One of the most sought-after off-road SUVs in the UAE market, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a premium midsize SUV that was first introduced in 1993. Currently, in its fourth generation, the Jeep Grand Cherokee hardly needs an introduction and has been amongst the favorite SUVs of the adventure enthusiasts across the globe for more than two decades now.
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee projects an adventure-ready and commanding appeal that the vehicle is famous for. While the exterior of the vehicle looks incredibly rugged and handsome, the interior is immensely elegant and luxurious.
The all-new Jeep Cherokee is available in the UAE with three high-performance and efficient engine options and in 7 trim levels (Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT and Trackhawk). To maintain its reputation as one of the safest off-road vehicles, Jeep has added a wide range of advanced driver-assistance technologies and latest active safety features to the new Grand Cherokee.
Here is a review of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a premium midsize SUV that has a rugged and adventure-ready appeal. The exterior of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee looks muscular and aggressive, thanks to its multiple iconic Jeep design elements. The interior, on the other hand, has been fitted with multiple latest technologies and laced with premium materials for a luxurious in-cabin experience.
Exterior
The front fascia of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee features the signature seven-slot Jeep grille with bold chrome accents that give the vehicle a sporty appeal. Below the grille is a wider and larger air dam with two large air intakes that transfer cool air to the engine and prevent it from overheating.
Flanking the grille on both sides are the signature slim Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamps that illuminate the road and surroundings for the driver while the LED Daytime Running Lights improve the visibility of the vehicle for other commuters on the road.
The two sharp character lines on the sides add to the sporty appeal of the vehicle, while the muscular fenders and the 18-inch Satin Silver aluminum wheels accentuate the athletic stance of the vehicle. The rear of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee features the signature LED taillights, spoiler and dual integrated tailpipes for the iconic Jeep look.
The exterior of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 10 colors that are Diamond Black Crystal, Rhino, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, True Blue Pearl, Velvet Red Pearl, Redline Red, Walnut Brown, Ivory Pearl and Bright White.
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Interior
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a spacious cabin that is big enough for 5 occupants with plenty of headroom and legroom for everyone. The interior has been fitted with premium materials such as the Natura Plus leather trim and aluminum accents to augment the luxurious yet sporty appeal of the cabin.
The front of the cabin has been fitted with 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support. The front seats are also available with heating and ventilation functionality to increase the in-cabin comfort of the front seat occupants.
The rear of the cabin has been fitted with 60/40 folding seats that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle by up to 68 cubic feet. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a large driver display that will showcase vital information to the driver in real-time.
As for in-cabin technologies, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been fitted with Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System, 7-inch Multi-View Touchscreen Display, Air Filtration System, Voice Control System, 6-speakers Audio System, Uconnect 4 Infotainment System and more.
The optional interior technologies include Uconnect 4C Nav Infotainment System with 8.4-inch Touchscreen, Harmon Kardon Sound System with 19-speakers, Alpine Premium Audio System with 9-speakers and a lot more.
Performance of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an all-wheel drive premium midsize SUV that is available in the UAE with three high-performance and efficient engine options. All three of these engine options are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The new Grand Cherokee comes with Selec-Terrain System that offers five driving modes. These driving modes are Mud, Rock, Sand, Snow and Auto that can be selected according to the preference of the driver. The standard Quadra-Lift Air Suspension System is a revolutionary system that will give ultimate control of the suspension to the driver. With this system, the suspension of the new Grand Cherokee can be raised by up to 10.8-inches that help considerably while driving on rougher terrains.
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Engine Options
The first engine option available is a fuel-efficient 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine that is capable of producing 286 horsepower and 347Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 181 Km/h. Thanks to this Pentastar V6 engine, the all-new Grand Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 6,200 lbs.
The second engine option available is a powerful 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine that can generate 352 horsepower and 520Nm of torque. With this engine, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 181 Km/h. The new Grand Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 lbs with this HEMI V8 engine
The third and the most powerful engine option available is a 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine that is capable of producing 475 horsepower and 637Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.0 seconds and has a top speed of 256 Km/h.
Safety Features
With over 70 available safety features, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is keeping up with the Jeep’s tradition of offering one of the safest vehicles in the segment. Adventure enthusiasts in the UAE prefer SUVs that come with advanced driver-assistance systems for a safe and stress-free commuting experience and the all-new Grand Cherokee offers just that.
Some of the highlighting standard safety features of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee are:
- Advanced and Multistage Airbags System
- Front Crush Zones
- Side Guard Door Beams
- Adaptive Cruise Control System
- Active Braking System
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
- ParkSense Front and Rear Parking Assist System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Brake Assist
- Trailer Sway Control
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System
- Hill Assist
- Hill Descent Control System
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Seatbelt Pretensioners for Front Seats
- Traction Control System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Moving Object Detection System
The optional advanced driver-assistance technologies of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee include:
- Surround View Camera
- Lane Departure Waring System
- Collision Detection System Parallel
- Perpendicular Park Assist
Price of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the UAE
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is already available in the UAE with three engine options and in 7 trim levels that are Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT and Trackhawk. The starting price of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is AED 188,000 that can go as high as AED 500,000 with the optional features, technologies and trim level selected.
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