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2014 marks a mid-life refreshment for Grand Cherokee. All 2014 Grand Cherokee models come with a new 8-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous 5-speed. And a new EcoDiesel V6 engine is available that provides good performance and fuel economy. Inside, the 2014 Grand Cherokee gets updated electronics. To mark these changes, the 2014 Grand Cherokee gets mild exterior styling changes and the interior gets some new color schemes.

In most cases the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is more expensive than last year, but it also offers more equipment (in some other Chrysler products the 8-speed automatic is a $1,000 option). Every model except the SRT is offered with rear-wheel drive or all- or-four wheel drive. The rear-drives account for a small fraction of sales, but they get better fuel economy and claims of 30 mpg Highway is worth a small fortune to Jeep.

This is a sport-utility for a family of five. They will fit better than four big adults, yet the Grand Cherokee offers competitive cabin and cargo dimensions. Trim varies from cloth upholstery and faux wood to piped, perforated leather with real open-pore wood and suede-like headliner. Upgraded electrical systems mean additional infotainment choices and more owner configurability.

The restyle applied to the 2014 Grand Cherokee gives it a cleaner, more integrated look, while sophistication increases with price. You can trace some development of the Grand Cherokee back far enough that it paralleled the Mercedes-Benz M-Class but with the new electronics it will feel familiar to drivers of other Chrysler product (and the diesel engine is now from VM, part of Chrysler"s Fiat links). If there"s a safety featureyou want that isn"t standard you can often get it as an option.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee competes against a spectrum of vehicles including four-wheel drives such as the Land Rover LR4, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, any number of compact-to-mid-size crossovers and niche models, and to a lesser extent with the Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. If you want a seven-seat Grand Cherokee the closest thing is the Dodge Durango, but that does not yet offer the diesel or an SRT version.

"recently learned that Urea, used to reduce emissions freezes at 12 degree F. cold winter in WI and the Jeep had to spend most nights out of a garage. it was a hard start every morning despite the Jeep being plugged in to keep system(?) warm. it smelled terrible all the time. felt like I was getting a diesel fuel overdose smells with other chemicals mixed in. light for Particulate sensor has been on for a year, this sensor is conveniently not covered under emissions warranty per Jeep dealer. Part alone was $800 I believe. I knew this engine was under a large court battle for some type of future recall so I never spent the money to fix it. Sorry Environment!!"

"I had 78,000 miles on the Jeep. My wife was alone, out of town, barely made it to a Jeep Dealer. They had to replace the electronic emissions control unit. It has a federal EPA warranty of 80,000 miles or 8 years. Either way I am covered. The dealer tells my wife that it has a 36,000 mile warranty. She calls me, dealer says the same to me. Dealer shows my wife that the computer says 36,000 miles. My wife verifies that is what is says. I tell the dealer no way. He acts like he never heard of a Federal Emissions Warranty. We end up paying for a new one, $500. The dealer tells me to complain to FCA. I do and fax them all my paperwork. The person on the phone says it will take a while to decide. I ask her what it is they need to think about. She says that I should be reimbursed but this is FCA and it will take 3-4 months. 4 months later I call to ask about my claim. FCA says they are still reviewing it. I ask her how is that possible? She says she can put the claim through but it most likely will get stopped before they print the check. 2 months later I still have nothing. I went to my local dealer to have the radiator replaced. I asked the dealer what the warranty on emissions is on my vehicle. He looks it up on his computer and says 80,000 miles. I ask him to show me. Magically the computer has been updated to reflect my true warranty but I still have not been reimbursed."

"FCA has a recall for "14-"14 Jeep GC and Dodge Ram for the fudging on the emissions control so a "fix" by software has to be done. In the VW fiasco, they had to buy back the vehicles. Reading on this "fix", other problems may occur ."

"The car lost most of its power and I could not go faster than about 25 mph. Took it to the Dealer for repair they had it over 4 weeks waiting for the extended warranty which was Mopar"s warranty and also complete crap. They finally concluded the issue was with a clogged EGR Filter and pump paid almost $ 3000 out of pocket for the repairs even though I had a worthless $ 5000 Mopar warranty that was sold to me as a bumper to bumper warranty. After I paid for this repair out of pocket Jeep finally did a recall for the Eco-Diesel and gave money to owners but refused to reimburse me for the $3K I paid"

"In one year the exhaust system had malfunctioned 3 times causing us to have to stop driving the Jeep. One time it was at the dealer for over a month waiting on parts."

