Images: Jeep WK2.I Grand Cherokee (2011-13)
Released in January 2011, the Jeep WK2 Series I (WK2.I) Grand Cherokee was a five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Detroit, USA, the Grand Cherokee range initially consisted of the 3.6 V6 and 5.7 HEMI V8 variants, with the 3.0 CRD variants following in June 2011 and the performance-oriented SRT8 in October 2012. Beyond the engine-based variants, the Grand Cherokee was available in Laredo, Limited and Overland editions… Read full Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee review
Images: Jeep WK2.II Grand Cherokee (2013-16)
Released in July 2013, the Jeep WK2 Series II (WK2.II) Grand Cherokee introduced a new 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine and an entry-level rear-wheel drive model. Eight-speed automatic transmissions with steering wheel gearshift paddles were also fitted as standard across the range; these transmissions had an improved crawl ratio of 44.1:1 and an ‘Eco Mode’ which adjusted gearshift behaviour to reduce fuel consumption. The Jeep WK2.II Grand Cherokee could be identified by its new bumpers, headlights with daytime running lights, larger LED tail-lights, tailgate and alloy wheel designs. Inside, there was a customisable seven-inch Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display, an updated ‘UConnect’ infotainment system with 5.0- or 8.4-inch touchscreens and a three-spoke steering wheel.
Images: Jeep WK2.III Grand Cherokee (2016-on)
The Jeep WK2 Series III (WK2.III) Grand Cherokee commenced production in late 2016 and was on sale in Australia from March 2017. Key changes for the WK2.III Grand Cherokee included revised styling, a stop-start function for the 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine and the introduction of a Trailhawk variant. The Jeep WK2.III Grand Cherokee could be identified by its slimmer seven slot grille, new headlights, front fascia and LED fog lamps. The Grand Cherokee SRT was also further differentiated from the other variants with a unique front fascia and fog lamps.
