Pros: Availability of unique diesel and SRT high-performance models; tough-to-match off-road prowess; classy, upscale interiors in higher-end models
Cons: Not as good a value as many class competitors; rear legroom can grow cramped; poor fuel economy in SRT model
CG Says: For 2016, all Jeep Grand Cherokees (except SRT) get electric power steering and aluminum suspension components in an effort to increase fuel economy. The available 3.6-liter V6 gains engine stop/start, along with modifications to its valve gear to increase both horsepower and fuel savings. Grand Cherokee’s unpopular joystick-like transmission shifter has been replaced by a conventional shift. The high-performance SRT model (which packs an exclusive 475-horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi V8) gets a new instrument cluster. Grand Cherokee has evolved into sort of a poor-man’s Range Rover, and that’s not a bad thing. It can be equipped for severe off-road use or country club luxury–or both–and that helps set it apart from its 5-passenger rivals in this class. So do its higher towing limits. But most buyers who want a midsize SUV for more normal driving will likely find others in this class to be a better value from a features-per-dollar standpoint.
| Class | Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Jeep |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | Laredo: $29,995 4WD Laredo: $32,295 Limited: $37,365 4WD Limited: $39,365 Overland: $44,195 4WD Overland: $47,195 Summit: $49,595 4WD Summit: $52,595 SRT (AWD): $65,495 |
| Base Engine 3.6-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 295 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-26 |
| Optional Engine turbodiesel 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-30 |
| Optional Engine 5.7-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 360 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 14 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 22 |
