Review of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee along with the Wrangler is one of the popular models among Jeep enthusiasts. It is the largest and most expensive of the Jeep fleet with a capacity of five passengers. It is also the most luxurious and comes in five trim levels which are: Laredo, Limited, Summit, Trailhawk, and Overland. Each of them is available with a four-wheel drive (4WD) or rear-wheel drive (2WD) except the Trailhawk which is only 4WD. The Grand Cherokee has had four major revisions with the most recent body redesign being in 2014. The 2017 version has updated features throughout the vehicle.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee review

In terms of sales, the 2017 Grand Cherokee is close to the Jeep Wrangler. It offers multiple roles such as a yacht-on-wheels, staunch off-roader, and an all-weather family wagon.

2017 Grand Cherokee Specs

The 2017 Grand Cherokee base model has the following specs:

• Trim: Laredo 2WD
• Body style: SUV/Crossover
• Class: Premium Mid-Size Utility
• Seating capacity: 5 persons
• Engine: V6 3.6 Liter Pentastar
• Horsepower: 295 @ 6400 RPM
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic mode select
• Drivetrain: RWD • Fuel type: unleaded regular

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Engine, transmission and performance

To meet a variety of needs, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is designed with three different engines, an eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and brawny towing capacity. The base engine uses a 3.6-liter V-6, which makes 295 horsepower and is fitted with a fuel-saving start/stop system. On higher trims, a 5.7-liter V-8 and 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 are optional. The eight-speed automatic transmission does an important job of being in the required gear at the right time, although with sudden throttle inputs, it is possible to get it off guard. The Grand Cherokee also has an available air suspension that can improve highway mileage.

Fuel economy

The Grand Cherokee has an EPA rating of 19 City/26 Highway on gas mileage. The SRT model, on the other hand, provides an EPA rating of 13 City/19 highway.

Interior, comfort, and cargo

The interior of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has high-tech features, comfortable seats, and easy-to-use controls. Its cabin looks stylish and durable. The dashboard has an infotainment touchscreen atop buttons and controls. It also has a 7.0-inch LCD display flanked by analog gauges.

Infotainment and connectivity

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s excellent infotainment Uconnect system is easy to use and has a snappy performance. This jeep has in-car Wi-Fi and rear-seat entertainment. In addition, it has a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth phone, and a six-speaker audio system with available SiriusXM satellite radio.

Safety

The Grand Cherokee has, along with rear cross-traffic alert, a blind-spot monitor that helps to detect cars that are not visible in your mirrors. There is also a forward collision warning and crash mitigation system that can detect objects or cars that stop short in your path and engage emergency brakes. Even more, a lane departure warning system in place will warn you in case you drift out of your lane, prompting you to correct your heading. The safety features earn a five-star rating from NHTSA on 4WD equipped models and four stars on 2WD models. But, concerning front and side crush, both models get five-star ratings.