2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Interior And Exterior Gallery
The iconic American SUV that refuses to be left behind gets a clever bunch of updates for its 2026 model year. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, famed for its iconic design, off-roading prowess, and clever 2-row/3-row seating layout, along with a segment-impacting hybrid powertrain option, is dialing up its desirability levels with some pretty new updates. It gets a brand-new engine, subtle but refreshing exterior design updates, wholesome interior upgrades, and a simplified model line-up. Furthermore, Jeep boosts the value of its popular SUV by adding more standard features across the board.
Packs A Brand-New Turbocharged Engine
More Efficient Without Sacrificing Performance
The highlight update on the 2026 Grand Cherokee is the brand-new 2.0-liter Hurricane engine. No, this is not a six-cylinder mill that powers the likes of the Dodge Charger Six Pack, the RAM 1500 pickup, and the upcoming Grand Wagoneer. This is the first-ever turbocharged four-cylinder engine to carry the “Hurricane” nomenclature. But don’t brush it off just yet, as Jeep has added some clever features for this mill to stand out.
It produces 324 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, translating to a segment-leading 162 horsepower per liter on regular gasoline, according to Stellantis. They further claim that it offers an estimated best-in-class driving range of 529 miles and a class-leading towing capacity of 6,200 pounds. All of this, while providing respectable MPG figures.
The bump in efficiency without hindering performance is due to two notable engine technology features: Turbulent Jet Injection and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Stellantis states that the Hurricane 4 utilizes an industry-first application of the Turbulent Jet Ignition technology. This is basically a clever pre-chamber technology that refines every combustion cycle with a more thorough burn.
This is done using jets of fire to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the main combustion chamber, instead of a spark. This, in turn, translates into faster, cleaner ignition and combustion, thereby increasing efficiency (a.k.a. MPG ratings) without sacrificing power. The variable-geometry turbocharger helps minimize turbo lag by delivering on-demand torque at launch, during swift acceleration, and even at cruising speeds, thanks to 90 percent of peak torque being produced between 2,600 and 5,600 RPM. Jeep has not completely phased out the old standard 3.6-liter V6, as it will be offered on the base Laredo trim levels.
A More Concise Line-Up
With Three Trim Levels And Lots Of Cool New Features
Gone is the long list of trim levels as seen on the 2025 Grand Cherokee. The 2026 MY breaks cover with a simplified set of three trims—Laredo, Limited, and Summit. The plug-in hybrid model is offered in Limited, Summit, and Trailhawk trims. Jeep has extensively revamped the packages offered with each of these trims, adding many more standard features this time around. This truly bumps up the Grand Cherokee’s desirability level, as it now offers more value. It continues to be offered in both two- and three-row configurations; the latter is called the Grand Cherokee L.
The base Laredo trim gets a serious glam-up job. The Laredo Altitude comes standard with a 12.3-inch infotainment system and superior audio. Jeep’s Selec-Terrain 4X4 system is offered for the first time on a Laredo. Furthermore, the Laredo Altitude trim adds more standard active safety features, such as Traffic Sign Recognition and Intersection Collision Assist.
The Limited trim, in addition to all the features on the Laredo trim, adds leatherette upholstery, heated second-row seats, ambient lighting, and a nine-speaker Alpine audio system. This trim is offered in two packages: Reserve and Altitude. Cool features with the Reserve package include Nappa leather seats and door trimming, ventilated front seats, a dual-pane sunroof, a digital rearview mirror, and an integrated off-road camera. The Altitude package adds a dual-pane panoramic sunroof to the mix. The Laredo X trim adds more standard features, including heated seats and a heated steering wheel, a sunroof, a power liftgate, and a wireless charging pad.
The Summit trim dials up the lux-appeal to eleven with features like Oak and Liquid Chrome interior accents, Palermo leather upholstery, a suede headliner, massaging front-row seats, and an exclusive 19-speaker system (yup!). McIntosh audio system. It even gets the Quadra-Trac II 4X4—air suspension combo. Optional features include a hands-free Active Driving Assist system, a rear-facing Fam Cam, and front-passenger infotainment screens.
The New Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior Is More Stacked
The Front Passenger Also Gets An Optional Screen
The new Grand Cherokee gets a refreshed cabin, with the dashboard flaunting a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The coolest new addition is its available 10.25-inch passenger display that should truly light up the dashboard like a Christmas tree! Plush leather upholstery, heated, ventilated seats, and a cabin-monitoring camera system all come together to elevate this SUV’s comfort, convenience, and luxury appeal. It even comes with a Night Vision system and a 360-degree camera for some serious “safety” flex. The three-row Grand Cherokee L models get new third-row USB chargers, along with all the other new features shared with the two-row models.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior Gets A Subtle Refresh
New Shades And A Chin-Up Job
Jeep has refreshed the Grand Cherokee’s exterior design with subtle cues. In this way, the iconic and well-versed fascia doesn’t get disrupted. Notable design updates include a refreshed seven-slot grille, new headlight design, and tweaked rear and lower fascia. It gets new exterior finishes to go with its three new paint options—Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue. Other notable exterior updates include:
- Silver Silk exterior accents on the Limited base package
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Limited Reserve and Altitude packages get bits like
- 20-inch black wheels
- Body-colored lower fascias
- Blacked-out accents
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Availability And Pricing
Coming To Dealerships By The End Of 2025
On paper, the new Grand Cherokee is turning out to be an exciting proposition. It has a simplified yet more-stacked line-up, a brand-new engine that elevates efficiency without compromising on performance, a broader standard feature list, and subtle yet impactful design updates. Jeep has confirmed the 2026 Grand Cherokee’s arrival by late 2025.
An exact date is unclear at this time, and so is the pricing. However, given the number of impactful updates, it is a no-brainer that the new Grand Cherokee will get a price bump. For reference, the 2025 Grand Cherokee starts from $36,495 for the Laredo in the 2-row trim, and tops out at $79,150 for the 4X4 Summit Reserve 4xe Hybrid model.
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