2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Flagship 4x4 Capability, Refreshed for 2026
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s flagship SUV, and this year it arrives refreshed, with a new grille and fascias,
redesigned headlamps, a fresh 324-horsepower turbo engine option, and a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. For Central Indiana
drivers, the appeal is the mix a lot of two-row SUVs only half deliver: real trail-rated 4x4 hardware and towing up to 6,200
lbs on one hand, an updated cabin and modern tech on the other. This page walks through what the Grand Cherokee tows and
fords, how the two engines compare, how the seven trims line up, what changed for 2026, and how to shop one close to home.
Grand Cherokee at a Glance
Specification
Detail
Body style
Two-row midsize SUV, seats up to 5
Engines
2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo (324 hp) or 3.6L V6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive, available 4WD
Max towing
Up to 6,200 lbs
Water fording
Up to 24 inches
Fuel economy (EPA)
Up to 21 city / 27 hwy (2WD)
Safety
5-star overall NHTSA rating
Starting MSRP
$38,920
*Starting MSRP is the figure at launch for the 2026 model year, excluding destination.
This page covers the standard two-row Grand Cherokee, which seats 5. If you need a third row, the long-wheelbase Grand
Cherokee L seats up to 7.
Capability and 4x4
Capability is the part of the Grand Cherokee that a general SUV shopping list tends to skip over, and it is the reason
a lot of Indiana buyers land on a Jeep in the first place. With the available 4WD system and the right setup, this SUV
tows up to 6,200 lbs, wades through water up to 24 inches deep, and carries an available payload up to 1,280 lbs.
Capability
Rating
Maximum towing
Up to 6,200 lbs (properly equipped)
Available payload
Up to 1,280 lbs
GVWR
6,050 lbs
Water fording
Up to 24 inches
Ground clearance
8.4 in standard, up to 10.9 in with available air suspension
Here is what those numbers mean once you stop reading spec sheets and start using the vehicle. The 6,200-lb tow rating
covers a small camper, a couple of personal watercraft on a shared trailer, or a compact boat and trailer. The 24-inch
fording depth and the available air suspension that lifts ground clearance to 10.9 inches are what let a Grand Cherokee
handle a flooded county road, a rutted campsite two-track, or a snowed-in driveway that stops a lower crossover cold. Tow
and payload ratings shift with the engine, the drivetrain, and the equipment on the specific vehicle, so confirm the
numbers on the one you are looking at, and weigh a trailer’s loaded weight, not its dry weight, against the rating.
An available 4WD system is offered across the lineup, so you are choosing capability by configuration rather than being
locked into a single trim to get it.
Engines and Fuel Economy
The Grand Cherokee gives you two gas engines with different temperaments. New for 2026, the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo is
the efficiency-and-response pick, making 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The 3.6L V6 is the familiar naturally
aspirated choice for drivers who would rather have a traditional six than a turbo. Both pair with an 8-speed automatic.
Engine
Output
Transmission
2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo (new for 2026)
324 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 332 lb-ft @ 3,000 to 4,500 rpm
8-speed automatic
3.6L V6
Naturally aspirated V6
8-speed automatic
Fuel economy depends on the engine and the drive setup, so read it by configuration rather than blending the numbers. The
2WD line below is the highest the lineup posts; the 4WD lines are broken out by engine:
Configuration
EPA City / Hwy
2WD
Up to 21 / 27
2.0L Hurricane, 4WD
20 / 25
3.6L V6, 4WD
19 / 26
Every version runs on regular unleaded and draws from a 23-gallon tank, so a full fill goes a long way on the daily drive
across Central Indiana. If your priority is the strongest posted numbers and quick turbo response, the 2.0L Hurricane is
the one to look at. If you prefer a naturally aspirated six, the 3.6L V6 is there across much of the range.
Trims and Starting Price
The 2026 Grand Cherokee runs a seven-trim lineup, from the Laredo at the entry point up to the Summit at the top, with
a special edition along the way. At launch for the 2026 model year, the range opens at $38,920, excluding destination.
Per-trim pricing moves with equipment and current programs, so the live figures for a specific build live at the
specials hub.
