Jeep Grand Commander
The Jeep Grand Commander (project code: K8) is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Jeep through the GAC Fiat Chrysler joint venture in China from 2018 to 2022.
| Jeep Grand Commander | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep[a] |
| Also called | Jeep Commander (2-row, 2018–2020) |
| Production | 2018–2022 |
| Assembly | China: Changsha (GAC FCA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Transverse Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | FCA Compact Wide |
| Related | Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L GME T4 Hurricane I4-T (gasoline) |
| Electric motor | 2x electric motors (SiEVT main motor & generator motor; PHEV) |
| Transmission | 9-speed 948TE automatic e-CVT automatic (PHEV) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (Commander PHEV) |
| Battery | 13 kWh Li-ion PHEV Battery Pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,873 mm (191.9 in) |
| Width | 1,892 mm (74.5 in) |
| Height | 1,738 mm (68.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Commander (XK) |
Overview edit
Previewed by the Yuntu Concept, the Grand Commander debuted in April 2018 at the Beijing Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese car market in May 2018.[1][2][3] Manufactured by the GAC Fiat joint venture, the Grand Commander is positioned above the locally made KL Cherokee compact CUV. A 5-seater version is also available as the Commander.
The Grand Commander debuts with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 230 hp (170 kW; 230 PS) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) of torque. The power is sent to either the front wheels or all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.[4]
Despite its appearance and name, the Grand Commander would not be sold as a successor to the 2006–2010 XK Commander in the North American market, and is unrelated to the Commander produced in Brazil and India.
Following the Stellantis' withdrawal from GAC FCA joint-venture announced later in July 2022, Jeep has phased out its local manufacturing in China. Thus, Grand Commander market presence ceased after 4 years and modest sales.[5]
Plug-in hybrid edit
The Commander PHEV is Jeep's first electric vehicle product in China. The Commander PHEV is fitted with Fiat Chrysler’s 2.0-liter turbocharged GME-T4 gasoline engine and two electric motors capable of driving the vehicle up to 900 kilometres (559 mi) with fuel economy of 1.6 L/100 km (150 mpg‑US). The plug-in hybrid vehicle features a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery pack stored underneath the floor, and can be fully recharged in two hours using a 220V 30A charging station and the 6.6 kWh on-board charger. 8 hours are need to fully charge the vehicle using the standard charging equipment that comes with the vehicle. Four E-drive modes including Hybrid, Electric, E-Save and Sport are available and selection could be done via a rotary switch in the center console. Hybrid mode is default, while Electric limits top speed to 125 km/h (78 mph) and saves gas for later use. The E-Save mode maintains battery, while Sport mode produces maximum output.[6] According to GAC-FCA, the Commander PHEV has a range of 70 km (43 mi) on one charge when powered by batteries only.[7]
Due to the battery placement, the PHEV is only available as 5 seater. In 2020, the name was changed from Commander PHEV to Grand Commander PHEV,[8][9] and renamed again to Grand Commander e with the 2022 facelift.[10]
Sales edit
| Year | China[11] |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 13,466 |
| 2019 | 14,293 |
| 2020 | 7,373 |
| 2021 | 7,907 |
Notes edit
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- FCA US LLC (2018–2021)
- Stellantis North America (2021–present)
References edit
- ^ "Leaked In China: This Is The 2018 Jeep Grand Commander". 8 December 2017.
- ^ "This Is The New Jeep Grand Commander Seven-seat SUV For China". 16 January 2018.
- ^ "Jeep Announces Pricing For The Grand Commander In China". 6 February 2018.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (26 April 2018). "Jeep Grand Commander debuts at 2018 Beijing auto show". motorauthority.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Stellantis Terminates Joint Venture With GAC In China, Will Start Importing Jeeps Instead". Carscoops. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ TUDOSE, SERGIU (3 December 2019). "Jeep Grand Commander PHEV On Sale In China From $44,070". carscoops.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ Yang, Jian (28 November 2019). "Jeep's plug-in Grand Commander goes on sale". autonews.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "【指挥官PHEV】最新广汽菲克Jeep·新能源指挥官PHEV报价_图片_参数_易车". 易车 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "【大指挥官PHEV】最新广汽菲克Jeep·新能源大指挥官PHEV报价_图片_参数_易车". 易车 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ Miller, Robert S. (2021-09-02). "Jeep® Unveils Its Updated 2022 Grand Commander (K8) Lineup For China". MoparInsiders.
- ^ Sales, ModelJeep Car SalesJeep Model (2018-06-15). "Jeep Grand Commander China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
External links edit
- Official site