2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
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7.4
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edmunds TESTED
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has all the makings of a great SUV on paper. Who wouldn't want a plug-in hybrid Jeep that is both more efficient and quicker than its V8-powered stablemate? Unfortunately, we found it compromises on comfort and value compared to the standard Grand Cherokee. Real-world fuel economy in our testing was underwhelming too.Read full review
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Review
byMark Takahashi
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Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.
rating written byJonathan Elfalan
Director, Vehicle Testing
Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at Edmunds, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.
Pros
- Electric driving for short distances
- Retains the off-roading capability of the standard Grand Cherokee
- Quick acceleration
- Quiet cabin for around-town driving
Cons
- Eye-popping price tag
- Barely more fuel-efficient than the standard model
- Power delivery isn't always smooth in stop-and-go traffic
What's new
- Overland and Trailhawk trims upgrade to a 10.1-inch touchscreen
- A new High Altitude appearance package debuts for the top Summit trims
- New 30th Anniversary model
- Part of the fifth Grand Cherokee generation introduced for 2022
Overview
Vehicles from Jeep have made a mark for themselves as the go-to choice for all-terrain adventures but have largely been absent in regard to electrification and highly efficient engines. That all changed a few years ago with the introduction of the 4xe (pronounced "four-by-e") line of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Last year brought the debut of the Grand Cherokee 4xe, a midsize SUV that has all of the all-terrain prowess expected of the brand, with an electric twist.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV Insights
Trim:
Grand Cherokee 4xe Base
All Electric Range
26 miles
EPA Estimated Electric Range
The Grand Cherokee 4xe will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.
Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Ashburn, Virginia. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.
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from Charging
3.4 hrs
240V Home ChargingEstimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.
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Cost to Drive
$132/mo
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$227/mo
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Am I Ready for a Plug-In Hybrid?
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Need to install a charger at home?
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is estimated to offer 26 miles of electric-only range on a full charge and 23 mpg from the hybrid engine in combined city and highway driving. That could save you in fuel costs compared to a standard Grand Cherokee, but only if you're able to plug in and charge the 4xe's battery frequently. It's also considerably more expensive.
The high pricing of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee puts it in league with more luxurious PHEV SUVs such as the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC60 Recharge. Meanwhile, non-luxury PHEVs like the Kia Sorento cost significantly less. But if you intend to do any off-roading, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is the best choice of the bunch. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about this hybrid SUV's biggest hits and misses.
What’s it like to live with?
Edmunds' car experts are evaluating a Grand Cherokee 4xe as part of our long-term test program. Read the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe long-term test to learn all about our experiences over the course of a year and 20,000 miles.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Average
7.4
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has all the makings of a great SUV on paper. Who wouldn't want a plug-in hybrid Jeep that is both more efficient and quicker than its V8-powered stablemate? Unfortunately, we found it compromises on comfort and value compared to the standard Grand Cherokee. Real-world fuel economy in our testing was underwhelming too.
Rated for you by America's best test team.Performance
7/10
How does the Grand Cherokee 4xe drive? The Grand Cherokee 4xe is certainly powerful. At our Edmunds test track, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds, a full second quicker than the 5.7-liter V8 Grand Cherokee we last tested. Unfortunately the driving experience deteriorates from there. Handling isn't too bad for such a heavyset SUV, but you really feel the weight around each corner and it doesn't match with how athletic it feels in a straight line.
What's most disappointing about the 4xe is its around-town drivability. The hybrid powertrain doesn't blend the power from the engine and electric motor as well as it should, so it can be a challenge to drive this Jeep smoothly in stop-and-go traffic. As consolation, the Grand Cherokee is better than most other SUVs for going off-road, though the 4xe's inconsistent power delivery could be problematic for precise off-road driving.
What's most disappointing about the 4xe is its around-town drivability. The hybrid powertrain doesn't blend the power from the engine and electric motor as well as it should, so it can be a challenge to drive this Jeep smoothly in stop-and-go traffic. As consolation, the Grand Cherokee is better than most other SUVs for going off-road, though the 4xe's inconsistent power delivery could be problematic for precise off-road driving.
