2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4X4
Class: Midsize Crossover
Colour: Velvet Crimson Pearl
Miles pushed: 146
CG Report Card
Room and ComfortA-
Energy and PerformanceB+
Match and FinishB
Gasoline EconomyC
ValueB+
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup.
Massive & Tall Consolation
Massive GuyA
Tall GuyA
Massive & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” score primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs293-horsepower 3.6-liter
Engine TypeV6
Transmission 8-speed automated
Drive WheelsAWD
Noticed gas economic system: 16.3 mpg
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 18/25/21 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)
Snow Efficiency: N/A
Base value: $45,035 (not together with $1795 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check car: Particular paint ($495), Buyer Most popular Bundle ($5105), Trailer Tow Prep Group ($695), energy sunroof ($1440)
Value as examined: $54,565
Fast Hits
The nice: Elegant cabin, refined demeanor, inexpensive for a Grand Cherokee
The nice: Ample energy, freeway quietness
The not so good: So-so gas economic system
Tom Appel:
The Jeep lineup is de facto divided into two lineups. If we ignore the Gladiator pickup truck, we discover the Jeep portfolio comprised of mainstream crossovers, and near-luxury and luxurious SUVs. On the inexpensive finish of the value scale there’s the subcompact Renegade, compact Compass, and soon-to-be-discontinued midsize Cherokee. All three of those crossovers compete within the market with popularly priced autos from different mainstream manufacturers. These crossovers don’t appear to profit a lot from the Jeep model halo, and are sometimes discovered discounted and rebated.
On the opposite facet of the Jeep showroom, we discover the legendary Wrangler off-road utility car, and the Grand Cherokee midsize SUV. Each of those autos command premium costs, and are hardly ever supplied with incentives. Additionally, enjoyable reality: The Wrangler and Grand Cherokee alone accounted for greater than half of all Jeep gross sales.
Additionally out there are the full-size Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs. The jury continues to be out as as to if these new additions to the Jeep lineup are really perceived as luxurious autos, although the Grand Wagoneer is boldly priced towards the likes of the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.
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Of all of the autos within the Jeep showroom, probably the most fascinating from a advertising and marketing and place perspective is the Grand Cherokee. The midsize SUV, now out there in commonplace and long-wheelbase L variants, has developed a loyal following of householders who appear fairly blissful to pay premium costs for the GC’s deftly marketed mix of real off-road functionality and luxurious trappings.
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Our drawback with the Grand Cherokee, if we’re compelled to current one, is that the car will get very expensive in a rush, and we we’re unsure the favored Jeep SUV fairly performs towards the likes of the Ford Explorer, or the Land Rover Discovery, as high trim ranges shut in on $80,000—however cabin appointments and common refinement come up a little bit in need of really luxurious degree. It is for that reason that we had been delighted to spend every week behind the wheel of one of many more-modestly outfitted Grand Cherokees we’ve pushed in an extended whereas: The Grand Cherokee L Altitude.
The Altitude is the third most inexpensive trim degree within the Grand Cherokee lineup, which ascends by way of a dizzying eight trim ranges together with Laredo (beginning round $42,000), Laredo X ($43,000), Altitude ($46,000), Altitude X ($47,000), Restricted ($51,000), Overland ($62,000), Summit ($66,000), and Summit Reserve ($72,000).
Log-wheelbase L fashions, which deliver an extra 11 inches of total size and Third-row seating, can be found at every trim degree for an extra $2000. Notice, too, that plug-in hybrid “4Xe” fashions are supplied in an extra six trim ranges, together with the off-road prepared Trailhawk.
For the rest of 2023, the only real non-4Xe Grand Cherokee powertrain is comprised of the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 mated to an 8-speed automated transmission. Good for 293 horsepower, the V6 grew to become the one non-hybrid engine when Jeep unceremoniously dropped the out there 5.7-liter V8 engine mid-model 12 months. Notice that each one V6 Grand Cherokees can be found with rear- or AWD. All 4Xe fashions come commonplace with AWD.
Shopper Information check L Altitude arrived in extra-cost Velvet Learn Pearl, and outfitted with an non-compulsory trailer hitch receiver, energy sunroof, and the excellent Buyer Most popular Bundle. The $5105 bundle consists of particular suede and leatherette seats, the Altitude Look Bundle, rain-sensing windshield wipers, distant begin, heated steering wheel, heated entrance seats, black headliner, 115-volt energy outlet, energy liftgate, Third-row USB ports, and gloss-black exterior accents.
All instructed, our check truck got here to $54,565, that in 3-row, AWD, trim, and packing an honest quantity of consolation and comfort options. On condition that, as we famous earlier, Grand Cherokees can get to almost $80,000, our check car appeared preferred a discount. However, outfitted as it’s, does our check car nonetheless really feel “premium?” Learn on…
First off, and this totally subjective, however this creator discovered the SUV very enticing. The deep purple with black accents and darkish wheels—got here off as each elegant and sporty. The overall premium really feel of the Grand Cherokee caries into the cabin, the place the leatherette seats—which look just about like actual leather-based—seem elegant and really feel comfy. Inside supplies current as high-end, and all the pieces seems to be and feels effectively put collectively. We had been particularly taken by the hand-stitched trying dash-top and door trim.
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The Uconnect 5-branding infotainment methods once-again proved straightforward to know and use on this utility. Icons are massive and straightforward to acknowledge at a look, and system’s operation is basically intuitive. We did be aware, nevertheless, that the touchscreen itself is a little bit small by modern requirements, not that that appeared to make any distinction in operation. At this value level within the Grand Cherokee lineup the audio system isn’t branded, however we discovered the sound high quality spectacular for the value class.
There’s loads of passenger area within the front-two seating rows, and an inexpensive quantity within the way-back seats. Being cautious to position the smallest and nimblest people within the Third-row and a carload of parents must be comfy for even size journeys.
On the highway the Grand Cherokee Altitude acquits itself effectively. The GC strikes a classy mix of dealing with prowess and trip high quality, and cabin quietness rivals that of more-expensive autos.
The V6 engine offers ample energy for slicing by way of site visitors in addition to passing and merging. We did discover early low-speed throttle response to be a little bit aggressive, which made it troublesome to tug away from a cease with fully fluidity. That mentioned, the engine cease/begin system could be very clean.
Sadly, our noticed gas economic system got here in beneath the EPA estimates. We averaged simply 16.3 mpg over our 146-mile analysis. We suspect that quantity would enhance significantly with extra freeway mileage in our check combine.
Colour us impressed by simply premium our value-priced Grand Cherokee presents. By way of refinement—suppose trip high quality, quietness, and cabin supplies—our $55,000 Jeep shouldn’t be a lot much less luxurious than examples costing even $20,000. Relative to the likes of the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer, the Jeep comes off as value cross-shopping competitors, boasting a much-smoother drivetrain, although less-impressive gas economic system.
If you happen to actually wished a family-oriented Jeep however had been afraid the Grand Cherokee was out of your value vary, think about buying on the low-end of the CG lineup. Odds are you’ll be fairly impressed.
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