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2026 Grand Cherokee: What's New

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues its legacy as a refined yet capable SUV that drivers trust for comfort, performance, and everyday versatility. This well known midsize SUV blends upscale design with proven strength, making it a favorite for families, commuters, and adventure seekers alike.

With two row and three row seating options, the Grand Cherokee offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo. The interior feels roomy and well thought out, giving everyone space to relax while still leaving room for groceries, gear, or luggage for a weekend getaway.

Under the hood, the Grand Cherokee delivers confident power and dependable performance. Available engines provide strong towing capability and smooth acceleration, making it a great choice whether you are hauling equipment, heading out on a road trip, or navigating daily traffic. Its reputation for durability and reliability continues to be a major reason drivers choose this SUV year after year.

To look at previous Grand Cherokee models, you can find everything here.

To learn more about the 2026 Grand Cherokee explore the rest of our article below.

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Recognition

Already earning solid recognition, 2026 Grand Cherokee AXE PHEV earned a 5-Star Safety Rating by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For its off-road performance, 2026 Grand Cherokee ranked #8 on Car and Driver’s Best 4x4 SUV for 2026 list.

While the 2026 Grand Cherokee is still undergoing additional reviews, let’s take a closer look at the standout features and highlights that drivers appreciated most in recent model years, including:

Best of Rankings

Safety Ratings

New Features

Engines and Performance

  • New 2.0L Hurricane Turbo I4 engine introduced
  • Hurricane Turbo I4 produces 324 horsepower and 332 lb ft of torque
  • Hurricane engine delivers a 20 percent power increase over previous base 2.0L engines
  • New Gen IV 8 speed automatic transmission standard on gasoline models
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 remains available producing 293 horsepower
  • 4xe Plug in Hybrid powertrain returns with 375 combined horsepower

Appearance and Styling

  • Refreshed exterior with a more rugged, squared front end design
  • Redesigned seven slot grille featuring a thicker border
  • Revised front fascia with three separate air intakes for improved cooling
  • Updated LED headlights and fog lights across all trims
  • New available interior accents including Teak and Satin Chrome on Limited trims
  • Piano Black HVAC tracers added to Summit trim interiors

Technology and Safety

  • 12.3 inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen now standard on all trims
  • New standard safety features include Intersection Collision Assist
  • Hands Free Active Driving Assist available on high level trims
  • Multicolour ambient LED interior lighting available for all trim levels

Best Trim

We recommend the Limited trim level.

Starting at $49,430*, the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited strikes the best balance between off road capability and near luxury interior features. It offers significant upgrades over the Laredo while remaining more accessible than the Summit.

Performance

  • Engine: 2.0L Hurricane Turbo I4 or 3.6L Pentastar V6
  • Selec Terrain Traction Management System with five drive modes
  • Quadra Trac II 4x4 system available
  • Best in Class maximum towing capacity of 6,200 pounds (with 2.0L Hurricane)

Technology and Connectivity

  • 12.3 inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Available 10.25 inch front passenger interactive display
  • Remote start system standard
  • Universal garage door opener included

Interior and Comfort

  • Capri leatherette trimmed seating surfaces
  • 15 way power adjustable front seats with memory
  • Heated front and second row seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power liftgate with adjustable height

Trim Levels MSRP:

  • Laredo: $40,730*
  • Laredo X: $41,430*
  • Altitude: $44,735*
  • Altitude X: $45,235*
  • Limited: $49,430*
  • Overland: $64,490*
  • Summit: $66,055*
  • Summit Reserve: $69,435*

Performance

2.0L Hurricane Turbo I4 (New for 2026)

  • 324 horsepower
  • 332 lb ft of torque
  • Standard 8 speed automatic transmission
  • Uses 10 percent less fuel than previous 2.0L DOHC I4 engines

3.6L Pentastar V6

  • 293 horsepower
  • 260 lb ft of torque
  • Standard 8 speed automatic transmission
  • Available in Rear Wheel Drive or 4x4 configurations

Grand Cherokee 4xe (Hybrid)

  • 2.0L Turbo I4 paired with dual electric motors
  • 375 total system horsepower
  • 470 lb ft of total system torque
  • Standard 4x4 on all 4xe models

Off Road Capability

  • Five specialized 4x4 drive modes: Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand
  • Best in Class available ground clearance of 10.9 inches
  • Unsurpassed in Class ramp breakover angle
  • Red recovery hooks now standard on Trailhawk 4xe trims

Acceleration (Car and Driver Tested)

  • V6: 9-60 seconds in 7.4 seconds (estimated)

Technology

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee front view steering wheel

Infotainment and Displays

  • New 12.3 inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen standard across all trims
  • Standard 10.25 inch Digital Cluster Display behind the steering wheel
  • Available 10 inch full color Head Up Display (HUD) projects info onto the windshield
  • Class Exclusive available Front Passenger Interactive Touchscreen Display (10.25 inch QLED)
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility standard
  • Amazon Fire TV integration available for rear seat entertainment screens

Audio Systems

  • Standard: 6 speaker audio system
  • Mid Level: Alpine Premium Audio System with 9 speakers and a subwoofer (Available on Limited)
  • Premium: State of the art McIntosh Sound System with a 17 channel amplifier
    • Delivers 950 watts through 19 custom designed speakers
    • Includes a 10 inch subwoofer
    • Standard on Summit and Summit Reserve models

