Grand Commander jeep 2018 – a large crossover for China
The new Jeep 2018-2019 model year is the Grand Commander Jeep, preparing to enter the Chinese market in the 2nd quarter of 2018. A novelty developed by the Chinese division of the Jeep brand, based on the Concept Yuntu prototype, Jeep presented at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2017. We offer our readers a preview of the new Jeep Grand Commander 2018-2019 – first news, photos and videos, price and full specifications of a crossover with a total body length of more than 4.8 meters, 5-7 seat sedan, petrol 2.0 turbocharged engine in two options with a capacity of 234 and 265 and 9 automatic transmission and branded all-wheel drive 4 WD with an active drive jeep system.
The official public premiere of the new great commander of the jeep is scheduled for early April in Beijing. Sales of the new SUV will start in China in late April-early May 2018 at a price of 230,000 yuan (just over 2 million), which is comparable to the cost of the main competitors for Toyota Highlander and Ford Edge in the Chinese market.
Production of the new crossover Grand Jeep Commander, installed at the joint venture facilities at GAC FCA in China. Currently, preparations for the production of a pilot batch of a new element are coming off the assembly line (we even have a photo of a “live” machine at our disposal). Despite the fact that the Grand Commander Jeep was originally created in China, the management of Fiat Chrysler cars does not exclude the possibility of releasing new types of products for the American market, but under the Chrysler or Dodge brand. Thus, it is quite possible that the new, large, stylish 7-seat crossover, the Great Commander from the legendary Jeep brand, will reach in recent times.
Creating the new Grand Commander SUV, the developers started with the original image of the prototype of the Juntu Jeep concept. But the serial version of the model is not as extravagant as the concept, and, of course, lost the hinged side doors, touch the door handles and some other parts of the body and interior. However, the exterior design of the new body is clearly related to the concept model.
In the presence of tapered headlights, a compact false radiator grille, square wheel arch cutouts, a dynamic body profile with a high line sill and a perfectly smooth roof, an elegant rear with high-fit LED taillights, a large trunk and a powerful bumper.
- The external body dimensions of the Jeep Grand Commander 2018-2019 are impressive 4873 mm long, 1892 mm wide, 1738 mm high, wheelbase 2800 mm.
The new SUV will be available as a 5-seat and 7-seat saloon in four fixed configurations, Longitude, Society, Overland and Summit. The choice of the buyer 16, 17, 18 and 19-inch aluminum wheels (the most saturated version of you tires size 235/60 R18 and 235/55 R19 convenience), headlights with conventional halogen lamps or full LED content, 4 exterior decorative trim and then the same number of variations of tinted windows, sunroof or panoramic roof.
According to preliminary information, for the new great commander, the manufacturer offers adaptive cruise control, two- and three-zone climate control, a pair of Uconnect multimedia systems with color screens with a diagonal of 5 and 8.4 inches, a color display instrument panel, an on-board computer, seats driver and front passenger, electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated, heated second row of seats, keyless entry to the cabin and engine start / stop button, power trunk lid, and modern security systems and electronic assistants.
Specifications Jeep Grand Commander 2018-2019.
A new large SUV, the Grand Commander is based on the platform of the Jeep Cherokee. So, the complete architecture is an independent front and rear suspension (Macferran struts in front and a multi-link rear), all-wheel disc brakes (electronic handbrake), electric power steering and standard four-wheel drive.
In the engine compartment, a large 7-seater crossover will be equipped with the latest 2.0-liter gasoline engine with turbo boost – Hurricane 2.0 in two power 234 and 265 power (this engine, by the way, is installed on the new generation Jeep Wrangler and the restyled Jeep Cherokee ). For the engine, the company offers a non-alternative 9-speed automatic transmission.