The Jeep life has always been about exploring places that you haven’t seen before and being ready to tackle any problems that may arise during the expedition. The Grand Cherokee further made the Jeep more tamed for the regular household. But it kept its raw, rugged, and do-it-all face underneath its nice exterior and comfy interior. And for the year 2022, Grand Cherokee has redesigned inside out and it promises to offer you the best of what Jeep has on offer.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Dashboard
2022 Grand Cherokee has gone through an extensive redesign and has become fresher, bolder, and more exciting than the previous generation one with a lot of emphasis now being on the cabin space, comfort, and quality. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at 37 grand and competes with the likes of 2022 Hyundai Palisade, 2022 Mazda CX-9, and 2022 Dodge Durango.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior Design, Dimensions, and Comfort
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through an extensive redesign. Finally, the cabin seems up to date with all the tech and design elements that you could ask for. The dashboard has become sleeker with some premium features and also has quite a number of screens on it now. While the base Laredo trim offers the essentials only, the higher trims like the Overland and Summit Reserve focus more on the luxury side. The dashboard gets leatherette or premium Nappa leather upholstery depending on the trim and gets some intriguing contrast stitching as well. You can choose from a list of trim accents for the cabin including a number of open-pore wood options, metal trim accents, as well as piano black trim accents for the cabin. Other touches like ambient lighting and panoramic sunroof help you remain calm and relaxed inside the 2022 Grand Cherokee while also lifting your mood.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Seats
The 2022 Grand Cherokee is strictly a 5-seater SUV. But if you need a third row as well, check out the Grand Cherokee L. The front seats are some of the best in the segment as far as design and comfort go. While the base trim gets a decent set- cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and dual-zone automatic climate control, it gets better with higher trims. As you move up the trim ladder, you will find 12-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated seats that also come with an optional massage feature; this really shows the amount of effort that Jeep has put in to ensure passengers’ comfort. The seats come draped in exquisite Nappa leather upholstery with diamond contrast stitching. Also, a panoramic sunroof adds to the airiness and ambiance of the cabin.
Models
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2022 Hyundai Palisade
2022 Mazda CX-9
2022 Dodge Durango
Seating Capacity
5
8
7
7
Interior Passenger Volume (ft³)
144.6
155.3
135.1
N/A
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
39.9/59.2/41.3
40.7/61.2/44.1
39.3/57.9/41
39.9/58.5/40.3
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
39.4/58/38.2
40.1/60.8/42.4
38.5/58.1/39.4
39.8/57.7/38.6
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
N/A
37.8/55.2/31.4
35.4/53.1/29.7
37.8/50.4/33.5
Compared to most of its rivals, it may seem that the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has less space in the second row on offer. But it really doesn’t seem to bother you once you are seated inside. 2022 Hyundai Palisade seems to be the star of the segment when it comes to interior space and design. 2022 Mazda CX-9 seems bigger on the outside but offers less interior space compared to the rest. The 2022 Dodge Durango on the other hand shares its platform with the Grand Cherokee, but it has an extra row of seats on offer.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Infotainment
Just like its design and comfort updates, the 2022 Grand Cherokee now comes with a plethora of infotainment features. There are two screens available depending on the trim level chosen and the larger 10.1-inch touchscreen certainly makes more sense compared to the smaller 8.4-inch one that comes as standard. The vehicle comes with the latest UConnect 5 infotainment system that has now improved to quite an extent. You’d be surprised to know that Jeep now offers a 10.25-inch display screen on the passenger’s side of the dashboard which helps the passenger to send navigation data or control the media. This has certainly made riding shotgun more fun!
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Infotainment System
Connectivity features on offer include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity as well as a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot. On top of these features, it also offers Amazon Fire TV compatibility as a feature with the optional passenger display screen. While the standard music setup is a humble 6-speaker stereo, audiophiles would mostly gravitate towards the 506-watt 9-speaker Alpine premium sound system or the even larger and sonorous 950-watt 19-speaker McIntosh premium surround sound system. Other than that, you also get wireless device charging, navigation, 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and rear seat entertainment system.
Optional 950-watt 19-speaker McIntosh premium surround sound system
Amazon Fire TV compatibility
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
4G LTE WiFi hotspot
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Cargo Capacity
Well, because the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn’t come with a third row of seats, there’s a lot of room behind the second row. So you get 37.7 cubic feet of standard cargo capacity, the largest one in the segment.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Cargo Space
The second row seats can further fold down flat making room for more cargo when you need it and the maximum cargo capacity becomes a total of 70.8 cu-ft. of volume.
Models
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2022 Hyundai Palisade
2022 Mazda CX-9
2022 Dodge Durango
Standard Cargo Capacity (ft³)
37.7
18
14.4
17.2
Maximum Cargo Capacity (ft³)
70.8
86.4
71.2
85.1
Although the standard cargo capacity of the Grand Cherokee may seem quite impressive, it is important to note that it is because it doesn’t come with a third row of seats. All the other SUVs can offer more space in the rear if you fold down their third-row seats and their maximum cargo capacity figures certainly surpass the one that the Grand Cherokee offers. On that line, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade has the most spacious cargo trunk in the lot.
Additional Interior Storage Spaces
Inside the Grand Cherokee, you will find small storage spaces in the form of an illuminated glove box, a pair of illuminated cup holders, a small storage bin on the center console as well as under the front row armrest, as well as door bins. The second-row seats too have small storage spaces in the form of a pair of cupholders integrated with the armrest as well as seatback pockets behind the front seats.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Creature Comforts
There are quite a number of creature comforts packed inside the 2022 Grand Cherokee that make it one of the most desirable SUVs in its segment. As standard, you get a power-adjustable driver’s seat and dual-zone automatic climate control. The seats come wrapped in cloth upholstery. Opting for the Altitude trim gets you leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a power liftgate. These can be added to the base trim via Luxury Tech Group I package.
Nappa leather upholstery, dual-pane panoramic sunroof and hands-free power liftgate come standard from the Overland trim. The Summit trim adds up massaging front seats, quad-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front and rear seats. This is quite a luxury for an SUV in its segment. The rear seats get optional heating and ventilation function as well as a neatly integrated armrest and reading lights.
Verdict
Well, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee can only seat five people inside, but it has certainly proved itself to be a much worthy contender in the segment as far as quality, design are concerned. The long list of features and gimmicks that Jeep has provided inside prove its mettle. Overall, the 2022 Grand Cherokee is a perfect SUV with all the luxury that you could ask for in the price range that it sits in.
