Jeep Grand Cherokee to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2016

Update: American automaker Jeep has made its presence felt at the Indian auto Expo 2016 revealing three SUVs dubbed as Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Grand Cherokee. All three of the variants would come to Indian market as CBU units whereas local assembly manufacturing of the SUVs will commence at the Ranjaaon Plant, Pune in 2017. Jeep Wrangler will go old school with a removable top and doors along with having a set of 17 inch alloy wheels. Check out more about Jeep cars at Auto Expo.

Confirming its presence in India, American SUV brand ‘Jeep’ made its official Indian website LIVE along with its other social media portals, in the second week of January. It is highly anticipated that the American carmaker will be showcasing/launching the Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee SRT and the Wrangler Unlimited at the upcoming Auto Expo 2016.

The Grand Cherokee has been highly anticipated for the Indian market for quiet some time now, as for our market from a long time as it aligns perfectly with our ‘big car’ mindset. This beast will most likely be powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine which will churn out 240 PS of power and will be paired to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

The Grand Cherokee also has an Eco Mode which optimises the Grand Cherokee’s transmission shift schedule as well as throttle sensitivity to minimise fuel consumption.  It also activates the Quadra-Lift air suspension system which can lower the car's body, further enhancing it's aerodynamics, for optimum fuel efficiency.

Along with the Grand Cherokee, Jeep will also be launching its more powerful version, ‘Cherokee SRT’. The SUV gets a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 engine with 475bhp and 64.2kgm of torque, and can reach the 100 kmph mark in 5 seconds. It is expected to be priced around Rs 1.5 Cr and will compete against the BMW X5M.  

Watch Showcase Video of Jeep at Auto Expo

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