2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of America’s best-selling midsize SUVs because of its unique balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability. Even if you never venture off-road, the Grand Cherokee is a practical SUV with good interior space and modern tech, and it’s legitimately luxurious in the upper trims. When properly equipped, this Jeep is one of the best off-roaders in its class without sacrificing any of its on-road driving manners.

Some of the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s closest rivals in midsize 2-row SUVs are the Honda Passport, Chevrolet Blazer, and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. One of its oldest rivals is the Toyota 4Runner, a more truck-like SUV that’s also an excellent off-roader.

The 3-row Grand Cherokee L and plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe models are reviewed separately.

The popular Limited trim has a new 18-inch polished wheel design this year. That’s the only notable change to the Grand Cherokee for 2024.

Before buying a Grand Cherokee, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Jeep Grand Cherokee resale value is above average for the segment.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 293-horsepower V6 engine matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Our testing found this V6 to be a good match for this rugged SUV. The acceleration is swift, it’s smooth on the highway, and the transmission delivers quick and subtle shifts.

Looking beyond power and acceleration, the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers a more visceral driving experience than most other midsize SUVs. The ride is a bit firmer. The steering is a little heavier. The Grand Cherokee feels more capable because it is more capable.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize SUVs, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Fuel Economy

The Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a combined fuel economy rating of 22 mpg with both RWD and AWD. This Jeep’s efficiency is slightly below average for a midsize 2-row SUV.

We’re impressed with the interior quality and comfort of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. We have few complaints about the Laredo and Limited models, and the Overland and Summit trims are firmly in luxury SUV territory.

The rear seats of this Jeep are accommodating for kids and adults alike. The space is about average, with 38.2 inches of legroom, but the amenities are anything but average. Options like heated and cooled rear seats, 4-zone climate control, and McIntosh audio make the back of a loaded Grand Cherokee feel like a genuine luxury SUV.

You get 37.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 70.8 cubic feet with the back seats folded down. That cargo room is about average for this class. The Grand Cherokee has more cargo space than the Chevy Blazer and Nissan Murano but less than the Honda Passport and Ford Edge.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a rugged and upscale aesthetic befitting its personality. It’s a look that’s unmistakably Jeep. It looks more luxurious in the upper trims with fancier wheels and more chrome, and the Overland trim has a more brawny front fascia with tow hooks.

Quadra-Trac AWD systems
The Laredo and Limited trims are available with the Quadra-Tac I AWD system, and the top two trims come standard with the Quadra-Trac II system with a 2-speed transfer case. Quadra-Trac II gives this Jeep better off-road chops than the average midsize SUV without compromising on-road comfort.

Uconnect infotainment system
The Uconnect infotainment systems available in the Grand Cherokee are feature-rich and easy to use. Essential connectivity features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.

Luxurious upper trims
The Overland and Summit trims are luxurious SUVs with premium features like Quadra-Lift air suspension, a panoramic sunroof, and Nappa leather upholstery. The available Summit Reserve Package adds Palermo leather seats, McIntosh audio, a front passenger screen, and more.

Active Driving Assist
Optional on the Overland trim and standard on the Summit model, Active Driving Assist makes highway driving nearly effortless by helping keep you centered in your lane at a safe distance from the car in front of you.

Premium audio systems
The Alpine 9-speaker system that’s optional in Limited and standard in Overland is an excellent upgrade over the standard 6-speaker setup. The 19-speaker McIntosh system available in the Overland and Summit models is one of the best sound systems we’ve tested in an SUV without a luxury badge.

Altitude Package
The Altitude Package available for the base Laredo trim adds some extra style with gloss black wheels and exterior accents, plus amenities like Capri leatherette/suede seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, and a wireless charging pad.

The Grand Cherokee is powered by a 3.6-liter V6, making 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It has a just-right balance of performance and efficiency. RWD is standard, and AWD is optional on Laredo and Limited trims, while AWD is standard on the range-topping Overland and Summit models. When properly equipped, the Grand Cherokee can tow up to 6,200 pounds.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, which is typical of the segment. Additionally, it comes with a 3-year complimentary maintenance plan.

Safety

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has earned the coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, and it gets a perfect 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It gets top honors not just for its favorable crash-test results but because of its many standard safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.