2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee revealed? New renderings show what Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder rival should look like: report

Jeep is drawing closer to officially revealing the ‘WL’ Grand Cherokee, but a US publication has published renderings of the large SUV’s exterior and interior designs, claiming they are “99 per cent” accurate.

According to Motor1, its renderings are based on recent spy images and the Grand Wagoneer concept that was revealed last month, with it debuting Jeep’s new design language. They’re also improved by fresh information from “some trusted sources”.

Either way, the result is set of convincing renderings, although nothing’s official until Jeep says it is, with the WL Grand Cherokee’s reveal likely to take place by the end of this year or in early 2021. As reported, Australian deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of next year.

If Motor1 is on the money, the WL Grand Cherokee will have a squarer exterior, as per its renderings, which are highlighted by a larger ‘seven slot’ grille, with this signature element closely flanked by the headlights once again.

The starkest changes are reserved for the rear end, where the wraparound tail-lights have been completely redesigned. Needless to say, they’re a lot thinner and emphasise the blockiness of the tailgate.

Inside, the WL Grand Cherokee will reportedly carry over its predecessor’s 7.0- and 8.0-inch touchscreens, although a new 10.1-inch unit will be an option alongside fresh 7.0- and 10.1-inch digital instrument clusters. The largest displays are visible in the interior rendering.

A new rotary gear selector is also expected, with it able to switch the WL Grand Cherokee’s transmission into low range. Suitably, Terrain Select drive modes should be nearby, as depicted here.

The WL Grand Cherokee will replace the WK2 model that’s been around for a decade, with it expected to use a larger version of FCA’s Giorgio platform, which is currently used by Alfa Romeo’s Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV.

Critically, this in-house architecture supports rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, two hallmarks of the WK2 Grand Cherokee’s expansive line-up.

Standard- and long-wheelbase variants of the WL Grand Cherokee will reportedly be available, with the former a five-seater and the latter a seven-seater, which would see it take the fight to the Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder.

In a familiar move, a ‘Pentastar’ 3.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol V6 is expected to be the WL Grand Cherokee’s entry-level engine option.

Meanwhile, a fresh ‘Tornado’ 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol inline six-cylinder unit will reportedly succeed the ‘Hemi’ 5.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol V8. Other engine options are also expected, potentially including the Wrangler’s new plug-in hybrid powertrain.