things further, it gets a 2.72:1 low range gear ratio and electronic limited-slip differential with all 3 powertrains. Next, is a clever air suspension system developed especially for the Grand Cherokee, that gives it heightened off-roading prowess with comfort! A sway-bar disconnect mechanism provides improved flexibility and adaptive and total suspension travel.
"Trailhawk" Cues Beefs Up The 2022 Grand Cherokee Exterior
Jeep's Trailhawk specific design cues are tastefully done and even look good with the blued-out 4xe Trailhawk as well. The "Trail Rated" badge also comes with a set of beefy 18-inch aluminum wheels wrapped with Goodyear Wrangler Territory 2650/60R18 all-terrain tires. All 2022MY Grand Cherokee also comes with an integrated front-mounted off-road camera to record the fun. Apart from this, all other exterior design cues are shared with the standard trims with a sleek LED lighting layout and dual-tone shades.
The hood gets a new glare-proof black-and-red matte "Trailhawk" hood decal. As for the 4xe Trailhawk trims, all the red highlights are replaced with electric-blue bits to highlight their hybrid nature. But off-roading appeal with anything that has a "Trailrated" badge has the highest off-roading appeal in the Grand Cherokee bunch.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Interior Is About Comfort, Luxury, And Technology
The interior gets a major overhaul and flaunts heightened luxury, comfort, and technology features. It is impressive how steep a transition takes place between the exterior and interior of the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. The brawn and ruggedness smoothly transition into a plush and cozy cabin with loads and loads of tech appeal. The seats get Global Black Capri leather and Suede with Trailhawk-signature red stitching and "Trailhawk" logos on the seatbacks. And both the rows can be had with heated/ ventilated function.
As for the 4xe Trailhawk trims, the red bits on the inside get replaced with the electric blue color that it sports on the exterior. A 10.25 -inch infotainment system is standard that runs the latest Uconnect 5 interface which according to Jeep, is 5 times faster than the last-gen! The second-row passengers also get a 10.1-inch entertainment screen with Amazon Fire TV support. OTA updates, Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, you name it, the Grand Cherokee packs it all.
Impressive Safety Features Instills Confidence On And Off The Roads
With great power comes great responsibility. And for an urban SUV that can go fast and climb rocks, this statement is very apt! 11.3 inches of ground clearance and aggressive approach, departure, and break-over angles all demand this Jeep to pack the absolute best in safety. And so it packs more than 110 safety features with an impressive list of standard bits.
It ranges from the tire-pressure monitoring system to LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist. A slew of impressive active safety features is offered as optional extras that also include Active Driving Assist (L2) hands-on-wheel and eyes-on-road automated driving.
Sources: Media.stellantisnorthamerica.com, Jeep.com, Caranddriver.com, Moparinsiders.com