Jeep Grand Cherokee Signature Edition launched at Rs 69.04 lakh

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Signature Edition has been launched at Rs 69.04 lakh. The limited-run special edition of Jeep’s flagship SUV in India gets more features than the Grand Cherokee Limited (O) variant, and costs Rs 1.54 lakh more. Here’s what you get for the premium.

1. Grand Cherokee Signature Edition ingress and egress is easier
2. Rear infotainment touchscreens, front and rear dash cameras added
3. Signature Edition is mechanically identical to Limited (O)

Jeep Grand Cherokee Signature Edition features explained

It gets more convenience, entertainment and safety features

Compared to the already well-equipped Grand Cherokee Limited (O) variant (Rs 67.50 lakh), the Signature Edition adds motorised side steps, making it easier to get in and out of the 5-seat SUV. At the rear, passengers get two 11.6-inch Android-based touchscreen infotainments that have in-built speakers, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AUX compatibility. The Grand Cherokee Signature Edition also gets integrated front and rear dash cams.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Signature Edition engine

Mechanically the same as the Grand Cherokee Limited (O)

The current, fifth-gen Grand Cherokee is powered by a sole 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which produces 272hp and 400Nm. This unit is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels via Jeep’s four-wheel drive system.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee competes against other large luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 (Rs 1.04 crore), Range Rover Velar (Rs 87.90 lakh), Mercedes-Benz GLE (Rs 1.02 crore-1.11 crore), Audi Q7 (Rs 90.48 lakh-99.81 lakh) and BMW X5 (Rs 97.80-1.13 crore). Do note that while the Grand Cherokee, GLE, X5 and Velar are 5-seaters, the Audi and Volvo seat up to 7.

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