Trim
Best for
Laredo
The lowest entry price into a Grand Cherokee
Laredo X
A little more equipment than the base Laredo
Laredo Altitude
Buyers who want a blacked-out, styling-forward look
Limited
The mid-lineup jump in comfort and content
Limited Reserve
A more richly equipped step above the Limited
85th Anniversary Edition
Shoppers who want the commemorative edition
Summit
The top, most fully equipped build
Which trim should you start with? Use this as a first cut:
If your priority is…
Start here
The lowest entry price into a Grand Cherokee
Laredo
A little more equipment without a big jump
Laredo X or Laredo Altitude
Mid-lineup comfort and content
Limited or Limited Reserve
The most fully equipped Grand Cherokee
Summit
Exact equipment and available options vary by trim and by the vehicle in stock, so confirm the build on the specific
Grand Cherokee you are considering. For current pricing and any active programs:
Before you commit to a build, it helps to know what this Grand Cherokee actually measures and how much room it opens up
for gear. The figures below are for the standard-wheelbase model, not the longer Grand Cherokee L.
Dimension
Measurement
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Overall length
193.5 in
Width (with mirrors)
84.6 in
Height
70.8 in
Seating
Up to 5
Cargo behind the second row
37.7 cu ft
Cargo behind the first row (rear seats folded)
70.8 cu ft
That is enough room behind the second row for a week of groceries or a couple of duffel bags, and folding the second row
down opens up more than 70 cubic feet for a bike, a cooler haul, or a Home Depot run. If you are checking whether it fits
a garage bay or a condo parking spot, measure against the 193.5-inch length and the 84.6-inch mirror-to-mirror width
before you commit.
Interior, Tech, and the 2026 Refresh
The 2026 refresh is easy to spot outside, with a new grille, new front and rear fascias, and redesigned headlamps that
give a familiar shape a cleaner face. Inside, the headline is a new 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, which comes
standard with built-in navigation and a SiriusXM trial, paired with a 10.25-inch Digital Cluster Display in front of
the driver. Together they put the map, the audio, and the drive information within easy reach.
Standard tech
Detail
Touchscreen
12.3-inch Uconnect 5 with standard navigation (new for 2026)
Driver display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster Display
Audio trial
SiriusXM trial included
Beyond the standard gear, the Grand Cherokee offers a deep menu of available upgrades for buyers who want to load one up,
including a 19-speaker McIntosh premium audio system, a Front Passenger Interactive Touchscreen Display, a head-up
display, wireless charging, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a digital rearview mirror, and rear-seat entertainment
screens. Those are options rather than standard equipment, so treat them as a build-to-taste layer and confirm what is
fitted on the vehicle you are looking at.
Standard Safety
The Grand Cherokee’s core driver-assist features come standard rather than hiding on an options sheet. On the 2026
Grand Cherokee, the following are standard:
Standard driver-assist
How it helps
Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
Sees a likely impact ahead, people and bikes included, and sounds the alert
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Keeps a set following distance in traffic, all the way to a stop and back to speed
Active Lane Management
Catches an unsignaled drift and nudges the wheel to recenter
ParkView Back-Up Camera with ParkSense Park Assist
Shows what is behind you and gauges the gaps while parking
Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
Flags a vehicle beside you, and cross-traffic while you back out
Intersection Collision Assist
Adds collision help at intersections
Drive one through Indianapolis-area traffic at rush hour or settle it into a long interstate cruise, and that safety net
is already switched on across the lineup, with no options sheet to work through first. The Grand Cherokee also earns a
5-star overall NHTSA rating. Scores in the separate crash tests move around by configuration, so it is worth pulling the
NHTSA detail for the exact build you have in mind.
Warranty Coverage
The Grand Cherokee’s factory coverage is a real part of the ownership picture, and the terms are straightforward:
Coverage
Term
Basic limited warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Powertrain limited warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Corrosion (perforation)
60 months / unlimited miles
24-hour roadside assistance
60 months / 60,000 miles
The five-year powertrain and roadside terms are the ones worth noting, since they run well past the basic period and
cover the engine, transmission, and a tow if you need one. See dealer for full details on what each plan covers.
Buying a Grand Cherokee in Central Indiana
When you are ready to shop one close to home, Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Anderson is where Central Indiana
buyers pin down the trim, engine, and 4WD setup they want and settle on a number that stays put. Our Up Front
Guaranteed Pricing puts a real figure on the window and keeps it there, so what you read is where the conversation
starts, not a placeholder that climbs once you are at the desk.
A few things come with every new Grand Cherokee we sell: your first oil change is on us, original owners get free car
washes for life, and our service shop is open on Saturdays for the weeks when a weekday visit is not going to happen.
