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Buyers have a choice of two powertrains, starting with the all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 290 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque.
For my first, long drive, I spent a day in a Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve with the 5.7-liter V-8 rated at 357 hp and 390 lb-ft. Like the V-6, it’s mated to an 8-speed automatic. For those who have a large trailer, this is the option of choice, with a tow capacity of 7,200 pounds.
Jeep will offer three all-wheel-drive systems for the Grand Cherokee line: the Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II with rear electronic limited-slip differential.
In terms of fuel economy, a rear-wheel-drive V-6 Grand Cherokee L will get you 19 mpg in the city, 26 highway and 21 combined. That drops to 18/25/21 for the all-wheel-drive V-6. The EPA rating for the Hemi V-8 — available only with AWD — is 14/22/17.
Those who want something a little more fuel-efficient and lower in emissions should stand by. Jeep will soon add a plug-in hybrid option to the Grand Cherokee. While details are scarce, look for it to share the 4xe designation first introduced on the Wrangler line. And don’t confuse this with the anemic PHEVs of the past. I’ve learned this will actually enhance off-road capabilities, deliver perhaps the best performance of the line — and also yield 20 miles or more in all-electric range.
In fact, I’d be surprised if Jeep doesn’t encourage the use of the electric drive system alone for off-roading. Electric motors yield massive amounts of instant torque, as the Wrangler 4xe proves, yet you can travel a trail in near silence.
Safety and Technology
That optional McIntosh audio system was one of the coolest features available at launch on the new Grand Cherokee L, but there’s plenty of other, impressive technology onboard.
There are now three digital screens, at least if you go for the optional head-up display, which offers a lot of useful information, including navigation guidance. Each, including the digital gauge cluster, infotainment system touchscreen and HUD, measures about 10 inches.
The latest Uconnect system offers a dazzling degree of capabilities. And customizability. You can move features and apps around as readily as on a smartphone – and as easily. The system makes it surprisingly easy to find what you want, most key functions either on the home screen or just one level down.
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