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1992: the end of the Cold War, A Few Good Men premiered, no one could beat the Chicago Bulls, and Kris Kross would make you jump, jump. It’s also the year that Jeep premiered the Grand Cherokee. And what a premiere it was! The Grand Cherokee was the first Jeep product introduced after the brand’s acquisition by Chrysler, so to launch their new SUV, Chrysler’s president drove the mayor of Detroit in a Poppy Red 1993 Grand Cherokee Laredo – with a quartz cloth interior and high-back bucket seats – from their assembly plant to Cobo Hall, home of the famous Detroit Auto Show… and then through a plate glass window into a hotel lobby. A lot has changed since 1992. We’re no longer line dancing to “Achy Breaky Heart”… ok, well, fewer of us are, and Jeep just introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee L. At Spirit Chrysler Dodge Jeep, we are your #1 Glassboro Jeep dealer, and we are happy to introduce you to this newest member of the Jeep Grand Cherokee family – while enjoying where we came from.
CDs Over Cassettes
1992 represents the first year that sales of CDs exceeded sales of cassette tapes. So how does that relate to the infotainment options of the Grand Cherokee L? The first three trim lines, the Laredo, Altitude, and Limited, come with an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen display. The current generation of Uconnect allows you to customize up to five home screens, so all the information you want is right where you want it. A 10.1-inch screen is an option on the Limited and standard on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve models. Both sizes of touchscreen have no edges, blending seamlessly into the dash for a high-tech look. And with that high-tech look comes high-tech music – sorry, CDs, but now you can even connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly in the Grand Cherokee L. Of course, on top of that, there is also USB connectivity for Android Auto and the option to connect with SiriusXM satellite radio. HD radio is even available on the Limited and standard on the upper trim lines.
All Grand Cherokee Ls except the Laredo come with GPS navigation. With Jeep’s Uconnect software, you can upgrade that navigation to TomTom’s travel and traffic services. This is standard on the upper trim lines. With the full functionality of the Jeep Connect technology, you can use Alexa, Google Assistant, or the Jeep app to remotely start or turn off the engine and utilize the heating or A/C to get everything temperate before you even get into the car. Other options include locking and unlocking the doors, flashing the lights and honking the horn to find your Grand Cherokee L in a parking lot, and even checking tire pressure remotely.
You’ll first find a speaker upgrade with the Limited line. The six standard speakers are premium, compared to the lower lines, but also, you could choose to upgrade to a nine-speaker system with a subwoofer. For the first time ever, the luxury home audio company McIntosh has created a state-of-the-art system for a midsize SUV. This system, included with the Overland trim, comes with a 17-channel amplifier delivering up to 950 watts, 19 custom-designed speakers, and a 10-inch subwoofer. Additional optional tech upgrades with the upper trims include second-row window shades and a wireless charging pad.
When you’re listening to your favorite streaming music, you’ll be doing so on cloth seats in the Jeep Cherokee L Laredo, leather-trimmed bucket seats in the Altitude, Capri leather seats in the Limited, Nappa leather seats in the Overland and Summit, or Palermo leather seats in the Summit Reserve. Who knew there were so many kinds of automobile leather? A second row with captains’ chairs is standard across the line, but you can swap them for a bench seat, allowing you to fit a total of seven passengers.
Heated front seats are standard on the Grand Cherokee L, with second-row heated seats standard from the Limited trim and up. Ventilated, air-conditioned front seats are standard on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve, ensuring ultimate comfort no matter what the season. Ventilated rear seats are also standard on the Summit Reserve. And for even more luxury in Grand Cherokee L seating, massaging front seats are standard on the Summit and Summit Reserve; you can also add this as an option if you choose the Overland model.
“Spinner” Hubcaps Were Invented
Since the spinner-style hubcap was invented by James J.D. Gragg of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1992, we can’t not talk about the wheel options of the Grand Cherokee L. You will find 18-inch fully-painted aluminum wheels are standard on the Laredo trim. The Altitude, Limited, Overland, and Summit come with 20-inch aluminum wheels in a variety of unique finishes. The Summit Reserve gives you an extra inch in height while still being fully polished. Mopar offers an available 21-inch Granite Crystal wheel with a five-spoke, triple-split design and matching Jeep center cap. You’ll also find that an 18-inch full-size spare wheel is available on every trim – an indispensable companion when you venture off the beaten path.
When it comes to other exterior perks and differences, you’ll find a power liftgate on the Laredo, Altitude, and Limited trims, while the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve have a hands-free power liftgate. The wheel flares are molded in the body color on the lower trim lines and painted from the Overland and above. The roof of the Grand Cherokee L is generally the same as the body. However, you can choose to get your roof painted black on the Overland, and the black roof is standard on the Summit and Summit Reserve. All three of those models also have the option of two-tone paint jobs.
There are a lot of exterior similarities across the trims, as well. Deeply tinted privacy glass can be found on all models. Capless fuel-filling systems are standard on all lines, and front and rear splash guards are available, whichever Grand Cherokee L you choose. Glossy black heated folding exterior mirrors are standard across the line – and it’s worth noting that the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims will let you fold those mirrors in with the push of a button.
I Will Always Love You
The Bodyguard came out in 1992, and with it, Whitney Houston’s eponymous cover of the Dolly Parton hit “I Will Always Love You.” And what will we always love? The Jeep Grand Cherokee. The brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee L reminds us of that first Grand Cherokee love in many ways, but it’s also pretty spectacular on its own. For one thing – that third row of seating! The Grand Cherokee has always been a workhorse with towing and off-roading capabilities, and now it’s even more practical with seating for up to seven. One major upgrade with the new Grand Cherokee L is the built-in driver-assistance safety features that come standard on all lines. These include forward collision warning, blind spot and cross path detection, an active lane management system, and adaptive cruise control. Compared to competitors like the Dodge Durango, the Grand Cherokee L offers more features, better off-roading capabilities, and a more luxurious interior.
We’re not the only ones who love the Grand Cherokee L. It’s barely been on the market, but Wards has already named the interior to its 10 Best Interiors of 2021, saying it is “utterly breathtaking,” while Car & Driver calls the interior of the upper trims “downright deluxe.” The original Jeep Grand Cherokee has won more awards than any other SUV, and we have no doubt its big brother will soon have its own trophy case. To check out the Grand Cherokee L before everyone else does, come see us at Spirit Chrysler Dodge Jeep.
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