When you want to see which Grand Cherokees are in stock and how they are equipped:
A Grand Cherokee does not have to be brand new to arrive with factory backing. Go the Mopar Certified Pre-Owned route
and you land a later-model, lower-mileage Jeep for a smaller outlay, with a factory warranty, a documented multi-point
inspection, and a CARFAX history report all riding along. The program runs on two coverage tiers pitched at different
ages and odometer readings, so a Grand Cherokee that already has a few years on it can still make the cut. The exact
year and mileage cutoffs for each tier sit on the program page.
Most people hold onto a Grand Cherokee for years, which is reason enough to get the loan right the first time. Our
finance desk takes on the whole spread of credit situations: strong scores, buyers climbing back from a rough patch,
first-time borrowers new to the country, and anyone a competing lot already sent home. If the credit report is the
hurdle, our Unfreeze Your Credit program is the place to begin. Handle the
pre-approval before
you come in and the money side is settled while you are still weighing the turbo against the V6.
The standard Grand Cherokee seats up to 5. If you need a third row, the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee L seats up
to 7. This page covers the two-row model.
Up to 6,200 lbs when properly equipped. That covers a small camper, a compact boat, or personal watercraft on a
trailer. Tow capacity depends on the engine, drivetrain, and equipment on the specific vehicle, so confirm the
rating on the one you are considering and weigh the trailer’s loaded weight against it.
Yes. The Grand Cherokee comes in rear-wheel drive with an available 4WD system offered across the lineup. With
4WD and the available air suspension, ground clearance reaches up to 10.9 inches and the SUV can ford water up to
24 inches deep, which is what makes it genuine winter and off-pavement equipment rather than a badge.
Two gas engines, both with an 8-speed automatic. The new-for-2026 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo makes 324 horsepower and
332 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.6L V6 is the naturally aspirated alternative. The 2026 lineup is gas-only, with no
plug-in hybrid offered.
By EPA estimate, a 2WD Grand Cherokee returns up to 21 city and 27 highway. The 2.0L Hurricane in 4WD returns 20
city and 25 highway, and the 3.6L V6 in 4WD returns 19 city and 26 highway. All run on regular unleaded from a
23-gallon tank.
Seven trims: Laredo, Laredo X, Laredo Altitude, Limited, Limited Reserve, 85th Anniversary Edition, and Summit.
At launch for the 2026 model year, the range opens at $38,920, excluding destination. Per-trim pricing shifts with
equipment and current programs, so check the latest figures for a specific build at the specials hub.
The standard Grand Cherokee holds 37.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and folding the second row down opens
that up to 70.8 cubic feet. It seats up to 5. These figures are for the model covered on this page, not the
longer Grand Cherokee L.
The 2026 refresh brings a new grille, new front and rear fascias, and redesigned headlamps, along with a new 2.0L
Hurricane 4 Turbo engine and a larger 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with standard navigation. It is a
meaningful mid-cycle update to both the look and the tech.
A 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with built-in navigation and a SiriusXM trial, plus a 10.25-inch Digital
Cluster Display for the driver. Available upgrades include a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, a head-up display,
wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, and rear-seat entertainment screens, which are options rather than
standard gear.
The basic limited warranty runs 36 months or 36,000 miles, the powertrain limited warranty runs 60 months or
60,000 miles, corrosion (perforation) coverage runs 60 months with unlimited miles, and 24-hour roadside
assistance runs 60 months or 60,000 miles. See dealer for full coverage details.
The Grand Cherokee earns a 5-star overall NHTSA rating, and its standard driver-assist list runs deep: forward
collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise that handles stop-and-go traffic, active
lane management, a back-up camera with park assist, blind spot monitoring with rear cross path detection, and
intersection collision assist. The separate crash-test scores move by build, so check the NHTSA detail for the
one you want.
Yes. Every Mopar Certified Pre-Owned Grand Cherokee has passed a factory multi-point inspection and carries a
CARFAX report, and the program’s two tiers reach across a range of model years and mileages. Browse the
certified inventory
or read the
program page for what is
available now and the full terms.
Size and rows. The Grand Cherokee is the two-row model that seats up to 5. The Grand Cherokee L is the
longer-wheelbase version that adds a third row and seats up to 7. If you regularly carry more than five people,
the L is the one to look at; if you do not, the standard model is the more maneuverable buy.
