Our Opinion - 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review The Jeep brand’s range is getting bigger, and the Grand Cherokee model has grown into its line. The lineup includes a two-row version, a plug-in hybrid 4xe model, and the Grand Cherokee L, which offers three rows of seating. We look at each of them separately. Nine trim levels, from the base Laredo to the fully loaded Summit Reserve, should make it possible for almost every buyer to find something they like. Lower-level cars come with rear-wheel drive as standard, but the non-hybrid two-row has a powerful V-6 engine and a number of all-wheel-drive options. The Grand Cherokee is good off-road, but it’s also nice to drive on the road, and the cabin is very modern and roomy. The Grand Cherokee fights with a lot of different cars because it comes in a lot of different trim levels. These range from Mercedes-Benz and BMW’s high-end two-row cars to cheaper cars like the Honda Passport. What's New? The only change for this model year is that the price of the two-row Grand Cherokee has gone down. Pros and Cons Pros Impressive off-road capability. Smooth and refined on-road performance. Exciting refresh anticipated. Cons Costs are most likely to go up. Don’t expect a V-8. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Grand Cherokee’s 3.6-liter V6 engine delivers power, producing 293 horsepower. There are many different all-wheel-drive systems out there, including one with an electrically locking limited-slip rear differential. However, most cars still have rear-wheel drive. The TrailHawk model has a front anti-roll bar disconnect and the top-of-the-line Quadra-Drive II all-wheel-drive system, which gives the wheels more mobility on the road. All Grand Cherokees are very stable, but the higher-end ones with air springs and changeable dampers ride very smoothly on the pavement. Safety Jeep is adding more basic safety technologies to meet the growing demand from customers for technologies that help drivers, like walker detection, lane-keeping assist, and semi-autonomous driving modes. Jeep’s Hands-Free Active Driving Assist technology has been updated, and now Summit and Overland models can get it. The following are important safety features: Automatic detection of pedestrians and emergency stopping. Standard lane exit warning and help staying in your lane. The usual kind of variable cruise control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The slightly worn-out interior of the Grand Cherokee that is leaving has been replaced by a cabin that has been fully fixed up. The basic Laredo trims come with the basics. The more expensive Summit and Overland trims, on the other hand, come with fancy features like open-pore wood trim, quilted leather seating, and cutting-edge digital displays. The Grand Cherokee is an SUV with two rows of seats. If customers need a third row, they can upgrade to the Grand Cherokee L, which we looked at separately. We haven’t tried the 2017 Grand Cherokee yet, but it will be able to hold more of our carry-on bags than the last generation. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG With rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, expect the Grand Cherokee to get 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, which is about average for a mid-size SUV. While going 75 mph on the highway, we got 22 mpg on average. The plug-in hybrid 4xe gets 23 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, which means it uses less gas. Infotainment and Connectivity The Grand Cherokee’s dashboard has an angled 8.4-inch or 10.1-inch tablet that can connect to SiriusXM satellite radio, Android Auto, or Apple CarPlay. More expensive models have a digital collection of gauges, a head-up display that’s 10 inches wide, and an extra 10.3-inch screen built into the dashboard for the person sitting in the front seat. You can also get in-dash navigation with live traffic and weather reports. Customers can choose between an Alpine audio system with nine speakers or a superior McIntosh system with 19 speakers. This holds true despite the fact that the Laredo and Limited models are equipped with a six-speaker radio as a standard feature. Range, Charging, and Battery Life On our track, too, the Summit test car with a V-6 engine goes from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. It’s surprising that the fastest Grand Cherokee is the 4xe, which is looked at separately. The car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and finishes a quarter mile in 13.9 seconds, achieving a top speed of 100 mph. Towing and Payload Capacity The most weight that the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee can pull is 6200 pounds. That’s a little more than what rivals like the Toyota 4Runner offer, and it’s also longer-lasting than what the Jeep Wrangler can do. Price and How to Choose The Grand Cherokee carries a premium price tag, often considered a “Jeep brand tax,” as it starts significantly higher than competitors such as the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. Its higher trim levels are also priced similarly to some luxury SUVs. The Limited model has the best mix of features for high-end customers because it performs better than the base Laredo and comes with extra features. For free, the Limited has a power liftgate, heated front and rear seats, power-adjustable front seats, ambient lighting inside, remote start, automatic high beams, and leather seating. We would choose the Lux Tech Group II package because it comes with a power-adjustable steering column, a digital rearview mirror, sunshades for the second row of seats, a 360-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors, a wireless phone charger, perforated leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a feature that helps you avoid accidents at intersections.
