Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance

Settling into the driver’s seat of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is an exciting prospect. The SUV is going to deliver enjoyable performance no matter the engine you have under the hood, yet enthusiasts will surely clamor for the visceral thrill of Jeep’s supercharged 6.2L V8 powerplant.

There’s actually a trio of V8 offerings in the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as a V6. The 3.6L V6 makes 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. From there, the 5.7L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque while the 6.4L V8 makes 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Lastly, there’s that supercharged 6.2L V8, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee racetrack-like performance thanks to outputs of 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque.

Passenger Room, Cargo Space, Towing Capacity

The roominess of the Jeep Grand Cherokee cabin is helpful when storing goods or fitting your family into the rear seats. Also, there’s ample towing capacity for those who spend long weekends exploring the outdoors or travelling to a secluded hideaway.

Maximum cargo volume is a hefty 68.3 cubic feet, while cargo volume behind the second-row seats measures a generous 36.3 cubic feet. If you still have more to bring with you, the towing capacity reaches an impressive 7,200 pounds when properly equipped.

For people, the Jeep provides 40.3 inches of front legroom and 38.6 inches of rear legroom. There’s also 39.9 inches of front headroom and 39.2 inches of rear headroom.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trims

The model year you’re looking at for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is certainly going to play a role in the available trims offered. No matter the model year though, the trim list is going to be diverse and allow for easy customization.

The Grand Cherokee starts off with the Laredo E trim before moving to the Laredo X and Limited options. These three trims are followed by the 80^th Anniversary edition, the Trailhawk®, and the Overland. Rounding out the trim level lineup are the:

• High Altitude
• Summit
• SRT®
• Trackhawk®