Not many cars can go from plain civic duty to muscular track challenger in the same body style. The Jeep Grand Cherokee can do it while wearing hiking boots. That makes it one of the most well-rounded vehicles on the planet.

It"s a case of one body, three very different missions. The Grand Cherokee tackles competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class, even the prosaic Subaru Outback, by being many different things at once, whether it"s a frugal diesel cruiser, an inexpensive family SUV, or a high-powered luxury machine.

All Grand Cherokees start out with a common base engine and transmission. The 290-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 is Chrysler"s bread and butter, found in almost every one of its products. With flex-fuel capability and variable valve timing, but without direct injection, it has good power at the wide middle of its powerband, and in the Grand Cherokee it sounds tamer and more refined than in some of the older Chrysler bodies.

An excellent eight-speed ZF automatic is standard across the lineup now; it"s also paired with paddle shift controls where the paddles aren"t quite long enough to function as perfectly as they could (audio buttons mounted on the back of the steering wheel get in the way). The smoother operation the gearbox offers over the old five- and six-speed units doesn"t just give the Grand Cherokee a more comely attitude--it also comes with a 2-mpg highway mileage improvement, helped along by an Eco transmission mode and the tailgate spoiler now applied to all models. With the new transmission, towing is up from 5,000 to 6,200 pounds, too.

One step up is the most interesting Grand Cherokee powertrain, a 3.0-liter turbodiesel six supplied by VM Motori. With 240 horsepower but 420 pound-feet of torque, it gives a towing option with 30-mpg highway economy versus the HEMI. It has a diesel sewing-machine throb at idle lets you know you"re in one--and it"s fairly loud from 2500 to 4000 rpm. Still, with a 0-60 mph time close to that of the V-6, towing capacity of 7,400 pounds, and unbelievable tractability off-road, the diesel"s a great alternative to either of the gas powertrains, not to mention the substantially more expensive turbodiesels from VW, BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche. It"s a $4,500 option on Limited, Overland, and Summit models.

Beyond all comprehension is the Grand Cherokee SRT, an SUV that answers a lot of questions no one has--but does it with such passion and conviction, you"ll listen every time. It easily compares with the likes of the ML63 and Cayenne at a big discount. The 6.4-liter V-8 rips off 470 horsepower, shunting it to all four wheels on a variable basis through an eight-speed paddle-shifted automatic. Chrysler claims a thrilling 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds, and adds launch control this year so owners can see those numbers, repeatably, on the SRT"s Performance Pages screen. That isn"t the only impressive number: the quarter-mile"s pegged in the mid-13s, top speed hits 160 mph, and 60-0 mph braking cuts things short in just 116 feet. It"s true performance art, and extravagant in ways you might never associate with the Jeep name.

If you"re unaware, today"s Grand Cherokee is related to the Mercedes M-Class, back from the days of DaimlerChrysler. The relationship shows up in many ways, all of which make this the best-performing Grand Cherokee ever. The body is stiffer and sounder than ever before, and that enables the steering and the independent steel or electronic air suspensions to do their jobs more precisely than ever. The Grand Cherokee"s suspension just gels with the steering to create crossover-like road manners, without the boundy ride and the slow steering responses of the past. With the Limited, Overland, and Summit editions, there’s an improved Quadra-Lift air suspension that can raise the Grand Cherokee from 6.4 inches to 11.3 inches off the ground through five modes—great for off-roading, and even more settled on-road.

For the times you want to explore new territory, the Grand Cherokee can be ordered with one of three all- or four-wheel-drive systems. The basic Quadra-Trac I has a standard locking differential in the middle, with power split 50:50 front to rear, but no low range. Quadra-Trac II can split torque variably from front to rear, as traction disappears at either end, up to 100 percent in theory; a lower crawl ratio makes it even more terrific off-road this year. Quadra-Drive II adds on an electronic limited slip differential across the rear axle so that the Grand Cherokee can respond even more intelligently to slipping and sliding. You’d want the most extreme choice for the most extreme duties, but the base setup is lightweight, simple, and more than enough traction control for crossover-SUV drivers.

