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Why an Alfa Romeo-Sourced Platform Is Good News for Jeep s 2021 Grand Cherokee L 20 Jan 2021, 13:41 UTC ·
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Recently revealed, the three-row version of Jeep’s acclaimed SUV is based on the Giorgio platform initially developed for the Giulia and Stelvio.
Yes, you read that right, the mid-size SUV has switched from the old Mercedes M-Class backbone to the latest Alfa Romeo architecture, which should undoubtedly improve handling dynamics.
This platform integrates lightweight, state-of-the-art materials that enable better weight distribution and improved torsional rigidity.
The solid-mounted front cradle, engine mounts, shock towers, and steering gear are all made from aluminum, while the cross-car beam is fabricated using magnesium.
On Thursday, the automaker unveiled the brand-new fifth generation of the Grand Cherokee, finally replacing the fourth-generation version that debuted in the ancient time of 2011. And the biggest news of all? The new Grand Cherokee L will offer a third row of seats, which no Grand Cherokee has ever done before.
The move means that Jeep finally joins the likes of Mazda, Lincoln, Honda, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Acura, Cadillac, Audi, Mercedes, Subaru, and Volvo in offering a three-row SUV. The Grand Cherokee L also marks the first three-row Jeep vehicle available since the Jeep Commander was discontinued 2010, according to Jalopnik.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Gets Quick Trackhawk Ultra-SUV Mutation 8 Jan 2021, 14:05 UTC ·
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most powerful SUV” from the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. 45 photos
With so many Hellcats out there, it’s no wonder FCA fans are worried the internal rivalry will open the door for other automakers to sneak up on them and claim supremacy.
That’s not necessarily a problem, since the
base is easily upgradable by knowledgeable tuners (such as Hennessey, which is working on both the TRX for a 6x6 creation and the Durango).
Now that Jeep has revealed the three-row, seven-seat 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the sibling competition might become of genuine concern. But managers took care of that; remember that the Durango SRT Hellcat is a limited-edition high-performance SUV? Well, that move clearly has a lot more logic now.
Yesterday, Jeep unveiled the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the fifth generation of the brand's most successful - albeit not most recognizable - model so far.