2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is out, finally! The legendary car enters its 30th year and to celebrate ‘30 years of greatness’ Jeep has rolled out a special 30th anniversary edition of the Grand Cherokee. 

The car has already arrived at the exclusive Jeep stores across the world. And the mix of jubilation and sheer passion among Jeep loyalists and auto fanatics can be seen through the wave of posts around the brand-new plug-in-hybrid car on popular social media platforms, as well as the leading auto community channels. 

We had an amazing run last year in the auto segment, as a host of top-notch cars with over the top features, arrived in the market. But market volatility and other factors did little help in aiding its cause. 

However, this year is predicted to be kind enough to the auto industry as the calendar looks quite eventful and the market volatility is expected to cool down, at least in the auto sector. With a major paradigm shift happening quite silently in the global auto industry, as more and more people are switching their allegiance to EVs and hybrid cars, the fortune of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee looks great in the first place. 

In such a scenario, Jeep seems to make a tap in by deciding to capitalize on what it calls ‘a modern-day legend’ 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Let’s delve with our story to find out all the exciting aspects out there. Fasten your seatbelts for a roller-coaster ride. Yaaay! Let’s start our journey with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023. 

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Jeep is an extremely well-known brand (for your information, it happens to be the jersey sponsor of Juventus, the famous Italian football club nicknamed as ‘The Old Lady’) so far as the global auto industry is concerned. And when it comes to its much-fancied Grand Cherokee, the car has made a name for itself after having a dream run for three decades, as of now. 

It comes with a legacy of its own along with critical accolades from auto pundits all over the world and widespread popularity. The car has also managed to create a pool of loyal customers, spread across generations, something which you can’t create overnight and something which speaks volumes about its class. 

That’s why, the task becomes tad easier for the new 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, as it can strike a chord with millions of auto lovers without any hustle and bustle, all thanks to the supreme performance delivered by its effortless predecessors. 

But at the same time, for the very reason, the task becomes a hard nut to crack, as there are certain parameters and reference frames – setting the bar quite high. Hence, with such high hopes and overwhelming expectations around, the job becomes all the more difficult, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023 is no exception. 

However, at a glance, the newly-arrived plug-in-hybrid car appears to have sailed through with flying colors. Even the user feedback and expert opinions are more or less positive, so far. 

Being a special 30th anniversary edition, the new Grand Cherokee 4xe by Jeep comes with a series of flagship features. Here’s a quick look at them. 

Major Highlights 

• Has a Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof 
• Equipped with a wireless charging pad
• Powered by ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist 
• Boasts of a 360-degree Surround View Camera 

It goes without saying that these stunning features and added perks look like an important value addition to the all-new Grand Cherokee and helps it stand on a different pedestal altogether, maintaining a safe distance from the sea of such cars out there. 

But, like every other car, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe too, comes with its own set of pros and cons. Without much ado, let’s have a close look at them in order to get a quick overview. Here we go! 

Hits

• Top-notch infotainment system and tech features
• Keeps gas stations away
• Cutting-edge driver assists
• Well suited for off-road adventures 

Misses 

• Uncompetitive fuel efficiency
• Way too pricey
• Boxy exterior design
• The 10.3-inch front passenger interactive display screen appears quite dim
• Sluggish acceleration

For having a fair understanding of what exactly the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023 brings to the table, here’s the list of its detailed salient features. Let’s have a short tour around them. 

