2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Chrysler of Culpeper

The Jeep Grand Cherokee does what all Jeeps do best: travel off-road, taking on terrain that other vehicles would never dare. In fact, the Grand Cherokee can handle almost any trail without being phased; it was built for the wild. The Grand Cherokee is also known for its three engine options, a standard and capable V6 with admirable fuel economy, a turbodiesel engine with unmatched fuel economy and low-end torque, and a V8 with robust towing capacity. Amenities and features are abundant, as is the most up-to-date technology, including the Uconnect fourth-generation touchscreen interface. Luxury and off-road capability have finally been combined in the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This year, an all-new Trailhawk model that features extra off-road equipment debuts and the Summit receives some new styling and garnishes. New safety features are available, such as lane departure warning and a self-parking system. Finally, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera come standard on every trim level of Grand Cherokee.

Under the Grand Cherokee's Hood

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with three engine options. A 3.6-liter engine known as the Pentastar is the first engine in the lineup and is rated at 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel economy comes in at 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway with two-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive comes in at 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway. The second engine is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6. It's capable of 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and fuel economy reaches as high as 30 miles per gallon. The third option is a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 that provides the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. It's capable of towing up to 7,400 pounds, something most competitors could never dream of. The Grand Cherokee lineup is completed by a sports and performance model known as the Grand Cherokee SRT, which will be discussed separately along with its unique powertrain.

Design of Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in a five-passenger, two-row configuration and is a member of the midsize SUV class. It is also available in five trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, and Summit. The base Laredo trim comes standard with rear parking sensors, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors, automatic headlights, foglights, alloy wheels, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel wrapped in leather, automatic dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a 5-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system. Just one step up to the Limited will get you an auto-dimming driver-side and rearview mirror, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, remote start, satellite radio, driver-seat memory settings, and a heated steering wheel. As for cargo room, the Grand Cherokee's trunk will hold a full-size spare tire and offer 36.3 cubic feet of space for storing cargo.

What are some standard features for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee's Trailhawk trim level?

Some standard features of the Trailhawk trim level include Quadra-Lift which is an adjustable air suspension, hill ascent and descent control, underbody skid plates, an 8.4-inch touchscreen interface with voice controls, and an upgraded instrument cluster display that offers off-road features exclusive to the Trailhawk.  

What's the maximum towing capacity of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The maximum towing capacity of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7,400 pounds!

Conclusions

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fantastic vehicle and is considered one of Jeep's most well-rounded vehicles. It offers towing and off-road capabilities and a fun ride full of pep and power. For a closer look at this midsize SUV, come to Chrysler of Culpeper today!