Some North American car buyers were surprised to discover the old WK2 generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee still on offer despite the next generation being available since 2021.
The WK2 (see the gallery) came out in the distant year 2010 and was based on the second-gen Mercedes ML platform. Originally, it came equipped with various gasoline V6 and V8 engines, as well as some diesels. Now, buyers are restricted to a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 rated slightly under 300 horsepower. The transmission is eight-speed automatic with no other options.
The next generation packs the same V6, but you can opt for a V8 instead or go for a plug-in hybrid version.
Word of mouth has it the old WK2 Grand Cherokee may stay in the dealerships until 2023, largely because many brand loyalists did not like the new generation and its higher pricing.
