2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Specifications, Variants and 2026 Used Buying Guide
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee belongs to the US midsize plug-in hybrid SUV segment. This research documents US-market configuration(s) and separates 2022 commercial identity from equipment and certified-test claims in other countries.
2022 identity and market
The two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee WL for MY2022 introduced a 4xe plug-in hybrid arrangement aimed at households wanting regular electrically powered local journeys without giving up combustion travel and selected low-range 4×4 hardware. This profile deliberately focuses on the two-row 4xe; the separate Grand Cherokee L has a different three-row body and should not be collapsed into one generic specification.
Engines, electrification and specifications
Jeep specified a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, two electric machines and an eight-speed automatic, giving the system 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. The 2021-era manufacturer release targeted around 25 electric miles, but that was a pre-certification target, not an EPA certified result; the profile does not convert it into a guaranteed 2022 EPA figure.
Practical appeal and limitations
The real-world choice is a tension between using the vehicle’s charging capability most days and carrying the extra hardware on trips when the plug-in battery has been depleted. A household without reliable charging may obtain little of the 4xe’s electric-commute advantage. Buyers considering off-road travel should identify the exact transfer case, drive modes, wheel package and available recovery equipment.
Used-owner inspection and servicing
A used 4xe needs careful inspection of charge inlet, high-voltage thermal management history and petrol-engine servicing. Verify hybrid and braking fault-free operation with suitable diagnostics and check manufacturer/regulator campaign applicability by VIN; no broad claim about fault incidence follows from a launch brochure. Tow ratings, all-electric estimates and active driver aids also vary with configuration and homologation.
Alternatives and buying decision
Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers an alternative efficiency-first family mission, while an ordinary Grand Cherokee V6 or a plug-in Lexus may better match different service and commuting needs. The 4xe’s advantage is the combination of locally chargeable travel and Jeep-specific utility; its compromise is weight and complex powertrain servicing, which must be budgeted realistically.
Documented variants and their market scope
| Market/grade | Powertrain | Drive / transmission | Verified specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| US — 2022 4xe PHEV selected trims | 2.0 L turbo petrol with two electric motors and high-voltage battery | 4×4 with two-speed transfer case on described versions / 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic | combined output hp: 375, combined torque lb ft: 470, initial manufacturer target electric range miles: 25; test basis: manufacturer target (NOT EPA-certified) |
Market and model-year limits
25 miles was a manufacturer development target in the launch source, explicitly not a final EPA number.
Sources and Further Reading
- Jeep/Stellantis Media: All-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2021-09, US)