Comfort
7.5/10
How comfortable is the Grand Cherokee 4xe? This is normally a standout quality for the Grand Cherokee. Alas, the 4xe isn't as impressive. The added weight of the 4xe model affects ride quality to some extent, and you'll feel more bumps in the road than you will in a standard Grand Cherokee. The back seat also seemed less comfortable in our testing, possibly because of thinner seat cushioning that might be related to the battery pack's placement under the seat.
The Grand Cherokee 4xe's climate control does a pretty good job of maintaining a set target temperature, but even with fans at max speed, it didn't quite blow as much air as we expected it to. The one area where the 4xe improves on the standard SUV is interior noise. The hybrid powertrain is a lot quieter and even completely silent when running in EV mode. There is still a fair amount of road noise on the highway, however.
The Grand Cherokee 4xe's climate control does a pretty good job of maintaining a set target temperature, but even with fans at max speed, it didn't quite blow as much air as we expected it to. The one area where the 4xe improves on the standard SUV is interior noise. The hybrid powertrain is a lot quieter and even completely silent when running in EV mode. There is still a fair amount of road noise on the highway, however.
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? There's plenty of space in the Grand Cherokee 4xe, with room for passengers up to 6 feet tall in the reclining second row. It's pretty easy to get in and out too. It does have poor forward visibility in some instances because of the Grand Cherokee's large front pillars and sideview mirrors. Get the available surround-view camera system if you can to help take much of the guesswork out of parking.
Most of the controls are easy to use, but some of the dials are a bit small, and other buttons are positioned at strange angles. Also, certain angles of sunlight can completely obscure the labels for some of the touch-sensitive controls.
Most of the controls are easy to use, but some of the dials are a bit small, and other buttons are positioned at strange angles. Also, certain angles of sunlight can completely obscure the labels for some of the touch-sensitive controls.
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Technology
7.5/10
How’s the tech? The 4xe has Jeep's latest Uconnect 5 infotainment system. It has crisp graphics, and the available integrated navigation system provides helpful turn-by-turn instructions. We did notice, however, that the screen's upward angle can sometimes catch glare from direct sunlight. Our test vehicle had the standard sound system, and though it wasn't quite as nice as the upgraded unit, we found it plenty adequate.
Smartphone integration comes standard, and along with it a ridiculous number of USB ports. (We counted 12 total in our loaded test car.) The Apple CarPlay wireless connection to our iPhone proved to be pretty buggy, and we experienced frequent disconnections. Thankfully you can connect through a USB cable.
We like the breadth of the Grand Cherokee's suite of advanced driver aids, but they weren't exactly issue-free. The adaptive cruise control is good most of the time but can react too slowly at times, and the lane keeping system oddly seemed less effective than what we experienced in a previously tested regular Grand Cherokee. The frontal collision system also threw up false positives on a couple of occasions. We're not sure why our experience was so much worse in the 4xe than in the standard model, but nonetheless it's disappointing to see this inconsistency.
Smartphone integration comes standard, and along with it a ridiculous number of USB ports. (We counted 12 total in our loaded test car.) The Apple CarPlay wireless connection to our iPhone proved to be pretty buggy, and we experienced frequent disconnections. Thankfully you can connect through a USB cable.
We like the breadth of the Grand Cherokee's suite of advanced driver aids, but they weren't exactly issue-free. The adaptive cruise control is good most of the time but can react too slowly at times, and the lane keeping system oddly seemed less effective than what we experienced in a previously tested regular Grand Cherokee. The frontal collision system also threw up false positives on a couple of occasions. We're not sure why our experience was so much worse in the 4xe than in the standard model, but nonetheless it's disappointing to see this inconsistency.
Storage
8/10
How’s the storage? The 4xe retains all of the standard Grand Cherokee's 37.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats due to the battery location under the rear passenger bench. This is an average amount of space for a midsize SUV, but it's a win for a PHEV since the battery usually eats into some of that space. The rear seats split and fold flat for loading large items, and only the tallish load-in height may be the one hurdle for some people.
Storage for smaller items is ample, with plenty of cupholders and spacious center console bins in the first and second rows. Car seat space in the back is ample. There are two sets of anchors on the outboard seats that are easily accessible behind classy leather flaps. The Grand Cherokee 4xe offers excellent towing capability, easily outdoing rivals with a 6,000-pound maximum capacity.
