2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Engines, Capability, and What to Look For

The Grand Cherokee has always sat in an unusual spot — enough luxury to cross-shop against European SUVs, enough hardware underneath to actually go off pavement. The 2024 model holds that line.

Here’s what it offers and how to choose between the two powertrains.

The Two Powertrains

The 2024 two-row Grand Cherokee comes two ways.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 is the volume engine and the straightforward choice. Two hundred ninety-three horsepower moves the vehicle well, it’s proven, and it tows the most of the two.

The Grand Cherokee 4xe pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter with electric motors for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft — the most powerful and highest-torque option in the lineup, not an economy compromise. It offers around 25 miles of all-electric range and roughly 56 MPGe.

Worth knowing: the 5.7L HEMI V8 is not offered on the 2024 two-row Grand Cherokee. Jeep discontinued it for this body style after 2023, positioning the 4xe as its replacement. If you want a V8, the conversation is about a Grand Cherokee L or something else on our lot.

Is the 4xe Right for You?

The 4xe makes sense for one specific driver: someone whose daily round trip fits inside its electric range and who can plug in where they park overnight. Meet both conditions and most weekday driving uses no gasoline, with a full tank available for a run to Atlanta or Chattanooga.

Miss either condition and you’re carrying a battery you aren’t using. The V6 is the better buy in that case, and we’d rather tell you that up front than after delivery.

The 4xe also happens to be the quickest Grand Cherokee, so if the torque appeals independent of the fuel math, that’s a legitimate reason on its own.

Off-Road Capability

This is where the Grand Cherokee separates itself from most luxury-leaning midsize SUVs.

Three available 4×4 systems — Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential. Quadra-Drive II is the one that genuinely changes what the vehicle can do on loose or uneven ground.

Selec-Terrain Traction Management adjusts throttle, transmission, and traction settings by surface.

Available Quadra-Lift Air Suspension raises and lowers the vehicle based on conditions, adding ground clearance when you need it and dropping for easier entry. It also improves the ride on rough pavement, which matters more day to day than the off-road benefit.

For most owners around Rome, that combination handles a gravel county road, a wet field, or a boat ramp without a second thought.

Interior

Seating for five, with available heated and ventilated front seats.

Premium materials including available Nappa leather and real wood trim. The stitching and finish quality is a genuine step above the segment norm, and it’s the main reason people cross-shop this against luxury badges.

Uconnect 5 runs infotainment on a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Ambient LED lighting with multiple color options.

The available CommandView Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof opens the cabin up considerably.

Exterior

Sculpted body lines and muscular fenders over an aerodynamic profile. Signature LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights.

Wheels run from 18 to 21 inches depending on trim, which is one of the easier ways to change the vehicle’s character without changing what’s underneath.

Safety

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Automatic Emergency Braking for potential frontal collisions
• Available 360-degree Surround View Camera — genuinely useful both in a tight parking deck and when placing the vehicle off pavement
• Rear Park Assist sensors

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee offer? The two-row Grand Cherokee comes with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 producing 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, or the 4xe plug-in hybrid pairing a turbocharged 2.0-liter with electric motors for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft combined. Both use an eight-speed automatic.

Does the 2024 Grand Cherokee come with a V8? Not the two-row model. Jeep discontinued the 5.7L HEMI V8 in the two-row Grand Cherokee after the 2023 model year. The 4xe is positioned as its replacement, producing more horsepower and considerably more torque.

How much can the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow? Up to 6,200 pounds with the 3.6L V6 when properly equipped, and up to 6,000 pounds with the 4xe. Confirm the rating on the specific configuration.

What is the Grand Cherokee 4xe? A plug-in hybrid pairing a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with electric motors for 375 combined horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, with around 25 miles of all-electric range. It’s the most powerful option in the lineup, not a fuel-economy compromise.

What 4×4 systems does the Grand Cherokee offer? Three: Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential, alongside the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System.

What is Quadra-Lift Air Suspension? An available system that adjusts ride height based on driving conditions, providing additional ground clearance off pavement and a lower step-in height for entry and exit.

How many people does the 2024 Grand Cherokee seat? Five. If you need three rows, the Grand Cherokee L is the longer-wheelbase version.

Where can I see a Jeep Grand Cherokee near Rome, GA? Greenway CDJR of Rome at 2500 New Calhoun Hwy NE in Rome, GA. Browse our Grand Cherokee inventory or contact us at 706-622-3703.

Come Drive Both

The V6-versus-4xe question is worth answering in person. The 4xe feels noticeably different — instant torque, near-silent at low speed — and whether that’s worth the premium depends on your commute and your charging situation.

Browse our Grand Cherokee inventory, the Grand Cherokee 4xe and Grand Cherokee L pages, or our pre-owned inventory if you’d consider a used one.

Check current offers and incentives, estimate a payment, value your trade, or apply for financing before you visit.

Our service department handles Grand Cherokee maintenance and warranty work, and you can schedule service online any time.