Consumer Reports Reviews the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a 4-door SUV offered in a 4WD 4dr Laredo Altitude, RWD 4dr Laredo Altitude, 4WD 4dr SRT8 Alpine, RWD 4dr Laredo, RWD 4dr Limited, RWD 4dr Overland, RWD 4dr Overland Summit, 4WD 4dr Laredo, 4WD 4dr Limited, 4WD 4dr Overland, 4WD 4dr Overland Summit, 4WD 4dr SRT8, 4WD 4dr Laredo Trailhawk and 4WD 4dr SRT8 Vapor. The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (290 hp), 5.7-liter V8 (360 hp) and 6.4-liter V8 (470 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 22 mpg highway. The Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Traverse, Nissan Murano and Mazda CX-9.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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