Canada Press Kit: 2021 Jeep Lineup

Windsor, Ontario August 31, 2020 - Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever and the vehicle that has long defined what a premium SUV should be. Legendary Jeep capability comes courtesy of four available 4x4 systems, Jeep’s Quadra-Lift air suspension system and class-leading Selec-Terrain traction management system. Grand Cherokee boasts best-in-class towing of 3,266 kilograms (7,200 pounds) and a crawl ratio of 44.1:1.

For 2021, the Grand Cherokee lineup continues to offer a variety of models, including the Trackhawk, the most powerful and quickest SUV ever, as well as the most capable factory-produced and most luxurious Grand Cherokee models ever with the Trailhawk and Summit.

Grand Cherokee’s exterior design – complete with available bi-xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lamps (DRL) – provides a premium appearance. Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models feature an aggressive, functional exterior design that optimizes airflow and cooling with the signature seven-slot upper front grille flanked by bi-xenon headlamps. The headlamps on the Trackhawk model feature a Gloss Black background to accent their jewel-like appearance. Interior luxury is achieved with premium amenities, including Nappa leather, exotic open-pore wood trim and unique colour offerings.

New for 2021:

• Jeep Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition (based on Limited) includes leather-faced seats with Light Tungsten interior accents, 20-inch aluminum wheels with Granite Crystal finish and commemorative exterior badging. Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition also includes the ProTech II Package as standard equipment and features Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers and Advanced Brake Assist
• Exclusive to Canada, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee model lineup is now equipped with standard high-value cold weather content from the Laredo model up, including heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and remote start. Additional standard security and convenience features for 2021 include a 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, power liftgate, security alarm, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and universal garage door opener
• New Sun and Sound Group available on Grand Cherokee Limited includes a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and Alpine nine-speaker audio system
• Uconnect 4C NAV multimedia centre with flush-mounted 8.4-inch touchscreen is now standard on Limited models
• 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited X models now feature all Gloss Black exterior details (late availability)

Highlights:

• The standard Pentastar 3.6-litre V-6-powered Grand Cherokee, rated up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, tows up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb.), while the available 5.7-litre V-8 packs 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque with best-in-class towing capacity of 3,266 kg (7,200 lb.)
• Grand Cherokee SRT features its proven and powerful 6.4-litre V-8 with FuelSaver multi-displacement system (MDS) technology that delivers 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. Performance includes 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.3 seconds, quarter mile in 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph)
• Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the most powerful and quickest SUV ever, relies on a 6.2-litre supercharged V-8 engine rated at 707 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. Performance includes 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, quarter mile in 11.6 seconds and top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph)
• All Jeep Grand Cherokee engines are paired to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition to enhancing fuel economy, the robust and durable eight-speed transmission delivers quick acceleration and precise, smooth shifting, enhancing ride quality to luxury car levels
• Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models feature five dynamic drive modes that allow owners the ability to personalize their drive experience whether it’s on the road or on the track. The drive modes separately control the four-wheel-drive system, transmission, paddle shifters, stability control, suspension and steering. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Auto, Sport, Track, Snow and Tow settings via a switch on the centre console, while the custom setting lets the driver customize the drive experience to their favourite settings:
  • Auto — Automatically adapts to any condition; uses a 40/60 rear torque split
  • Sport — Transmission shift times are reduced by 50 per cent versus Auto mode; stability control, four-wheel-drive and steering systems are set for the typical enthusiast driving style; paddle shifters are enabled; the suspension is tightened without increasing impact harshness to deliver increased vehicle performance capability over Auto mode; uses 35/65 torque split
  • Track — Transmission shift times are reduced 68 per cent to 160 milliseconds versus Auto mode; stability control, four-wheel-drive and steering systems are set for ultimate track performance; paddle shifters are enabled; the suspension is set to full firm to deliver maximum vehicle performance capability on smooth, dry surfaces; uses 30/70 torque split
  • Tow — Alters torque delivery off the line for greater smoothness and adjusts suspension to combat pitch and yaw to deliver maximum towing performance; uses 60/40 torque split
  • Snow — Maximizes traction to deliver optimized performance on snow with reduced engine horsepower; uses 50/50 torque split
• Standard launch control mimics a professional driver’s inputs to optimize Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk’s performance by bringing engine, transmission, driveline, stability control and suspension in line for a textbook launch. Controlled by a button on the centre console, the result is improved and more consistent straight-line acceleration
• Quadra-Drive II with a rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD) delivers industry-leading tractive capability. The system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine torque to tires with traction. In some cases, the vehicle will anticipate low traction and adjust to proactively limit or eliminate slip
• Selec-Speed Control with Hill-ascent and Hill-descent Control allows drivers to control Grand Cherokee’s speed both up and down steep, rugged grades with the steering wheel paddle shifters – without the need for throttle or brake input. Unique to its segment, Grand Cherokee Hill-descent Control also works when the vehicle is in reverse
• Jeep Grand Cherokee includes more than 70 safety and security features, as well as an array of advanced user-friendly technology features, such as the latest version of the award-winning Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen radio with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated climate and infotainment controls and a 7-inch customer-configurable multi-view display cluster

 
Model Lineup
For 2021, the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup consists of seven models:

• Laredo
• Limited
• Trailhawk
• Overland
• Summit
• SRT
• Trackhawk

Additional special-edition packages include the popular Altitude edition (built off Laredo), 80th Anniversary and Limited X (built off Limited) and the High Altitude Package (built off Overland).


Available Exterior Colours:

• Diamond Black
• Sting Grey
• Walnut Brown
• Velvet Red
• Redline (Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk only)
• Green Metallic (Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk only)
• Slate Blue
• Ultraviolet Metallic
• Granite Crystal
• Billet Silver
• Ivory Pearl Tri-Coat
• Bright White

Available Interior Colours:

• Black
• Black/Ruby Red (Trailhawk)
• Dark Sienna/Black (Overland and Summit)
• Brown/Light Frost Beige (Overland and Summit)
• Indigo/Ski Grey (Summit)
• Black/Sepia (SRT and Trackhawk)
• Black/Ski Grey (Trackhawk)

FCA Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 97th anniversary in 2022. FCA Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA, a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers that sell Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo products, as well as SRT performance products. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Grand Caravan (Windsor) and Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country.