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Jeep Grand Cherokee — price 2026, specs, review & review
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is Jeep India's flagship SUV, sold as a single fully-loaded 2.0-litre turbo-petrol AWD with an 8-speed automatic, 272 PS and 400 Nm, shared with the Wrangler. It seats 5, carries an 87-litre tank and a 1,068-litre boot, and is offered in the Limited (O) and the motorised-side-step, rear-screen Signature Edition.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol
- 8-speed automatic, full-time AWD
- Waiting period
- 15–45 days, varying by colour and trim
- as of 30 Apr 2024
- On sale since
- 2022-11
- Fifth generation (2022–), Signature Edition (Jun 2025)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Jeep Grand Cherokee Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited (O) 4x4 ATPetrol · 8-speed AT | Petrol | 8-speed AT | ₹63.00 lakh |
| Signature EditionPetrol · 8-speed ATLimited-run edition adding rear entertainment screens, a motorised side step and a dual-channel dashcam over Limited (O) | Petrol | 8-speed AT | ₹63.85 lakh |
What you actually pay
Jeep Grand Cherokee On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹75.98 lakh – ₹79.87 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹63.00 lakh | ₹63.85 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (18%–21%) | ₹11.34 lakh – ₹13.23 lakh | ₹11.49 lakh – ₹13.41 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹1.58 lakh – ₹2.52 lakh | ₹1.60 lakh – ₹2.55 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹75.98 lakh – ₹78.81 lakh | ₹77.00 lakh – ₹79.87 lakh |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Jeep claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L turbo-petrol, AWD | Petrol · 8-speed automatic, full-time AWD | 7.2 km/l (ARAI) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
Grand Cherokee Powertrain Options
2.0L turbo-petrol, AWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 1995 cc
- Power
- 272 PS @ 5200 rpm
- Torque
- 400 Nm @ 3000 rpm
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic, full-time AWD
- Claimed efficiency
- 7.2 km/l (ARAI)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4914 mm
- Width
- 1979 mm
- Height
- 1792 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2964 mm
- Ground clearance
- 215 mm
- Boot space
- 1068 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 87 L
Feature List
Jeep Grand Cherokee Features (from Jeep’s official specification)
Safety
- 8 airbags
- Level 2 ADAS: adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning
- AWD with integrated off-road camera and multi-terrain drive modes
- Electronic stability control and traction control
- Hill start assist
- 360° camera
- Dual dash cameras (Signature Edition)
- TPMS
Comfort & Convenience
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Powered, ventilated front seats with memory
- Heated second-row seats and heated steering wheel
- Panoramic sunroof
- Motorised side step (Signature Edition)
Technology
- 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 10.25-inch fully digital driver's display
- Optional front-passenger display; two 11.6-inch rear entertainment screens (Signature Edition)
- Head-up display
- 9-speaker premium sound system
- Wireless phone charging
Exterior
- Signature 7-slot grille with squared-off wheel arches
- LED headlamps and wraparound LED tail lamps
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Shark-fin antenna
- Roof rails
Jeep Grand Cherokee Colours
Bright White · Diamond Black Crystal · Rocky Mountain · Velvet Red (4 options, per Jeep)
Grand Cherokee Waiting Period
Typical across India: 15–45 days, varying by colour and trim (as of 30 Apr 2024)
Use the wait well: book your AG1 PPF slot for delivery week so the film goes on before the first stone chip. WhatsApp your expected delivery date.
The Auto Grid Review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: Our Verdict
The Grand Cherokee is a rare but memorable visitor to our Kondapur bay — Jeep's low India volumes mean we see perhaps one every couple of months, almost always a Limited (O) in Bright White or Diamond Black Crystal, and the owners who buy it tend to keep it longer and care more than most. The seven-slot grille surround and the squared-off wheel arches are the first panels to show stone chips on the airport-road runs these cars do, and the deep single-piece bonnet is a satisfying, uninterrupted surface to film. The 20-inch wheels and the lower bumper apron take real damage on unmarked speed breakers given the car's size and the owner's tendency to drive it like the smaller Compass. Paint quality under the film has been consistently good on every unit we've worked on, with none of the soft-clearcoat swirling we see on some mainstream SUVs.