Storage for smaller items is ample, with plenty of cupholders and spacious center console bins in the first and second rows. Car seat space in the back is ample. There are two sets of anchors on the outboard seats that are easily accessible behind classy leather flaps. The Grand Cherokee 4xe offers excellent towing capability, easily outdoing rivals with a 6,000-pound maximum capacity.
Fuel Economy
6/10
How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the Grand Cherokee 4xe will go about 26 miles on all-electric power and an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in combined city/highway driving after that. Both figures are on the low side in the realm of plug-in SUVs. On our mixed-driving evaluation route, we drove just 20 miles before the gas engine clicked on. In real-world driving, we've recorded an average of 22.4 mpg. That's not terrible considering how much power this 4xe makes, but it's also not that impressive for a hybrid.
Value
6.5/10
Is the Grand Cherokee 4xe a good value? The Grand Cherokee 4xe and other plug-in hybrid Jeeps are a bit of a niche in the market. While no plug-in hybrids offer quite the off-road prowess that Jeep does, the Grand Cherokee 4xe fails to fully impress on comfort, drivability and efficiency fronts. The interior build quality of our test model was disappointing, too. Considering the 4xe's significant price premium, we think a regular Grand Cherokee is the better deal. Jeep's warranty coverage is average for the class.
Wildcard
7.5/10
The Grand Cherokee 4xe boasts an imposing exterior design, quick acceleration, and excellent towing and off-road capabilities. That would seem to hit the mark for what a Jeep SUV should be like, but the compromises in other areas significantly dull the Grand Cherokee 4xe's appeal.
Which Grand Cherokee 4xe does Edmunds recommend?
Among the six trim levels, we think you'll get the most value by sticking with the base 4xe version of the SUV. It's equipped like a Grand Cherokee Limited, so it has appealing wheels and leather seats. Plus, you can upgrade this model with a Luxury Tech Group II for added comfort, tech and safety features.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models
Jeep offers the 2023 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid in 4xe, 30th Anniversary 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe, Overland 4xe, Summit 4xe and Summit Reserve 4xe trim levels. Each has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, a hybrid battery pack, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain makes 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque that gets to the ground through a standard four-wheel-drive system. The highlights of each trim level follow below:
4xe
The base version of the Grand Cherokee 4xe includes:
- 18-inch wheels
- Full-size spare tire
- Automatic high-beam LED headlights
- LED foglights
- Roof rails
- Sunroof
- Heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Power liftgate
- LED cargo area lighting
- Proximity-sensing keyless entry
- Remote engine start
Inside the cabin, you'll find:
- Ambient interior lighting
- 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel
- Navigation system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather seats (for vehicles built earlier in the model year)
- Synthetic leather seats (for vehicles built later in the model year)
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Driver's seat memory settings
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has a Uconnect 5 infotainment system with:
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite radio
- Connected services including access to a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- Second-row charge-only USB ports
- Nine-speaker Alpine audio system
Safety features include:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jeep and the car in front)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
- Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
- Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
A Luxury Tech Group II is optional for the base trim. It adds:
- Perforated seat inserts
- Ventilated front seats
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Second-row window sunshades
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Grand Cherokee and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Integrated off-road camera (gives you a forward view of the terrain directly in front of the Jeep)
- Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
- Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if vehicles are about to cross your path while you're approaching or waiting at an intersection)
30th Anniversary 4xe
This new trim commemorates three decades since the first Grand Cherokee debuted and adds:
- 20-inch wheels
- Dark exterior trim
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Additional body-colored elements
- Blue recovery hooks
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless charging pad
- Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
- Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if vehicles are about to cross your path while you're approaching or waiting at an intersection)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Grand Cherokee and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Trailhawk 4xe
This trim level adds a significant upgrade in off-roading capability thanks to:
- All-terrain tires
- Revised front styling for an improved approach angle
- Upgraded four-wheel-drive system
- Air suspension (adjusts to raise or lower the vehicle's ride height)
- Disconnecting front stabilizer bar (enhances wheel articulation when off-roading)
- Protective underbody skid plates
- Electronic limited-slip rear differential (enhances traction when off-roading)
- Selec-Speed off-road cruise control system
