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Top Gear
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Jeep Avenger Interior Layout & Technology
Standard screenage consists of a 10.25in colour touchscreen and seven-inch instrument display (which morphs into a 10.25in unit on mid- and top spec cars, standard on the 4xe). The main central one is snappy to operate and has good connected maps. But you'll just use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both standard), won't you? The Avenger is a small car that uses it well. Around the front of the cabin there's 34 litres of storage, spread across door bins, the (actually quite pitiful) glovebox, centre console wells and that extremely useful shelf you can see beneath the yellow-bordered vent element in the image above. The menus setup is relatively inoffensive, and you can set up shortcuts for several common tasks; there's a row of buttons for your climate control and a toggle below to switch between driving modes, anyway. Forward, reverse, park and neutral are also but a button press away. Just be mindful of the magnetic, iPad cover-esque lid for the centre console storage: if you have a bag or satchel in there (which the outdoorsy marketing bumf insists you will), it means rolling up the cover… to obscure the drive selectors. Oops. What's the build quality like? Robust, that's the word we're looking for. Even the top spec car is awash with that nasty, scratchy plastic, though it's mostly in areas you'll never, ever touch. Unless it's with a muddy boot or the fork of a mountain bike. And the seats seem to have been upholstered in rucksack leftovers. Neither is a big problem: it suits the Avenger's rugged vibe just fine. The front seats are spacious and comfortable, though if you're on the taller side your left leg will get very familiar with the wall of the footwell. It's snug, in other words. Headroom is more than adequate for six-footers, but will adults happily sit behind adults in the back seats? Not for very long. Legroom isn't bad for the class, but copious it ain't. You'll only get a child in the middle of the rear bench.
Auto Express
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition review: fashion meets four-wheel drive
Other than the Suzuki Swift 4x4, there really isn't anything in the small-car market that can offer what the Jeep Avenger 4xe delivers. The North Face special edition is pricey, but overall this small SUV has a four-wheel drive system that brings capable off-road performance without having to sacrifice much in the way of everyday running costs. Advertisement - Article continues below When the Jeep Avenger first arrived, its classification as a small, electric front-wheel drive SUV seemed a stretch for the US brand's credentials as a manufacturer of rugged 4x4s. However, we were impressed by the neat touches that marked it out as a Jeep, while the overall design delivered plenty of style in a package that was well suited to the urban jungle. The Avenger line-up has since expanded to include a petrol hybrid variant that comes in front-wheel drive and 4xe guises, with the latter adding an electric motor to the rear axle for four-wheel drive. And to celebrate this model's arrival, Jeep has joined forces with outdoor leisure specialist The North Face to create a special edition that emphasises the Avenger's off-road credentials even further. Positioned at the top of the range, The North Face gains some extra details over and above what's offered on Upland and Overland versions of the car. All the 4xe models come with roof rails to distinguish them from the hybrid and electric versions, but The North Face also adds bright-orange highlights that contrast against the white, grey or black body-colour options. The bonnet features a matt-black section with gloss black The North Face logos, while lines of elevation that represent the great outdoors are added to the yellow bonnet stripe and black grille. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Inside, there are brand logos on the flip-top cover on the centre console and seatbacks, more orange detailing on the seats, plus rubber floor mats to emphasise the 4xe's off-road character. The dashboard features more contour lines, 'One of 4,806' written above the passenger-side air vent and an outline of Mont Blanc, with the number being produced referring to the height of the mountain. The front seat backs feature elastic straps and fabric hooks that are a nod to the versatility of The North Face's backpacks, while this special edition also comes as standard with a 'welcome kit'. This comprises a compact tent, foldable cool bag and a water bottle, all in The North Face's trademark yellow to match the car. Looking for a cheap Jeep? Configure your perfect Jeep Avenger through our Find a Car service. Alternatively, check out our top prices on used Jeep Avenger models... Based on visuals alone, the Avenger 4xe looks like it should be able to tackle the rough stuff, but Jeep has given the model some extra kit to help it actually deliver some off-road capability. Mud and snow tyres are fitted as standard to the matt-black 17-inch alloy wheels, while there's a marginal 10mm increase in wading depth when compared with 2WD versions of the Avenger. