The Jeep brand has finally entered into the Indian market with officially launched Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The models are available at price segment between Rs. 71.59 lakh to Rs. 1.12 crore (ex-showroom Delhi). The prices are unexpectedly high just because of the Jeep models are fully-imported as CBUs from the North American plant.
For now, Jeep has only two dealership in India, which are located in Ahmedabad and Delhi, however company announced for more dealerships in cities like Chennai and Mumbai by October followed by Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kochi and Bangalore later in the year. Company has also inagurated a parts distribution centre in Chakan.
Jeep Cherokee & Jeep Wrangler : First Impression:
Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee car prices in India (ex-showroom, Delhi):
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – Rs. 71.59 lakh
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit – Rs. 1.03 crore
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited – Rs. 93.64 lakh
- Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – Rs. 1.12 crore
Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee technical detail:
The Jeep Wrangler model is powered by a 2.8-litre CRD turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine that generates 200 PS of power @ 3,600 rpm and 460 Nm of torque @ 1,600-2,000 rpm. It can deliver a fuel efficiency of 12.1 km/l as per ARAI and fitted with a 5-speed automatic gearbox and Command-Trac 4WD system.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Summit models are powered by a 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine that can produce 243 PS of power @ 3,600rpm and 570 Nm of maximum torque @ 2,000 rpm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine can deliver a certified mileage of 12.8 km/l.
At the end the top of the model Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is powered by 6.4-litre Hemi V8 petrol engine that produces 475 PS of power at 6,250 rpm and 624 Nm of torque at 4,100 rpm. It is fitted with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Jeep Grand Cherokee & Wrangler Driven In India:
Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee features:
Jeep Wrangler features highlight:
The wrangler will be available in 6 color options and loaded with features like 6.5-inch UConnect touchscreen system with voice command, Command Track 4×4 system with heavy duty solid axles, 40 GB hard drive, GPS navigation, 17-inch Goodyear tyres, heated front seats, automatic temperature control, McKinley leather seats, removable doors, tyre pressure monitoring system, removable hard-top or offers a soft-top option as well.
- 16.51 cms (6.5-inch) Touchscreen Display
- Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring Display
- 40 GB Hard Drive with 28 GB Available
- GPS Navigation and Remote USB Port
- Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
- Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Electronic Stability Control
Jeep Grand Cherokee Features highlight:
The Grand Cherokee variants equipped with Quadra-Trac II 4×4 system, along with 4-wheel traction control, wooden aesthetic elements on the insides, 8.4-inch UConnect infotainment system, 19-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system in SRT variant and a 9 Amplified Speakers with Subwoofer in the Limited and Summit Variants. Exclusive to the Grand Cherokee SRT are features like Launch Control, Brembo disc brakes and Select Track.
- 75Ah Maintenance Free Battery
- 60 / 40 Split Rear Folding Seat
- 8-Way Power Driver / Passenger Seats with Memory
- Power Dual Pane Sunroof
- Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
- 17.78 cms (7-inch) LCD Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth®
- Remote SD Card Slot and Remote USB Port
- Uconnect® Voice Command with Bluetooth®
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring Display
- Rear Window Wiper / Washer
- 4-Wheel Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- ParkSense® Front / Rear Park Assist System
- Parkview™ Rear Back-Up Camera
- Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Supplemental Side-Curtain Airbags
- Trailer Sway Damping