FCA has unveiled the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, a fresh three-row variant for the SUV nameplate capable of seating seven. The new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is set to rival the Chevy Traverse and the GMC Acadia.
The new seven-seater Jeep Grand Cherokee L is slated to arrive in Jeep dealers in the second quarter of the 2021 calendar year. Meanwhile, the all-new two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as an electrified model called the 4xe, will debut later in 2021 for the 2022 model year.
Inside the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a standard 10-inch display, with a frameless digital gauges cluster and a touchscreen interface, as well as LED ambient lighting. Jeep boasts that the new Grand Cherokee is equipped with more than 110 advanced safety and security features, including standouts like hands-on automated driving, 360-degree surround view, and night vision cameras. There’s also the latest Uconnect infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a digital rearview mirror, and a rear seat monitoring camera.
Outside, we see a new exterior design that incorporates reshaped, horizontally oriented headlamps, as well as the signature Jeep grille treatment. The exterior is measured at 204.9 inches for overall length, and 121.7 inches for the wheelbase.
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers two engine options. Standard is a 3.6L Pentastar V-6, which produces 290 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque, while a 5.7L V8 rated at 357 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque is available.
Under the skin is a brand-new architecture, which includes an independent front and rear suspension and features Quadra-Lift air components with electronic adaptive damping. Off-roading chops are secured via Jeep’s 4×4 system with Selec-Terrain traction management, plus five terrain modes. The new model also offers more ground clearance and water fording capability than previous generations.
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GM had better hope this isn’t comparably priced. 😬
In the middle east the outgoing model is 35% more expensive with far less dependability
Well said Mark! The GMC Acadia isn’t really a competitor at all. The Jeep has it beat in pretty much every way. FCA (or whatever their new name will be) has got their s**t together when they redesign something.
GM has nothing in this class.
Cadillac has the Xt6, This is that rival and it has it beat….SuperCruise is not going to cut it.
They’re redoing the traverse but all they did was just add a different grill and better headlights and a more up to date interior. Otherwise the body stays the same. GM doesn’t stand a chance the new Grand Cherokee might even top the Explorer for sales depending on the price and for the two row model every single two row midsize suv doesn’t stand a chance. The auto makers better figure out something real soon before the new Grand Cherokee dominates the market and sweeps sales for at least 3 years before the hype dies down (if so). My parents were just telling me on the phone that when it comes out they’re trading in their XT6 for it and they’ve been GM customers ever since their first car! (Minus their parents having a Grand Wagoneer)
So funny. I read this morning the same basic article about this new GC L. I posted on another article on here about how nice this is. Between this and the new Grand Wagoneer, Jeep may have a few very successful years. I love this thing.
Jeep looks insane…
Gm?? They can only produce fwd bs…..
From the video it looked more like a XT6 or Aviator competitor and it looks like it’s even better than almost all the German cars and it’s right up to par compared to the other American 3 row suvs or maybe even passing and it even had a Macintosh sound system which is crazy to think about compared to Bose or even Revel! It even has a super cruise or Tesla self driving system. However we already know it’s going to stay for 8+ years with a few updates here and there but regardless it’s a VERY nice suv for FCA and I feel like this will be very popular since the Grand Cherokees primary owner are familys and I know that the only thing that stopped my brother from buying the last generation was the fact that it only had two rows. It also has up to 7,400 pounds for towing which I think will really attract buyers who want a large towing capacity but don’t want to big of a car with good fuel efficiency. Regardless this is going to be a great selling SUV
A quand on va remettre le 3 l. diesel dans les model de base du grand Cherokee tout en ayant les équipements de sécurité et moins de gadgets electronics ex suspension a l’air electronic . Si on pouvait commander les équipements que nous avons besoins comme sur les tahoe . Les moteurs v8 à essence ne sont plus du tout à la mode, nous sommes en 2021 !
Lol always end of GM when a new competitor is introduced, this is actually aimed at the Tahoe and Yukon. We know what Mopar stands for (Many Old Parts.. And Rust…)
Actually the Wagoneer is supposed to go up against the Suburban/Yukon and the Expedition where as the Grand Cherokee is considered to be in the mid size suv rank and hopefully with the new merger fiat won’t continue to screw things up with their crappy little cars
No! The Grand Wagoneer is supposed to compete against Navigator, Escalade as it’s supposed to reach the 100k mark when fully loaded. I know it’s crazy but it’s the only way that it wont cannibalize the Jeep GC.
There’s the Wagoneer (more mainstream Yukon, Tahoe/Suburban, Expedition) and then there’s the Grand Wagoneer which is the luxury version (Navigator, Escalade, GLS)
Actually it’s not. You’re talking about the grand wagoneer.
No, the Grand Wagoneer competes with the luxurious Escalade and Navigator
This makes GM’s offering look laaaaaame!!
