With its Jeep badge, off-road ability is a key selling point of the Grand Cherokee, but plenty of buyers never go near an off-road trail. And for them, Jeep's midsize SUV has a lot to offer. The upscale interior is nicely finished, and even the entry-level Laredo trim comes with a good stock of standard equipment. There are also plenty of choices to increase the luxury and convenience. The 2017 Grand Cherokee offers six trim levels, including a pair of models that appeal to the ends of the buying spectrum. The Trailhawk is one, and, as its name suggests, it's suited for off-road trails and comes with the most off-road-focused equipment in a single trim. Elsewhere in the Grand Cherokee lineup, you'd need to option off-road packages and four-wheel drive and suspension systems. At the opposite end is the SRT, a thundering 475-hp V8-powered Grand Cherokee whose performance focus makes it desirable for road and possibly even track use.
Elsewhere in the range, the power isn't quite so outrageous, but with three available engines there's a powertrain for any buyer. There are two V6s, one the base 295-hp 3.6-liter gasoline unit and the other a 240-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel. The turbodiesel is the EPA fuel economy champion in the lineup. Topping the regular engine lineup is a 5.7-liter V8, which makes 360 hp, and like the diesel gives the Grand Cherokee serious towing capability. All engines use a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. With many choices and desirable qualities, the 2017 Grand Cherokee is impressive even six years after this model debuted. If you're in the market for a midsize SUV, chances are there's a Grand Cherokee to suit you.
