New features on tap for 2018 Grand Cherokee

All 2018 Grand Cherokees have Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto capabilities.
All 2018 Grand Cherokees have Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto capabilities. | File photo

Lots of new features and updates are on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to Fremont Motors.

The Grand Cherokee has won numerous awards recently, based on luxury features and towing power. All 2018 Grand Cherokees have Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto capabilities. A new 8.4-inch touchscreen option offers higher resolution and zoom capabilities, while 5-inch screens found in some versions have been updated to 7-inch screens.

The Laredo model has new cloth patterns available for upholstery, in black and a beige tone. It also has 17-inch aluminum wheels.

A 25th anniversary sterling edition has platinum chrome badges, plus roof rails, grille rings, 20-inch wheels, platinum tow hooks, a leather-trimmed instrument panel and console and a nine-speaker audio system, among other features.

The off-road Trailhawk model has a redline color available with a black and ruby interior. Overland models have a brown interior option.

A high-altitude edition has black perforated leather seats, gun-metal interior details, a dual-pane sunroof and a blind-spot monitoring feature.

The SRT model with leather wrap has 20-inch "spider monkey" wheels or a different lightweight wheel option in a glossy black.  

The Jeep Grand Cherokee also has an eight-speed automatic transmission.