Beyond that, the Grand Cherokee is one of the few vehicles that can be fitted with hardcore off-road talent. Jeep grafts a Selec-Terrain system to the "II" systems. Selec-Terrain lets you choose one of five traction-control modes according to driving conditions: Auto, Sand, Mud, Snow, and Rock. (The former Sport mode is selected on the shift lever.) It’s useful stuff—if you don’t already know to take it slow and steady when conditions aren’t perfect. Some versions earn the Trail Rated designation--those with Selec-Terrain and an off-road package--and we"ve seen how they earn it, scrambling up 200-foot, 55-degree inclines with a new Selec-Speed system that puts a steady amount of force into the drivetrain, and controls it in 1-kilometer-per-hour increments. It"s brainless off-roading, all granted by electronics and anti-lock brakes.

The Grand Cherokee SRT is the other zenith. With its own tuning, adaptive air suspension and a "Selec-Track" governing body, it welds all that capability into a performance package that rivals the best Euro-utes. It can read its own stability control, transmission shift programming, transfer-case torque management, electronic limited-slip management, throttle and cylinder-deactivation controls, and tailor each into five distinct modes: automatic, Sport, Tow, Track and Snow. All the while, the SRT is also working in concert with Quadra-Trac to ship torque around--all to one rear wheel if need be--to balance out traction on the SRT"s 20-inch, 45-series Pirelli all-season run-flats or optional P Zero summer tires. The sacrifice is almost nothing, except cost and some ground clearance. The SRT can tow 7,200 pounds now, thanks to changes in the limited-slip system, and it can still turn in about 0.90g of grip, thanks to programming that sets a 70-percent rear torque bias. You"ll never be able to compare an SUV driving experience to this one again unless you sample a Cayenne Turbo or an ML63 or an X5 M--it"s flat, sharp, full of raucous engine noises, maybe a little agitated in its Track ride motions, fully tweaked for a great time.

Rather than manual differential locks, the Grand Cherokee benefits from Jeep"s Quadra-Trac and Selec-Terrain systems, which take sensor information and intelligently distribute torque to all four wheels. Likewise, an air suspension automatically levels the vehicle and aids in wheel articulation. As a bonus, that air suspension gives the Grand Cherokee a particularly comfortable ride on pavement.

The example I got into was a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit with four-wheel drive. Most models can also be had with just rear-wheel drive. The Summit trim comes fully loaded, and although it tops $50,000, it competes extremely well with the much pricier Range Rover feature for feature.

In fact, the interior of the Grand Cherokee sported all the luxury and comfort I would expect of a Range Rover. The dashboard was covered in leather, colored in Jeep Brown. The wood trim, with its matte finish, felt grainy and natural. The front seats, power-adjustable on each side, even had both venting and heating controls.

Instead of a big pole of a shifter stabbing up from the console, the Grand Cherokee uses a modern, compact, and ergonomically designed hand grip for the vehicle"s eight-speed automatic transmission. Rather than pulling it through a gate, I merely had to pull it back or push it forward to engage whichever drive mode I wanted. It"s fully electronic, smooth, and easy to operate.

The V-6 proved adequate for the Grand Cherokee, but there are a few other engine options to consider. The most intriguing is a 3-liter V-6 diesel, which Jeep says gives the Grand Cherokee a range of over 700 miles. Other options are a 5.7-liter V-8 gasoline engine, and the Grand Cherokee SRT"s 6.4-liter Hemi V-8.

What really surprised me initially about the Grand Cherokee was, instead of a lumbering tank stripping side mirrors off of parked cars as I piloted down city streets, it proved to be excessively maneuverable, with easy and precise handling. The steering, which uses an electrohydraulic boost system, moves with little effort and the turning radius seems better than on some compact cars. That tight turning radius helps in the city, crowded parking lots, and on the trail.

Checking the spec sheet, I saw that the Grand Cherokee comes in well under 16 feet long, yet accentuates its five-passenger seating with healthy amount of cargo space.

The other is Sport mode, activated with a second pull back on the shifter. The car let me know I had selected Sport mode by turning the LCD speedometer red and posting a big alert saying "Sport Mode Activated." Suddenly the throttle response became sharper and the transmission more aggressive. But it was loath to use the top two gears, so in the interest of fuel economy I only used it when the road got twisty.

Barreling down the highway at speed, the Grand Cherokee automatically lowered the suspension to improve its aerodynamics, resulting in better fuel efficiency. Despite being lowered, the air suspension still delivered a truly comfortable ride. After spending a full day driving the Grand Cherokee, I had none of the usual aches and pains one might associate with a road trip.

