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Jeep's new hybrid Cherokee offers loads of power and towing capability without bogging down on the fuel efficiency front.

With the rising gas prices and the mediocre fuel efficiency on offer from most of the mid-size crossover SUVs out there, American SUV buyers did not have many options to choose from if they want a versatile and frugal daily driver. This is where the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe comes into the picture. Available for sale at a base selling price of $58,095, this mid-size SUV from Jeep comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that offers performance and towing capacity without bogging down on the fuel efficiency front.

Producing a total of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, this comes with the 8-speed automatic and the capable 4WD drivetrain, making it an excellent off-road and on-road vehicle. The luxurious and spacious cabin of the fifth generation comes unchanged, and the all-electric range of 22 miles and 49 MPGe combined rating adds to the resume of this SUV. Competing with the Ford Explorer Hybrid, here are 10 things you need to know before buying the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe.

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The plug-in hybrid powertrain that comes with the Grand Cherokee 4xe is an excellent choice as it has both performance and efficiency. The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine with an electric motor under the hood manages to give an output of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is only available with the 4WD drivetrain and an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. With no major plug-in hybrid competitors in this segment, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is not going to disappoint anyone in the acceleration front with a 0-60 mph time of 6 seconds. This makes it faster than the V8 monikers as well.

The rugged exterior design of the regular Grand Cherokee comes forward to the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. However, Jeep did offer quite a few minor tweaks and upgrades to the exterior, making it easier to differentiate between the regular gasoline and the plug-in hybrid variant.

LED lighting, 21" alloy wheels, iconic seven-slot grille, two-tone exterior color palette, and the perfect proportions come with no changes to the Grand Cherokee 4xe. However, The blue dual tow hook on the front, more blacked-out elements, and a few stunning color palettes will turn the heads while the Grand Cherokee 4xe is on the move.

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Unlike the previous generation of the Grand Cherokee, the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe comes with all the bells and whistles as standard on the safety front. The basic safety features such as ABS, traction control, stability control, airbags, ABS with EBD, and tire pressure monitoring system are all onboard.

The important driver-assistance techs such as automated emergency braking, forward collision monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control is standard too. However, the crash-test ratings aren't available from the NHTSA and IIHS yet.

The Uconnect infotainment system is one of the most thoughtful and intuitive infotainment systems out there and the 2022 iteration of the Grand Cherokee comes with the same system. The lower trims of the Grand Cherokee 4xe come with the smaller 8.4" units and the more expensive trims get the 10.1" screens.

The standard features include Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and AUX. If you go higher up the ladder, you can also get a 10" head-up display, a digital gauge display, and a 10.3" front passenger display. They also come with a superior 9-speaker Alpine audio system or a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system.

The interior of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe gets premium materials and that makes it a notch above some of the segment rivals. The dashboard comes with leather inserts with contrast stitching and open-pore wood, both of which makes the cabin very opulent.

The leather is also onboard the steering wheel and seats. The impressive waterfall design of the center console and the multiple screens on offer gives it a technologically superior feel. The panoramic sunroof is available and the inclusion of ambient lighting makes it a great place to be in.

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One thing that the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe manages to come out superior to all the rivals is in terms of fuel efficiency. Even though the EPA hasn't given ratings for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe yet, it returns combined gas mileage of 23 MPG according to Jeep. The combined MPGe rating of 56 is superb too.

The combined MPGe rating of 56 is superb too. Being a plug-in hybrid variant, you can drive the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe on electric power alone. The 134-hp electric motor helps this SUV to do 25 miles of electric range. The tank capacity of 19 gallons is on par with many of the rivals too.

There are going to be no complaints from the prospective buyers when it comes to the features on offer as the Grand Cherokee 4xe gets most of them as standard. Even the lower trims of this SUV get features such as the Uconnect infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, LED lights, 4WD drivetrain, heated and powered seats, and 18" alloy wheels.

Go higher up the trim configurations and the features list expands even further. The top-of-the-line Summit Reserve 4xe comes with all the features such as the 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, digital gauge cluster, panoramic sunroof, passenger display, and ambient lighting.

Since the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is a plug-in hybrid moniker, the regenerative braking system is onboard. Along with that, it also comes with all the other braking features you would expect at this price point.

The 13.9" and 13.8" ventilated front and rear rotors make sure that the SUV comes to a standstill from high speeds without any major issues. The braking features such as ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill descent control, hill hold control, automated emergency braking, and electric parking brakes are standard with the Grand Cherokee 4xe.

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There are many off-road specific mechanical and technological upgrades on offer with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and that helps it to come out of any hardcore off-road sections with no issues. The Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system is one of these, and it comes with a two-speed low transfer case too.

As a result, the required torque goes to the wheel that has the most traction. The water-sealed battery pack makes sure that you do not have any electrical issues while fording the stream. It can go up to 24" of water as well. The reinforcements in the underbody and multiple off-road terrain modes are going to be a boon too.

The warranty coverage on offer with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is not going to excite anyone, and it is far more mediocre than the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. The limited warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles and the powertrain warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles is similar to most of the competitors.

It gets a hybrid powertrain warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. However, the buyers are going to appreciate the 3 years of complimentary maintenance coverage on offer. It is also great to know that the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe did not get any recalls and customer complaints, according to the NHTSA.

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