For the first time in its model history, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available with three rows of seats. After debuting back in January, the three-row 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will soon be arriving in dealers. The current-generation two-row Grand Cherokee, on the other hand, will soldier on for the 2021 model year. Jeep has confirmed the new Grand Cherokee will debut later this year, but a CarBuzz reader has sent us some photos of a camouflaged prototype caught roaming the streets of Tuckahoe in New York, giving us an early preview of the new Grand Cherokee.

Compared to the current model, the next-generation Cherokee is larger with a noticeably longer wheelbase, so there should be more legroom for rear passengers.

The slimmer, redesigned headlights appear to have carried over from its three-row sibling, giving the Grand Cherokee a more contemporary appearance. For reference, the Grand Cherokee L is 204.9 inches long and has a 121.7-inch wheelbase, while the current two-row Grand Cherokee is 189.8 inches long, with a 114.8-inch wheelbase.

Elsewhere, the new Grand Cherokee features a redesigned seven-slot grille and the front fascia is more angular and aggressive than the current SUV's, with larger front air intakes and a more prominent lower grille. We also get a peek inside the cabin, which looks more premium. At the center is a new touchscreen for the Uconnect 5 infotainment system carried over from the Cherokee L.

The prototype appears to be fitted with the standard 8.4-inch touchscreen, but a larger 10.1-inch screen will likely be optionally available. There's also a digital instrument cluster, a new multifunctional steering wheel and a rotary dial for the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Under the hood, the new Grand Cherokee should share the same engine options as its larger sibling, which include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 290 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 rated at 357 hp and 390 lb-ft.

Hat tip to Steven for sending us the images!