Jeep is revving their engines for a new model to join their family, the Grand Commander. This crossover SUV is due to premiere at this year's Beijing Auto Show. The three-row vehicle was exclusively developed for the Chinese market, so we won't be seeing it in the western hemisphere, unfortunately.
Originally based off of a plug-in hybrid Jeep Yuntu concept presented at the 2017 Shanghai auto show, this finalized version doesn't offer any electrification. Instead, it comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 pushing 230 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Available in either a front, two-wheel drive or in all-wheel drive, both options come with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The Grand Commander's underpinning is a stretched out version of the Compact U.S. Wide platform from Fiat Chrysler. With a total length of 191.85 inches and a wheelbase of 110 inches, It's noticeably larger than the Cherokee's 182 inches and 106.3 inches.
Don't fear, Americans. Jeep has a different three-row SUV planned for the states, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. They'll be based on the frame and platform of the Ram 1500, and will enter production at FCA's Warren Truck Assembly plant in Michigan after 2020.
Introducing Jeep's Newest Model, the Grand Commander
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Posted On: Apr 26, 2018 @ 03:11 PM