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Sacramento, California -- The Jeep Grand Cherokee and I have a history. We go way back. Five generations now for the vehicle, more than a few decades for me.
But I have to confess: the JGC has shown a remarkable ability to change with the times. As evidence, I give you the tested 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe.
Evolving from the original, rough and ready flagship SUV, the 4xe is a plug-in hybrid variant -- with a 2-liter, four-cylinder engine linked with two electric motors. Combined, the systems are rated at 375 horsepower and a serious torque max of 470 foot-pounds.
Naturally, Jeep engineers rave about the hybrid's off-road capabilities. It's a Jeep after all. But in the case of the 4xe, there's the additional option of taking to the trails in virtually silent all-electric mode.
No matter what mode, the combined gas-electric fuel mileage equivalent is an alluring 56 miles per gallon.
The tested vehicle was priced at a hefty $74,210 on the sticker's bottom line, but hold the phone, there was a lot in the Jeep to justify that price.
Let's start with Nappa leather seats, with 12-way power adjustments in the front seats. There was a wireless charging pad, four-zone climate control, a head-up display, a surround-view camera system, a rear back-up camera washer and night vision with pedestrian/animal detection. And much more.
Another bonus: a comfortable, roomy interior.
I grew sentimental driving the tester, remembering Grand Cherokees of days past, when the mere utility and convenience of owning and operating an SUV were the top selling points.
My, how times have changed.
And the changes in this Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe are well worth the price of admission.
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