Charging and Connectivity

  • Jeep Connect suite with 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capability
  • Wireless charging pad standard on Altitude trims and above
  • Up to 6 USB ports (USB A and USB C) available for multi row charging
  • Phone as a Key technology available via the Jeep App
  • Send and Go feature allows sending navigation routes from smartphone to vehicle

Camera and Safety Technology

  • 360 Degree Surround View Camera with front and rear lens washers available
  • Night Vision Camera with infrared sensors to detect pedestrians and animals up to 328 feet away
  • Digital Rearview Mirror available for an unobstructed view behind the vehicle
  • Interior FamCAM available on 3 row models to monitor rear passengers
  • Drowsy Driver Detection standard on Summit trims

Appearance

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior black suv back view

Exterior Features:

Exterior Design

  • Signature Jeep seven slot grille with updated trim specific finishes
  • Sculpted hood and body lines designed to balance durability and aerodynamics
  • Body color door handles standard on most trims
  • Black exterior accents available on Altitude trims
  • Chrome exterior accents standard on Overland and Summit trims
  • Roof rails standard on most trims for added utility
  • Power liftgate standard on Limited and higher trims
  • Hands free power liftgate available on select trims and packages

Lighting

  • LED reflector headlights standard across the lineup
  • LED daytime running lights standard
  • LED fog lamps standard on Limited and higher trims
  • LED taillamps with signature Jeep lighting design

Wheels

  • 17 inch aluminum wheels standard on Laredo
  • 18 inch aluminum wheels standard on Limited
  • 20 inch aluminum wheels available on Overland
  • 20 inch polished aluminum wheels standard on Summit
  • Unique wheel finishes vary by trim level

Exterior Dimensions

  • Overall Length: approximately 193.5 inches
  • Overall Width without mirrors: approximately 77.5 inches
  • Wheelbase: approximately 116.7 inches
  • Overall Height: approximately 70.8 inches
  • Ground Clearance: up to approximately 10.9 inches when equipped with Quadra Lift air suspension

Exterior Colors

  • Bright White Clear Coat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
  • Baltic Grey Metallic Clear Coat
  • Silver Zynith
  • Velvet Red Pearl Coat
  • Midnight Sky
  • Rocky Mountain Pearl Coat

Interior Features:

Seating and Space

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior front view 2
  • Standard two row seating for up to five passengers
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats standard
  • Front legroom: approximately 41.3 inches
  • Rear legroom: approximately 38.2 inches
  • Cargo volume behind second row: approximately 37.7 cubic feet
  • Maximum cargo volume with rear seats folded: approximately 70.8 cubic feet

Interior Materials

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior seats
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior moonroof
  • Cloth seating surfaces standard on Laredo
  • Capri leatherette seating surfaces standard on Limited
  • Nappa leather seating available on Overland
  • Palermo leather seating standard on Summit
  • Heated front seats standard on Limited and higher trims
  • Ventilated front seats available on select trims
  • Real wood interior trim available on Overland and Summit
  • Suede headliner available on Summit trims
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior trunk space

Safety

Safety Awards*

Standard Safety Features

  • Full Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
    • Detects potential collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists
    • Provides audible alerts and can automatically apply emergency braking
  • Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection
    • Monitors blind spots and warns of approaching vehicles while reversing
  • Active Lane Management System
    • Provides steering correction to help keep the vehicle within lane boundaries
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
    • Automatically adjusts speed to maintain a set distance from the vehicle ahead
    • Capable of bringing the vehicle to a full stop in heavy traffic
  • ParkView Rear Back Up Camera with ParkSense Rear Park Assist
    • Displays a live video feed with dynamic grid lines
    • Includes sensors that provide audible alerts and can stop the vehicle if an obstacle is detected

Available Assistance Technology

  • Hands Free Active Driving Assist
    • Allows for miles of hands free driving on approved roadways
    • Uses sensors and cameras to maintain speed and lane centering
  • Intersection Collision Assist
    • Detects vehicles approaching from either side at intersections
    • Provides audible/visual alerts and can engage emergency braking
  • Night Vision Camera
    • Uses infrared sensors to detect pedestrians and animals up to 328 feet away
  • Drowsy Driver Detection
    • Monitors steering input and vehicle movement for patterns of fatigue
    • Issues audible and visual signals to suggest the driver take a break
  • 360 Degree Surround View Camera
    • Provides an aerial view of the vehicle and its surroundings
    • Includes integrated washers for both front and rear camera lenses

Vehicle Structure and Protection

  • Total of 8 standard airbags
    • Advanced multistage driver and front passenger airbags
    • Driver and front passenger knee bolster airbags
    • Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags
    • Supplemental side curtain airbags for all rows
  • High Strength Steel Safety Cage
    • Engineered to help direct energy away from the cabin in a collision
  • LATCH Child Seat Anchor System
    • Standard across all rows for secure child seat installation
  • SOS Call and Assist Buttons
    • Integrated into the overhead console for immediate emergency assistance

Jeep Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Warranty Coverage

  • Basic Limited Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
  • Powertrain Limited Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
  • Corrosion Perforation Warranty: 5 years with unlimited miles
  • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance: 5 years or 60,000 miles

Hybrid and Electric Coverage

  • Hybrid and Electric Component Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles
    • Covers high voltage battery and related hybrid components on Jeep 4xe models

Emissions Coverage Notes

  • Some states require extended emissions warranties
  • Certain hybrid batteries may be covered up to 10 years or 150,000 miles under California emissions regulations
  • Coverage varies by model and state of registration

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