The upcoming 7-seater SUV will be based on the China-spec Grand Commander
The Grand Commander is smart looking at first glance with a simple, practical yet attractive design. There is Jeep’s traditional 7-slat grille and LED headlamps with DRLs at the front. The indicator units are below the headlamps are and there is a sleek airdam with round fog lamps. At the side, the SUV comes with an upright stance while the wheel arches are squared-off and 19-inch alloy wheels add to the SUV stance. Moving on to the rear, the SUV comes with sleek split LED tail lamps that get a dash of chrome surround, a splitter and dual-exhausts.
In terms of size, the Grand Commander is 4873mm in length, 1892mm in width, 1738mm tall and has a 2800mm-long wheelbase. Here’s how it goes against the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner:
Jeep Grand Commander (China-spec) | Ford Endeavour | Toyota Fortuner | |
Length (mm) | 4873 | 4903 | 4795 |
Width (mm) | 1892 | 1869 | 1855 |
Height (mm) | 1738 | 1837 | 1835 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2800 | 2850 | 2745 |
The Grand Commander’s interior design is influenced by the bigger Grand Cherokee, and it actually gives it a look. The central console comes with a big touchscreen unit accompanied by vertical AC vents. The 3d circular dials and a chunky three-spoke steering wheel gives the premium feel.
Convenience features includes Apple CarPlay, three-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, powered front seats, a coloured multi-info display, a Harman sound system as well as keyless entry with push-button start.
Safety features include an electric parking brake with auto hold, lane assistant, a blind-spot monitor and rear parking blindspot warning.
The China-spec Grand Commander comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and comes in two states of tune: 234PS and 350Nm (two-wheel drive) and 265PS and 400Nm (all-wheel drive). Both variants come with a 9-speed automatic transmission only. For India, Jeep will most likely offer the India-spec 7-seater SUV with a diesel engine as well.
Prices for the upcoming 7-seater Jeep are expected to be in the range of Rs 30 lakh to Rs 35 lakh. When launched, the SUV will head-on with the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Alturas G4.