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The important technical change is the second electric motor, although the only time you'll ever really feel it working in everyday driving is if you're a bit heavy-footed out of a tight junction on a wet day. Most of the time, the Avenger 4xe behaves just like the standard hybrid, although the way the system switches between electric and petrol power feels a little disjointed when compared with actual progress along the road. Hit the throttle, and the car moves forward instantly on electric power, giving the engine time to catch up. But when moving from electric to petrol power, the system feels jerky. The rorty three-cylinder engine note does add a sporty edge, however. As with the rest of the Avenger line-up, the 4xe delivers a decent mix of comfort and handling. It features a multi-link axle to make room for the rear drive system (the electric motor isn't physically connected to the rest of the powertrain, just the hybrid battery) and there's a slight improvement in the Avenger's ride when compared with the rest of the range. The steering is quick but without much feedback, but overall it's pleasant enough to spend time at the wheel. But there are still plenty of quirks that take some getting used to here. The push-button drive selector set low on the dashboard is shared with some other Stellantis models, although if you have the magnetic cubby lid open, you can hide them completely. Then there's the space inside. The Avenger is better suited to couples that might have the need to use the back seats on occasion, because the rear is a little cramped even for children. The boot is smaller than the regular hybrid's, with a capacity of 1,218 litres quoted with the back seats folded, compared with 1,277 litres for the standard model. But then the lack of space might not be an issue, especially if you're going to use The North Face edition and its outward-bound accessories as it's supposed to. Model: Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition Price: £35,219 On sale: Now Powertrain: 1.2-litre 3cyl hybrid, 2x e-motors Transmission: Six-speed automatic, four-wheel drive 0-62mph/top speed: 9.5 seconds/121mph Economy: 52.3mpg CO2: 122g/km Dimensions (L/W/H): 4,088/1,776/1,541mm Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia's Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? 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Auto Blog
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
I Test Drove the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve Off-Road: Here's the Real Verdict
There's a Grand Cherokee for every occasion Like your favorite ice cream shop or FroYo franchise, there are an almost overwhelming number of flavors of the Jeep Grand Cherokee to choose from. In total, there are 21 different ways to configure it, whether you want 2WD or 4WD, a third row or just a second row, and now, you can choose between a gas-only setup or buy it as a PHEV. Either way, Jeep is careful to mention that no matter how you slice it, the Grand Cherokee can still keep up with its heritage and perform exceptionally off-road. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Walmart is selling a 'heavy duty' $89 step ladder for $48, and shoppers say it's 'sturdy and secure' Watch More 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, when I had the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve—also known as the most expensive way the SUV can be configured—I decided to look past the extravagant leather, ignore the rich and decadent tan and black accenting, dismiss the passenger's screen, the updated soundsystem, and the price tag to test whether or not it could handle itself off-road. Being a resident of Bend, Oregon, where there are miles and miles of forest service roads a stone's throw away, this wasn't a difficult venture. The 4xe Summit Reserve is truly a cowboy in a tuxedo Despite being an incredibly fancy SUV, it's packed with some seriously impressive off-road technology to help it prepare for the unexpected. It is a Jeep, after all. You can shave off a few grand from the price tag if you decide to go with a 2WD version, but the main selling point is the capability that comes with 4WD. The addition of the PHEV drivetrain supposedly makes it more versatile and capable. The first of its many useful gadgets is the Quadra-Lift air suspension, which adjusts the height according to the speed at which it's traveling or the terrain selected. In the Normal driving mode, the Grand Cherokee keeps itself closer to the road to maximize efficiency. When you're off-road, it raises itself to allow for 10.6 inches of ground clearance. