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 advanced user-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, Managing Director of Chrysler Group Middle East. “Jeep has now separated the Grand Cherokee even further from its competitors by enhancing its unique elegance, efficiency, capability and technological features.”
“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.”
For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine delivers up to 24 mpg (9.8 litres per 100 km) highway and a driving range of more than 965 kms, while the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 now achieves up to an estimated 20 mpg (11.76 litres per 100 km) highway – both engine options being paired to a new eight-speed transmission.
Legendary Jeep capability comes courtesy of two available 4×4 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 kgs 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” (213.36mm) touchscreen radio with integrated climate and infotainment controls and a 7” (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-litre 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 Nm of torque @ 4,800 rpm.
Mated to the new eight-speed transmission, the V6 Pentastar-powered Grand Cherokee models now tow up to 2,268kgs – a 24% increase over the previous model year. The Pentastar and eight-speed transmission combination is expected to result in an estimated 17 mpg (13.8 litres per 100 km) city and 24 mpg (9.8 litres per 100 km) highway with a driving range of more than 965kms – best-in-class for petrol-powered SUV’s.
Fuel economy improvements are not exclusive to Grand Cherokee’s V6 powertrains. The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 packs 360hp and 520Nm of torque @4,250 rpm with best-in-class towing capacity of 3,500 kgs. 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% to an estimated 14 mpg (16.8 litres per 100 km) city and 20 mpg (11.76 litres 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.
Legendary Capability, from Jeep®
The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee features two available 4×4 systems (Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II), an available Quadra-Lift air suspension and a Selec-Terrain traction management system, all of which give the 2014 Grand Cherokee legendary Jeep capability.
Quadra-Trac II’s two-speed transfer case uses input from a variety of sensors to determine tire slip at the earliest possible moment and takes corrective action. The system also uses throttle anticipate to sense quick movement in the throttle from a stop and maximises traction before tyre slippage occurs. When wheel slippage is detected, as much as 100% of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most traction.
Quadra-Drive II, with a rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential (ELSD), delivers industry-leading tractive capability. The system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine torque to tyres with traction. In some cases, the vehicle will anticipate low traction and adjust in order to proactively limit or eliminate slip. Selec-Terrain is standard with Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee rises above the road and rocks with the rugged, class-exclusive Quadra-Lift air suspension system that features five height settings for optimum ride performance:
Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.7” (220.98mm) of clearance offers improved fuel economy as well as improved aerodynamics during on-road driving.
Off-road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.3” (33mm) from NRH for added height in clearing obstacles (10.0” / 254mm).
Off-road 2: Delivers legendary Jeep off-road capability and provides an additional 2.6” (66mm) from NRH for 11.3” (287mm) of ground clearance.
Park Mode: Lowers the vehicle 1.6” (40.6mm) from NRH for easy ingress/egress. NRH and Park Mode are driver selectable allowing the driver full control over vehicle ride height.
Aero Mode: Lowers the vehicle 0.6” (15.24mm) from NRH. Aero Mode is controlled by vehicle speed and adjusts for optimal performance and fuel economy – the vehicle also lowers to Aero Mode when in Sport Mode.
When the vehicle is operating in Eco Mode it lowers itself to Aero Mode, further enhancing the Grand Cherokee’s aerodynamics for optimum efficiency.
Quadra-Lift adds up to 4.2” (106.7mm) of lift span supported by four-corner air springs that provide a cushioned, premium ride. Quadra-Lift operates automatically, or may be controlled manually with console controls. With the front air dam removed and the available Quadra-Lift air suspension, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 35.8 degree approach angle, a 29.6 degree departure angle and 23.5 degree breakover angle.
In addition to the Quadra-Lift air suspension, the Grand Cherokee’s class-leading Selec-Terrain traction control system allows customers to choose the on- and off-road setting for optimum performance. This feature electronically coordinates up to 12 different powertrain, braking and suspension systems, including throttle control, transmission shift, transfer case, Hill-descent Control and Selec-Speed Control.
The Selec-Terrain system has been refined for 2014 and offers five different driving conditions to achieve the best driving experience on all terrains:
Sand: Traction control and Quadra-Lift operate with sensitive response to wheel spin, and torque tuned for optimal performance in sand.
