At present, the Jefferson North plant produces the previous-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango. The plant currently employs 4,874 people, and a new $900 million investment promises to create a further 1,100 jobs in the city of Detroit. A significant number of these new jobs will focus on Stellantis’ push in plug-in hybrid models and full-electric vehicles, including Jeep EVs. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is already being manufactured at the Mack Assembly Plant which recently saw a $4.5 billion commitment from Stellantis. The plant is also responsible for assembling the three-row Grand Cherokee L.
The new 4xe Hybrid model makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors with a 400-volt battery pack. This setup produces a strong 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. When running on battery power only, the Grand Cherokee hybrid has a max range of 25 miles.
