2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Key Takeaways:

• Up to 6,200 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped, which Jeep identifies as best in class.
• Up to 11.4 inches of ground clearance plus approach, breakover, and departure angles that Jeep rates as best in class.
• An available McIntosh® audio system with 19 speakers, which Jeep says is the most available audio speakers in its class.

Firsthand Accounts

After a test drive, shoppers and reviewers commonly mention a quiet cabin and a smooth highway ride. Many describe the steering as hefty and precise, with handling that feels agile for its size. The best way to form your own opinion is a loop on the roads you drive every week.

Two gas engines power the 2027 lineup, and each brings its own personality.

For the driver who wants dependable daily performance plus the muscle to tow a boat to Blue Marsh Lake, both engines deliver. They share the 6,200-pound max, so towing families can pick the powertrain that suits their daily drive. The V6 keeps things steady and efficient, while the turbo adds an extra shot of espresso to every on-ramp.

Capability runs deep in Grand Cherokee DNA. Ground clearance, the distance between the lowest point of the underbody and the ground, reaches up to 11.4 inches.

The approach angle of 36 degrees describes how steep a slope the front bumper can meet without scraping. The 24.4-degree breakover angle measures how sharp a crest the SUV can roll over without its belly touching, and the 30.3-degree departure angle covers the rear. Jeep identifies all four figures as best in class.

The Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System lets drivers choose a 4x4 mode with a simple turn of a dial. Each setting adjusts how the SUV delivers power and manages traction for the surface underfoot:

• Auto: Reads conditions automatically for everyday driving
• Sport: Sharpens response for spirited pavement driving
• Rock: Helps crawl over boulders and ledges
• Snow: Helps manage slick, icy roads
• Mud/Sand: Helps keep momentum on soft, shifting ground

The available Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension lowers the body at highway speeds for better aerodynamics and raises it on the trail for extra clearance. For families who trade pavement for gravel on weekends, an unplanned detour becomes part of the fun.

The Grand Cherokee seats up to five and offers 37.7 cubic feet of space behind the second row, expanding to 70.8 cubic feet with the seats folded. Plenty of room for soccer gear, a Costco haul, or a tent and two coolers. The available Hands-Free Power Liftgate opens with a quick pass of a foot under the rear sill, so arms full of groceries stay full of groceries.

Technology steps up across the board:

• 10.1-inch touchscreen: Now standard on Laredo and Laredo X, replacing the previous 8.4-inch screen
• Available wireless charging pad: Powers a compatible smartphone by simply setting it down
• Second-row entertainment screens with Amazon Fire TV: Two independent screens for streaming, gaming, and reading

For busy families, this cabin keeps everyone comfortable, connected, and entertained mile after mile.