Our Opinion - 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that is capable of doing many various things and still manages to look beautiful while doing them. The midrange and high-end trims are full of luxury features and excellent materials that set the Grand as a player in the upscale class. On the other hand, the base model Grand stays in the mainstream, which means it could be fancier. Even though the Grand Cherokee is easier to move around, it still has Jeep’s legendary off-road ability. Powertrains include V-6 and V-8 engines and the 4xe plug-in hybrid system. The Grand Cherokee is an SUV with two rows. It’s just as comfortable in the suburbs with a family as in the woods, and its roomy cabin can hold many people and their belongings. The Grand Cherokee L with three rows may be a better choice if you have more than a few kids What's New? After a significant redesign for the 2022 model year, the Grand Cherokee stays mostly the same for the 2023 model year. The most noticeable change is that the Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain is now the only one available for the Trailhawk’s off-road capabilities. The Limited and Overland models in the middle of the lineup now come with a 10.1-inch screen with GPS as standard equipment. On the Limited, you can now get a nine-speaker Alpine sound system as an option. On the Overland and Summit, you can get a 19-speaker McIntosh stereo. Pros and Cons Pros: Excellent off-road skills How it handles and how rides Comfortable seats in a nice cabin Simple technology for entertainment Cons: Not enough powertrains Not enough room for cargo Expensive Engine, Transmission, and Performance There are two engine choices for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 with 357 hp or a 3.6-liter V-6 with 293 hp. In addition, Jeep offers a plug-in hybrid four-wheel-drive powertrain capable of producing 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. A 14.0-kWh battery pack runs the powertrain of the hybrid. The base V-6 engine comes with rear-wheel drive. On the other hand, the V-8 and plug-in hybrid engines come with all-wheel drive. A limited-slip differential with an electronically locking function is one type of all-wheel-drive system. When driving on rugged terrain, the Trailhawk trim level’s improved off-road equipment includes an adjustable air suspension that offers up to 11.3 inches of ground clearance and a sway bar that can be retracted. This provides the wheels with more room to move around freely. When we took the Grand Cherokee out for our first test drive, we were blown away by how well-balanced and comfy the vehicle was. In addition, we discovered that both the V-6 and the V-8 engines had adequate power. We also learned that the V-6 and V-8 engines had plenty of power. Our Summit test car with a V-6 engine ran from 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 7.4 seconds on our test track. Safety Jeep is adding driver-assist features like pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assistance, and semi-autonomous driving modes because customers want more safety features as standard. Among the essential safety features are the following: Pedestrian identification is a standard for automatic emergency brakes. As well as the usual lane-departure warning, it has a system that helps you stay in your lane. Standard adaptive cruise control Internal and External Cargo Capacity The cabin of the Grand Cherokee that is going away will be replaced with one that has been completely redone. Entry-level Laredo models have the basics, but the more expensive Summit and Overland trims have nice things like quilted leather seats, open-pore wood trim, and digital displays at the cutting edge of technology. If you want a third row, you can choose the Grand Cherokee L, which we will discuss separately. We have yet to have a chance to test the 2018 Grand Cherokee, but it will likely hold more carry-on luggage than the previous model. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The cabin of the Grand Cherokee that is going away will be replaced with one that has been completely redone. Entry-level Laredo models have the basics, but the more expensive Summit and Overland trims have nice things like quilted leather seats, open-pore wood trim, and digital displays at the cutting edge of technology. If you want a third row, you can choose the Grand Cherokee L, which we will discuss separately. We have yet to have a chance to test the 2018 Grand Cherokee, but it will likely hold more carry-on luggage than the previous model. Infotainment and Connectivity The cabin of the Grand Cherokee that is going away will be replaced with one that has been completely redone. Entry-level Laredo models have the basics, but the more expensive Summit and Overland trims have nice things like quilted leather seats, open-pore wood trim, and digital displays at the cutting edge of technology. If you want a third row, you can choose the Grand Cherokee L, which we will discuss separately. We have yet to have a chance to test the 2018 Grand Cherokee, but it will likely hold more carry-on luggage than the previous model. Price and How to Choose Think of it as a “Jeep brand tax,” but the Grand Cherokee starts hundreds of dollars more expensive than rivals like the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade. Its higher trim levels cost about the same as some high-end SUVs. Still, the Limited model is the best value for the money because it is better than the standard Laredo and has extra features luxury customers will like. The Limited comes with leather upholstery, a power-operated rear liftgate, heated front, and rear seats, power-adjustable front seats, ambient interior lighting, automatic high-beam headlamps, remote start, and other features as standard. We’d choose the Lux Tech Group II package, which comes with front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree exterior camera system, front and rear parking sensors, a collision-avoidance feature that helps when driving through intersections, perforated leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, a digital rearview mirror, second-row sun shades, and a wireless phone charger.
