The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most recognizable and popular SUVs out there. If you're considering a Grand Cherokee and wondering how it's changed over the past two years, we've got all the details below!
Key Takeaways
- 2026 Grand Cherokeee got a light refresh.
- No changes occurred 2024 to 2025 for the Grand Cherokee, aside from a reduction in pricing.
- Max towing for the Cherokee is 6,200 pounds.
What's the difference between the 2025 vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee features?
For 2026, the Grand Cherokee gets a light refresh. Front and rear styling get a glow-up, there's a new turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood, and interior tech gets a noticeable upgrade.
Jeep reduced 2025 model pricing in 2025. Aside from that, no new changes occurred.
Model Year Changes
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Front and exterior styling refreshed, interior tech updated |
Pricing reduced for 2025 model year |
| Turbocharged four-cylinder engine introduced |
No additional feature or equipment changes |
Engine Power and Fuel You Can Expect in the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Most Grand Cherokee trims feature a 293-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 as standard, while a 324-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available if you want a little more punch. Both engines pair with an eight-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive comes standard, and there are three available all-wheel-drive systems with varying levels of off-road capability--one of them can even send all the power to a single wheel if that's the only one finding grip.
Fuel economy for the V6 is around 19 mpg city and 26 highway, with over 500 miles of total range. The Cherokee can tow up to 6200 pounds with the proper gear.
What Does the Space and Tech in the Grand Cherokee Look Like?
Cargo room doesn't change much, with about 37.7 cubic feet behind the second row and roughly 70.8 cubes once the seats fold down. If you need extra seating, the Grand Cherokee L adds a third row and a longer wheelbase, but overall, it still feels like the same SUV just stretched out a bit.
The Grand Cherokee's main screen is a 12.3-inch display set into the middle of the dash and turned slightly toward the driver. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM all come standard, with built-in navigation available if you want live traffic and weather updates. Higher trims offer a digital instrument cluster, a 10.0-inch head-up display, and a separate 10.3-inch screen in the dash for the front passenger.
Laredo and Limited trims come with a basic six-speaker sound system, but you can upgrade to a nine-speaker Alpine setup or go all in with the 19-speaker McIntosh system if you're a serious audiophile.
Grand Cherokee Safety and Driver Tech
The 2026 Grand Cherokee continues to keep the safety of its occupants a top priority with features like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims should still offer a head-up display and available night vision.
The Grand Cherokee's off-road confidence, daily comfort, and solid tech remain going into 2026, and it looks like it will continue its reign as one of the most versatile midsize SUVs on the market. While it's not out as of this writing, you can stop by Coleman Motors and test drive a 2025 model. Who knows--you may just drive it off the lot!