Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Smooth, very good lighting, sit high"
Ryan M., IL (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Extremely sporty for an SUV."
Ian H., CO (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"It has great acceleration and handling, is reliable and four wheel drive performs well in snow and traveling on gravel mountainous roads."
Darlene G., NC (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"My only complaint about the vehicle is that the transmission has become sluggish sometimes shifting from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd gears. There is occasionally a lag or hard shift that is noticeable."
Anonymous, NC (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Love the quick, reliable acceleration. It has kept us out of trouble a few times."
Rick W., NV (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Acceleration is really good considering that it has a 5 speed transmission and a V6 to move a 5,000 pound vehicle. There are some flat spots in acceleration, especially in the 35-50 mph range. Handling is good for a heavy vehicle, but it could use more sway control."
Paul L., CO (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"I love the handling and style of the vehicle."
Vince S., OH (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"The 6 cyl Jeep acceleration is good, and when you punch it, she responds swiftly. This is good for freeway driving. Handling is good."
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Acceleration, towing capability, and handling all excellent"
Anonymous, AK (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Suspension problems galore"
Ryan K., WI (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Hemi is a plus!"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"The Hemi V-8 accelerates very well. The vehicle is also surprisingly quite maneuverable for an SUV."
Anonymous, MS (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Excellent handling, accelerates quickly. Fun to drive."
Anonymous, IL (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"It is a heavy vehicle so the acceleration is a bit sluggish, but the brakes are excellent and it handles very smoothly."
Traci S., CA (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"I have the 8-cylinder gas HEMI engine, and the acceleration is very good for an SUV of this size. But I particularly love the handling and the ride. Given the high center of gravity and the relatively soft ride, I can't drive it like the BMW X3 and Infiniti G35x that I have gotten used to, But everytime I have driven the Jeep GC on long-distance trips (mostly what I use it for), it has put a smile on my face. My passengers usually also comment on how well the SUV rides."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Car has always had a problem with smooth acceleration. It wants to hesitate to accelerate aruond 30 miles per hour. It has a hard time maintaining speed when going up a hill."
LARRY P., CA (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Smooth and quiet"
Anonymous, MA (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Car took coffin reverse by itself with foot on the brake as gears were engaged."
Anonymous, VT (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"noisy struts"
Anonymous, WY (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"For a V6 engine it can get you up to cruising speed very quickly and can turn on a dime."
FRED W., TX (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Excellent acceleration for a V6. Great on the highway with handling and control."
JON N., KS (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"When decelerating, if you speed up while between gear you can feel the gears slam into one another. The electronic gear shift is hard to get use to using."
Anonymous, NY (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"We drive this Jeep in the mountains, and the handling could not be better. Using the S or Sport setting on the transmission, the downshifting of the automatic to slow when needed and the way it sticks to curves like glue gives a feeling of confidence."
BRIAN G., TX (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Great acceleration,handles well"
VINCE S., OH (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"There are flat spots in acceleration between 3-5 gears, especially on hills."
PAUL L., CO (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"under powered for acceleration into busy roads"
JIM B., AB (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Plenty of power for a 6-cyl. It's almost 300hp. Nice!"
Anonymous, TX (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"The drivetrain combination of engine and transmission is like our previous 1986 Jeff. Clunky, noisy, mild acceleration, hard shifts....totally unacceptable in a SUV this new and expensive."
CRAIG C., CT (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)
"Secure drive. Goes where I steer it. Doesn't falter in snow or rain or when dealing with pot holes or other road hazards."
Anonymous, MI (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee)