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Everything you need to know about the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep is a name synonymous with the offroad lifestyle. Going on almost 5 decades the Cherokee nameplate continues to garner new followers and deliver the Jeep experience you can get. This is everything you need to know about the latest Jeep Cherokee

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Who is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car for?>

What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee like to drive?>

Tech features in the Jeep Grand Cherokee>

 Jeep Grand Cherokee price>

Similar cars to the Jeep Grand Cherokee>

 

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car? 

The Jeep Grand Cherokee nameplate first arrived in 1974 and now almost 50 years on, the latest version of this luxurious yet very capable offroad SUV has landed in SA. The new 2023 model loads new features and tech into a popular 5-door family SUV. Sporting the Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system and a 3.6l V6 petrol engine, the Grand Cherokee can take you and your loved ones to the most far-flung places in style.

Who is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car for?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a good car for people or families that enjoy an active lifestyle that travel or take on adventures and need a capable vehicle to take them there.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a good first car?

The overall size and price tag of the Grand Cherokee may deter many from making this a good first car for inexperienced new drivers.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a good family car?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the perfect family car with a rich luxurious interior, seating for 5 and more than enough packing space in its 487l boot which can be expanded if you drop the rear seats.

 

Is there a Hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Jeep runs a naturally aspirated petrol engine and the US car maker has no plans for any form of hybrid drivetrains at this time.

 

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

The latest Grand Cherokee is a big improvement in all areas but one versus its predecessor. It is more capable, safer, better equipped, more refined, more comfortable and indeed, built better.

Sean Nurse - AutoTrader

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What does it look like?

Exterior

 

Interior

 

What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee like inside? 

Spacious and packed with modern technology, the Jeep Grand Cherokee bridges the gap between capable offroad machine and luxury suburban SUV. Leather seating, soft touch leather trim and storage and space for everyone.

 

Style

There is an emphasis on connectivity as well as a high level of specification while still remaining true to Jeep's old-school approach to luxury, with lashings of leather and wood trim.

Tech features

  • MackIntosh Sound system
  • 10.1" UConnect infotainment touchscreen
  • 10.25" Front passenger screen
  • 5 colour ambient lighting
  • Active Driving Assist semi-autonomous driving

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the base model Limited - prices usually start from R1 329 900

 

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How much does it cost?

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L 4x4 8AT R1 329 900
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6L 4x4 8AT R1 539 900
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 3.6L 4x4 8AT R1 735 900 

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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