Part of the technology payload that comes standard on the Grand Cherokee Summit is Jeep"s Uconnect navigation system. Instead of the tortured interfaces introduced by many other automakers, Jeep keeps it simple. An 8.4-inch touch screen mounted in the center of the dashboard and a few buttons around the steering wheel are all that is needed.

The maps show 3D representations of some buildings in downtown areas, and the Garmin software does an excellent job with route guidance, taking traffic conditions into account for intelligent routing. Along with good graphics illustrating upcoming turns and junctions on the main screen, the LCD speedometer also shows turn directions.

Garmin offers typical destination options, such as address input and a points-of-interest database. The Grand Cherokee"s voice command also let me enter an address as a single string, instead of breaking it down into single components. But the real bonus, something showing that the Grand Cherokee is embracing tech, is that Jeep includes Bing for local search on the app screen.

Jeep also puts Sirius Travel Link in the apps area, which shows weather, fuel prices, movie times, and sports scores. More intriguing, there is a slot on the apps screen for a Uconnect app store. Although I found few offerings currently, it has the potential for a great deal of expansion.

The only problem I found with the Grand Cherokee"s touch-screen interface is that it could be a little sluggish. It was not as bad as some of the slower systems out there, but it was not as fast as a newer tablet or smartphone. Its reaction times were similar to those of a

Further showing itself to be one of the more advanced systems on the market, the Grand Cherokee"s voice command also let me request music by name from an iPhone cabled to the car"s USB port.

Set to default equalization levels, the system leaned toward bass, which I enjoyed. The sub exerted a palpable force through the car, so that I felt as well as heard the music. However, it did not shake the door panels or cause other unfortunate noise. It also did a fine job with mid- and high ranges, delivering a full, textured sound. I would not put this system up there with the highest-level audiophile systems, but it was quite good, and far from what one might expect from a Jeep.

As if that amount of cabin tech were not enough, Jeep includes a number of driver assistance features to smooth out long road trips. The Grand Cherokee Summit featured adaptive cruise control and a blind-spot monitor, the latter very useful considering the high-riding position, which can obscure smaller cars to either side.

The adaptive cruise control did a good job of smoothly adjusting to the changing speeds of cars ahead. While following a line of cars heading toward a stoplight, I kept my foot off the brake to see what the Grand Cherokee would do. As the cars slowed to a halt, the Grand Cherokee braked until it got down to about 25 mph, at which time it sounded off a warning telling me that I should take over control. I believe this system would be technically capable of bringing the Grand Cherokee to a full stop, but Jeep probably does not want to deal with the liability.

The Grand Cherokee also had a backup camera, which proved surprisingly devoid of features. It lacked both trajectory and distance lines, either of which might come in hand given the limited rear visibility. A surround camera system would also have been nice for both maneuvering around boulders and parking lots.

The trail I drove in this car afforded me the opportunity to see how it handled a rocky, moderate descent and climb. Putting it into its 4WD Low setting required shifting to Neutral, then its automatic Hill Descent control let me keep my foot off the brake and concentrate on steering. The Grand Cherokee"s systems automatically compensated for wheel slip and kept the vehicle in control.

Jeep did an excellent job with the 2014 Grand Cherokee, improving it many ways without messing anything up. I particularly like that the touch-screen interface for the cabin tech works so well, yet is so simple. Other automakers could really take a lesson from Jeep in this regard.

There are a few minor issues I found with the Grand Cherokee. First, that touch screen could be just a little snappier in its reaction times. The two buttons for cruise control seemed unnecessary, and added to button clutter. Likewise, one button on the steering wheel activates voice command for navigation and audio, while another activates the hands-free phone system. I would normally cite something like that as a larger problem, but Jeep keeps the buttons compact and close together, with well-differentiated icons.

One odd glitch I noticed was that the vehicle had a tendency to stay in night mode, dimming the LCDs, after I drove through a tunnel or shady spot in the road. That became a little annoying, but was quickly addressed by taking the headlights out of automatic mode.

Given that the 2014 Grand Cherokee offers a great amount of comfort for road trips, a nice luxury interior, modern and useful cabin electronics that include apps, and real off-road capability, I would say most of the issues I found were easily outweighed by all the goodness.Tech specs

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV with a price range of $15,639 to $39,928. A high cost of ownership, and more problems than other model years makes it one to avoid.

