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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited: Review, Specs & Price – The Jeep Grand Cherokee isn’t the first Jeep to invade British soil. Its aim was to challenge the Range Rover in terms of class, heritage, and muscle with its all-American power. It’s done so ever since 1996 when the first-generation Grand Cherokee was introduced.
Grand Cherokees came and went over the years. While some were nice, no one could match the Range Rover.
This may be about to change. The new Grand Cherokee has an interior that is far more luxurious than previous models. It’s also only available in a plug-in model. This puts the Range Rover Sport and the more affordable Range Rover right at the solar plexus of business users.
Overview
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited ($50,230 MSRP): Adds navigation, a 10.1″ touch screen with navigation, a memory setting for the driver seat, a power-adjustable eight-way front passenger seat, and heated second-row seats. It also, includes LED fog lights, automatic high-beam headlights, and heated second-row seating. It does, however, lose some of the features found in Altitude trim.
Black Appearance ($2,095) includes 20-inch wheels with gloss black exterior accents. Luxury Tech Group II ($2,295) includes an automatic-dimming mirror, an on-road camera, and front parking sensors. It also adds rain-sensing wipers. Add a 9-speaker audio system ($1,145), panoramic sunroofs ($1,935), and an interactive front passenger display ($1,095).
Jeep Grand Cherokee L adds a 3rd row and 11.4″ to the Grand Cherokee’s formula. This means more space and comfort for your entire family.
Grand Cherokee L has a refined interior. Even without air suspension, the ride is excellent. The V-6 is preferred by some editors, but both powertrains have their place. The upper trims feature a wealth of technology and are wrapped in luxurious materials. Grand Cherokee L offers the most off-roading capability of any three-row SUV.
This family hauler is not perfect in some areas. The interior design is beautiful, but the layout of the buttons can be frustrating. The adaptive cruise control can be confusing and the lane-keeping assist has become outdated. Third-row seats only two.
These are minor issues, but the cost makes them worse. Grand Cherokee L is priced higher than its competitors, including polished favorites such as the Kia Telluride. Buyers who take three-row SUVs legitimately off-road may find the extra cost worth it. The Jeep was ranked third in a test of pricing against the Toyota Highlander and Telluride. In a recent test, where the focus was on the off-road capabilities, Jeep won despite the high price. The Grand Cherokee L was the winner of a test against the Ford Explorer. However, it did not do well in the large segment. Grand Cherokee L, for buyers with a budget, is an excellent family SUV.
Interior
The base Laredo model offers the basics, but Summit and Overland’s trims offer luxuries like quilted leather, wood trim with open pores, and digital displays. The Grand Cherokee L comes with three rows of seating, allowing for seven passengers via the optional bench in the second row. A pair of captains’ chairs are standard for six people. You can opt for the Grand Cherokee L with a two-row seat instead if you do not need the third row. The Grand Cherokee L cabin’s upper trims are downright luxurious. Jeep includes luxury options such as massaging seats in the front, quilted upholstery, and open-pored wood trim.
The Grand Cherokee comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Optional features include in-dash GPS navigation, which provides real-time weather and traffic updates. Higher-end models also offer wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity. The Laredo and Limited come with six speakers as standard, but you can upgrade them to a McIntosh 19-speaker system or an Alpine nine-speaker audio setup. The 10.3-inch display for the front passenger is an optional feature, similar to those found in larger Wagoneer models. Optionally, a pair of 10.3-inch screens can be mounted behind the seats of the rear seat. They are Amazon FireTV compatible and have Wi-Fi.
Engine
With the Grand Cherokee L 2024, you have two engine options. While not particularly powerful, it is more than enough to propel this large Jeep. You can choose the 357 horsepower V8 engine to take it up a level. It will launch the Jeep much quicker than its standard powertrain. This extra power allows for heavier towing. Both engines are paired up with an eight-speed transmission. The V6 model is available with either rear- or all-wheel drive. V8 models are standardly equipped with four-wheel drive.
The Grand Cherokee L, with its V6 and front-wheel-drive system, delivers an EPA-estimated 19 mpg for city driving and 26 mpg for highway driving. This is average for midsize SUVs. Four-wheel drive reduces these estimates to 18/25 city/highway mpg. The V8 models get 14/22 miles per gallon.
The Grand Cherokee L is a very stable vehicle on asphalt roads, especially for a car of this size. The Jeep is well-balanced and only exhibits a small amount of body roll-around turns. The Grand Cherokee L is a good driving vehicle, but some of its rivals have a more exciting drive. It still has nimble brakes and pleasantly weighted steering. Standard suspension smooths most bumps and the ride is more comfortable in models equipped with adaptive air suspension.
The Grand Cherokee L is a capable off-road vehicle, but it may not be the first option you would choose. Overland with the Off-Road Group Package is more capable due to skid plates, a limited-slip rear differential, and trim exclusives. A Selec Terrain traction control system is also available with five different modes: Auto, Sport Rock, Mud/Sand, and Snow.
Grand Cherokee L models equipped with V6 engines can tow 6,200 lbs, while V8 models can tow 7,200 lbs.
Pricing and Release Date
Summit Reserve was the highest specification available. You’ll pay PS85,615 for this car without any options. But you don’t have to choose many. It comes standard with the stunning Palermo Leather seats, three digital screens, and a head-up screen, the McIntosh 19-speaker stereo system, heated front and rear seating, terrain selection, air suspension, and four-zone climate controls, as well as 360-degree cameras, and polished 19-inch alloy wheels. You can upgrade to 21-inch rims.
The Summit Reserve will also be joined by a Limited version priced at PS69,915, an off-road Trailhawk model for PS73.915, and an Overland (a combination of Limited and Trailhawk).