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Specifications

Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-motor, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE

Base: $61,660

Options: Overland trim (air springs, front tow hooks, hands-free liftgate, LED headlights, backlit door handles, heated and power folding exterior mirrors, 20-inch wheels, automatic wipers, ambient interior lighting, auto dimming rearview mirror power tilt/telescoping steering column, power-folding second row rear seats, McIntosh stereo, front-parking assist), $8015; Advanced Protech Group III (head-up display, night vision, surround-view camera, off-road camera), $2235; Luxury Tech Group IV (nappa leather seats, digital rearview mirror display, wireless device charging, massaging front seats, four-zone climate control), $2155; front passenger interactive display, $1095; Off-Road Group, (Goodyear All-Terrain tires, electronically controlled limited slip rear differential, underbody skid plates), $1095; black-painted roof, $775; Velvet Red Pearlcoat paint, $495

POWERTRAIN

turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 270 hp, 295 lb-ft + 2 AC motors, 44 and 134 hp, 39 and 195 lb-ft (combined output: 375 hp, 470 lb-ft; 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack (C/D est); 7.2-kW onboard charger)

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

CHASSIS

Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink

Brakes, F/R: 13.9-in vented disc/13.8-in vented disc

Tires: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure

265/60R-18 110T M+S

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 116.7 in

Length: 193.5 in

Width: 77.5 in

Height: 70.9 in

Passenger Volume, F/R: 56/51 ft3

Cargo Volume, F/R: 71/38 ft3

Curb Weight: 5664 lb

TEST RESULTS

60 mph: 5.3 sec

1/4-Mile: 13.9 sec @ 100 mph

[Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.] 

Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.1 sec

Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec

Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.3 sec

Top Speed (gov ltd): 117 mph

Braking, 70–0 mph: 189 ft

Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.79 g

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

Combined/City/Highway: 23/23/24 mpg

Combined Gasoline + Electricity: 56 MPGe

EV Range: 26 mi

Forget Gas Stations 

With the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023 at your side, you can simply do away with the gas stations, provided you are not going for a long drive. And incidentally, you may be able to continue this for months. Sounds astonishing, right? 

For typical daily commutes between the workplace and home, you will be good to go with a normal 240-volt charging connection to the 4xe’s 7.2-kW onboard charger, which can store up the roughly 14.0-kWh battery in around 2.5 hours. In case you decide to plug it into a standard wall socket, the charge could take almost eight to 15 hours, depending upon the home’s outlet.

Moreover, you can go green by helping the world in reducing the global carbon footprint. It can be fairly said that the way consciousness for zero-fuel drives is surging by leaps and bounds along with the sharp increase in the popularity of EVs and plug-in-hybrid cars, the 30th anniversary edition of the Jeep Grand Cherokee can actually strike gold. 

However, the fact that the car comes with an added burden of a sky-high price-tag,  might just become a party spoiler. Especially taking the fact into consideration that now automakers are aiming to provide affordable EVs despite the cost of electric battery rising upwards. 

Unleash In-Car Gaming

Are you a game nerd? Do you have wild fantasies deep inside of playing your favorite game on the display screen of your car? Embrace yourself to know that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee fits the bill. Courtesy of the 10.3-inch front passenger interactive display screen and the seamless connectivity attached to it, the car can do the job for you, with effortless ease. 

You would just go crazy to learn that it’s possible to actually connect Valve’s all-new Steam Deck handheld gaming PC through an HDMI cable and play eFootball 2023 Season 3. However, as mentioned earlier, the screen has been reported to be found very dim, even at night with the brightness fully on. 

Unlock Off-Road Adventures 

For the ones who absolutely love to embark on off-road adventures, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe hits right into the bull’s eye. It has been masterfully built in a manner which perfectly syncs with your desires of going on an adrenaline overdose in the form of an off-road adventure. This is another very significant reason which makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023, a great choice. 

However, the pocket-pinch for this gem of a car is quite high and most likely to burn many pockets. Hence, if you wish to go for some cheaper options that will also turn out to be a good companion for your off-road trips then surely check the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Both are excellent off-road car options and budget-friendly. 

In fact the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R also qualifies as a decent option, which again ticks both the boxes – pocket-friendly and comfortable for off-road adventure trips. Therefore, don’t forget to check out our 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R review.

Stay tuned with us. We will get back to you soon with more such exclusive stories from the world of auto and beyond. Have a great journey. Vroom! Vroom!

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