- Front and rear tow hooks
Additionally, the Trailhawk 4xe comes with:
- Black hood decal
- Black roof
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Trailering equipment and hitch-zoom camera
- All-weather floor mats
- Leather seats with suede inserts
- Ventilated front seats
- Expanded connected services
- Backup camera washer
An optional Luxury Tech Group III equips the Trailhawk 4xe with:
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Hands-free liftgate
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Second-row window sunshades
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Digital rearview mirror
In addition, the Advanced ProTech Group II adds these upgrades to the Trailhawk 4xe:
- Surround-view camera system
- Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)
- Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
- Front cross-traffic warning
Overland 4xe
The Overland 4xe swaps the Trailhawk's maximum off-roading talent and builds on base-level equipment with upscale amenities such as:
- 20-inch wheels
- Air suspension
- Front tow hooks
- Upgraded exterior lighting
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer system
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Hands-free liftgate
- Trailering equipment and hitch-zoom camera
- Upgraded interior trim
- Improved interior lighting
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Additional connected services
- Alpine premium sound system
- Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
An Off-Road Group is optional for the Overland 4xe. It includes:
- 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Electronic limited-slip rear differential
- Underbody skid plates
You can also upgrade this model with the Luxury Tech Group IV:
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Upgraded front seats with massage
- Nappa leather seats
- Second-row window sunshades
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
The Advanced ProTech Group III option installs Advanced ProTech Group II equipment plus:
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Active Driving Assist (combines the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeping systems to ease highway driving)
- Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)
- Integrated off-road camera (gives you a forward view of the terrain directly in front of the Jeep)
- Surround-view camera
- Backup camera washer
Summit 4xe
This is a plusher version of the Grand Cherokee plug-in, adding:
- Unique 20-inch wheels
- All-season performance tires
- Upgraded four-wheel-drive system
- Electronic limited-slip rear differential
- Black roof
- Illuminated doorsill trim
- Premium leather door panel trim
- Wood and leather steering wheel
- Premium Berber floor mats
- Reversible carpeted and vinyl cargo mat
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Upgraded front seats with massage
Additional tech and driving aids include:
- Integrated off-road camera (gives you a forward view of the terrain directly in front of the Jeep)
- Backup camera washer
- Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Active Driving Assist (combines the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeping systems to ease highway driving)
- Side parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible to the side of the vehicle when parking)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
This version of the Grand Cherokee 4xe is available with a Luxury Tech Group V:
- Second-row window sunshades
- Wireless smartphone charger
An Advanced ProTech Group IV is another option, adding:
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
- Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)
Summit Reserve 4xe
A luxury SUV in all but brand name, the top-shelf Grand Cherokee 4xe has Summit equipment plus:
- 21-inch wheels
- Premium leather upholstery
- 19-speaker high-end McIntosh audio system
The Summit Reserve is available with the same option packages as the Summit.
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
I recently leased a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe. I chose it for six reasons:
1. It has a comfortable interior that is also aesthetically stunning and very functional.
2. It boasts a wide range of advanced safety and driver assistance features.
3. The McIntosh sound system is hands down the best I have ever heard in a car.
4. It gets 25 miles of all-electric range — … which means that I do almost all of my daily driving on electric power. I’m buying a tank of gas about once every six or seven weeks.
5. I prefer SUVs because of the higher seating position for visibility, the flexibility for luggage and cargo, and four wheel drive for winters (it can snow heavily where I live).
6. Because of a loophole in the revised federal law covering eVehicle incentives, a lease of a Jeep PHEV still qualifies for a full $7500 capital cost reduction incentive.
Positives:
1. The infotainment system is easy to use and allows a remarkable degree of customization. Apple CarPlay works great, wirelessly, and the 10.1 inch screen is fully utilized and well-positioned.
2. The climate controls include physical buttons (including for seat heaters and the heated steering wheel).
3. The driver assistance functions all work well and can be customized.
4. The front seats are fabulously adjustable and the seat massage is highly configurable — and the front passenger seat gets all the same goodies as the driver’s seat.
5. The air suspension provides a smooth ride, but not floaty — even with 21 inch wheels. And the cabin is very quiet, even at highway speeds.
6. Virtually all the electronic controls and features work as described and are easy to figure out.
7. The interior screams refinement (which I realize is a contradiction in terms) and the ambient lighting is gorgeous, and adjustable.
