Jeep’s new Grand Cherokee L model brings third-row seat, room for seven

Billed arsenic the archetypal full-size Grand Cherokee, the L exemplary begins astatine $36,995 (plus $1,695 freight) for the basal Laredo exemplary with rear-wheel thrust and the basal 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and runs arsenic precocious arsenic $65,290 for the Summit Reserve exemplary with four-wheel thrust and the 5.7-liter V-8 engine.

In betwixt are the Laredo V-6 four-wheel thrust ($38,995); Altitude V-6 2WD ($40,195); Altitude V-6 4WD ($42,195); Limited V-6 2WD ($43,995); Limited V-6 4WD ($45,995); Overland V-6 2WD ($52,995); Overland V-6 4WD ($54,995); Overland V-8 4WD ($58,290); Summit V-6 2WD ($56,995); Summit V-6 4WD ($58,995); Summit V-8 4WD ($$62,290); and Summit Reserve V-6 4WD ($61,995), the exemplary we tested for this report.

As the terms database shows, four-wheel thrust is disposable for $2,000 other connected each models but the Summit Reserve, wherever it is standard. The V-8 motor is offered lone connected the Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve four-wheel-drive models, wherever it is $3,295 extra.

According to the model sticker provided with our trial vehicle, the Summit V-6 exemplary with four-wheel thrust becomes the Summit Reserve exemplary with the summation of the $3,000 Summit Reserve Group 22U package, which brings 21-inch polished/painted aluminum wheels; all-season tires; Palermo leather seats; McIntosh 19-speaker high-performance audio system, with 950-watt amplifier; ventilated rear seats; deluxe headliner; and Nappa Reserve doorway trim.

There are 3 four-wheel-drive systems disposable connected the Grand Cherokee L, depending connected trim level: Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II with rear physics constricted slip-differential. 

All 3 systems are equipped with an progressive transportation lawsuit to amended traction by automatically shifting torque to the instrumentality with the slightest slippage. But the basal Quadra-Trac I strategy does not person the two-speed transportation for low-range gearing that is included connected the different 2 systems.

The top-end Quadra-Drive II strategy is modular connected the Summit models, and disposable connected the Overland exemplary with the summation of the Off-Road Group bundle ($1,095). 

Standard features connected each models commencement with adaptive cruise power and Blind-spot Monitoring, LED exterior lighting, leather-wrapped steering instrumentality with audio controls, caller “tip and slide” second-row seats, a 10.25-inch frameless integer operator accusation halfway with customizable paper options, and the caller Uconnect 5 infotainment strategy with 10-inch screen.

Limited models adhd specified premium features arsenic Capri leather seats, heated steering wheel, heated seats successful the archetypal 2 rows, distant start, and a powerfulness liftgate with adjustable height

Overland four-wheel-drive models adhd the Quadra-Trac II system, on with different Overland cogwheel including Nappa leather seats and doorway panels; ventilated beforehand seats; Uconnect 5 with premium navigation; ambient LED lighting, with 5 colour choices; length-adjustable front-row spot cushions; hands-free, foot-activated powerfulness liftgate; and dual-pane sunroof.

The Trail Rated Off-Road Group connected the Overland four-wheel thrust adds high-strength alloy skid plates, physics limited-slip differential rear axle, 18-inch wheels and all-season tires.

Moving up to the Summit exemplary brings quilted Nappa leather seats; Absolute Oak wood and leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel; 16-way adjustable front-row seats with memory, lumbar support, and spot backmost massage; Summit-specific LED fog lights; and other information features, specified arsenic Active Driving Assist, drowsy operator detection and a 360-degree surround-view camera.

Jeep says the Grand Cherokee L has much than 110 precocious information and information features, including disposable driver-assist systems and night-vision cameras

The Uconnect 5 strategy comes with a top-middle-dash 10-inch display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There besides are a windshield Head-up Display, integer rearview mirror, the frameless integer instrumentality cluster, and the rear-seat monitoring camera.

 New for the 2021 Grand Cherokee L is front-axle disconnect, modular connected each four-wheel-drive trims.

The modular all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 motor is rated astatine 293 horsepower and 260 foot-pounds of torque, and is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The optional 5.7-liter V-8 motor cranks retired 357 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque. It’s besides connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Towing capableness of the Grand Cherokee L models is 6,200 pounds with the V-6 motor and 7,200 pounds with the V-8.

Fuel system is amazingly decent, particularly with the V-6 models. The V-6 with two-wheel thrust is rated astatine 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, portion our four-wheel-drive V-6 tester was rated astatine 18/25/21. The V-8 motor with four-wheel thrust is rated astatine 14 city/22 highway/17 combined.

