Why Upgrade to the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Should You Upgrade From the Jeep Cherokee to the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
This is a very interesting time for the automotive industry. Potential new vehicle shoppers have probably noticed that a lot of dealerships have a lot of open space on their lots, due to the supply chain challenges resulting from the pandemic. Coincidentally, there has almost never been a better time to finance a new vehicle because interest rates are near historic lows – though that is likely to change soon. If you have been wondering about reasons to upgrade from the Jeep Cherokee to the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the product experts at Finch Chrysler have a few reasons for you to consider. Let’s take a look at them together.
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Differences Between the Cherokee and 2022 Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee is an outstanding small SUV with performance and capabilities that could be just as at home on a larger platform. Any examinations of the Cherokee versus the newest Grand Cherokee has to start with physical size. The Grand Cherokee is simply a larger vehicle, occupying the midsize SUV segment. Finch Chrysler customers considering making this change will be getting a more passenger-friendly platform that offers more generous dimensions for headroom, legroom and cargo volume. Take a look at the table below to see some of the finer differences between the two Jeep SUVs.
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2021 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Headroom (mm/in.) | Front: 1,013 / 39.9 Rear: 1,002 / 39.4 |
Front: 999.9 / 39.4 Rear: 978.2 / 38.5 |
| Legroom (mm/in.) | Front: 1,050 / 41.3 Rear: 971 / 38.2 |
Front: 1,045 / 41.1 Rear: 1,023.2 / 40.3 |
| Shoulder room (mm/in.) | Front: 1,504 / 59.2 Rear: 1,474 / 58.0 |
Front: 1,462.3 / 57.6 Rear: 1,399.8 / 55.1 |
| Passenger Capacity (mm/in.) | Â 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Cargo Volume (L/cu-ft.) | Seats Up: 1,070 / 37.7 Seats Down: 2,000 / 70.8 |
Seats Up: 700 / 24.6 Seats Down: 1,500 / 54.7 |
Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee: Performance Specs
Jeep has never been shy about giving each of its vehicles plenty of engine options for buyers to consider. The 2021 Cherokee offers three engine options, two of them are turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains, the third is a V-6. When the Jeep Cherokee is equipped with the top-end V-6 engine, it will produce 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque. The model’s two four-cylinder engines will make 180 or 270 horsepower.Â
Naturally, as the larger and more capable vehicle, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer more performance than its smaller Cherokee sibling. Our manufacturing partner offers potential 2022 Grand Cherokee buyers V-6, V-8 and, new for this model year, a turbocharged four-cylinder gas/electric hybrid powertrain. The 2022 Grand Cherokee’s entry-level V-6 engine will make 293 horsepower, with the HEMI® V-8 topping out at 357 horsepower. Even the new highly fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine makes an impressive 270 horsepower, while also being able to travel up to 40 km without using any fuel at all – only battery power.
If you have outgrown your Jeep Cherokee and are ready to make the change to get behind the wheel of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, make an appointment with a Finch Chrysler product expert, today.