The 2014 Grand Cherokee ranks 5th in the midsize SUV lineup based on owner reviews. It ranks well, but buyers would be better off with a different model year since 2014 is one of the worst.

I love our Jeep Grand Cherokee for many reasons. I love that it can go off roading, even though it"s a fairly new SUV and not like the Wrangler. It"s great to drive around in. Love opening up the sunroof! Read more chevronRightAlternative

I love my jeep grand Cherokee. It has leather seats heated seats. It makes it nice in the winter time! Good fuel mileage for a SUV too. The only thing i wish it had was 3rd row seating, then i would never get rid of it!

My vehicle is a jeep. Grand Cherokee summit edition. It has a diesel motor and I love it. I have not had many issues with it. The worst thing is the exhaust filter and system because of it being a diesel. I have had to leave it at the dealership a few times to get them to do a reset on the system. Read more chevronRightAlternative

Purchasing my Jeep grand Cherokee was one of my best decisions. Aside from a couple of recalls, and a new oil filter housing that have been needed, there have been no real issues with the car itself. I would recommend a grand Cherokee to anyone looking for a new car. Read more chevronRightAlternative

This vehicle has had multiple recalls in the time that I have owned it. Also the GPS system has been replaced twice, the sunroof stopped working and the hood sensor has failed twice causing the alarm to sound of randomly. The vehicle looks good and that"s about it. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a piece of junk. Read more chevronRightAlternative

I went into owning a jeep thinking that there would be mild repairs, and should be overall a decent everyday driver. Until after owning the car for a couple years, my transmission would raise and drop gear in an irregular pattern, pumps and sensors constantly needed to be replaced, and not to mention the unnecessarily added “safety features” put into the car do not even work!! Read more chevronRightAlternative

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has more problems than other model years including 2013 and 2015. It also has more complaints from owners than other midsize SUVs.

Transmission problems, including shifting rough between gears and hesitation are the most common issues owners have with the Grand Cherokee. There is a recall for transmission software issues, but it does not always fix the problem. Sometimes a transmission replacement is required to get it working properly again.

There are 17 recalls affecting the 2014 Grand Cherokee, much worse than other SUVs its age. Recalls include parking lamps, the ABS system, cruise control, vanity lamps, alternator, steering software, airbags, radio software, transmission software, brake booster shield, the supercharger bracket, a crank position sensor tone wheel, and the EGR cooler. All are serious and should be addressed since they can lead to accidents and mechanical damage.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks near the middle of the lineup based on price, with a range of $15,639 to $39,928, depending on the mileage and model. When new, it had a retail price of $29,495 to $64,380. Depreciation is worse than average in current market conditions, losing about 40% of its value in the first 5 years.

A properly maintained 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee should last over 250,000 miles, which is average for its class. Repair costs are more expensive than other midsize SUVs. Repair Pal estimates them to be about $675 per year.

No! I haven"t had any problems since I purchased it in 2014 other than keeping it tuned up, my wheels balanced from time to time. It is a great highway vehicle.

Technology in the 2014 Grand Cherokee is better than some of its competitors, and includes a standard touchscreen.Base technology includes a 5-inch touchscreen, USB & Bluetooth connectivity, and a 6-speaker stereo system.

For safety, the Grand Cherokee comes standard with braking alerts, rain-brake support, and airbags. Upgrades include a backup camera, forward collision warning with crash mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot monitoring.

Performance is excellent on the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8 model, and average in the others. With the upgraded engine found in the SRT8, it goes from 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds, and is one of the fastest SUVs in the world.The base engine is a 3.6L V6 with 290 horsepower.

The 2014 Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV, and similar in size to other vehicles in its class. It only has 2 rows of seating, and adults fit comfortably in the second row. Cargo space is smaller than some competitors, at 36.3 cubic feet of room behind the seats and increases to 68.3 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. It’s enough room to easily fit 5 suitcases.

In first place is the Toyota FJ Cruiser, which is more expensive than the Grand Cherokee. Passenger space and technology are better in the Jeep, but reliability and off-road performance are better in the Toyota. The FJ cruiser targets buyers looking for an off-road oriented SUV, and the Grand Cherokee is a better general-purpose SUV.