The Summit models travel with Active Driving Assist that works to clasp the conveyance successful its lane automatically erstwhile the adaptive cruise power is activated. Like akin systems, it volition crook itself disconnected if it detects that the operator is not holding the steering wheel. It’s not meant to supply autonomous-driving capabilities. This strategy is optional connected the Overland model.

A night-vision camera is optional connected Overland and Summit models, utilizing infrared sensors to observe pedestrians and animals successful the roadworthy up astatine distances up to 219 yards, Jeep says. It’s portion of the Advanced Pro-Tech Group bundle ($1,995), which was not included connected our trial vehicle.

Summit models travel with four-zone automatic clime control, which allows for enactment of antithetic instrumentality levels and modes for idiosyncratic passengers successful the archetypal and 2nd rows. The strategy offers 4 antithetic somesthesia settings.

The Summit trim besides includes a second-row level console with 2 illuminated cupholders and a two-tiered halfway pull-down armrest with retention for mobile devices.
 

Additional information features connected Summit models see Intersection Collision Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, the 360-degree Surround View Camera with beforehand and rear lens washers, and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist.

In keeping with the accent connected luxury, the Summit Reserve models see ventilated beforehand and second-row seats; representation and massage beforehand seats; and open-pore Waxed Walnut wood and premium, wrapped, suede-like cloth connected the A-pillars and headliner. 

Our Summit Reserve besides came with autarkic beforehand and rear suspensions and the class-exclusive Quadra-Lift aerial suspension with physics adaptive damping. The thrust was comfy connected the highway, and adjacent good supra mean for an SUV connected the decently maintained ungraded and gravel roads we traveled successful immoderate authorities parks and a nationalist forest.

The new, fifth-generation Grand Cherokee styling that debuted connected the L exemplary is simply a spot more-boxy than the erstwhile generation, but inactive includes signature Jeep plan cues specified arsenic a seven-slot grille and trapezoidal instrumentality arches. Overall, it’s a precise bully look.
 

The beforehand seats were rather comfortable, arsenic were the outboard positions successful the mediate row. We didn’t effort the two-passenger third-row seat, which is champion near to nimble smaller radical (yes, kids).

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve’s interior features 3 rows of seating; a frameless integer gauge clump and 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen radio; hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather upholstery; and open-pore Waxed Walnut wood accents.

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While the V-8 motor would adhd immoderate zip and of people other trailer-towing capability, we recovered the V-6 motor to beryllium much than adequate. But we did not load the Grand Cherokee L down with passengers and cargo, nor did we effort pulling immoderate trailers.

The Summit Reserve exemplary we tested came successful the premium Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat exterior colour ($345). The lone different other connected our conveyance was the Luxury Tech Group V ($245), which added a wireless charging pad up front, and manual rear side-window shades.

Total sticker terms for our 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve was $64,280, including freight and options.

The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III person appeared regularly successful the Express-News since 2000. Contact him astatine chambers@auto-writer.com oregon connected Twitter @gchambers3.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The package: Full-size, five-door, seven-passenger, V-6 oregon V-8 gasoline powered, rear oregon four-wheel-drive crossover inferior vehicle.
Highlights: This is the archetypal three-row mentation of the Grand Cherokee, introduced for 2021 arsenic the archetypal exemplary successful the redesigned 5th procreation of the iconic Jeep   rider vehicle.
Negatives: Third-row spot choky for adults. 
Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 (standard); 5.7-liter V-8 (optional).
Transmissions:T Eight-speed automatic.
Power/torque: 293 HP./260 foot-pounds (V-6); 357 HP./390 foot-pounds (V-8).
Length: 204.9 inches.
Curb value range: 4,524-5,279 pounds.
Cargo volume: 17.2 cubic feet (behind 3rd row); 46.9 cubic feet (behind 2nd row); 84.6 cubic feet (behind archetypal row).
Trailer towing maximum: 6,200 pounds (V-6, 2WD/4WD); 7,200 pounds (V-8, 4WD).
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Electronic stableness control: Standard.
Side aerial bags: Seat-mounted side, front.
Fuel capacity/type: 23 gallons/unleaded regular (V-6); unleaded mid-grade (V-8, recommended but not required).
EPA substance economy: 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined (V-6, 2WD); 18/25/21 (V-6, 4WD); 14/22/17 (V-8, 4WD).
Major competitors: Toyota Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Ford Explorer, Subaru Ascent, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot.
Base terms range: $36,995-$65,290, positive $1,695 freight.
Price arsenic tested: $64,280, including freight and options (Summit Reserve).
On the Road rating: 8.7 (of a imaginable 10).

Prices shown are manufacturer’s suggested retail; existent selling terms whitethorn vary.