EEP Grand Cherokee — the most awarded SUV ever and the vehicle that has long defined what a premium SUV should be — is even for 2014.

The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee completely redefines the premium SUV, delivering consumers an unprecedented combination of best-in-class fuel economy and driving range, a choice of leading powertrain options, legendary benchmark capability, world-class craftsmanship, premium on-road driving dynamics and a host of advanceduser-friendly technology and safety features.

"There have been four generations of Grand Cherokee over the years and each one has improved on the last — for the 2014 model, we have taken the industry’s most highly acclaimed SUV and elevated it to an even higher level, said Jack Rodencal, MD, Chrysler Group Middle East.

"Jeep has now separated the Grand Cherokee even further from its competitors by enhancing its elegance, efficiency, capability and technological features," he added.

"Styled for, and targeted at customers in the important mid-size SUV segment and with a high level of equipment on offer, drivers across the Middle East will find it even more of a pleasure to drive - on any and all roads, on the most demanding trails and in all weather conditions.

We’re very proud of what the Grand Cherokee achieved, sales-wise, for Jeep last year in the Middle East and.

We look forward to more great things from this latest model," he added.

For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine delivers up to 24 mpg (9.8 liters per 100 km) highway and a driving range of more than 965 km while the 5.7-liter HEMI V8.

Now achieves up to an estimated 20 mpg (11.76 liters per 100 km) highway — both engine options being paired to a new eight-speed transmission.

Legendary Jeep capability comes courtesy of two available 4x4 systems (Quadra-Trac II and Quadra Drive II), Jeep’s Quadra-Lift air suspension system and class-leading Selec-Terrain traction management system. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee also boasts best-in-class towing of up to 3,266 kg and an improved crawl ratio of 44.1:1.

A new, refined exterior design, complete with new bi-xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lamps (DRL) on all models provides an even more premium appearance. Interior luxury is achieved with premium amenities including Natura leather exotic open-pore wood trim and new colour offerings.

The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee includes even more safety and security features — more than 60 - including Front Park Assist, Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control and Selec-Speed Control — as well as an array of advanced user-friendly technology features such as Uconnect 8.4-inch (213.36mm) touchscreen radio with integrated climate and infotainment controls and a 7-inch (177.8mm) customer configurable multiview display cluster.


In addition to enhancing fuel economy, the new, robust and durable eight-speed transmission delivers quicker acceleration and precise, smooth shifting, enhancing ride quality to luxury car levels. An additional benefit is a lower crawl ratio of 44.1:1 to aid in climbing over - or through - tough obstacles, when equipped with a two-speed transfer case.

New steering wheel paddle shifters offer improved driver control both on- and off-road, including Electronic Range Select when using Selec-Speed Control in extreme off-road situations.

Chrysler Group’s award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine debuted on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and featured an all-new design with dual overhead camshafts and a high-pressure die-cast aluminium cylinder block in a 60-degree configuration. Featuring variable-valve timing (VVT), the V6 delivers 290 horsepower and 353 Nxm of torque @ 4,800 rpm.

Fuel economy improvements are not exclusive to Grand Cherokee’s V6 powertrains. The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 packs 360 hp and 520 Nxm of torque @ 4,250 rpm with best-in-class towing capacity of 3,500 kg. Now mated to the new eight-speed transmission - and with VVT and Chrysler Group’s seamless Fuel Saver cylinder-deactivation technology, V8 fuel economy is expected to increase 10 percent to an estimated 14 mpg (16.8 liters per 100 km) city and 20 mpg (11.76 liters per 100 km) highway.

Another contributor to the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s improved fuel economy is a new Eco Mode that optimises the transmission’s shift schedule and, in V8 models, Fuel Saver cylinder deactivation. In addition, the Eco Mode activates Grand Cherokee’s air suspension system, lowering it to Aero Ride Height when the vehicle speed remains between 52 mph (83.7 kmph) and 56 mph (90 kmph), or exceeds 56 mph (90 kmph). Eco Mode is automatically engaged on vehicle startup - a button on the centre stack allows drivers to disengage Eco Mode if more spirited performance is desired.