8. The car accelerates like a demon, for an SUV. It is literally faster than the old Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Hemi.
9. There are a number of nice features that don’t get mentioned much in the literature, like automatic high beams, easy access features for the driver, two ports for usb drives holding music (nice for his-and-hers playlists) with both USB-A and USB-C ports, a 120 volt outlet in the rear seat, four zone climate control, remote start with automatic climate setting memory and window defrost and wiper de-icing (great for returning to the car in a commuter lot in the middle of Winter), and washers for the front and rear cameras.
Nits:
1. Shiny black plastic on the center stack. Lots of it. A really, really stupid design choice that looks nice in the showroom but immediately collects scratches and fingerprints when in use.
2. The only way to get the heads-up display is with a rare extra package that includes night vision, which is mostly an expensive toy unless you live in a rural area with lots of deer (where I’m told it is helpful). The heads up display should have been standard on this trim.
3. There is no wireless phone charger — one should be standard.
4. Also, a cargo security cover should have been standard. However, a good after-market version is available for a very reasonable price.
5. The Jeep handles like what it is — a big, heavy SUV — the European SUVs of the same size, like the BMW X5, handle noticeably better.
Bigger issues:
1. The transmission is not well matched with the engine (which is especially disappointing because the same eight speed transmission worked seamlessly with the Hemi). It jerks and pulls at low speed — accelerating from a standing start at a stoplight can be an annoying experience. The four cylinder turbo also whines while accelerating.
2. At the end of the day, you are still interacting with a Chrysler dealer for maintenance and repairs. Anyone who has experienced a Mercedes or BMW dealership will understand what I mean.
Bottom line — This Jeep, at this trim level, is soooo close to being a top-tier production luxury vehicle — it already rivals Mercedes, BMW and Audi SUVs in many respects. If Chrylser could address the nits, and the transmission, it would be a class-leading luxury car. As it is, and given that all cars have shortcomings, it is a great luxury SUV and competitive at its price. This last point is a sore spot for me — I have seen multiple professional reviews saying “It’s so expensive for a Jeep” — that’s definitely “badge snobbery.” This Jeep, in Summit Reserve trim, is as well-designed, well-featured, and as reliable (better than Mercedes and Audi, actually, if you look at the statistics) as the anointed “luxury brands.”
Update:
Now that I have owned the Jeep 4xe for several months, I thought I’d provide an update on my experience, both positive and negative:
1. The car has over all been a joy to own and drive. It is comfortable and quiet.
2. The new Jeep mobile app is a vast improvement over the old UConnect app.
3. Carplay stop working once, and I had to reset the system to get it to re-initialize, which erased all my preferences. I have not had a problem since, and Jeep at least made it easy to perform the reset.
4. One evening recently, a family member was driving the car and ran out of gas (long story). It happened near our home, so I went to assist, and learned three things:
• The 4xe does not behave like other cars when it runs out of gas, if it has already depleted its electric-only range. The dashboard lights up like a pinball machine, with warnings that multiple systems have failed — which is not true. This because when the engine doesn’t run, the car detects all sorts of resulting electrical faults when you press the Start button.
• The estimated “range to empty” is not even close to accurate when the tank is near empty. The car was reporting it still had 35 miles of gasoline range when it stalled.
• The Jeep “Assist” button and the alleged road service is worse than worthless. It is borderline criminal. When you press the “Assist” button, you don’t get connected - you get an infotainment screen asking you what service to connect you to — there are several choices, no clue as to which is the right one, and the whole process only works if the ignition switch is in the “accessory” or “run” status. Then, when you finally figure it out, you get connected to an automated system that asks if you want to buy a subscription to the service you are already subscribed to. Eventually, through perseverance, you get to a live person — who is very clearly sitting somewhere in India and barely speaks English. You are told that “Dispatch” is “seeking to find a provider in your area” and you will be notified when they do. When you hear nothing for 45 minutes and call back, they tell you “Dispatch” is still looking to find a provider – to be clear, not that someone is on the way but it will be a while (which I could understand), but that they are still looking to find somebody at all. Bear in mind this all happened in a Western suburb of Chicago at 9 PM, amid a concentrated population of several million people. There were at least ten 24-hour towing and road service companies within 10 miles of the car’s location (I checked later). When the local police stopped to check on us and offered to help (thank you, Officer Beth), they had roadside assistance there in ten minutes. Whoever at Stellantis signed off on this miserable excuse for a roadside service should be summarily fired for incompetence. I have deducted one star from my prior review because of the miserable "Assist" service.
Great But Pricey Grand Cherokee
4 out of 5 starsDa, 12/31/2022
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
Update 7/10/23:
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Once again, electric range is great for our needs. We've filled this car 3 times in the last 7 months.
Unfortunately, the issues reported below persist and new ones have appeared - all with the infotainment system. I recently had all of the software updated, but it didn't eliminate the issues: 1) occasionally a VERY loud buzzing sound and *boom* - the entire … system reboots. 2) Sometimes when parking and getting back in after just a few minutes, the system 'loads' for several minutes. Other times, everything is fine. 3) After the software updates the blinker speed is now about 1/3 normal. Apparently this requires a Stellantis tech to reprogram it and my dealer isn't making this a priority 4) The TPMS issue is apparently a big one and there is a STAR case open to resolve it 5) Occasionally the heads-up info configuration changes. This gets fixed when restarting the car.
So...while the driving and comfort is still nice, these nagging issues significantly take away from the ownership experience. I have a hard time being okay with these (and the lack of fixes/updates) on a $75K vehicle and think back to my tech-heavy X5 which was a much more satisfying experience. At this price point I will switch from Jeep unless they make big improvements in this area.
Update 2/2/23:
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After owning the GC 4xe for 6 weeks I'm pleased to find the electric range still meets our needs. With normal driving I can get 26-28 miles from the battery. We put around 700 miles on 1/2 tank of gas and have still not filled up :)
After living with it a while here are my biggest complaints...the 4 cyl engine is NOT refined. It's quite loud and thrashy and is very noticeable when it kicks on. Once cruising at highway speeds its fine though. The car assigns profiles to the memory seat 1 and 2 positions. When switching a profile it switches everything: map destinations, seats, radio presets, etc... Unfortunately this effectively reboots everything. That means the widgets reload, the TomTom map restarts, the stereo restarts, etc... which takes several minutes! Imagine driving somewhere with navigation, hitting the memory seat button, and everything reboots...not good! I'd like to save all settings and only have the seat readjust with button #2. From what I can tell, not possible. Still getting the TPMS fault on startup which requires adjusting the cluster screen. The HVAC system seems to trigger on at a high (and loud) setting...would like to see more subtle management of the automatic climate control.
Most of those items are annoyances that I can adapt to but as mentioned below, not what I would expect to deal with on a $75K vehicle. So my biggest complaint remains the luxury pricing without the luxury experience. Loaded with options, this is an excellent $60-65K vehicle.
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I bought a 2015 GC Summit for $48K, so the idea of a $75K Overland was difficult to say the least. This is BMW/Mercedes/Land Rover territory. In fact I came from a loaded X5 that I really enjoyed but was leery of owning out of warranty. I drove the standard GC and the powertrain is just too outdated, couldn't compete with the twin turbo V6 in the X5. The Jeeps 375 HP PHEV powertrain made it compelling though.
With a true 25 miles of electric range the GC meets our needs for daily driving on electric. Stomp the pedal and it scoots close to X5 performance. The interior is luxurious but a bit buggy. I assume this will improve with software updates. Seats are very comfortable, McIntosh is great, and the overall tech is great. I thought the night vision was gimmicky until testing it on a dark street and it highlighted a person walking that I couldn't see. Definitely has value in certain situations!
Several weird things though like the passenger screen can control FM stations but not Sirius, the TPMS system faults at startup until you start driving. Not a big deal but the warning message stays up so I have to cycle through cluster screens to get back to the right view. The heads up display nav instructions are tiny. It's hard to read street names and the text cuts off. They should have designed the HUD like BMW as one big screen instead of assigning content to small quadrants of the HUD.
Massage and seat cooling works very well. Adaptive cruise and lane keeping is solid. Quiet ride with excellent suspension. So far I'm enjoying the GC and got this on a lease since they were including the full EV credit to reduce the cap cost. Take away the credit and I'd likely go for the X5 PHEV if it was a dollar for dollar comparison. Why?
Feature-wise it compares well against the luxury brands, has off-road capability, and includes 3 years of maintenance. Overall I feel the GC 4xe is very good at a discount. Jeep really needs to rein in the sticker price or up the ante with what they offer though. For example, the Pentastar V6 is an old powertrain...why not offer the new Hurricane 6? Why is the destination charge hundreds more than other makes when this is coming from Detroit? Why only a 3 year warranty when luxury makes are 4 or even 5 years? Why do I only get a 3 month 'trial' of connected services on a $75K vehicle? If Jeep wants play at this price point they need to up the offering. I jumped on this car in 2015 for $48K and hesitantly got this 2022 at a discount. Though I'm enjoying the GC this is priced squarely in luxury territory and faces serious competition.
This SUV might be completely awesome
5 out of 5 starsMike Tedrow, 11/13/2022
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
I’ve been driving my GC 4xe for almost a month and I reluctantly love it…
It is the “entry level” for the 4xe and it still feels very luxury and nice. It has all the important to me features 4x4, quiet smooth ride, nice leather seats, nice screen, extra large moonroof, alpine stereo, and it is the perfect size.
The worst part is that the hybrid engine probably isn’t what the X5 or RX … is. If your daily drive is within 25 miles you’ll love it. If it’s much longer and better gas mileage is very important to you go elsewhere.
The transition between engines isn’t always smooth. It’s works well just not $60k+ well.
If having a jeep in this segment is more to you than excellent gas mileage you’ll love it. For me it really is the sweet spot. I commute 2 or 3x a week and get between 22-25 mpg on other days it’s full electric and great (I’ve yet to buy gas but getting really close)
Charge times are long, it’s 10-12 hrs and the charger gets warm. I was planning on plugging in the charger in my ceiling outlet for my garage door opener and leaving it plugged in while hanging the charge cord next to the car from there but that doesn’t seem safe. I unplug both ends each time… not as smooth as I hoped but a non issue if you get the better charger (only 3 hrs)
My wife hit a pretty big pot hole going fairly fast the first time she drove it and all seems as good as new so I can tell this is well built and a real jeep.
I think it looks great, again it is the perfect size for me. I’m 6’4 and fit in Just fine. I wish the seat would go down a bit more but it isn’t bad at the lowest. I’m not a fan of the rims and i don’t think the lights are the same as the upper trims which bugs but totally worth not paying an extra $20k.
Very Capable and Efficient
4 out of 5 starsBirkiejeep, 11/19/2022
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
The GC 4xe is an amazing plug in hybrid that can tow 6000# (in the pricier trims). But don’t expect to get a hitch on the base model. To tow 6000# with the base, you have to order a $600+ tow “prep” package which does not include a hitch or wiring, which will cost another $2000 or so for 2” receiver, wiring harness and installation (you practically have to disassemble all the base trim … to install). So get a Trailhawk or Overland if you’re going to tow. The 26 mile electric range is great for running errands or commuting and will increase the mileage if the gas motor is only used sparingly. The technology is amazing and will tell you anything short of Santa’s arrival time. It handles very well, cruises the highway with ease, and absorbs bumps well. The 4x4 system is reassuring, and interior adjusts well for your comfort. If you have Yakima rack components, you’ll want to get their landing pad #19 to attach to the 4xe roof rails, then you can use control towers and anothers to carry crossbars and stuff. Oh, the radio manual is almost as thick as the owner’s manual 😄. I’m very satisfied with my Overland so far!
Update: Starting with a fully charged battery, I recently got 27mpg on a 200 mile
trip, driving 75mph on the Interstate along with about 25 miles of 62mph on State roads in Wisconsin. Not bad for a truck with 375hp that can tow 6000#!
Update 2: On a recent Wisconsin camping trip towing a 4000# travel trailer for a combination of 777 miles, 508 miles gas and 269 miles electric(recharging for local sightseeing, etc.), I averaged 18.2mpg driving 56-58mph State Hwy and 68-71 Interstate. Very satisfied with that compared with 11-12 with my old Tahoe!