A close competitor is the Honda Pilot, which is more affordable than the Jeep with a lower starting price and cost of ownership. The Pilot has higher reliability ratings, a more spacious cabin, and a 3rd row of seating. The Jeep has better technology, and performs better off-road. Between the two, the Pilot is a better choice since it’s less of a headache to own.

Based on our research including 645 owner reviews, and information from 12 government and automotive websites, no, the 2014 Grand Cherokee is not a good SUV. Positives include an upscale interior for the price, and good technology. The downsides are poor reliability with transmission problems, and a higher cost of ownership than other SUVs. If you’re in the market and want a Grand Cherokee, going for a newer model with fewer problems is the better choice.

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee model year marks the full-sized crossover’s 25th anniversary since its 1993 launch. The Grand Cherokee is the best-selling Jeep, out-selling the Cherokee, Wrangler, and all the little Jeeps. In the eighth year of the fourth generation, the Grand Cherokee could be heading for a redesign in the next year or two, but brand parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has made no such announcement or hint.

Since the first generation, the Grand Cherokee has always been technically a crossover because of its unibody construction, lacking a true SUV’s body-on-frame build. In practice, most people, including Jeep, refer to the Grand Cherokee as an SUV. Whatever you call it, the versatile Grand Cherokee has available in a wide variety of trims. Buyers can choose from fairly standard vehicles, luxurious models, good off-road rock-crawlers, and two trims that are crazy fast.

The 2018 Grand Cherokee has only minor changes from 2017. There is, however, one extremely notable, insanely fast addition to the lineup. If the 420-horsepower Grand Cherokee SRT8 made you gulp when it was introduced in 2006, take a breath as Jeep welcomes the 707-hp 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, with a starting price of $85,900.

In the shadow of the Trackhawk introduction, the other 2018 Grand Cherokee changes are much less exciting — but they matter. All 2018 Grand Cherokees have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to link your smartphone to the infotainment system. There’s a new Sterling edition for the Limited trim as well, adding a luxury step-up.

For the 2018 model year, Grand Cherokee engines include one V6 and three V8s. Two of the eight-cylinder engines are restricted to the SRT and Trackhawk. All models have TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions.

Other than the SRT and Trackhawk, the other seven Grand Cherokee trims have a 295-hp Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 as standard equipment. The V6 is rated at 260 pound-feet of torque, tows up to 6,200 pounds, and employs Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology to conserve fuel.

Grand Cherokee owners who want more power, particularly for towing, can opt for a 360-hp, 5.7-liter V8 with 390 lb-ft and a 7,400-pound maximum towing capacity.

With a 6.4-liter V8 producing 475 hp, Jeep claims the SRT scoots from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, rips the quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 mph. The new Trackhawk’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8, rated at 707 hp and 645 lb-ft, hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, nails the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds, and tops out at 180 mph.

Deciphering Grand Cherokee trims and special editions can be confusing, but we outline the major differentiating features below. If you don’t have a list of absolute”must-haves,” choosing a new Grand Cherokee from a dealership is the simplest course. If you go to the Jeep website, the process gets complicated quickly as you encounter a maze of models and editions.

Officially, there are seven Grand Cherokee models: Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT, and Trackhawk. Jeep’s build-you-own configuration tool, however, shows at least four more versions, for a total lineup of eight models including the Laredo E, Altitude, Sterling, and High Altitude. To keep the differentiation as simple as possible, we’ll use Jeep’s classification and treat the “editions” as subsets of the trims, with summaries of each.

The Laredo is the starting point in the Grand Cherokee model lineup, available in 4×2 ($30,595 starting price) and 4×4 ($32,895 base) versions. The Laredo costs too much and is too well-equipped to refer to as a “base” model, but that’s what it is. All other trims and editions build on the Laredo.

The Laredo comes standard with 17-inch wheels, FCA’s Uconnect 4 with a 7-Inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Capability, and a second 7-inch driver information digital cluster display. Other features include keyless entry, push-button start, and Jeep’s ParkView rearview camera.

The Limited is the first-step luxury Grand Cherokee. Starting at $38,195 with two-wheel drive and $40,195 for the 4×4 version, the Limited’s substantial list of convenience, comfort, and style upgrades includes 18-inch polished aluminum wheels and heated leather seats.

