2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in-detail Review, Performance and Price

The 2018 model of the Jeep Grand Cherokee marks the 25th anniversary of the full-size crossover since it debuted in 1993. The Grand Cherokee is the best-selling Jeep, outpacing the Cherokee, Wrangler, and all the smaller Jeeps. Of the fourth generation in the eighth year, the Grand Cherokee is poised for a redesign in 2020, as parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) made such an announcement.

Since the first generation, the Grand Cherokee has always been a technical crossover due to its unibody construction, which lacks a real SUV frame body. In fact, most people, including the Jeep, call the Grand Cherokee an SUV. Whatever the name, the versatile Grand Cherokee is available in a wide variety of trims. Buyers can choose between different versions: a fairly standard vehicle, a luxury model, an excellent off-road truck, and an insanely fast version.

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 7 different trims: Limited, Laredo, Trailhawk, Overland, SRT, Summit, and Trackhawk.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Specs

The base engine makes the Grand Cherokee easy to drive and offers good acceleration. All V8s clearly shows excellent acceleration, and the 707-horsepower Trackhawk engine makes the Grand Cherokee look like a sports car when pulled from the track.

Base engine: 3.6-liter V6 295-horsepower

Available Engines:

• 5.7-liter V8 360-horsepower
• 3.0-liter V6 240-horsepower
• 6.4-liter V8 475-horsepower
• 6.2-liter V8 707-horsepower

Drivetrain: standard is rear-wheel drive and available in four-wheel drive

Transmission: standard eight-speed automatic

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

The 2018 Grand Cherokee can tow around 7,400 pounds if properly equipped.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee price starts at $27,900 and can seat five people in two rows. The interior of this Jeep looks beautiful, and it is very well built. The spacious front seats are comfortable, especially with the leather seating upholstery available. The rear seats have plenty of head and legroom for adults.

Available Seating Features:

• Leather and suede mixture
• Nappa leather upholstery or genuine leather
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Infotainment

The Uconnect infotainment system is at the core of Grand Cherokee's internal technology. It is responsive and easy to use. You can also customize the buttons you want on the home screen.

Standard features: a 7-inch touch-screen display, the Uconnect 4 infotainment interface, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, two USB ports, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, and voice command

Additional standard features: a proximity key, push-button start, and dual-zone automatic climate control

Available features: navigation, an 8.4-inch touch screen, two additional USB ports, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, satellite radio, a 19-speaker, a rear-seat dual-screen DVD/Blu-ray entertainment system, and Harman Kardon audio system

Other available features are a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and a 115-volt power outlet

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Features

The NHTSA gave it a four-out-of-five-star overall rating, 5 stars in the side crash test, 3 stars in a rollover test, and 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

Standard Safety Features:

• Rear parking sensors
• Rearview camera

Available Safety Features:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic high beams
• Forward collision warning with active braking
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers

The Final Verdict

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows what can happen when an industry moves forward and keeps its legacy loyal. It represents the toughness, courage, Made in America craftsmanship that is relevant to the market today. Visit Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, TX, for the best deals on 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale. Check out our inventory and drive off with your brand new or used Grand Cherokee.