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Overview

The Grand Cherokee lineup has grown into a range of its own within the Jeep brand’s expanding slate. The two-row model is joined by a plug-in-hybrid 4xe version as well as the three-row Grand Cherokee L, both of which we review separately. Nine trim levels provide an embarrassment of choice, from the somewhat basic Laredo up to the fully loaded Summit Reserve, so there should be something in there for just about any buyer. The nonhybrid two-row is powered by an adequate V-6 and offers a variety of all-wheel-drive systems, although lower trims come with rear-wheel drive as standard issue. Even with its innate off-road ability, the Grand Cherokee is comfortable on pavement, and its spacious interior is thoroughly modern. With so many available trims, the Grand Cherokee competes with a wide variety of other offerings, from more modest models such as the Honda Passport to luxe two-rows from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

INTERIOR

Pros

Proper buttons for climate control

Retro styling

Spare wheel

Multimedia system works well

Quite spacious

Cons

Some very flimsy fittings

In the UK, your only choice is black

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is pretty decent inside – less overtly rugged than the Land Rover Defender, less sleek than the Discovery or Range Rover but plusher than the Toyota Land Cruiser. We’re big fans of the caramel leather an pale wood of the photo car, but unfortunately that option has already been deleted from the UK options list.

It looks better than it feels, though, because once you start poking around, there’s a lot of gloss black plastic in places where it’s likely to gather fingerprints, and you don’t have to engage in any deliberate destructive testing to discover some very flimsy fittings.

There is a touchscreen with the Uconnect 5 software that’s also used by other ex-Fiat-Chrysler brands within Stellantis, such as Maseratis and the Fiat 500 Electric. It’s pretty straightforward by the standards of some rivals, but that also makes it easy to use and you still have all the features you want, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There are, gratifyingly, plenty of physical buttons as well: above the screen for vehicle functions, below it for the heating and ventilation, on the centre console for the driving and terrain response modes and on the front and back of the steering wheel for various other things.

There’s ample space for storage as well, with a thick armrest and some deep cubbies. It’s less polished than many European SUVs but, given how so many of their controls have migrated to a touchscreen, more functional and no less appealing to live with.

On the higher trims, the front passenger gets a touchscreen on the dashboard too, from which they can select audio or watch the off-roading camera feeds. Neat touch.

The driving position is easy to adjust and get a comfortable, laid-back, armchair-style stance thanks to the standard 16-way electrically adjustable seats, although there are some ergonomic quirks like the tiny gear paddles.

This cabin is spacious, with generously sized seats front and rear and plenty of head and leg room in the second row. The 533-litre boot has a good floor space so it’ll be great for a couple of dogs or loads of paraphernalia, but it is a touch shallower than you might expect. We’ll forgive Jeep for this, however, as part of the reason for this is an actual spare wheel. Hallelujah.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Technology

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, six audio speakers, satellite radio, voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa.

The available Luxury Tech Group I costs $1,795 and is available on the Laredo A and Laredo X trims. It adds a wireless charging pad and a 115-volt power outlet.

Stepping up to the Limited trim brings a 10.1-inch touchscreen and navigation as standard equipment. The Luxury Tech Group II ($2,925) includes a wireless charging pad, while the trim is also available with a 9-speaker audio system for $1,775.

The Overland trim is the first to come with the 9-speaker audio system as standard. A wireless charging pad is available through the $2,785 luxury Tech Group IV package. The Summit is available with a 19-speaker audio system for $2,505, while the Luxury Tech Group V adds a wireless charging pad for $905. The Summit Reserve is available with the Rear-Seat Entertainment Group costs $1,995 and adds dual 10.1-inch rear entertainment screens and Amazon Fire TV built-in.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Although the Grand Cherokee has moved toward the premium end of the market, its standard warranty package has remained basic. Rivals such as the Telluride and the Hyundai Santa Fe both offer longer terms here, but the Jeep’s warranty lines up with most other mainstream rivals, including the Chevrolet Blazer and the Toyota 4Runner.

  • Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
  • Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
  • Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years and unlimited miles

Specifications

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4X4
Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $62,095/$71,080

ENGINE
DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 220 in3, 3604 cm3
Power: 293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 13.9-in vented disc/13.8-in vented disc
Tires: Continental CrossContact LX Sport
275/45R-21 110Y M+S

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 116.7 in
Length: 193.5 in
Width: 77.5 in
Height: 70.9 in
Passenger Volume: 145 ft3
Cargo Volume: 38 ft3
Curb Weight: 4863 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.4 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.6 sec @ 87 mph
100 mph: 21.4 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 117 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 163 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.85 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 14 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 22 mpg
Highway Range: 500 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 22/19/26 mpg

 

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