Yahoo Autos 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Infotainment
Jeep’s excellent infotainment system is among our favorites for its ease of use and snappy performance. Available rear-seat entertainment and in-car Wi-Fi make the Grand Cherokee a movie theater on wheels.
What’s New for 2018?
Jeep has taken a great infotainment system and made it even better for 2018. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the Grand Cherokee lineup, and all models benefit from updated displays with a higher resolution. The optional onboard Wi-Fi is now powered by a faster, 4G LTE data connection.
Infotainment Features
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Infotainment Features
Jeep includes a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming in every Grand Cherokee. A 5.0-inch unit is standard, and an 8.4-inch screen is optional. A six-speaker audio system is standard, with the option of SiriusXM satellite radio; a 19-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo is optional on the Overland and standard on Summit trims. The Uconnect Access feature is what provides in-car Wi-Fi, and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system is also available.
Vehicle Tested: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Infotainment Performance
In addition to Uconnect’s intuitive interface, it’s one of the most reactive systems we’ve tested, regularly turning in response times that beat smartphones from Apple and Samsung. In the Grand Cherokee, we recorded an average response time of less than a half-second, which easily earns it a rating of Good.
Test Results: Infotainment Response Time
By recording the infotainment screen while switching between various menus and then analyzing the high-speed video frame by frame, we are able to accurately measure the system’s response time. We rate infotainment response, or latency, on the following scale:
2018 Grand Cherokee In-Depth
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