Why would I choose a Cadillac XT6 over this? I can’t come up with an answer.
gm’s secret weapon … tons of cash on the hood!!!
@steve
I just laughed out loud. One of the all time best and accurate posts HAHA
Why id take xt6 over this? Because Cadillac has fwd proportions and does not have the V8. Hahahaha
Seriously , this jeep looks better than the euro crossovers.
Unfortunately, Cadillac’s CUVs are on par with Acura or perhaps Infiniti. BMW and Benz are the gold standard for luxury CUV’s, but this new Grand Cherokee is right up there with them IMHO at a substantially lower price.
Comparing this to the Acadia and Traverse, seems likes apples and oranges.
The GM cousins are unibody vehicles meant for use on public roads.
The Jeep seems to have traditional JEEP off-road capabilities and I assume is body-on-frame.
That said the JEEP styling and interior also look like winners.
One metric where I see the Traverse and Acadia being superior will be MPG?
They’re probably going to add a plug in hybrid like all of their models now so mpg is kinda questionable for now until they release figures
This is a unibody crossover. The Grand Wagoneer will be body on frame and compete with Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade.
All to much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Believe it or not, this is built on the same platform as the Giulia; so it is unibody as well.
The Grand Cherokee has been unit body going back to 1993.
I don’t need/want the third row, but I’d gladly buy the regular 2-row version of this. I wonder how upmarket it’s going in price.
As if Jeep quality hasn’t been historically questionable. Now put this on the new Alfa platform and now way I’d consider this.
It was great until fiat came along.when I was in high school I had the first gen Cherokee which had over 200,000 miles on it and it never broke down and the only problem I had with it was minor paint issues because I guess Mercedes decided to go with the cheapest paint they could find. However I do have to say that I like my Yukon Denali a lot better but it’s starting to age so I do have to see what the Grand Wagoneer is like compared to the New Denali and I hope that other American auto makers join the trend of adding the American flag to their models as Jeep is doing and Ford with the flag inside the F-150.
At least Jeep knows how to do a proper 4X4 instead of milquetoast FWD/AWD BS.
Only 3 of Jeep’s current available models are based on a rwd architecture. All others are fed based.
but the other jeeps still offer 4×4 options… Renegade, Compass and Cherokee can be had with 4×4 options and not just “AWD”…..its basically exclusive to jeep.
It is still an old Chrysler with quality issues.
If they ever fix the Quality then I would be interested.
The GM stuff is not even in class with FWD based models. They are ok for what they are but till they get RWD/AWD it is not the same.
The GM models are more tall wagons on a sedan chassis. Good for on road and nothing else.
There’s nothing of Chrysler content in this vehicle. What are you basing your feedback on? It’s built on the same platform of the Giulia; which has zero Chrysler content.
The Giorgio platform has been Co-Developed with Chrysler Corp (the American Side of FCA) and Alfa Romeo.. This Newer version of Giorgio has been Co-Developed with Jeep Engineers the same way the last generation was developed with Mercedes… Jeep led both Projects.
Good job Jeep! I see people moaning about how GM dont have anything on this Jeep, but who should really be worrying are import manufacturers. The current Jeep Grand Cherokee have made big inroads into near luxury markets dominated by import brands. This Grand Cherokee L though is pretty unique, It should have been named Commander but it seems Jeep decided to give it the GC name maybe because of brand recognition. There will also be a new normal Grand Cherokee which I am very interested to see.
The measurements show it’s a Traverse, Explorer, MDX, and Highlander competitor. The lackluster v6 is still the same and for that reason IMO, is a not key point since some v6’s have more N/A power and upgrade with turbos but, putting 357 HP 390 TQ v8 in it well be the seller and peaked my GM ass for sure. They may price it closely meaning just under the Tahoe since it’s a v8 to get that market. If GM put that comparable v8 or turbo in a Traverse, I would consider staying with GM only because history of first gen new models always have growing pains. I do like the 4×4 option, which is always nice. Can’t get that with this market space. GM has some changes to make or loose market share. My buddy has a new RAM, unfortunately, he’s using his warranty to often but he still likes it.
I am here once again to say that if GM doesn’t springboard their Interiors by like six fold, they will lose Market share.
This interior put the GMC, Chevy, and Buick vehicles to complete shame. It is as if GM isn’t even playing in the same Sport.
GM customers deserve and must get better. It can be done so hurry up GM
It is no longer a race to bigger engines but a race to who will have the best interiors (for each segment) and in the EV future range as well.
This vehicle embarrasses the GM Trio. I hate to say this but it is 100% truthful.
GMC should be a Jeep and Bronco rival and EV Hummer isn’t enough. GMC needs ICE off roaders so that GMC can stop being the highest expression of Chevrolet with sad Arcadia and Terrain.
@ Jacob K you must admit the newest version of the transverse is the best looking traverse since it was introduced….what they should do is not other some many different models and give more options as standard equipment or lower the price or raise the incentives….