Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"This is the 13th Jeep in our family since 1985. Enough said!"
Craig F., WI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"handling is very responsive and turning radius is very good"
Anonymous, CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Good acceleration for a vehicle of this size and very well composed in high speed maneuvers."
Travis G., OH (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"acceleration better than expected. excellent handling"
Jan M., OK (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Incredible ride. The power is sporty if I need it to be and comfortable for when the grandparents are in the Jeep. Best vehicle ever."
Timothy S., WI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Drives very well. Rides pretty well for 4 wheel drive with air suspension."
Anonymous, NC (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"This is a Jeep. It handles like a Jeep. 4 wheel drive, higher up on the road and a V8 engine. Great handling (for a Jeep) but it's no Audi. Excellent acceleration. Smooth turns at appropriate speeds. Offroad: Great. It should be specified that this is the TRAILHAWK model which CR didn't specify as one of their model choices. Suspension is fantastic and climbing is wonderful. This truck also handles well in the city. Good over-all all purpose vehicle."
Anonymous, UT (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"This is a Trailhawk model with air suspension and ability to increase ground clearance for off road driving. It is great on the highway and great off-road as well."
Mark J., AZ (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"I love the V-8 Hemi"
David T., UT (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Handles beautifully. Takes curves perfectly at a good clip. With the auto start/stop shut off acceleration is outstanding! With auto start/stop on, acceleration is choppy and feels very jerky."
Anonymous, WI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"off-road capability"
Anonymous, TX (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"GET RID OF the STOP and GO technology- or at least give me a menu item that I can permanently turn it off. Acceleration and handling are excellent"
Joe K., WI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"The acceleration does not seem as smooth as it should be. There is a noticeable shift"
Anonymous, NY (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Steering"
Stephen F., MA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"I love the handling and the automatic cruise control"
Jennifer F., LA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Excellent performance from the 5.7 Hemi. Ride is excellent."
Michael C., AZ (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"steering is responsive and driving rural roads is enjoyable, acceleration is the best ever"
Elaine B., CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Great,acceleration not to bad in eco mode nice in sport mode,the turning radius is great."
Ricardo G., IL (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Acceleration is better than the previous 8 cylinder engine, but with the pentastar V6 and 8 speed transmission, the mileage is also better!"
Anonymous, MI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Good pickup, very comfortable. Quiet ride and stable"
Anonymous, OH (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"The 5.7L V8 provides the power that enables the "escape" from potentially risky beltway situations. I'm sure the V6 provides adequate power, but the V8 is the preferred in my opinion."
Pete L., MD (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"for a V-6 it has excelent acceleration and handles very well."
William W., WV (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Very responsive and shifts gears smoothly. Steers easily ,and with little effort"
Frances B., SK (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Overall handling and comfort"
Anonymous, KY (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"This thing freakin FLIES. The Hemi V8 is the best option I've ever gotten on a car. I will buy this car 100% again and do the exact same setup. It is a rocket ship."
Dylan L., SC (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Extremely smooth transmission, occasional rough downshifts when coming to a stop. No body roll. Turns on a dime. Tons of grip. Very well put together drivetrain."
Anonymous, MI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Great in the winter! My wife loves it."
Anonymous, MI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"On my first long trip in the Jeep, from North San Diego to Santa Fe, NM, with an overnight stop in Verde Valley, AZ, I got caught in a blizzard level snowstorm while passing through Flagstaff. The solid handling of the Trailhawk in full 4wd (automatic mode) as I slogged through slush and snow and mud thick enough to cover the sensor window and turn off the automatic braking feature while visibility dropped to perhaps 100 ft. or less with semis throwing up clouds of snow/mud mixture felt very good. It was the first time I had driven in heavy snow in maybe forty years, and the Jeep made me feel like an expert. The base 3.6L V-6 provides adequate acceleration and is smooth and quiet, but for bad road conditions nothing can beat the 4wd system."
P H., CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Great turning radius so easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Easy to drive. Smooth Do NOT like the eco system that has to be disengaged every time I start the car. If left on-the AC is nonexistent and engine feels like it’s mussing a shift. After you turn the button OFF-car rides smooth and wonderful."
Cindy N., LA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Not the best fit and finish. Both front doors have a paint run in the corner and many imperfections in the paint. None of the trim lines up very well and several of the fasteners for the fender flares were loose from the factory."
Clint J., UT (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"V8 engine with 8 speed automatic very responsive in sport mode. Steering is tight and gear shifting is slightly delayed to allow a higher engine rev. The air suspension is great it lowers when parked for easy egress and raises while driving, but drops to aero mode when on the freeway. The 4WD is very fun the air suspension lifts the car for off road and the entry /exit angles are fairly impressive"
Wm S., CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"My wife really enjoys driving her Jeep and especially the acceleration and handling."
Anonymous, TX (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"I was very pleasantly surprised by the great gas mileage the vehicle gets on the highway. I average ~30mpg during highway driving @ 70 mph."
Scott R., IL (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"enough power and handling is great for an suv"
Anonymous, CT (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Making turns and transmitting power to wheels - makes this jeep a winner."
Clinton D., CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"acceleration and ride"
David S., PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Has zero power to accelerate or tow anything."
Anonymous, PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Handles very well. Feels solid on the road and when maneuvering. Not sure why there is a “sport‿ mode, but this vehicle is great to drive."
Dallas B., LA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Very solid and responsive handling."
Anonymous, TX (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"accelerates better than I EXPECTED"
Anonymous, WI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Very good acceleration and handles well"
James T., CO (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Good acceleration, but not as much as what I would expect from 370 hp. Also the transmission - shifting is not as smooth as my previous Toyota 4Runner was."
Todd B., TX (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"power to pass nd tow. traction in bad conditions due to four wheel drive"
Anonymous, NH (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Good acceleration and handling for a 6 cylinder Jeep."
Anonymous, MA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"excellent road feel"
Anonymous, AZ (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Responds well and has more than enough power."
Anonymous, CO (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Acceleration is slow especially from a dead stop. I always disengage the gas saver that shuts the engine off at a stop because of the hesitation when I depress the accelerator. I find that dangerous. Handling is good, the seats are comfortable."
Anonymous, PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"responsive controls, great handling in all types of weather and terrain. Quiet interior"
David B., PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"Our Grand Cherokee with the V6 has plenty of power for acceleration from a stop and passing maneuvers."
Dan E., NJ (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)"For an SUV very pleased with both acceleration and handling, not at all cumbersome or heavy feeling."
Ronald V., CO (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)
"Good acceleration with minimal roll while cornering."
Michael G., MI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee)