Looking for a truly off-road-ready SUV at a reasonable price? The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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TRAVIS LANGNESS: I'm Travis Langness, Edmunds editor. And this is the Expert Rundown of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2017 Grand Cherokee gets an off-road Trailhawk model. And the top of the line Summit model gets some new styling. And there are a few new features, like self-parking system and lane departure warning. In its class, it's definitely a standout. All the trim levels, other than top of the line Summit are Trail Rated. So pretty much each one of them can go pretty far off-road. The base trim level comes with a decent V6 gasoline engine, but it's not our favorite. If we're honest, we'd upgrade to the diesel or the available V8. Those are both great. And they improve tow ratings quite a bit. No matter what model you get for the Grand Cherokee, it's got a plush interior, lots of luxury and available tech, and comfortable seats, easy to use Uconnect interface. Those are two of the best parts of the interior. The ride quality is a bit disappointing, especially with the air suspension. We'd think it'd be a little bit better. But it's totally livable. The Grand Cherokee we recommend is the Trailhawk model. Even in the base levels, you get a lot of standard kit. But the Trailhawk model comes with the extra off-road equipment as well as all the swanky stuff, like ventilated seats and the 8.4-inch touchscreen. Bottom line, the Jeep Grand Cherokee may be getting on in age, but it's definitely still one of our favorite SUVs on the road. For more reviews of key competitors, go to YouTube and check out more of the Edmunds Expert Rundowns.
With a unique blend of off-road chops, decent highway manners and around-town maneuverability, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of shoppers looking for an upscale midsize SUV. Even though controversial redesigns have softened some of the traditional Jeep styling cues, resulting in sleeker lines and a more aerodynamic look, the Grand Cherokee retains enough muscular Jeep DNA to preserve its appeal to purists. And the less trucklike appearance has allowed it to attract entirely new groups of buyers.
For 2017, Jeep has made a rearview camera and rear parking sensors standard equipment on all Grand Cherokee models. The line-topping Summit trim level gains updated styling and a more luxurious interior. Perhaps the most intriguing news for 2017 is the addition of the Trailhawk model with 18-inch off-road tires, air suspension with extra travel, skidplates and an electronic limited-slip differential.
Standard power for the Grand Cherokee comes from a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and comes linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Other engine choices abound. There are V8s of 360 horsepower and 475 hp, as well as a 240-hp diesel V6. All models are available with four-wheel drive, except the off-road-oriented Trailhawk, on which it's standard.
Fuel economy for the base rear-wheel-drive Grand Cherokee with the V6 engine is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (19 city/26 highway). Choose the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with four-wheel drive and the rating drops to 15 mpg combined (13 city/19 highway).
The experience of driving the Grand Cherokee can vary, depending on which trim level you choose and what you ask it to do. Equipped with four-wheel drive, all models except the posh Summit are capable off-roaders. True, most buyers won't ever wander off into the dirt, but those who do will find Jeep's flagship able to conquer the majority of the competition. On the open road, the Grand Cherokee is surprisingly smooth and comfortable, thanks to suspension that is tuned to split the difference between utility hauler and people carrier. But there's no way this SUV can be can considered a sportster. It's just not oriented toward corner-carving.
There's a good story inside the Grand Cherokee as well. The interior of even the base Laredo model is well designed and pleasant, with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, an infotainment center with Bluetooth connectivity and a 5-inch touchscreen. Moving up to the Limited and Overland trim levels adds a host of comfort and convenience features, and the top-of-the-line Summit piles on more of those, plus increasingly luxurious interior touches. Whatever your preference, let Edmunds help you find the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee that best meets your needs.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered in the following submodels: SUV, Diesel. Available styles include Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A), and Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A). Grand Cherokee models are available with a 0-liter flex-fuel (FFV) engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Grand Cherokee comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Grand Cherokee comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $49485. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7620.1 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7620.1 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $41864.8.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 15.4% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $46265. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7859.4 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7859.4 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $38405.6.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 17% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $44670. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $5684.7 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5684.7 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $38985.3.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 12.7% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $50505. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7554 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 15% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $44970. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7860 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7860 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $37110.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 17.5% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $42780. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7617 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7617 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $35163.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 17.8% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37330. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $6225 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6225 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $31105.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 16.7% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36835. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $6150 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6150 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30685.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 16.7% below the MSRP.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34285. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $6110 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 17.8% below the MSRP.
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Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Grand Cherokee featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Grand Cherokee a 4.1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Grand Cherokee.
Vehicle Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Review I have owned mostly smaller SUVs in the past including Honda CRV, 3 Subaru Outbacks and most recently Jeep Renegade. I finally made a leap to the mid SUV segment and got a 2017 Jeep GC Limited.. What a difference. For a bigger SUV, it drives smooth, very quiet and it is totally not a gas guzzler as I initially worried about. In fact for the power of the engine I was getting 24-25 during the summer time and about 21-22 in our winter so far. Interior is clean and upscale looking better than the Toyota Highlanders and Honda Pilot. I am very impressed with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's value at all levels.
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Is the 2017 Jeep Grand-cherokee safe? The 2017 Jeep Grand-cherokee earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Available Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Submodel Types: SUV, SRT, SRT8, SRT-8
Available Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Trims: Limited, Laredo, Overland, Summit, Altitude, Trailhawk, Sterling Edition, High Altitude, SRT, Upland, SRT8, SRT-8, Limited 75th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Sport, Laredo 75th Anniversary, Special Edition
Exterior Colors: Bright White Clear Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat, Velvet Red Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Rhino Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Stone White Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Ivory 3 Coat, Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat, Cashmere Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearlcoat, Black Forest Green Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Redline 2 Pearl Coat, Blackberry Pearlcoat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Light Graystone Pearlcoat, Red Rock Crystal Pearlcoat, True Blue Pearlcoat, Bright White Clearcoat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat, Natural Green Pearlcoat, White Gold Clearcoat , Jeep Green Metallic Clearcoat, Luxury Brown Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Pearl Coat, Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat, Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat, Deep Beryl Green Pearlcoat, Light Pewter Metallic Clearcoat, Dark Khaki Pearlcoat, Deep Auburn Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Tinted Pearlcoat, Modern Blue Pearlcoat, Sangria Metallic Clear Coat, Black Forest Green Pearlcoat, Dark Charcoal Pearlcoat, Onyx Green Pearlcoat, Deep Lava Red Metallic, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, Winter Chill Pearlcoat, Black, Dark Quartz Gray Metallic, Dark Silver Metallic, Moss Green Pearlcoat, Onyx Green Pearl Coat, Recon Green Clear Coat, Rugged Brown Pearlcoat, Steel Blue Pearlcoat, Woodland Brown SG, Woodland Brown Satin Glow
Interior Colors: Black premium leather, Black leather, Black cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige premium leather, Black leather/sueded microfiber, Black/Light Frost Beige leather, Black alcantara, Brown/Light Frost premium leather, Dark Sienna Brown/Black leather, Dark Slate Gray cloth, Medium Slate Gray cloth, Dark Graystone/Medium Graystone cloth, Dark Slate Gray, Black/Light Frost Beige cloth, Black/Ruby Red leather, Black/Ruby Red leather/sueded microfiber, Dark Khaki/Light Graystone leather, Medium Slate Gray, Brown premium leather, Khaki cloth, Indigo Blue/Brown premium leather, Black/Light Grey leather, Brown leather, Taupe, Dark Frost Beige/Light Frost Beige leather, Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone premium leather, New Saddle/Black leather, Dark Graystone/Medium Graystone premium leather, Dark Khaki/Light Graystone, Agate, Black leather/suede, Khaki, New Saddle/Black Interior leather, New Saddle/Black premium leather, Black/Sepia leather/sueded microfiber, Dark/Light Slate Gray, Black/Dark Olive premium leather, Medium Slate Gray leather/suede, Sandstone, Black/Sepia premium leather, Dark Frost Beige/Light Frost Beige premium leather
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, AWD/4WD, Trip Computer, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Power Driver Seat, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Parking sensors, Back-up camera, Alarm, Heated seats, Remote Start, Keyless Entry/Start, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Mobile Internet, Navigation, Automatic Emergency Braking, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Upgraded Headlights, Towing Hitch, Cooled Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Engine, Upgraded Stereo, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Rear Entertainment System, 3500lb Towing Capacity
