Entire range gets exterior styling tweaks and more equipment; Grand Cherokee V6 petrol launched
19 Jul 2017 | 4969 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Jeep has launched a petrol-powered version of the Grand Cherokee SUV in India. The Grand Cherokee petrol, not to be confused with the high performance SRT version, comes with a 3.6-litre V6 engine good for 290hp and 347Nm torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. The Jeep Grand ...
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Jeep has launched a petrol-powered version of the Grand Cherokee SUV in India. The Grand Cherokee petrol, not to be confused with the high performance SRT version, comes with a 3.6-litre V6 engine good for 290hp and 347Nm torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. The Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 petrol is available only on the Summit trim and is priced at Rs 7,515,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Additionally, all Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit variants (petrol and diesel) now come with standard air suspension. Jeep has also replaced the electro-hydraulic power steering setup with a full electric one. Also, LED fog lamps are now standard equipment across the Grand Cherokee range. Jeep’s Parksense system now also gets automatic braking feature. Six paint shades are now on offer as opposed to four earlier.
Also, as far as styling goes, Jeep has updated the entire Grand Cherokee line-up for India. All models now get mildly updated front styling with a slightly smaller grille and restyled bumper. Jeep calls this update “75th anniversary fascia” which was actually introduced internationally a few months ago. The Grand Cherokee SRT gets slightly unique nose with additional air intakes just below the grille. Additionally, the Grand Cherokee Limited now comes with 18-inch alloy wheels while the Grand Cherokee Summit line-up gets dual-tone 20-inch alloys. The high-performance Grand Cherokee SRT now comes with new-look, matte-black 20-inch alloys.
Jeep has also announced post-GST pricing for its India range (ex-showroom, Delhi):
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit petrol: Rs 7,515,000 (new)
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit diesel: Rs 8,515,000
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: Rs 1,070,000
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited diesel: Rs 6,445,000
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited petrol: Rs 5,600,000 (price unchanged)
The Grand Cherokee and Wrangler were launched last year with the introduction of the Jeep brand in India. The models being fully-imported units have not made a mark in the market due to steep pricing. With the introduction of the petrol-powered range at a lower price tag, Jeep is aiming to increase the Grand Cherokee’s appeal to a wider audience.
The brand is also readying launch of its first made-in-India model, the Jeep Compass SUV, which is slated to launch on July 31, 2017.