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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2022 is the arrival of the all-new fifth-generation two-row Grand Cherokee. Jeep also launches the first Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid, making this a major expansion year rather than a simple update.
About the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Grand Cherokee family in transition: fifth-generation WL two-row is in its first year for 2022, Grand Cherokee L (WL three-row) is in its second year, Grand Cherokee 4xe is in its first year, and the prior-generation WK continues in limited form as Grand Cherokee WK.
Jeep positions the Grand Cherokee as the brand's do-everything midsize SUV: more premium and more capable off pavement than a typical family crossover, but still comfortable and easy to live with every day. The 2022 range broadens that idea rather than changing it, giving shoppers a two-row version, a three-row L, and a 4xe plug-in hybrid while keeping Jeep's core themes of 4x4 credibility, towing, upscale cabin design, and useful family space.
The 2022 range covers several roles: a redesigned two-row SUV, the three-row Grand Cherokee L, the 4xe plug-in hybrid, and the older Grand Cherokee WK. Laredo emphasizes modern screens and core safety features, Trailhawk adds serious off-road hardware, and Summit Reserve brings Palermo leather, front-seat massage, and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system.
What changed, by category
Structural
The fifth-generation two-row Grand Cherokee arrives with a new WL platform, body and cabin. It joins the three-row Grand Cherokee L, while the previous-generation model remains on sale as the Grand Cherokee WK Laredo X.
Powertrain
The first Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid joins the range. Plug-in-hybrid versions are added to Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve and Trailhawk, along with a base 4xe; the gas-powered Trailhawk leaves the lineup.
Styling
The redesigned two-row model gets an all-new exterior and interior. New versions include the dark-trimmed Altitude and the more richly finished Summit Reserve.
Safety
On Trailhawk, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams and lane-departure warning move from optional to standard equipment.
Tech
The redesigned two-row models receive a more digital cabin with updated touchscreens and gauges. Navigation becomes standard on Laredo E, while wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are featured throughout the new two-row range.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||||||
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| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter | V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 14–18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 14–18 mpg | 19 mpg | 14–19 mpg | 14–18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 14–19 mpg | 14–19 mpg | 14–19 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 22–25 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 22–25 mpg | 26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | 22–25 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 293 hp | 293–375 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293–375 hp | 375 hp | 293 hp | 293–357 hp | 293–375 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293–357 hp | 293–357 hp | 293–357 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft | 260–390 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 6200 lb | 6000–6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6000–6200 lb | 6000 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 70.8 cu-ft | 84.6 cu-ft | 70.8–84.6 cu-ft | 70.8–84.6 cu-ft | 84.6 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8–84.6 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8–84.6 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.2 in | 30.3 in | 30.3–38.2 in | 30.3–38.2 in | 30.3 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 30.3–38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 30.3–38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | 5–7 | 5–7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5–7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5–7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 26 | 26 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 26 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 26 | 26 (Plug-In Hybrid) | ||||||||||||
| MPGe Combined | 56 | 56 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 56 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 56 | 56 (Plug-In Hybrid) | ||||||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||||||||||
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||||||||
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| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||||||||||||
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| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||||||||
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| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||||||||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||||||||
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| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||||||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee redesigned?
Yes. The two-row 2022 Grand Cherokee begins the all-new fifth-generation WL design, with a new body, cabin and electronics. The three-row Grand Cherokee L was already on the newer platform, while the older WK body continues for 2022 as the Grand Cherokee WK Laredo X.
Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have a plug-in hybrid?
Yes. The Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid launches for 2022 with 375 horsepower. The 4xe range includes base, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve and off-road-focused Trailhawk versions.
What is the difference between the 2022 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee WK?
The standard 2022 Grand Cherokee is the redesigned two-row model, while the Grand Cherokee L has a longer body and three rows of seats. The Grand Cherokee WK is the outgoing two-row generation kept on sale in Laredo X form.
What changed for the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk?
The 2022 Trailhawk moves to the redesigned WL body, and its plug-in-hybrid version becomes the Trailhawk powertrain offered this year as the gas version leaves the lineup. Adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams and lane-departure warning also become standard, while the power moonroof changes from standard to optional.
Is a 2022 Grand Cherokee a major change from a 2021 model?
Yes, if you are comparing the main two-row models. The 2022 two-row Grand Cherokee has a new generation of body, cabin and electronics, and 2022 also introduces the 4xe plug-in hybrid; however, the 2022 Grand Cherokee WK remains closely related to the older 2021 design.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
4.1
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
(718 reviews)
“Exterior styling is superb. Interior feels like high-end quality materials. Comfortable ride and a lot of new technology. Could be a little more powerful, but certainly did the job.”
“If you like comfort on the road, off road capabilities and luxurious interior, that's the car for you.”