2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Great mix of engine options, from a plug-in hybrid electric to a big V8
- Impressive list of standard and optional features
- Built-in off-road capability
Cons
- Interior materials aren't as impressive in person
- Larger size is obvious going around turns
- Somewhat confusing button layout
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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Luxury off-road adventures await!
Adventure awaits in the midsize 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep has always been known for off-road driving fun, and the 2022 Grand Cherokee combines all that great off-road tech with the latest technology and a host of optional luxury features. But don't worry—it still has the SUV practicality you need, plus the fun stuff you want. The 2022 model year kicked off the Jeep Grand Cherokee's fifth generation with a completely new exterior and significantly upgraded interior. There are five great trims to choose from, from the base Laredo to the top-trim Summit, plus a host of upgrades for comfort and convenience. You'll get standard V6 power, an optional plug-in hybrid electric powertrain, or an option for big V8 power. Imagine you and four of your closest friends or family on a cross-country adventure. The Grand Cherokee delivers a practical and fun driving experience no matter what the conditions. Where the road ends, the adventure begins with this cool five-seat SUV. Check out our 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee review to see if this off-road-capable midsize SUV is the one for you. While we currently do not have many 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2022 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee with similar features.
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What is new for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The Grand Cherokee is available in a variety of new trims, including the Altitude, Laredo, and Summit Reserve.
- The 80th Anniversary, Freedom, High Altitude, Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited X, and SRT trims have been discontinued for 2022.
- Grand Cherokee trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers and Rear A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade and Head Up Display features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Trailhawk trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning and Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The Overland trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The Limited trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Automated Cruise Control, and Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee trims
Laredo
Includes cloth seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8.4-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, standard driver aids, and more.
Limited
Adds leather seating, power liftgate, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, driver's seat memory settings, power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated rear seats, terrain-based drive mode system with five settings (4WD models only), and more.
Trailhawk
Off-road-focused trim has standard 4WD, adaptive air suspension, electronic rear limited-slip differential, electronically disconnecting stabilizer bar, hill ascent and descent control, front tow hooks, front-facing camera, ventilated front seats, navigation system, and more.
Overland
Adds hands-free liftgate, auto-dimming driver's side and rearview mirrors, panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable steering wheel, ambient cabin lighting, ventilated front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, and more.
Summit
Unlocks a gloss black roof, wood-trimmed steering wheel, 10.1-inch touchscreen, front-seat massage function, passenger seat memory settings, four-zone automatic climate control, advanced driver aids, and more.
Jeep Grand Cherokee photos
5 reasons to buy the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1. Off-road capability
Jeep vehicles are known for their off-road driving ability, and the Grand Cherokee is no different. Although the entry-level trim is rear-wheel drive, there are a host of 4WD and AWD systems available, including Quadra-Trac II®, which can allocate power between the front and rear, depending on wheel slippage. If you're looking to maximize the off-road experience, the 4WD-only Trailhawk trim has upgraded features like adaptive air suspension, hill ascent and descent control, front tow hooks, a front-facing trail camera, and more.
2. Optional plug-in hybrid electric
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't just about off-road adventures—the 4xe (pronounced four-by-e) version is the lineup's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). It features a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine paired with an electric motor. It makes a robust 375 hp, and it can be found with optional 4WD. It gets an EPA-estimated 56 MPGe combined, with 25 miles of all-electric driving range when fully charged.
3. Great tech features
Jeep's fabulous Uconnect® 5 infotainment interface comes standard on all 2022 Grand Cherokee models. You can control it via a base 8.4-inch touchscreen or an optional 10.1-inch display. You'll also get a standard 10.3-inch digital gauge display behind the steering wheel to deliver the critical information you need to head out on a big adventure. Connect your tech with six USB type-A and type-C ports, as well as optional wireless charging. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity are standard, as is Amazon Alexa® functionality.
