The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fuel-efficient vehicle. The plug-in hybrid powertrain runs 25 miles with the help of its electric engine alone. The 4XE has a 4-wheel-drive system as a standard feature. Plus, opting for a plug-in hybrid means you get access to bigger batteries and can expect smoother and longer driving. And if you run out of battery power, you can always switch to the combustion engine. Read on to learn more about the car.

Engine
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE comes with a turbocharged 2L 4-cylinder engine. The engine is in combination with lithium-ion battery pack energized electric motors. It claims to deliver an output of 470 lb-ft of torque and 375 horsepower. It offers a 4-wheel drive system with an 8-speed transmission system. The company recommends filling the tanks with 91-octane premium gasoline for optimum performance. When using a 240-volt outlet, the car battery would require a couple of hours to charge completely. In the case of a domestic 120-volt outlet, you would need close to 12 hours for the batteries to be completely charged up.

Driving
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE hybrid can be driven with its fuel and electric engines running simultaneously. The combined effort of the two engines delivers the best possible efficiency. It also has a driving mode wherein it saves power to be delivered when maximum electric power is required for the best performance. The electric vehicle driving mode can help you conserve fuel by putting the combustion engine to sleep. The smart capability of the car is to identify when the all-wheel drive mode is not necessary and prevent excessive power delivery to the front wheels.

Exterior
The hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE comes with a charge port at the front fender of the car on the driver’s side. The battery is protected under the floor with the help of skid plates. The car has 20-inch wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, and glossy black accents. You can expect the usual Jeep classiness from this car which is seamlessly combined with its unique chunkiness. Some notable features that are standard across all variants in the lineup include a roof rack. The Summit, Overland, and Trailhawk variants also sport a gloss black roof. In addition, the Trailhawk variant also comes with a decal on the hood to prevent glares.

Interior
Jeep is a great company that seamlessly straddles the line between mainstream and luxury vehicles. And you can see the evidence of it in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. The Trailhawk’s interiors are decorated with vinyl and leather upholstery. The combination is elevated with some suede inserts in the decor. You will also notice that the higher you go in the lineup, the finer the quality of the leather in it. Heated steering wheel, front and rear heated seats, and ambient cabin lights are standard in every variant. You cannot leave out the 37.7 cubic feet of cargo storage that can be expanded to 70.8 cubic feet.

Infotainment and more
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE’s price can be justified by its long list of features. Costlier as compared to its competitors in the same segment, the Jeep has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. Higher trims have dual 10.25-inch touch screens, one for the driver and their cluster of functions and the other for the front passenger to catch up on their favorite shows and movies. The rear-facing camera can be optionally connected to a digital rearview mirror instead of a manual one.

Pricing
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE starts at a base price of $60,260. While the 30th-anniversary edition of the vehicle is priced at $64,960, the Trailhawk and Overland are being retailed at $65,655 and $68,275, respectively. The luxury models, Summit and Summer Reserve, cost upward of $72,990 and $77,470. All of these prices exclude the $1,795 charge of destination fee.