The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit and SRT forms. The
Laredo ($31,690) is the entry model, but it still has a decent interior. The dashboard and door panels are mostly covered in premium materials, and standard equipment is generous -- including 17-in alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, fog lights,
dual-zone automatic climate control, heated side mirrors, a tilt-telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, a 7-in touchscreen interface and a 6-speaker audio system with two USB ports and an auxiliary audio input. At the
Limited ($39,290) level, cabin quality resembles a
BMW or
Land Rover. It's also eligible for the 5.7-liter V8. Notable standard features include a power lift gate, 18-in alloy wheels, 8-way power-adjustable front seats with driver's-side memory functions, heated seats in the front and rear, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a 115-volt outlet and a 9-speaker audio system with satellite radio. The
Overland ($46,090) has 20-in wheels, rain-sensing wipers, xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, a power-adjustable steering wheel with wood trim, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, an 8.4-in touchscreen with navigation, premium leather upholstery and cooled front seats. The
Trailhawk ($44,390) is described by Jeep as the most capable Grand Cherokee ever. As well as specialist tires, the AWD system comes with low-range gearing and an electronic limited-slip rear differential, the air suspension is adjustable, and this model also has skid plates, hill ascent/descent controls, dedicated off-road-applicable instruments, power-folding side mirrors and various styling touches inside and out. The
Summit ($52,090) comes standard with practically every upgrade available, including adaptive cruise control, collision warning with emergency braking, front parking sensors, self-parking functionality, lane-departure monitoring, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, active noise cancellation, extended wood trim and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The performance-oriented
SRT ($68,490) enjoys a 6.4-liter V8 and a lowered suspension that naturally compromises Jeep's traditional go-anywhere approach. But when it does go somewhere, it's quick. The
Trackhawk ($88,090) sports 20-inch wheels shod with high-performance rubber and upgraded hardware to cope with the forces this thing can generate. It also has suede and Nappa leather upholstery. Many standard features in pricier versions are optional on lower trim levels. Other extras include a Blu-ray rear-seat entertainment system and a towing package. Trailhawk, SRT and Trackhawk aside, the Grand Cherokee comes with RWD as standard. The AWD systems on offer require some explanation. Laredo trims feature the Quadra-Trac I permanent AWD setup. Quadra-Trac II, with a two-speed transfer case for greater off-road ability, can be installed in the Laredo but is the default system in the Limited and Overland. Quadra-Drive II is optional on AWD Limited and Overland variants and standard on the AWD Trailhawk and Summit. It adds an electronic limited-slip rear differential. Selec-Terrain is paired with the above systems. It's a feature that has pre-programmed settings of engine response, gearshift points, suspension and hill descent control for optimum traction on tricky surfaces like rocks, sand and snow. Extra comfort for AWD versions comes from the Quadra-Lift optional air suspension that can also lower the vehicle for better aerodynamics or raise it for higher ground clearance. It operates automatically or manually. Maximum cargo space with the rear seats folded is 68.3 cu ft. and 36.3 cu ft. behind the second seating row. Two removable storage bins under the trunk floor are ideal for muddy items.