What we like
- +Genuine 272 PS/400 Nm turbo-petrol with full-time AWD and an 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- +1,068-litre boot and a properly spacious cabin for the segment
- +5-star Euro NCAP (2022) with 8 airbags and Level 2 ADAS
- +Motorised side step and rear screens give the Signature Edition real showroom presence
What we’d change
- –No Bharat NCAP test for the India-spec car, only the 2022 Euro NCAP result
- –Petrol-only, with ARAI-claimed efficiency of just 7.2 km/l
- –Single core trim (Limited (O)) means little room to shop by budget within the model
- –Jeep's thin India dealer network means parts and service take longer than German rivals
Is the Grand Cherokee right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
A 4.9-metre, 2-tonne SUV is not built for tight Indian city streets; the turning circle and parking are a chore despite the smooth automatic.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
400 Nm, full-time AWD and a genuine 8-speed torque converter make this one of the most composed long-distance SUVs in its price band.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
8 airbags, a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and a 1,068-litre boot make it a genuinely safe, practical family SUV, let down only by the lack of an India-specific crash score.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
272 PS and AWD give it real pace for its size, but this is a comfort-tuned luxury SUV, not a car that rewards hard cornering.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At over ₹63 lakh with Jeep's thin service network, this is nobody's sensible first car.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Heated rear seats, the Signature Edition's dual rear screens and genuinely good rear legroom make this one of the better chauffeur-driven luxury SUVs at this price.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
215 mm ground clearance, AWD and an off-road camera with multi-terrain modes make it credible off the highway too, not just a city status symbol.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Jeep Grand Cherokee: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The seven-slot grille surround and squared front wheel arches take the first stone chips on airport-road and highway runs, the deep single-piece bonnet is a large flat panel exposed to the same, and the 20-inch wheel arches and lower bumper apron take real damage on speed breakers given the car's size.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front with wheel-arch and lower-door strips as the baseline for every Grand Cherokee, moving to full-body AG1 Square for Signature Edition owners who want the paint protected to match the car's showroom presence.
Coverage
Full front and wheel-arch strips standard; add full body for owners who keep the car outdoors or drive it on broken roads regularly.
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Meridian vs Fortuner vs Majestor
Cross-shopped against: BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, Volvo XC90, Škoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Fortuner Legender, MG Majestor.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Full-size luxury SUV | ₹63.00 lakh – ₹63.85 lakh | Petrol | 15–45 days, varying by colour and trim | 4.1 / 5 |
| Jeep Meridian | Full-size SUV (5/7-seat) | ₹23.33 lakh – ₹37.92 lakh | Diesel | — | 3.9 / 5 |
| Toyota Fortuner | Ladder-frame full-size SUV | ₹35.11 lakh – ₹50.97 lakh | Diesel / Diesel mild hybrid / Petrol | 1 month | 4.3 / 5 |
| MG Majestor | Full-size SUV | ₹43.49 lakh – ₹45.99 lakh | Diesel | — | 3.8 / 5 |
| Land Rover Defender | Full-size luxury off-road SUV | ₹99.00 lakh – ₹2.79 crore | Petrol / Diesel | No Hyderabad-specific dealer survey found as… | 4.4 / 5 |
Range Rover
Range Rover
₹2.40 crore – ₹3.83 croreex-showroom
The Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and JLR's flagship, sold in India in long-wheelbase form across HSE diesel, Autobiography petrol and fully-imported SV trims. The HSE (D350, 350 PS diesel) and Autobiography (P400, 400 PS petrol) are locally assembled near Pune; the V8 SV is a full import. All variants get an 8-speed automatic, AWD, air suspension and all-wheel steering.
Volvo
XC90
₹98.80 lakhex-showroom
The Volvo XC90 is Volvo India's seven-seat flagship mild-hybrid SUV, locally assembled with a 250hp/360Nm 2.0-litre petrol mild-hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD and Volvo's Pilot Assist suite, priced from ₹98.80 lakh ex-showroom. It now sits below the all-electric EX90 in Volvo's India range.
Audi
Q3
₹51.99 lakh – ₹55.99 lakhex-showroom
The all-new, third-generation Audi Q3 launched in India on 16 October 2026 at an introductory ₹51.99 lakh, locally assembled for the first time. Nova and Zenith trims share one 2.0 TFSI petrol, a 7-speed DCT and standard quattro all-wheel drive, with a 488-litre boot, a digital cockpit and up to 9 airbags. It rivals the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Audi
Q5
₹65.55 lakh – ₹70.73 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q5 is a 5-seat mid-size luxury SUV sold in India with a single 265 PS 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol, 7-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus, Bold Edition, Signature Line and Technology trims from ₹65.55 lakh to ₹70.73 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60.