4. Available V8 power
Whether you're slowly climbing over rocks or making great time on the highway, extra power can be a big help—and Jeep has you covered. The 2022 Grand Cherokee has an optional 5.7L V8 engine with 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Cylinder deactivation technology means that it still gets an EPA-estimated 14 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
5. Loads of luxury
If you're looking for luxury, you'll find a lot to like on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Limited trim includes power-adjustable and heated leather seating, while the Overland trim has a panoramic sunroof, ambient cabin lighting, ventilated front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, and more. The top-trim Summit ramps things up with a front-seat massage function, passenger seat memory settings, and four-zone automatic climate control. Want more? The Summit Reserve package adds a faux suede headliner, premium leather upholstery, gorgeous wood trim, ventilated second-row seats, and tech upgrades like a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front passenger and a 19-speaker McIntosh® premium audio system.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Jeep Grand Cherokee an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jeep Grand Cherokee 32nd out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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Laredo 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
293
Torque (ft-lbs)
257
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
23
Wheelbase
116.7"
Overall length
193.5"
Width
77.5"
Height
70.8"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 38.2"
Head room
F 39.9"/R 39.4"
Front tires
P245/70TR17
Rear tires
P245/70TR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
620/6200 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is brand-new for the 2022 model year. Pay close attention while shopping because the previous fourth-generation Grand Cherokee (dubbed "WK") was sold through the 2022 model year as well. The new Grand Cherokee has been fully overhauled, with a fresh exterior design and updated interior for its fifth generation (2022+).
The Grand Cherokee L is basically the three-row version of the Grand Cherokee. It debuted for the 2021 model year and can seat up to seven passengers. It is 11.4 inches longer, and a little less than an inch taller, but otherwise has similar proportions. Other than the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk trim, which is available only as a two-row model, all other Grand Cherokee trims can be found in the longer "L" style.
There's something for everyone in the 2022 Grand Cherokee lineup. Even the base Laredo is well equipped, and all trims come with standard or optional 4WD. There are a host of optional packages like the Altitude, which gives you some cool sporty exterior and interior additions, or you can ramp up the luxury from the Limited trim all the way up to the top-trim Summit. If you want to maximize your off-road experience, check out the 4WD-only Trailhawk trim.
More about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Color options
Exterior colors:
Baltic Gray Metallic
Bright White
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl
Ember (Brown)
Hydro Blue
Midnight Sky (Blue)
Rocky Mountain (Brown)
Silver Zynith
Velvet Red Crystal Pearl
Interior colors:
Global Black
Steel Grey
Tupelo
Wicker Beige
Interior details
The interior of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is very well appointed, even in the base Laredo trim. While you don't get standard leather on the Laredo, it's standard on higher trims. You may find optional comfort features like a heated steering wheel and heated front seats on the base trim, which are standard on higher trims. All models have seating for five, and a generous 37.7 cu-ft of storage behind the second row of seats.
Child seat details
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has two rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware. There is one additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.
Performance
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has three engine options: a standard 3.6L V6 with 293 hp, an optional 4xe plug-in hybrid electric powertrain that combines a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four and an electric motor making a combined 375 hp, or an optional 5.7L V8 engine with 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque.
The PHEV 4xe 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets the most miles per gallon across the lineup—an EPA-estimated 56 MPG-e combined city/highway.
Year comparison
2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (fourth generation)
The fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted for the 2011 model year with Laredo, Overland, and Limited trims available. All models between 2011 and 2015 were powered by a 290-hp 3.6L V6 engine (bumped to 295 hp for 2016-2022).
For 2012, Jeep added the SRT8 trim, which offered the option of a 6.4L V8 engine with 470 hp (bumped to 475 hp for 2016). The off-road-focused Grand Cherokee Trailhawk trim was added for 2013, while 2014 saw a mid-cycle refresh of the exterior plus the addition of an optional 3.0L turbodiesel V6 engine (which ran through 2019) and a top-spec Summit trim to the lineup.
For 2018, Jeep added a seven-inch touchscreen to the standard features list, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity became available on the optional 8.4-inch center touchscreen (and became standard across all trim levels for 2019+). Driver aids like blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection became standard for 2019 as well. The 2021 model year saw the addition of a host of optional packages, including upgraded comfort, convenience, and luxury features. The fourth-generation Grand Cherokee was still sold as a 2022 model year vehicle in Laredo and Limited trims, all powered by a 3.6L V6 engine.
2022-present Jeep Grand Cherokee (fifth generation)
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted for 2022 and is very well equipped across all trims. All trims come with standard or optional 4WD and are powered by one of three engine options: a standard 3.6L V6, an optional plug-in hybrid electric, or an optional 5.7L V8. Higher trims include the Limited, which ramps up comfort and convenience; the 4WD-only off-road-focused Trailhawk; and the top-trim Summit.
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