Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.6L V-6 engine that produces 290 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,700, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,000 in extra fuel spending. Jeep Grand Cherokee has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Grand Cherokee has a relatively long wheelbase ( 114.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4545 - 4984 lbs.
2016 Grand Cherokee seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Grand Cherokee is a class-leader across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is the largest among its peers with 36.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Grand Cherokee Laredo | 2016 Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary | 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited | 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited 75th Anniversary | 2016 Grand Cherokee Overland | 2016 Grand Cherokee High Altitude | 2016 Grand Cherokee Summit |
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Starging MSRP | $29,995 | $34,975 | $37,565 | $41,175 | $44,395 | $47,090 | $49,795 |
Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
HP | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
City | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
Highway | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
2016 Grand Cherokee SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $336 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Grand Cherokee
2016 Grand Cherokee SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and fifty complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also nine recalls issued by Jeep, which by itself is a relatively high number.