Special Offers on Jeep Grand Cherokee!

Jeep Grand Cherokee - Vehicle Overview

The Grand Cherokee has a standard 290-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6. A 360-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 is optional. The Grand Cherokee comes in rear- or four-wheel drive. Initially developed during DaimlerChrysler's tenure, it shares its framework with the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. A high-performance SRT8 version is available.

New for 2013

A new off-road-oriented Trailhawk model debuts for 2013. Offered with either the V-6 or V-8 engine, the Trailhawk features Kevlar-reinforced 18-inch tires, undercarriage skid plates, the Quadra-Lift air suspension and Selec-Terrain technology. The exterior gets special badging; gray, red and black accents; and five-spoke 18-inch aluminum wheels. The cabin is fitted with black leather and suede seats with red stitching and Mopar floormats.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

Sleeker-looking than the model it replaced, the Grand Cherokee still resembles a Jeep, but it's perhaps the brand's greatest stretch so far. Traditional Grand Cherokee cues remain, including a seven-slot grille and horizontally arranged headlights, but the rear end was completely reworked. Exterior features include:

  • Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels; 18- or 20-inch wheels optionalv
  • Standard heated power side mirrors; power-folding mirrors optional
  • Standard fog lights
  • Optional power liftgate
  • Optional panoramic sunroof
  • Optional high-intensity-discharge headlights

Interior

The cabin has nice materials, with well-integrated center controls and genuine wood trim on uplevel models. There's an available leather-wrapped dashboard, something usually reserved for luxury cars. Interior features include:

  • Standard cloth upholstery; leather available
  • Rear seats can recline several degrees or fold flat in a 60/40 split
  • Optional heated and ventilated front seats
  • Optional heated rear seats
  • Optional heated steering wheel
  • Optional navigation system

Under the Hood

The standard 3.6-liter V-6 makes 290 hp and 260 pounds-feet of torque. An optional 5.7-liter V-8 makes 360 hp and 390 pounds-feet of torque. With the V-8, maximum towing capacity is 7,400 pounds. The V-6 maxes out at 5,000 pounds. Mechanical features include:

  • Both engines use regular gas
  • Rear-wheel drive or choice of three four-wheel-drive systems
  • Available Quadra-Trac I automatically transfers power between the axles without any driver involvement
  • Available Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II have low-speed transfer cases for dedicated off-roading; Quadra-Drive II adds a rear electronic limited-slip differential
  • With Quadra-Trac II or Quadra-Drive II, the Selec-Terrain system allows drivers to choose among five situations: Sport, Auto, Snow, Sand/Mud and Rock, with the system adjusting drivetrain and suspension settings to suit conditions
  • Available Quadra-Lift air suspension can vary ride height

Safety

Standard safety features include front-seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for both rows. Active head restraints, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are also standard. Available safety features include:

  • Backup camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Rear cross-path detection, which alerts drivers pulling out of a parking spot if there's oncoming perpendicular traffic
  • Collision alert that warns if the driver is overtaking another car too quickly