Bitauto original 4x4 is the familiar Jeep, while 4xe is the logo of the plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive vehicles launched by Jeep in response to electrification, including the Renegade, Compass, (Grand) Commander, etc. Today, one of Jeep's most classic models, the new-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee series is also equipped with 4xe plug-in hybrid power for the first time. This car has been released in 2021, but it will only be sold overseas. It will be officially introduced in China in the first half of this year.
As the fifth-generation model in the history of the car series, the new-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has greatly improved its design luxury and performance compared to the previous generation. In addition to the 4xe plug-in hybrid power, it also has a new body structure , a new cockpit equipped with a front passenger entertainment screen and McIntosh audio, a first-level Quadra-Lift four-wheel independent air suspension and other highlights.
Let’s take a look at the actual car. This actual shot is of the Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe version, with a five-seat layout. The body is 4912mm long, 1979mm wide, 1798mm high, with an approach angle of 28.7° and a departure angle of 28.4°.
The appearance maintains a classic design style
The new Grand Cherokee maintains the family-style tough styling and adds more sporty and refined elements. For example, the blackened seven-hole grille and the full-LED headlights with eyebrows are obviously more "refined" when paired together. This also allows it to better integrate into modern urban life.
The brand’s iconic seven-hole grille and new front face shape are wider and larger, making it look more refined and dynamic.
On the side of the car body, the straight waistline and rough wheel eyebrows continue the masculine style of Daqie. The long body design also makes the whole car look more majestic and elegant. The lower waistline and wide windows allow more light to enter the cabin and increase the visibility inside the car.
Many blackened details such as the exterior rearview mirrors and gloss black roof enhance the sporty feel.
The Summit Reserve model comes standard with a gloss black roof, while the Overland version is optional.
Under the front and rear fender covers on the left side of the car body are the charging port and the fuel filling port respectively.
The rear part of the car is wide, full and well-organized. There are "4xe" and "SUMMIT" logos on the left and right sides below the trunk lid.
The bright black trim strip with the Jeep logo connects the left and right taillights, which looks like a through-type design. In addition, details such as the blackened taillights and the single exhaust layout on both sides add a lot to the car.
The interior materials are luxurious and the sense of technology is improved
p>The interior of the Grand Cherokee is still an out-and-out American style, with large openings and closings, a simple design and luxurious materials. The straight center console is simple and elegant, and the sense of technology is obviously enhanced.
The front row uses a three-screen combination of a 10-inch full LCD instrument, a 10.1-inch LCD central control screen, a 10.25-inch entertainment screen (optional) on the passenger seat, and a HUD head-up display device.
The UI design of the central control system is relatively simple, but the operation logic is very simple, almost like a pad, and it is not difficult to use it.
The passenger screen can be used as an entertainment screen for listening to music, watching movies, etc. Especially during long-distance driving, the passenger screen can be immersed in watching movies, avoiding competing with the main driver for the central control screen, and not complaining about your driving skills.
The real-life vehicle also provides streaming rearview mirrors, and the rear view is clearer than traditional interior rearview mirrors.
The steering wheel is still a classic three-spoke large disc design. Judging from the feel, it should be made of genuine leather, and the overall grip feels comfortable.
The knob-type shift design is also very consistent with the style of new energy vehicles, and the gear information will not be displayed until the vehicle is started.
The interior is extensively covered with high-grade genuine leather. The material is top-grain dip-dyed leather, which is finely tanned and then painted by craftsmen near the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York using a semi-aniline process to maximize the beauty of the leather itself. Natural texture and fine texture.
The seats are made of top-grade PALERMO leather, using Art Deco’s classic diamond double diamond grid elements, and are paired with exquisite quilting technology to provide the ultimate in comfort and luxury for driving. The front and rear seats are ventilated/heated, and the front seats also provide massage functions.
The car is equipped with McIntosh audio and 950W power amplifier. It is calculated from 12 optimal sound field points and combined with 19 speakers in the whole car. It can not only restore the most realistic sound field sound quality, but also simulate McIntosh on the central control screen. Pictured is the classic Lake Blue real-time power output display table.
The large five-seater space is more comfortable
The Grand Cherokee 4xe actually shot this time still has a five-seat layout. In fact, the Grand Cherokee L has a three-row, six-seat layout. However, from practical considerations, the five-seat version will definitely have a more spacious seating space.
The reference experiencer is 170cm tall. There is more than one punch for the head in the front row, one punch for the head in the back row, and more than two punches for the legs. The flat body design has some impact on the height of the car, but there is still plenty of longitudinal space, allowing passengers to get more comfortable legroom.
The middle step of the rear floor is not high, and the length and width can accommodate a pair of large-sized feet to land normally., so there is no need to worry about comfort.
The design of storage space is quite satisfactory. There is a mobile phone storage compartment and two cup holders on the middle console of the front row.
There is also an oversized armrest box in the front row, which is divided into upper and lower levels and can store many items.
The trunk space is very large. It is also equipped with a 12v cigarette lighter interface on the left side, which is convenient for powering the car small refrigerator and other equipment at any time. The non-full-size spare tire is hidden under the cover. It is more reassuring to have a spare tire.
The backrests of the rear seats can be folded completely flat, and the longitudinal depth of the car can reach about 180cm, making it very suitable for use as a camping bed.
4xe plug-in hybrid + professional four-wheel drive capability
In consideration of hybrid or even pure electric powertrain, the new Grand Cherokee abandons the old platform and uses the same Giorgio platform as Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia. The road driving performance and driving quality will be greatly improved.
All the introduced models are expected to use the Jeep 4xe PHEV hybrid system, which is driven by a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine + two electric motors + 400-volt battery pack and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The gasoline engine has a maximum power of 200kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m. Together with the drive motor, the system can output up to 276kW/637N·m of power, and it only takes 6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h.
The motor adopts a P2 hybrid structure, which can be used for off-roading in pure electric mode. The lithium battery capacity is 17.3kWh, the pure electric range is more than 48km, and the maximum speed is 130km/h.
In terms of off-road performance, professional configurations include: Quadra-Drive II 4x4 SUV intelligent technology system with two-speed transfer case, rear electronic limited slip differential (eLSD), Selec-Terrain all-road mode selection system, Selec-Speed Control selects the speed control system, 26.8 cm ground clearance, 61 cm wading depth, etc.
The Dashe 4xe comes standard with an active two-speed transfer case and has an off-road 4-LOW low-speed four-wheel drive mode, which can provide a 2.72-fold torque amplification function. When going up or down steep slopes or crossing obstacles, the Selec-Speed Control system will also automatically apply engine torque and/or brake pressure to maintain a smooth and safe off-road driving speed without the driver having to control the accelerator or brakes.
In terms of chassis, it provides four-wheel independent air suspension (five-level height adjustment) and electronic adaptive shock absorbers. The air suspension travel is 106m.m, the minimum ground clearance when parking is 162mm, the ground clearance can reach 268mm when off-road, and the vehicle wading depth is 61cm.
In addition, the new car also has the same electronic anti-roll bar as the Wrangler, which can automatically disconnect in off-road mode to increase the suspension travel, further improving articulation and traction performance on rocks and rough terrain.
Editor's comment: The Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with 4xe plug-in hybrid power is not only more powerful in performance, but also expected to have much lower fuel consumption. Although it is charged, it is still one of the most powerful road four-wheel drive vehicles. Referring to the price of the fuel version of the Daqie, it is expected that the domestic starting price of the Daqie 4xe will be more than 500,000 yuan. Compared with the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid version, it will definitely have an advantage in terms of cost performance. What do you think?
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