Incidentally, someone mentioned the lack of a 4xe tachometer, but there is a lineal one across the bottom of several heads-up display screens(1. Driver Info for one), when the engine is running. It is also referred to in the Hybrid Supplement manual page 31.
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We Put 20,000 Miles on our Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and It Was Problematic | Long-Term Test Wrap-Up
We’ve spent a year and more than 20,000 miles driving our plug-in hybrid 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and it was… eventful, to say the least. In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong and our editorial team take you through our ownership experience, including what we liked, what we didn’t, and numerous reliability issues.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Features & Specs
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $59,865 |
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EV Tax Credits & Rebates | $125 |
Engine Type | Plug-in hybrid |
EPA Electric Range | 26 miles |
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | 56 MPGeMPGe is the official metric that the EPA uses to measure the efficiency of alternative-fuel (including electric) vehicles. Just like regular MPG shows how far a car will travel on one gallon of gas, MPGe shows how far a vehicle will drive on 33.7kWh of electricity - the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline. Combined MPGe is the combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe. |
Cost to Drive | $132/month |
Total Charging Time (240V) | 3.4 hours |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 37.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs. BMW X5
The BMW X5 xDrive45e is priced several thousand dollars more than the Grand Cherokee 4xe and produces less power, but it's still more than adequate. They're about the same size on the outside, but the Jeep benefits from slightly more spacious rear seats and a larger cargo capacity. The BMW is estimated to offer 31 miles of all-electric range, beating the Jeep by 5 miles, but is rated at 20 mpg combined under hybrid power, 3 mpg lower than the Jeep.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs. Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 Recharge is priced competitively with the Grand Cherokee 4xe and is quite a bit more powerful. It's also estimated to return 36 miles of EV range and beat the 4xe's hybrid fuel economy by 5 mpg. Cargo capacity, however, is capped at 29.7 cubic feet, which is 8 cubic feet less than the Grand Cherokee.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
The Grand Cherokee 4xe distinguishes itself from most other plug-in hybrid SUVs with its off-road potential, but if you're planning on keeping it on the pavement, you may want to check out the more affordable Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. It delivers up to 32 miles of EV range and handily beats the Jeep with an estimated 34 mpg combined in hybrid fuel economy. Read Edmunds' long-term road test of the Kia Sorento.
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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Grand Cherokee 4xe safety features:
- Active Lane Management
- Steers to correct the Grand Cherokee's lane position and to prevent collisions with vehicles in adjacent lanes.
- Intersection Collision Assist
- Warns the driver when it detects vehicles approaching from the sides at intersections.
- Active Driving Assist
- Combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering assistance for semi-automated driving on highways.
NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Rating |
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Overall | 5 / 5 |
Driver | 4 / 5 |
Passenger | 5 / 5 |
Side Crash Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Side Barrier Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Driver | 5 / 5 |
Passenger | 5 / 5 |
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings | Rating |
Front Seat | 5 / 5 |
Back Seat | 5 / 5 |
Rollover | Rating |
Rollover | 4 / 5 |
Dynamic Test Result | No Tip |
Risk Of Rollover | 14% |
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test | Good |
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Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test | Good |
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original | Good |
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated | Poor |
Side Impact Test – Original | Not Tested |
Side Impact Test – Updated | Good |
Roof Strength Test | Not Tested |
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint | Not Tested |
FAQ
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 44 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Grand Cherokee 4xe has 37.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Learn more
What's new in the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe:
- Overland and Trailhawk trims upgrade to a 10.1-inch touchscreen
- A new High Altitude appearance package debuts for the top Summit trims
- New 30th Anniversary model
- Part of the fifth Grand Cherokee generation introduced for 2022
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe reliable?
To determine whether the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Grand Cherokee 4xe. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Grand Cherokee 4xe's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe and gave it a 7.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 44 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe?
The least-expensive 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $59,865.
Other versions include:
- 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $59,865
- Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $65,260
- Trailhawk CARB State Package 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $66,555
- Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $67,880
- Summit 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $72,595
- Summit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $77,075
What are the different models of Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe?
If you're interested in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, the next question is, which Grand Cherokee 4xe model is right for you? Grand Cherokee 4xe variants include 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), Trailhawk CARB State Package 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), and Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). For a full list of Grand Cherokee 4xe models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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