2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Which 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 Rear-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $36,495
• MPG Combined: 22
• Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.6-liter V6
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 293 
• Torque: 260 lb⁠-⁠ft
• Weight: 4,238 lbs
• Length: 193.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 6,200 lbs

The rear-drive Grand Cherokee will get the job done if you don't plan to venture off the beaten path, but keep in mind that your resale value will take a hit when you're ready to unload your non-4x4 Jeep.

2. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 Four-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $40,035
• MPG Combined: 22
• Drive Type: Four-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.6-liter V6
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 293 
• Torque: 260 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 7.4 sec
• Weight: 4,365 lbs
• Length: 193.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 6,200 lbs

Oddly, the JGC's fuel economy doesn't change a bit (per the EPA) if you add 4WD. With regard to the acceleration numbers, note that the tested vehicle was a fully loaded Summit trim that tipped the scales at an eye-popping 4,863 pounds, whereas the starting curb weight for the JGC 4x4 is about 500 pounds less. That's a huge weight spread from base to loaded, so if you stick with the entry-level Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, it stands to reason that you'll enjoy significantly quicker acceleration. Having said that, the familiar 3.6-liter V6 feels outdated for a midsize SUV with premium aspirations. The Grand Cherokee deserves better, and for the prices Jeep's charging, you deserve better, too.

3. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (2.0T Plug-In Hybrid)

• Base Price: $60,490
• MPG Combined: 23
• EV Range: 26 mi
• Drive Type: Four-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 375 
• Torque: 470 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.3 sec
• Weight: 5,368 lbs
• Length: 193.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs

Impressively, the 4xe only gives up 200 pounds of towing capacity to the standard Grand Cherokee. It also solves the regular JGC's acceleration problem, lopping about 2 seconds off the sprint to 60 mph and trouncing its lesser sibling at the quarter mile by 13 — yes, 13 — mph. So you're not just getting a part-time electric vehicle in this deal; you're also getting a high-performance SUV rather than a rather low-performance one.