Shortly after Jeep confirmed an upcoming facelift for the Grand Cherokee, prototypes were spotted on public roads. These included two high-spec Summit trim models with 21-inch alloy wheels, distinguished by their white and silver colors, alongside a pre-facelift version.
Camouflage is focused primarily on the front end, with black tape covering the Jeep and Grand Cherokee emblems. This suggests that visual changes will be concentrated in this area, leaving the rest of the bodywork largely unchanged.
Despite the camouflage, new vertical DRLs, redesigned intakes, and relocated ADAS sensors are visible. While the headlights maintain their shape, they may feature updated LED graphics. Similar updates are expected for the taillights and potentially minor tweaks to the rear bumper.
Inside, the center console is concealed, hinting at upgrades to the infotainment system. The exterior sensor relocations suggest enhancements to the Grand Cherokee’s active safety features, which already offer limited hands-free driving in some trims.
No official mechanical upgrades have been announced yet. However, rumors indicate that the facelifted Grand Cherokee might drop the current V6 and V8 engines. The 4xe (PHEV) variant may be joined by a turbocharged ICE option, potentially the Hurricane 3.0-liter inline-six from the Wagoneer.
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee was first introduced in long-wheelbase form in January 2021, with the standard model following in September 2021. The facelifted versions are expected to debut next year, likely as 2026 models. These updates will align with refreshed versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, as well as new generations of the Compass and Cherokee.
Source: Carscoops