Audi
Q7
₹87.17 lakh – ₹96.15 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q7 is a 7-seat, locally assembled flagship SUV powered by a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 petrol with 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹87.17 lakh to ₹96.15 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
Audi
Q8
₹1.13 crore – ₹1.81 croreex-showroom
The Audi Q8 is Audi India's flagship ICE coupe-SUV: a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 standard car and a 507 PS twin-turbo V8 SQ8, both with quattro AWD and 8-speed automatics. Audi India prices the range from ₹1.13 crore (Q8) to ₹1.81 crore (SQ8) ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLE Coupe. The RS Q8 Performance is a separate nameplate (audi/rs-q8).
FAQs
Jeep Grand Cherokee: Questions Buyers Ask
The Grand Cherokee is priced from ₹63.00 lakh (Limited (O) 4x4 AT) to ₹63.85 lakh (Signature Edition) ex-showroom Delhi, per Autocar India, CarWale and Carbike360, all checked 8 November 2026 after the September 2025 GST 2.0 revision.
A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol producing 272 PS and 400 Nm, shared with the Jeep Wrangler, paired with an 8-speed automatic and full-time AWD. There is no diesel option in India.
The Grand Cherokee has not been tested by Bharat NCAP. It scored a 5-star rating in Euro NCAP's 2022 test of the global model, which is not a direct substitute for an India-spec result but is the only published crash-test data available.
No — it is a 5-seat SUV. Buyers wanting a 7-seat Jeep should look at the smaller Meridian instead.
ARAI rates it at 7.2 km/l. Owner reports on Autocar India's review page describe real-world mileage as noticeably lower given the car's weight and AWD system.
The GLE offers a wider variant and engine spread including diesel and a longer India service history; the Grand Cherokee counters with a lower entry price for a full-size AWD SUV and genuine off-road hardware most rivals in this price band don't bother with.
They're very different Jeeps despite the shared badge: the Meridian is a 5/7-seat diesel executive SUV from ₹23.33 lakh, while the Grand Cherokee is a full-size, petrol-only AWD flagship starting at ₹63.00 lakh with a materially larger body, more power and a more premium cabin.
Yes — it has been on sale since November 2022 and remains Jeep India's flagship model, sold in Limited (O) and Signature Edition trims. Jeep's August 2026 dealer offers list showed the Grand Cherokee already sold out for the year in some markets, reflecting its low allotted volumes.
There are only two: the Limited (O) 4x4 AT covers every mechanical and safety feature at ₹63.00 lakh, while the Signature Edition adds a motorised side step, dual dash cameras and two rear entertainment screens for ₹63.85 lakh. Buyers who don't need the extra rear-seat tech should save the ₹85,000.
Its grille surround, front wheel arches and lower bumper take the first stone chips on highway runs, so a full-front AG1 film with wheel-arch strips is our standard recommendation for every Grand Cherokee. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan by trim.
Indicatively ₹75.98 lakh–₹79.87 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹63.00 lakh–₹63.85 lakh (Delhi, 8 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–21%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
The top variant is the Signature Edition (Petrol, 8-speed AT) at ₹63.85 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the Limited (O) 4x4 AT (Petrol, 8-speed AT) at ₹63.00 lakh. 2 variants in all, as of 8 Nov 2026.
Grand Cherokee: Full-size luxury SUV, ₹63.00 lakh – ₹63.85 lakh ex-showroom, Petrol, Auto Grid rating 4.1/5. Fortuner: Ladder-frame full-size SUV, ₹35.11 lakh – ₹50.97 lakh ex-showroom, Diesel/Diesel mild hybrid/Petrol, rated 4.3/5. See the Toyota Fortuner page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 215 mm, boot space 1068 litres, 5 seats, length 4914 mm (Jeep official specification).
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Sources
- Jeep India — official Grand Cherokee model page · read 8 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Jeep Grand Cherokee price, specifications and variants · read 8 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Jeep Grand Cherokee full specifications (dimensions, engine) · read 8 Nov 2026
- CarWale — Jeep Grand Cherokee price and variants (November 2026) · read 8 Nov 2026
- 91Wheels — Jeep Grand Cherokee colours and rival comparison table · read 8 Nov 2026