2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Expert Review
Reviewed by Staff Writer
Vehicle Overview
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a big deal to parent company Chrysler. The Grand Cherokee is the automaker's second-best-seller, right behind the Ram 1500 pickup truck. Chrysler has given the Grand Cherokee a pretty significant update for 2014. The biggest change comes under the hood, with the addition of a new turbodiesel 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, which is good for an estimated 21-22/28-30 mpg city/highway depending on whether or not you opt for rear- or four-wheel drive. With a big fuel tank, the "EcoDiesel " Grand Cherokee is capable of covering about 730 miles in one go on the highway. The Grand Cherokee's base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 290 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, while in addition to the diesel, two Hemi V-8s are optional, including a 5.7-liter unit that makes 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.4-liter version that makes 470 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque in the Grand Cherokee SRT. New for 2014, all Grand Cherokee's are paired with an eight-speed auto.
In a recent luxury diesel SUV shoot-out with big names like the Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec, Porsche Cayenne Diesel, and Volkswagen Touareg TDI, the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel came out on top. WE gave it the win because of its excellent driving dynamics, comfortable interior, and fuel economy. We summed the Grand Cherokee up thusly: "Capability, character, class, and content. The hallmarks of a winner."
For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a new diesel engine as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Cherokee also gets a revised d front- and rear-fascia, and a complete interior re-design, which features a new infotainment system, a reconfigurable instrument panel, and high-quality leather and wood.
New for 2014
There are big changes in store for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Aside from the face-lift, and revised interior, the Grand Cherokee's 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6, and eight-speed automatic are all new.
Key Competitors
- Volkswagen Touareg
- Ford Explorer
- Land Rover LR4
- Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
- Porsche Cayenne
Sum Up
American alternative to Land Rover