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown Of course, you can manually set the height, too. You can set the computer to adapt the 8-speed automatic for Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand. On the road, you can choose between Auto and Sport. In Bend, many of the off-road trails are silty, so I mainly used Sand, which kept the RPMs high, and adjusted the throttle response to be peppier. You know, so you don't sink into the sand. Rock helped keep the speeds slow, but also hung onto the gears as much as possible to help keep the torque where it needs to be. Snow mode adjusts the throttle response to avoid quick takeoffs (and therefore loss of traction). Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. You wouldn't guess by the styling, but it's built to handle up to 24 inches of water fording, too. With all that ground clearance from the air suspension system, a high air intake system (akin to the system on the Wrangler), and robust sealing all around, the SUV can go under by two feet before you'd need to start panicking. For the PHEV, Jeep sealed and reinforced the outside of the EV battery, so you wouldn't have to worry about damaging or shorting anything out. Be warned, though, that the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve does not have locking differentials. Instead, it's equipped with electronic limited slip differentials. The Trailhawk trim does, though. Cameras, sensors, and lift—Oh, my! The operating system Stellantis put into the Jeep Grand Cherokee is eye-catching, very intuitive, and easy to figure out. Many of the main controls, like the A/C controls, seat and steering wheel heating functions, and off-road controls are buttons and knobs instead of being buried in the screen (applause, please). When you do trigger the off-road settings, though, both the driver information screen and the center infotainment screen transform into more of a pilot's cockpit than a car's media screen. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown You can toggle through a myriad of information that's presented in real time, like tire pressure, view a live model of your suspension system, oil, engine, and coolant temperature, as well as ride height. On the center screen, there are a plethora of camera angles to choose from. Cameras are in the mirrors showing the ground near the door skirting, cameras in the grille, and a camera facing the rear of the vehicle. All the sensors in the front and bumper, and sides of the vehicle, would blare if you were getting too close to anything, and the 360-view would show you exactly where it was to help you avoid it. If you have a passenger, they can utilize the Summit Reserve's Passenger Screen to toggle through the various camera angles, independently from the driver's screen. My favorite feature was the tire placement prediction, which would show you where your tires would be in comparison to the obstacle in front of you. So, you wouldn't need a spotter to rock crawl, since the Grand Cherokee would do it for you. And, when you're all done with the trail and drive back onto the highway, there's no need to adjust the ride height manually—the car's computer will lower the suspension once you start driving faster than 25 mph. Almost like it's dusting off its expensive jacket after having done some farm work. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe It was incredibly comfortable off-road, but beware of dirt All of that incredible tech made for a, dare I say, relaxing off-roading experience. I put the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve through its paces, and it tackled mild rock crawling, creek crossings, uphill and downhill ventures, and more without breaking a sweat or transferring much of the shock into the cabin. I had a hard time believing some of the things it did off-road without waking my sleeping children. Seriously. It's almost like it was yawning while doing it, all with all-season tires. I was very much impressed with how poised it was. However, once I unloaded my children and photography gear, the first thing I noticed was how filthy the interior was. The exquisite leather, piano black accenting, screens, and matte black trim were caked in dust. In something like, say, a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or a Wrangler, I'd take it on the chin and feel proud of what it conquered. In the Summit Reserve, my first thought was, 'Oh, no, not the leather!' The fabric footwells were covered in the silty dust that blankets the region, too. While it's perfectly capable of tackling most obstacles in front of it, keeping clean would be the toughest one. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe My children weren't kind to the leather either, and left their own marks (mainly dirty footprints from their tiny shoes) on the seats. Some juice was spilled, too, and while it was easy to clean, I couldn't help but cringe. Toddlers are not ideal passengers in a trim as luxurious as the Summit Reserve. Families with children old enough to appreciate the luxuriousness of it would benefit from the rear passenger goodies like climate control and charging ports. Of course, I had to test its daily driving capabilities, too Let's be honest with ourselves for a second—no one is buying a nearly $80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV for the sake of off-roading. All of that fancy technology is more for 'just in case' situations. Otherwise, it would be used to complete other daily tasks, like hitting the grocery store or picking up and dropping off the kids from school. Being a PHEV, it should be better suited for daily driving over a gas-only model, right? 