Mud: Traction control and Quadra-Lift operate with sensitive response to wheel spin, and torque tuned for optimal performance in mud.
Auto: Automatically adapts to any on- or off-road situation.
Snow: Vehicle traction adjust for ultimate performance over snow-covered roads.
Rock: Quadra-Lift air suspension system raises to maximum height of 11.3” (287mm), while the transfer case, differentials and throttle coordinate to provide low-speed control.
Sport Mode, previously found on the Selec-Terrain controller, is now engaged with the shift lever and provides enhanced on-road “fun-to-drive” capability.
Selec-Terrain, coupled with the Quadra-Lift air suspension, offers drivers an adjustable suspension span that delivers Trail Rated performance. New Selec-Speed Control with Hill-ascent and Hill-descent Control allows drivers to control Grand Cherokee’s speed both up and down steep, rugged grades with the steering wheel paddle shifters – without the need for throttle or brake pedals.
Jeep® Trail Rated
All 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with off-road groups are Trail Rated. The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee indicates that the vehicle is designed to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions, identified by five key consumer-oriented performance categories: traction, ground clearance, manoeuvrability, articulation and water fording.
Design: Head-turning, premium craftsmanship
When Jeep introduced the 2011 Grand Cherokee, it quickly impressed consumers with its cohesive, upscale design that was still able to convey the rugged capability one expects in a Jeep vehicle. For 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee builds on this success, conveying an even higher level of opulence and strength.
All trim levels of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have been given an even more premium look, while simultaneously making each trim level readily identifiable at a glance. On all models, the upper grille is shorter in height and the headlamps are slimmer. The lower front fascia has been slightly elevated and fog lights have been raised and are more pronounced within the fascia design. Together, these changes give the front of the Grand Cherokee a more substantial appearance while still preserving the vehicle’s ground clearance at its lower edge.
Of course, Grand Cherokee retains Jeep’s classic seven-slot grille and trapezoidal wheel arches.
The rear of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee features new, larger tail lamps with signature LED lighting, a larger, more aerodynamic rear spoiler, and a re-sculpted tailgate that offers greater visibility. A more pronounced Jeep badge is now found directly on the tailgate between the tail lamps. Lower rear fascias are now model-specific, and dual exhaust tips are standard on all Limited, Overland and Summit models.
A key exterior feature of the new 2014 Grand Cherokee is signature front and rear LED lighting – bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps that are outlined with signature LED running lamps. These unique lights, standard on all models, make Grand Cherokee instantly recognisable, night or day, from a great distance.
The award-winning interior of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly one of the most technically advanced, well-crafted interiors in the industry. Immediately noticeable is the revised centre stack featuring new Uconnect 8.4” (213.36mm) touchscreens. Controls for the radio and climate are found below the screen and have easily identifiable knobs and buttons. Following the centre stack down onto the centre console reveals a new leather-wrapped E-shifter for the eight-speed transmission.
Another recognisable change is a new three-spoke steering wheel. Wrapped in leather, it features sections of wood on Overland and Summit models. All Grand Cherokee models include standard paddle shifters mounted on the back of the new steering wheel – which perfectly frames the new curvilinear gauge cluster that features the 7” (177.8mm) customer-configurable multiview display.
Each Grand Cherokee model has its own unique style of luxury and ambiance based on materials and colour patterns. Laredo and Limited models feature dark wood trim on the dash and doors. Door handle and dash vent bezels, as well as the trim on the centre console, feature a slight gold hue to their brush aluminium look. Limited models also have bright insert doorsill scuff plates and bright metal accents that run along the bottom of the wood trim and that adorn the cargo bay. Premium cloth seating is standard on Laredo while Capri leather seating is standard in Limited.
Overland models have several modern luxury touches not typically found on high-end imports. A standard stitched-leather instrument panel and available open-pore wood are two of the prominent interior design cues that add a distinct touch of modern luxury. Wood trim is also found on the top portion of the leather-wrapped steering wheel. A final touch is the addition of rear-seat foot well and rear door-pocket ambient lighting.
Grand Cherokee Summit models continue to carry the torch for premium interiors in the SUV segment. Premium Natura-Plus leather seating with ventilated and memory front seats, open-pore wood trim and Copper accents are available on Summit in Black or Jeep Brown. Also unique to Summit is a premium suede-like material covering the A-pillars and headliner. Overland and Summit models come loaded and include the CommandView dual-pane sunroof that features a power sunshade (available on Limited). Laredo and Limited models feature an available single-pane sunroof.
