Few can claim to be true off-road warriors in the midsize SUV world. But the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee certainly can. Its luxury credentials make it as welcome on Rodeo Drive as on the Rubicon Trail. And while the Grand Cherokee continues to move upscale, there are still nicely equipped entry-level trims affordable to the average American.
Jeep offers two engine options, three different 4-wheel-drive (4WD) systems, a steel spring or air suspension, and enough high-tech and luxury-oriented features to make one think they’re looking at some Land Rover knockoff. There’s also an extended L model reviewed separately. The popular Trailhawk trim moves to the plug-in hybrid category and is reviewed separately.
At the entry level, the Grand Cherokee competes with the likes of the Toyota 4Runner, Ford Edge, Volkswagen Atlas, and the Honda Passport. At the high-end, the Grand Cherokee rivals luxury models like the Land Rover Defender, BMW X5, and Lexus RX.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
(starting at $39,000), Laredo 4×4 ($41,000)
The first of four trims is the Laredo. Long known for its value, the Laredo is nothing fancy, at least when compared to its more expensive siblings. However, the Laredo still benefits from a sleek design, handsome interior, and numerous high-tech features.
Standard on the Laredo is a 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and 8-speed automatic transmission. Opting for 4WD brings Jeep’s Quadra-Trac I full-time 4WD system with a single-speed transfer case and disconnecting front axle. The standard fuel tank holds 23 gallons. Properly equipped, the Laredo is rated to tow up to 6,200 pounds.
Because safety is essential to everyone, Jeep equips the Laredo with several standard driver-assist systems, including full-speed forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Also standard are lane-departure warning, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, ParkSense Rear parking sensors with automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control with stop/go.
Full airbag coverage includes front, front side-impact, front knee, and side-curtain airbags. Other safety systems include a rear backup camera and a rear-seat warning feature that reminds the driver to check the back seat before leaving the vehicle.
The Grand Cherokee Laredo rides on 17-inch painted aluminum wheels and features rear privacy glass, acoustic laminated front door glass, heated side mirrors, and LED headlights and taillights.
Keyless Enter-N-Go uses a proximity transmitter key fob allowing locking or unlocking of the doors when touching either front door handle and starting the engine at the push of a button.
The driver enjoys an 8-way power seat, while the passenger has to settle for a 4-way manually adjustable version. The Laredo comes standard with cloth upholstery and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat.
Cabin amenities include one-touch up/down front power windows, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with shift paddles, LED interior lighting, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
An 8.4-inch touchscreen serves as the nerve center for the Uconnect 5 infotainment system, which includes a 6-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto. Through various subscription plans, the system can host SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and Jeep Connect apps and services.
There are two USB ports up front, two more in the rear seat, and two 12-volt outlets — one in the console and one in the cargo bay.
Options for the Laredo come mostly bundled into packages. Among the more notable upgrades are a power sunroof, 18-inch wheels, and various exterior add-ons.
The Altitude Package adds leather-trimmed seats, a black headliner, 20-inch gloss black wheels, gloss black roof rails, remote start, and a power liftgate. Also included are heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 115-volt outlet, rain-sensing wipers, and a wireless charging pad.
The Luxury Tech I Group includes most of the same upgrades found in the Altitude package, minus the 20-inch black wheels and gloss-black Altitude upgrades.
Buyers can also opt for a Trailer Tow Prep Group that brings a full-size 18-inch spare tire, automatic headlamp leveling, 180-amp alternator, a rear load-leveling suspension, heavy-duty engine cooling, Class IV hitch receiver, and 7- and 4-pin wiring harnesses.
The Tow Prep Group also features Jeep’s Trailer Hitch Zoom, which assists the driver when hooking up a trailer. The system uses a rear camera to show the ball and hitch and features a 4x-zoom mode.
With the $1,795 destination fee, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo costs $40,795. On a 60-month loan with 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $733. See 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo models for sale
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo includes:
- Adaptive cruise control – Maintains a set distance between the Grand Cherokee and the vehicle ahead, with the ability to slow, stop, and resume.
- ParkSense Rear – Uses rear parking sensors to warn the driver if the Grand Cherokee is getting too close to a stationary object. If the driver fails to act, the system will apply brakes to prevent collisions.
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – Allows wireless connection with the vehicle’s infotainment system, eliminating the need for wires or the correct size USB port.
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster – Replaces analog gauges with digital replicas via a configurable view screen. The color display also shows various system information and features customizable themes.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
(starting at $45,820), Limited 4×4 ($47,820)
Building off the Laredo features, the Limited adds a power liftgate, automatic high-beam headlights, memory settings for the side mirrors, and LED fog lights.
The cabin gains Capri leather and suede upholstery, an 8-way power passenger seat, ambient LED interior lighting, memory for the driver’s seat, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
The Limited’s infotainment system gets upgraded with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a 6-month trial subscription to SiriusXM 360L.
Options for the Limited include upgraded 18- and 20-inch-wheel packages, a 10.25-inch interactive front passenger display screen, a 506-watt 9-speaker Alpine audio system, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
In addition to a Black Appearance Package and paint protection options, the Grand Cherokee Limited offers the Luxury Tech Group II, which contains perforated leather seat inserts, ventilated front seats, an integrated off-road camera, and memory for the power tilt/telescoping steering column.
The group also features driver-assist systems such as Intersection Collision Assist (warns of cross-traffic danger when approaching an intersection or making a left-hand turn across traffic) and ParkSense front and rear parking sensors.