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, that's exactly what I did: I packed my two toddler daughters' car seats in. It was incredibly easy to install both the front-facing and the rear-facing seats since the lower anchors were accessible and easy to find. The top tethers were attached to the back of the rear seats, and it was simply secured through the trunk. Within a few minutes, their seats were loaded and ready to go. They adored the large, panoramic sunroof and the large, tinted rear windows. The Grand Cherokee I drove had sunshades, too, which came in handy when my girls fell asleep. Since it's a hybrid, the Grand Cherokee spent the majority of its time in EV mode while driving around town. The 2.0-liter turbo four doesn't kick on at a certain speed like Toyota hybrids, though. Instead, it's programmed to prioritize EV mode, unless changes in terrain, speed/throttle response, A/C usage, or battery charge percentage deem the gas engine necessary. It only has an EV range of about 25 miles, which was perfect for Bend. I'd use up the battery during the day, then charge it overnight with the factory plug, and it'd be ready in about 16 hours. Easy peasy. Otherwise, I was averaging a high-five-worthy 32 mpg. It's more of a quarter horse than a thoroughbred Jeep says the 4xe PHEV produces a combined 375 horsepower, which, for a vehicle that weighs 6,900 lbs, doesn't seem like a lot. And it's not. However, the battery definitely helps the heifer pick up speed a lot quicker than you'd think. And since it's an 8-speed automatic and not a CVT, it's a lot quicker to respond if you had to put the pedal to the metal (it's better for towing, too, and it's rated for a respectable 6,200 lbs). It's quite muscular for its size, helping add points towards the versatility stat. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown Final thoughts I quite enjoyed the Grand Cherokee 4xe, but I found it a struggle to pinpoint exactly who would benefit from such a luxurious trim level. For the price point, it's pretty insane how much you get, but no one would off-road it like I did. Not intentionally, anyway. If a wealthy person, like a realtor, was showing clients to private lakefront homes and wanted to impress a possible buyer, the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve would be an asset. While driving up a private, dirt, or snow-laden road, they could answer any and all questions without having to pay too much attention to what the car is doing. For the most part, the Summit Reserve would take care of everything for you. You'd just have to steer it. Otherwise, it doesn't seem to really suit families with young children, and I can't imagine anyone putting any dogs in it. So, I feel like that trim level made itself a very niche trim. About the Author Kristen Brown View Profile
Auto Blog
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
I Take the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve Off-Road to Test Its Real-World Prowess
There's a Grand Cherokee for every occasion Like your favorite ice cream shop or FroYo franchise, there are an almost overwhelming number of flavors of the Jeep Grand Cherokee to choose from. In total, there are 21 different ways to configure it, whether you want 2WD or 4WD, a third row or just a second row, and now, you can choose between a gas-only setup or buy it as a PHEV. Either way, Jeep is careful to mention that no matter how you slice it, the Grand Cherokee can still keep up with its heritage and perform exceptionally off-road. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, when I had the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve—also known as the most expensive way the SUV can be configured—I decided to look past the extravagant leather, ignore the rich and decadent tan and black accenting, dismiss the passenger's screen, the updated soundsystem, and the price tag to test whether or not it could handle itself off-road. Being a resident of Bend, Oregon, where there are miles and miles of forest service roads a stone's throw away, this wasn't a difficult venture. The 4xe Summit Reserve is truly a cowboy in a tuxedo Despite being an incredibly fancy SUV, it's packed with some seriously impressive off-road technology to help it prepare for the unexpected. It is a Jeep, after all. You can shave off a few grand from the price tag if you decide to go with a 2WD version, but the main selling point is the capability that comes with 4WD. The addition of the PHEV drivetrain supposedly makes it more versatile and capable. The first of its many useful gadgets is the Quadra-Life air suspension, which adjusts the height according to the speed at which it's traveling or the terrain selected. In the Normal driving mode, the Grand Cherokee keeps itself closer to the road to maximize efficiency. When you're off-road, it raises itself to allow for 10.6 inches of ground clearance. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown Of course, you can manually set the height, too. You can set the computer to adapt the 10-speed automatic for Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand. On the road, you can choose between Auto and Sport. In Bend, many of the off-road trails are silty, so I mainly used Sand, which kept the RPMs high, and adjusted the throttle response to be peppier. You know, so you don't sink into the sand. Rock helped keep the speeds slow, but also hung onto the gears as much as possible to help keep the torque where it needs to be. Snow mode adjusts the throttle response to avoid quick takeoffs (and therefore loss of traction). Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. You wouldn't guess by the styling, but it's built to handle up to 24 inches of water fording, too. With all that ground clearance from the air suspension system, a high air intake system (akin to the system on the Wrangler), and robust sealing all around, the SUV can go under by two feet before you'd need to start panicking. For the PHEV, Jeep sealed and reinforced the outside of the EV battery, so you wouldn't have to worry about damaging or shorting anything out. Be warned, though, that the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve does not have locking differentials. Instead, it's equipped with electronic limited slip differentials. The Trailhawk trim does, though. Cameras, sensors, and lift—Oh, my! The operating system Stellantis put into the Jeep Grand Cherokee is eye-catching, very intuitive, and easy to figure out. Many of the main controls, like the A/C controls, seat and steering wheel heating functions, and off-road controls are buttons and knobs instead of being buried in the screen (applause, please). When you do trigger the off-road settings, though, both the driver information screen and the center infotainment screen transform into more of a pilot's cockpit than a car's media screen. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe — Source: Kristen Brown You can toggle through a myriad of information that's presented in real time, like tire pressure, view a live model of your suspension system, oil, engine, and coolant temperature, as well as ride height. On the center screen, there are a plethora of camera angles to choose from. Cameras are in the mirrors showing the ground near the door skirting, cameras in the grille, and a camera facing the rear of the vehicle. All the sensors in the front and bumper, and sides of the vehicle, would blare if you were getting too close to anything, and the 360-view would show you exactly where it was to help you avoid it. If you have a passenger, they can utilize the Summit Reserve's Passenger Screen to toggle through the various camera angles, independently from the driver's screen. My favorite feature was the tire placement prediction, which would show you where your tires would be in comparison to the obstacle in front of you. So, you wouldn't need a spotter to rock crawl, since the Grand Cherokee would do it for you. And, when you're all done with the trail and drive back onto the highway, there's no need to adjust the ride height manually—the car's computer will lower the suspension once you start driving faster than 25 mph. Almost like it's dusting off its expensive jacket after having done some farm work. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe It was incredibly comfortable off-road, but beware of dirt All of that incredible tech made for a, dare I say, relaxing off-roading experience. I put the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve through its paces, and it tackled milk rock crawling, creek crossings, uphill and downhill ventures, and more without breaking a sweat or transferring much of the shock into the cabin. I had a hard time believing some of the things it did off-road without waking my sleeping children. Seriously. It's almost like it was yawning while doing it, all with all-season tires. I was very much impressed with how poised it was. However, once I unloaded my children and photography gear, the first thing I noticed was how filthy the interior was. The exquisite leather, piano black accenting, screens, and matte black trim were caked in dust. In something like, say, a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or a Wrangler, I'd take it on the chin and feel proud of what it conquered. In the Summit Reserve, my first thought was, 'Oh, no, not the leather!' The fabric footwells were covered in the silty dust that blankets the region, too. While it's perfectly capable of tackling most obstacles in front of it, keeping clean would be the toughest one. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe My children weren't kind to the leather either, and left their own marks (mainly dirty footprints from their tiny shoes) on the seats. Some juice was spilled, too, and while it was easy to clean, I couldn't help but cringe. Toddlers are not ideal passengers in a trim as luxurious as the Summit Reserve. Families with children old enough to appreciate the luxuriousness of it would benefit from the rear passenger goodies like climate control and charging ports. Of course, I had to test its daily driving capabilities, too Let's be honest with ourselves for a second—no one is buying a nearly $80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV for the sake of off-roading. All of that fancy technology is more for 'just in case' situations. Otherwise, it would be used to complete other daily tasks, like hitting the grocery store or picking up and dropping off the kids from school. Being a PHEV, it should be better suited for daily driving over a gas-only model, right? 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown So, that's exactly what I did: I packed my two toddler daughters' car seats in. It was incredibly easy to install both the front-facing and the rear-facing seats since the lower anchors were accessible and easy to find. The top tethers were attached to the back of the rear seats, and it was simply secured through the trunk. Within a few minutes, their seats were loaded and ready to go. They adored the large, panoramic sunroof and the large, tinted rear windows. The Grand Cherokee I drove had sunshades, too, which came in handy when my girls fell asleep. Since it's a hybrid, the Grand Cherokee spent the majority of its time in EV mode while driving around town. The 2.0-liter turbo four doesn't kick on at a certain speed like Toyota hybrids, though. Instead, it's programmed to prioritize EV mode, unless changes in terrain, speed/throttle response, A/C usage, or battery charge percentage deem the gas engine necessary. It only has an EV range of about 25 miles, which was perfect for Bend. I'd use up the battery during the day, then charge it overnight with the factory plug, and it'd be ready in about 16 hours. Easy peasy. Otherwise, I was averaging a high-five-worthy 32 mpg. It's more of a quarter horse than a thoroughbred Jeep says the 4xe PHEV produces a combined 375 horsepower, which, for a vehicle that weighs 6,900 lbs, doesn't seem like a lot. And it's not. However, the battery definitely helps the heifer pick up speed a lot quicker than you'd think. And since it's an 8-speed automatic and not a CVT, it's a lot quicker to respond if you had to put the pedal to the metal (it's better for towing, too, and it's rated for a respectable 6,200 lbs). It's quite muscular for its size, helping add points towards the versatility stat. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve — Source: Kristen Brown Final thoughts I quite enjoyed the Grand Cherokee 4xe, but I found it a struggle to pinpoint exactly who would benefit from such a luxurious trim level. For the price point, it's pretty insane how much you get, but no one would off-road it like I did. Not intentionally, anyway. If a wealthy person, like a realtor, was showing clients to private lakefront homes and wanted to impress a possible buyer, the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve would be an asset. While driving up a private, dirt, or snow-laden road, they could answer any and all questions without having to pay too much attention to what the car is doing. For the most part, the Summit Reserve would take care of everything for you. You'd just have to steer it. Otherwise, it doesn't seem to really suit families with young children, and I can't imagine anyone putting any dogs in it. So, I feel like that trim level made itself a very niche trim. About the Author Kristen Brown View Profile
Edmunds
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Everything We Know
Modest changes outside The 2026 Grand Cherokee looks like it's going down a more rugged route when it comes to aesthetics. The front bumper now has three separate intakes instead of two, the headlight clusters are getting a slight rework, and the seven-slot grille has a few tweaks. There are also new wheel designs for the 4xe model our spy photographers captured. The exterior changes are clearly minimal, and we don't expect much to change under the hood either. The long-standing 293-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 will likely carry over unchanged as the Grand Cherokee's base engine. We can also confirm the return of the 4xe powertrain thanks to the big red kill switch on the dashboard of the Grand Cherokee we spotted. Those switches are typically there in cars with electrified power units so that, in the event something goes wrong, a fire can potentially be prevented. While we're hoping for major refinements to the 4xe powertrain after our turbulent year with the current version of that plug-in hybrid system, there is a chance Jeep offers gas-only buyers an upgrade. There is a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that Ram and Jeep have both used in various SUVs and trucks, and we wouldn't be surprised if there was either a high-performance Grand Cherokee in the works with the most robust version of this engine. Shoving the high-output version of this engine (which makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque) might even warrant the return of the much-loved but short-loved Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