Safety and Security: Class-leading number of advanced features
The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more than 60 advanced safety and security features, the highest in its class. New safety features include Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation and Selec-Speed Control, which includes both Hill-ascent Control and Hill-descent Control, assisting drivers with climbing and ascending steep grades.
Among Grand Cherokee’s 63 advanced safety and security features are standard electronic stability control (ESC) that delivers four security features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on- and off-road: Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) reacts and applies brakes during extreme situation, while available Selec-Speed Control and Hill-start Assist (HSA) work with standard trailer-sway control (TSC) to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.
In addition, standard front-row active head restraints, standard full-length side-curtain air bags and standard seat-mounted side thorax air bags offer enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision. Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, which aid drivers when changing lanes or in parking lot situations, are also available.
Advanced Technology: Segment-leading offerings
The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers customers an array of innovative advanced technologies for driver safety and passenger enjoyment. A new Uconnect 8.4” (213.36mm) touchscreen, one-shot voice command navigation and a customer customisable multiview cluster display highlight the state-of-the-art features.
Uconnect’s powerful voice recognition capability allows customers to keep their hands on the steering wheel and interact with devices easily. The new, user-friendly Uconnect radio with touchscreen display is available on all models, while the instrument cluster now features a high-tech appearance with a new customer configurable multiview display, with 7” (177.8mm) Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal technology.
On-road refinement: Premium driving dynamics
Jeep Grand Cherokee is widely known for its outstanding on-road driving dynamics and quietness, thanks in part to its front and rear independent suspension. Variable-rate rear springs deliver improved on-road handling and comfort that complements the vehicle’s off-road capability. Premium on-road manners are enhanced with more than 5,400 welds in the body alone.
The independent front and rear suspension features isolated front and rear suspension cradles along with variable-rate rear springs to deliver improved on-road handling and comfort while complementing the vehicle’s legendary off-road capability. The rear suspension also allows the spare tyre to be stored inside the vehicle as opposed to underneath. Grand Cherokee’s steering also has been carefully calibrated for the right amount of assistance whether cruising the parking lot or a twisty two-lane mountain road. Electrohydraulic assistance is used on Pentastar V6 models.
Dimensionally sound
The vehicle’s 114.8” (2,915mm) wheelbase creates generous interior room and gives passengers expansive rear-seat knee and leg room, and large front door openings and rear doors open 78 degrees for better access to the interior. Inside, premium seating includes room for five passengers. A standard fold-flat front-passenger seat provides improved cargo storage room (Laredo models). For added passenger comfort, rear seats recline 12 degrees. There also is a 12-degree forward angle to allow 24 degrees of variation.
Cargo volume behind the second row measures 36.3 cu. ft. (1.036 cu. m.) and includes a storage unit with a rechargeable flashlight and grocery hooks on both sides. The spare tyre compartment includes removable dual storage bins for secure storage of muddy gear or other items. A power rear lift gate is standard or available on all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee models.
For the past two years, Jeep Grand Cherokee has earned the title as the Total Quality leader for the medium-size SUV segment by Strategic Vision. The honour is based on new vehicle owner surveys that holistically assess consumers’ good and bad experiences with their new vehicle. Similarly, the Jeep team values all comments from customers – especially feedback that leads to enhanced quality and customer satisfaction.
The Global Jeep Brand
Jeep is Chrysler Group’s truly global brand, representing three-quarters of all Company sales outside of North America. Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.
The Jeep vehicle line-up consists of the Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited, and Cherokee. With this portfolio, Jeep brand’s global sales have increased more than 100% since 2009 – including a 160% increase in international markets. Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Company’s top-selling model and was introduced internationally in 1992. Since that year, the Jeep brand has sold nearly 5 million Grand Cherokee vehicles – more than 600,000 from markets outside North America.
2012 brought record sales for the Jeep brand worldwide, with Grand Cherokee contributing approximately 220,000 units globally, with 52,000 units from international markets. Since 2009, Jeep Grand Cherokee sales have increased more than 200% in the U.S., and 250% outside North America.