Jeep refers to the Trailhawk as the Grand Cherokee with the “best 4×4 capability.” Available only as a 4×4 with a $43,295 starting price, the Trailhawk — not to be confused with the Trackhawk — has 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, an air suspension system, Selec-Terrain 4×4 system with speed control, accent tow hooks and grille, and an anti-glare hood decal. The Trailhawk also comes standard with a nine-speaker Alpine audio system with active noise cancellation and distinctive seats with suede inserts and red stitching.

One step in standard luxury features below the Summit trim, the Grand Cherokee Overland starts at $44,995 with two-wheel drive and $47,995 for the 4×4 version. The Overland has a leather-trimmed interior, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, a premium Alpine audio system with nine speakers and active noise cancellation, Uconnect 4C NAV with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and GPS navigation, Jeep’s Quadra-Lift suspension system, and high-intensity discharge headlamps with signature LED daytime running lamps.

The Overland High Altitude Edition adds heavy duty off-road features and Jeep’s full safety and driver assistance suite. Starting at $47,490 with two-wheel drive and $50,490 for the four-wheel drive version, the overland has adaptive cruise control with stop, advanced brake assist, full speed forward collision warning, lane departure warning, parallel and perpendicular park assist, and rain-sensitive windshield wipers.

If you typically seek the most luxury or the highest performance, chances are you skipped the previous model info. The Grand Cherokee Summit is the most luxurious and the SRT and Trackhawk are by far the most powerful in the 2018 lineup.

If you want the fanciest Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Summit is the top of the class starting at $50,995 for the two-wheel drive model and $53,995 as a 4×4. The Summit comes with standard 20-inch fully polished aluminum wheels, an interior metal package, a high-performance audio system with 19 speakers and active noise cancellation. The Summit also has Jeep’s current full suite of safety and driver assist features including adaptive cruise control with stop, blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection, forward collision warning with active braking, parallel and perpendicular park assist, and LaneSense lane departure warning with lane-keeping assistance.

Starting at $67,395, the Grand Cherokee SRT is the first of Jeep’s two performance models, available only with four-wheel drive. When the Grand Cherokee SRT8 made its debut in 2006, it seemed like overkill to many, but the very fast four-wheeler turned out to be very popular. This essentially gave Jeep the go-ahead to further SRT development and, more recently, the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk.

The Grand Cherokee SRT is a very fast ride with recognizable, distinctive looks that should more than meet the needs of most people who crave performance but don’t feel a need to go all out. The SRT’s standard equipment list, in addition to the 6.4-liter V8 Hemi with launch control, includes 20-inch premium aluminum wheels with run-flat tires, Bilstein active damping suspension, Brembo high-performance brakes, and Jeep’s Quadra-Trac Active-on-Demand 4×4 system with Selec-Trac. The SRT’s interior has a flat-bottom steering wheel, carbon fiber accents, and distinctive leather seats with suede inserts.

When you absolutely have to be the first one to the campground (or you just like to smoke your tires), the Trackhawk is more than ready. This Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee, with a starting price of $85,900 in 4×4 only, is not only the fastest Jeep SUV, it one of the fastest SUVs on the planet.

Finally, the Trackhawk also includes the full Jeep safety and driver assistance suite. When you’re driving home from the track after a full day of high-speed driving, it’s a great idea to have all the assistance you can get.

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Grand Cherokee Summit, 4D Sport Utility, 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel, 8-Speed Automatic, 4WD, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Black w/Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, and Navigation System. This attractive 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the fully-loaded SUV you have been looking for. It is nicely equipped with features such as 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel, 4D Sport Utility, 4WD, 8-Speed Automatic, Black w/Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Grand Cherokee Summit, Navigation System, 19 Speakers, 20" x 8.0" Polished Aluminum Wheels, 3.45 Rear Axle Ratio, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Audio memory, Auto High-beam Headlights, Auto-dimming door mirrors, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Auto-leveling suspension, Automatic temperature control, Blind Spot Sensor, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Compass, Delay-off headlights, Distance-Pacing Cruise Control, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest w/Storage, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Garage door transmitter, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Headlight cleaning, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, High intensity discharge headlights: Bi-Xenon, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Low tire pressure warning, Memory seat, MP3 decoder, Normal Duty Suspension, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power moonroof, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM/SXM/HD/BT/NAV, Rain sensing wipers, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear reading lights, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Roof rack: rails only, Security system, Speed control, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Variably intermittent wipers, and Ventilated front seats. When you say quality, Jeep comes immediately to mind, and this Jeep Grand Cherokee is no exception.