The package has a wireless charging pad, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a rear camera washer, rain-sensing wipers, a digital rearview mirror, and manual second-row sunshades.
The Rear Seat Video Group features two seatback video screens and access to Amazon Fire TV.
Opting for 4WD retains the Laredo’s Quadra-Trac I system but adds Selec-Terrain management with various settings for Auto, Rock, Sport, Snow, and Sand/Mud.
With the $1,795 destination fee, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited costs $47,615. On a 60-month loan with 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $856. See 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models for sale
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited includes:
- Navigation – Built-in GPS navigation helps you get to where you’re going, with additional SiriusXM 360L features helping with traffic and weather. Users can program the system via the touchscreen or by using voice commands.
- Heated rear seats – Provides various heat levels for the rear outboard passengers.
- Power liftgate – Opens automatically with a button or via the remote keyfob.
- 8-way power passenger seat – Gives the front passenger the same level of adjustability as the driver.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
(starting at $55,910), Overland 4×4 ($57,910)
The Grand Cherokee Overland stands apart from the Limited, with its unique personality expressed through paint colors, wheel designs, and interior enhancements.
Building off the Limited, the Overland gains a hands-free foot-activated power liftgate, 20-inch machined-face aluminum wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a windshield wiper de-icer, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. Also included are remote start and power-folding side mirrors that dip down when the Overland is reversed. The luxurious Overland also has an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror.
If you’re afraid of the dark, the Overland’s additional lighting should go a long way to calming your fears. In addition to the bi-functional LED headlights, the Overland touts LED front corner lights, LED fog lights, LED approach and welcome lighting, and exterior front lighting animation.
The Overland’s key fob includes a feature that remotely lowers the windows.
The Overland’s cabin gains Nappa leather upholstery, a power tilt/telescoping heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats, plus memory for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.
Further upgrades include a 9-speaker Alpine audio system, ParkSense front and rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, Trailer Hitch Zoom, and HD Radio.
Opting for 4WD nets Jeep’s Quadra-Trac II 4WD system with a 2-speed transfer case and a 44.1×1 crawl ratio. Included with the 4WD option is the Quadra-Lift air suspension that can raise and lower the Grand Cherokee, with a water fording allowance up to 24 inches.
The best reason to go with 4WD, however, is the ability to upgrade to an available 357-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine.
Standalone options include a 10.25-inch passenger side interactive display, two-tone paint options, and a 19-speaker 950-watt sound system by famed audio manufacturer McIntosh.
The Overland’s optional packages include the Advanced ProTech II Group that brings an integrated off-road camera, a color head-up display, Intersection Collision Assist, and night vision with pedestrian and animal detection. Also included are an in-cluster map display and a surround-view monitor with a rear camera washer.
Additional equipment in the ProTech II Group includes Jeep’s Active Driving Assist, which keeps the vehicle centered in its lane, even when rounding mild curves. It works with the adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe distance from the traffic ahead.
The Luxury Tech Group IV adds 4-zone automatic climate control, 12-way power-adjustable front seats with massage, passenger seat memory, a wireless charging pad, manual second-row sunshades, and a digital rearview mirror.
With the $1,795 destination fee, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland costs $57,705. On a 60-month loan with 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $1,037. See 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland models for sale
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland includes:
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof – Opens the cabin to more light and air, with a power sliding front panel and power-retractable sunshade.
- Alpine audio – This 506-watt Alpine audio system is a must for music lovers, pumping sound through nine speakers, including a powered subwoofer.
- Windshield wiper de-icers – Keep ice from building up on the wiper blades when resting against the windshield.
- Available night vision – Using an infrared camera, night vision lets you detect people or animals outside the headlight’s field of view.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
(starting at $59,675), Summit 4×4 ($61,675)
The Summit represents the height of Grand Cherokee opulence, yet it can still get muddy with the best of them.
The Summit builds off the Overland, adding a few more features and revised option packages.
Standard Summit equipment includes 12-way power-adjustable massaging front seats, 4-zone automatic climate control, Nappa leather door trim, a premium wrapped instrument panel, and a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Additional driver aids include Active Driving Assistant, ParkSense Active Park Assist parallel and perpendicular parking assistant, a surround-view camera, side distance-warning, intersection collision assist, and an integrated off-road camera.
Upgrades beyond the Overland’s options include the Summit Reserve Group that adds ventilated rear seats, a deluxe headliner, Palermo leather-trimmed seats, Nappa leather door trim, a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, manual second-row sunshades, and 21-inch wheels.
The Reserve Group comes standard with the Quadra-Drive II 4WD system (optional on the Summit), an electronic limited-slip rear axle, the Selec-Terrain system, and the Quadra-Lift air suspension.
With the $1,795 destination fee, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit costs $61,470. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,105. See 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit models for sale
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit includes:
- 4-zone automatic climate control – Allows front and rear passengers to select their climate settings.
- 12-way massaging front seats – The perfect addition for those who find sitting too long puts their legs and back to sleep. The 12-way front seats provide a wide range of positions and cooling ventilation.
- Park Assist – This helpful assistant does all the steering when parallel or perpendicularly parking.
- Available McIntosh audio – Features 19 speakers and a 950-watt amp creating the ultimate in-car audio experience. The system includes a novel display graphic on the infotainment screen mimicking analog output meters.
