2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Powertrains, Capability, and Which One Fits

The Grand Cherokee occupies unusual ground — enough interior quality to cross-shop against luxury badges, enough hardware underneath to actually go where a luxury SUV won’t.

Two decisions matter most: two rows or three, and which powertrain. Here’s how both sort out.

Grand Cherokee or Grand Cherokee L?

The two-row Grand Cherokee is the better daily driver — shorter, easier to park, more cargo room behind the second row.

The Grand Cherokee L adds a third row and length. Choose it if you regularly carry more than five people, not just occasionally.

The Powertrains

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 is the volume engine and the straightforward choice. Proven, capable, 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 torquiest option in the lineup. It’s not an economy compromise; it’s the quick one.

On the V8: the 5.7L HEMI is no longer offered in the Grand Cherokee or the Grand Cherokee L. Jeep positioned the 4xe as its replacement, and on paper the 4xe makes more horsepower and considerably more torque than the V8 did. If a V8 specifically is what you’re after, let’s talk about what else is on the lot.

Is the 4xe Right for You?

It works for one specific driver: someone whose daily round trip fits inside 25 miles and who can plug in where they park overnight. Meet both and most weekday driving uses no gasoline, with a full tank ready for a run to Atlanta or Chattanooga.

Miss either and you’re carrying a battery you don’t use. The V6 is the better buy in that case, and we’d rather say so before you sign than after.

That said, the 4xe is also just the quickest Grand Cherokee. If the instant torque appeals independent of the fuel math, that’s a fair reason on its own.

Off-Road Capability

This is where the Grand Cherokee separates from luxury-leaning competitors.

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 offers five modes: Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand.

Available Quadra-Lift Air Suspension raises ride height for clearance and lowers it for easier entry and highway aerodynamics. Around Rome, that combination handles a gravel road, a wet field, or a boat ramp without a second thought — and it improves the ride on rough pavement, which you’ll notice far more often than the off-road benefit.

Interior

Premium materials including available Nappa leather, soft-touch surfaces, and real wood accents. The finish quality is the main reason people cross-shop this against luxury badges.

Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with faster processing, over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and voice controls. Uconnect remains one of the better systems in the segment.

An available 19-speaker McIntosh audio system.

Available heated and ventilated seats, including for second-row passengers — worth having in north Georgia summers.

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

Exterior

The seven-slot grille, updated but unmistakable. Standard LED headlights, taillights, fog lamps, and daytime running lights. Available roof rails for bikes, kayaks, or a cargo box. Wheels from 18 to 21 inches.

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Jeep’s Active Driving Assist — hands-on automated assistance combining adaptive cruise control and lane centering, which takes real fatigue out of a long interstate drive
• Available Night Vision — infrared detection of pedestrians and animals ahead, displayed in the driver’s cluster. Genuinely useful on unlit roads around Floyd County where deer are a real hazard
• Available 360-degree Surround View Camera
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee offer? The 3.6L Pentastar V6 producing 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, and the 4xe plug-in hybrid pairing a turbocharged 2.0-liter with electric motors for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft combined.

Does the 2025 Grand Cherokee come with a V8? No. Jeep discontinued the 5.7L HEMI V8 in the Grand Cherokee lineup, positioning the 4xe plug-in hybrid as its replacement. The 4xe produces more horsepower and considerably more torque than the V8 did.

How much can the 2025 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’s the difference between the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee L? The Grand Cherokee is a two-row SUV seating five. The Grand Cherokee L is longer with a third row, seating up to seven and offering up to 84.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

How far can the Grand Cherokee 4xe go on electricity? Up to 25 miles of all-electric range before the gas engine engages.

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 with Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand modes.

What is Quadra-Lift Air Suspension? An available system that adjusts ride height for additional ground clearance off pavement, easier entry and exit, and better highway aerodynamics.

Where can I test drive 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 settling in person. The 4xe feels different — instant torque, near-silent at low speed — and whether that’s worth the premium depends entirely on your commute and whether you can charge at home.

If you’re weighing two rows against three, we’ll park them side by side. The L’s extra length is obvious in a parking space, and the third row is something you evaluate by sitting in it.

Browse our Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4xe inventory, our full Jeep lineup, or our pre-owned inventory.

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