Joining its larger Grand Cherokee L sibling, the five-seat 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has finally been launched in Australia. Available in three model grades with just one engine choice for now – with another grade with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain due later in 2023 – the Grand Cherokee offers two rows of seating against the larger L’s three rows.
“The all-new Grand Cherokee represents a fundamental shift for Jeep as it is the most technologically advanced model we have released. This is our new standard,” said Kevin Flynn, Jeep Australia Managing Director.
“This vehicle is a blend of refined sophistication, dynamic performance, cutting-edge technologies, and unsurpassed levels of elegance. The new Grand Cherokee carries an attractive presence and capability that is uncommon in its segment, unquestionably Jeep brand and unmistakably world class.”
Measuring 4,914mm long, 2,149mm wide, 1,799mm tall and with a 2,964mm long wheelbase, the five-seat 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 290mm shorter, equally as wide, 16mm shorter in height and its wheelbase is 127mm shorter than the seven-seat Grand Cherokee L.
Under the bonnet of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the same 3.6-litre petrol V6 engine as the larger Grand Cherokee L. It makes 210kW of power and 344Nm of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its combined fuel consumption is rated at 9.9L/100km – 0.7L/100km less than the seven-seat Grand Cherokee L.
Arriving later in 2023 is the Grand Cherokee 4xe, which uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid drivetrain making 280kW of power and 637Nm of torque. It too is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and uses a 17.3kWh battery pack for a claimed 59km of all-electric range. The Grand Cherokee 4xe is rated at 3.2L/100km for combined fuel consumption.
Standard equipment on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Night Eagle includes Jeep’s ‘Quadra-Trac I’ four-wheel drive system, a single-speed active transfer case, automatic all-LED lighting, 20-inch alloy wheels, suede and leather upholstery with heated 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Jeeps ‘Uconnect 5’ infotainment software, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a six-speaker sound system, heated and auto-folding mirrors, keyless entry and start and a powered bootlid.
Safety equipment includes 10 airbags, auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection assist, lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic rear braking, driver attention monitoring, speed sign recognition with intelligent speed control, an alarm, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.
The mid-spec Limited (from $83,950 +ORC) then adds selectable terrain modes for the four-wheel drive system, full leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, memory functionality for the driver’s seat, a nine-speaker sound system with active noise cancellation, second row window shades, auto high beam, a digital rear mirror, a 360-degree camera and LED ambient lighting.
The Overland (from $98,450 +ORC) adds Jeep’s ‘Quadra Trac II’ four-wheel drive system with ‘Selec-Terrain’ drive modes and adaptive suspension with adaptive damping, Nappa leather upholstery, multi-colour interior ambient lighting, a hands-free tailgate, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, hill descent control, dual bright exhaust pipes and bright sill plates.
Finally, the top-spec Summit Reserve 4xe (pricing is yet to be confirmed) that arrives later in 2023 will add ‘Palermo’ leather upholstery, 21-inch alloy wheels, massaging front seats, a black roof, a 950 watt McIntosh sound system, wood interior panelling, illuminated sill plates and automatic parking.
There are a few option packages for select models in the Grand Cherokee range. All models can be optioned with $1,750 premium paint, while the Night Eagle can be optioned with a $3,250 sunroof, the Limited can be optioned with the $4,250 Vision Group Pack (which adds a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and a heads-up display) and the Overland offers the $4,500 Luxury Tech Pack (12-way electrically adjustable front seats with massaging, quad-zone climate control, ventilated second row seating, a wireless charger and window shades for the second row) and the $2,750 Off-Road Group (a 230mm rear axle, electric limited-slip differential, trail rated badging, 265/60R18 Goodyear all terrain tyres, 18-inch wheels and fuel tank/transfer case and front suspension skid plate shielding.
Colour options include the no cost ‘Bright White’, or $1,750-optional ‘Velvet Red’, ‘Diamond Black’, ‘Silver Zynith’, ‘Midnight Sky’, ‘Rocky Mountain’, ‘Hydro Blue’ or ‘Baltic Grey’.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee pricing (plus on-road costs):
- Night Eagle: $77,950
- Limited: $83,950
- Overland: $98,450
- Summit Reserve 4xe: TBC
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is now on sale in Australia, with local deliveries due to commence soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
After owning four Jeeps their is no way I will be wasting 80+ k on an outdated and thirsty petrol and they are dreaming about 9.9 litres per 100 klms, probably closer to 15’s in real time figures
Agree with Dasher. Having owned 3 Jeep Grand Cherokees, I’ll be looking elsewhere to replace my 2018 Trailhawk as I need at least 3300 kg towing. I’ll be first in line if Jeep offers the GME twin turbo inline 6 with 3300 kg plus towing.