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The inside of this new Grand Cherokee is actually a very nice place to be. With more effort put on luxury and comfort over previous models, it is obvious Chrysler is moving the Grand Cherokee even further away from the off-roader market and into the shopping mall parking lot.
The one thing I noticed over many of the competition is the large cargo area. Add in the fold flat rear seats and there is plenty of room for those Christmas gifts, like, say, a big screen TV? But this does cut down on rear seat room, mostnoticeably is headroom, as it is very much in short supply in the rear.
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In the front, it is all luxury. I’m especially enjoying the heated steering wheel, although its girth is a little excessive, making it difficult to wrap your hands around it. My tester is wrapped with leather throughout, including the dash, offering that air of elegance. Unfortunately, some things still stand out as cost-cutting, such as the centre console plastic edges that are rough and do not offer a seamless connection between layers.
Lighting and ambiance are great at night, with that very familiar green hue that Chrysler has used for what seems like forever, with added lighting in the door panels, around the door handles and all the switches.
The power adjustable tilt and telescopic steering is welcome, but only because I am having a difficult time finding a comfortable driving position, I find myself, too close then too far, then too high, then too low. Outward visibility is severely hampered by the excessively large A-pillars and side mirrors; mothers pushing baby carriages down the sidewalk, beware!
