Download Print Canada Press Kit: 2019 Jeep Lineup FCA Canada: 2019 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Fact Sheet Windsor, Ontario August 31, 2018 - Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever and the vehicle that has long defined what a premium SUV should be. Legendary Jeep capability comes courtesy of four available 4x4 systems, Jeep’s Quadra-Lift Air Suspension System and class-leading Selec-Terrain Traction Management System. Grand Cherokee boasts best-in-class towing of up to 3,266 kilograms (kg) (7,200 lb) and an available crawl ratio of 44.1:1. For 2019, the Grand Cherokee lineup continues to offer a variety of models, including the Trackhawk, the most powerful and quickest SUV ever, as well as the most capable factory-produced and most luxurious Grand Cherokee models ever with the Trailhawk and Summit. Grand Cherokee’s exterior design — complete with available bi-xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lamps (DRL) — provides a premium appearance. Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models feature an aggressive, functional exterior design that optimizes airflow and cooling with the signature seven-slot upper front grille flanked by adaptive, bi-xenon headlamps. The headlamps on the Trackhawk model feature a unique Gloss Black background to accent their jewel-like appearance. Interior luxury is achieved with premium amenities, including Natura Plus leather, exotic open-pore wood trim and unique colour offerings. New for 2019: All Grand Cherokee models now feature Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection as standard equipment Grand Cherokee models are equipped with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all radios The latest version of Uconnect’s 8.4-inch touchscreen radio and navigation system includes bonded glass, which features higher resolution and pinch-and-zoom capability Grand Cherokee Limited X debuts and features a unique front and rear fascia, performance hood, Granite Crystal exterior accents and new 20-inch Low-Gloss Granite Crystal aluminum wheels. Inside, a black interior with Heritage perforated seats and unique finishes is standard. The Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia centre, and a nine-speaker audio system with active noise cancellation are also standard Grand Cherokee Overland gets a new 20-inch Heritage wheel and Summit models get a unique optional 20-inch wheel Three new exterior paint colours – Slate Blue Pearl, Green Metallic and Sting-Grey Highlights: The standard Pentastar 3.6-litre V-6-powered Grand Cherokee, rated up to 295 horsepower (hp) and 260 lb-ft of torque, tows up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb), while the available 5.7-litre V-8 packs 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque with best-in-class towing capacity of 3,266 kg (7,200 lb). Grand Cherokee SRT features its proven and powerful 6.4-litre V-8 with MDS FuelSaver Technology that delivers 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Performance includes 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.3 seconds, quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds and a top track speed of 257 kilometres per hour (km/h) (160 mph) Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the most powerful and quickest SUV ever, features the 6.2-litre supercharged V-8 engine rated at 707 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque. Performance includes 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds and top track speed of 290 km/h (180 mph) Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models feature five dynamic drive modes that allow owners the ability to personalize their drive experience whether it’s on the road or on the track. The drive modes separately control the four-wheel-drive system, transmission, paddle shifters, stability control, suspension and steering. Drive modes are pre-configured for Auto, Sport, Track, Snow and Tow settings via a switch on the centre console, while the custom setting lets the driver customize the drive experience to their favourite settings Auto — Automatically adapts to any condition; uses a 40 per cent front/60 per cent rear torque split Sport — Transmission shift times are reduced by 50 per cent versus Auto Mode; stability control, four-wheel-drive, and steering systems are set for the typical enthusiast driving style; paddle shifters are enabled, and the suspension is tightened without increasing impact harshness to deliver increased vehicle performance capability over Auto Mode; uses 35/65 torque split Track — Transmission shift times are reduced 68 per cent to 160 milliseconds versus Auto Mode; stability control, four-wheel-drive, and steering systems are set for ultimate track performance; paddle shifters are enabled, and the suspension is set to full firm to deliver maximum vehicle performance capability on smooth, dry surfaces; uses 30/70 torque split Tow — Alters torque delivery off the line for greater smoothness and adjusts suspension to combat pitch and yaw to deliver maximum towing performance; uses 60/40 torque split Snow — Maximizes traction to deliver optimized performance on snow and ice with reduced engine horsepower; uses 50/50 torque split Standard launch control mimics a professional driver’s inputs to optimize Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk’s performance by bringing engine, transmission, driveline, stability control and suspension in line for a textbook launch. Controlled by a button on the centre console, the result is improved and more consistent straight-line acceleration All Jeep Grand Cherokee engines are mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition to enhancing fuel economy, the robust and durable eight-speed transmission delivers quick acceleration and precise, smooth shifting, enhancing ride quality to luxury car levels All non-SRT Grand Cherokee models are equipped with the 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine featuring engine stop-start (ESS) technology to improve fuel efficiency by shutting the engine off when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Amenities (radio, gauges, heating or air conditioning, etc.) continue to operate and the engine restarts automatically when the driver releases the brake, allowing seamless acceleration Quadra-Drive II, with a rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD), delivers industry-leading tractive capability. The system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine torque to tires with traction. In some cases, the vehicle will anticipate low traction and adjust in order to proactively limit or eliminate slip Selec-Speed Control with Hill Ascent and Hill Descent Control allows drivers to control Grand Cherokee’s speed both up and down steep, rugged grades with the steering wheel paddle shifters – without the need for throttle or brake input. Unique to its segment, Grand Cherokee Hill Descent Control also works when the vehicle is in reverse Jeep Grand Cherokee includes more than 70 safety and security features, as well as an array of advanced user-friendly technology features, such as the latest version of the award-winning Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia centre with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Guardian and integrated climate and infotainment controls and a 7-inch customer-configurable in-cluster display centre Model Lineup For 2019, the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup consists of seven models: Laredo Limited Trailhawk Overland Summit SRT Trackhawk Available Exterior Colours: Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Sting-Grey (Laredo, Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk only) Walnut Brown Metallic (Limited, Overland and Summit only) Velvet Red Pearl Redline Pearl (Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk only) Green Metallic (Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk only) Slate Blue Pearl (Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT and Trackhawk only) Granite Crystal Metallic Billet Metallic Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl (Overland, Summit, SRT and Trackhawk only) Bright White Available Interior Colours: Black (all trims) Black/Light Frost Beige (Laredo, Limited and Overland) Black/Ruby Red (Trailhawk) Black/Tan (Overland) Jeep Brown/Diesel Grey (Overland) Jeep Brown (Summit) Indigo Blue/Ski Grey (Summit) Black/Sepia (SRT and Trackhawk) Black/Demonic Red (Trackhawk) More Information Please visit the FCA Canada Jeep newsroom for the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee product information, photography and videography, plus access to specification and feature availability documents. FCA Canada Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 97th anniversary in 2022. FCA Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA, a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers that sell Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo products, as well as SRT performance products. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Grand Caravan (Windsor) and Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country.