When it comes to SUVs, Jeep has built quite a name for itself over the years. Its midsize SUV is no exception, offering utility and off-roading capability in a stylish package — plus plenty of Jeep Grand Cherokee models to choose from.
What Grand Cherokee models does Jeep make?
- Laredo: $32,150 – $34,000
- Limited: $39,995 – $45,050
- Trailhawk: $45,155 – $45,350
- Overland: $46,695 – $49,695
- Summit: $52,495 – $59,930
- SRT: $68,895 – $82,923
- Trackhawk: $87,400 – $99,005
With so many 2020 Grand Cherokee models to choose from, you may be wondering: Which model best suits my needs and budget? Which has the best off-roading capability? Let us take some hassle out of your research!
Grand Cherokee Laredo: $32,150 – $34,000
The 2020 Grand Cherokee’s base model is the Laredo, which begins at a modest $32,150 and increases when you add features such as a four-wheel-drive system.
What Sets This Model Apart?
Despite being a base model, the Laredo has a decent array of standard features to offer. These include:
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Rear parking sensors
- A six-speaker sound system
- A 7-inch touch screen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (with rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission)
- Available with rear- or all-wheel drive
- 3.6-liter V6 engine at 295 horsepower
- 0 to 60 mph time: 6.7 seconds
- 36.3 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
Grand Cherokee Limited: $39,995 – $45,050
Taking things up a notch is the next model in the lineup: the Grand Cherokee Limited.
What Sets This Model Apart?
Unlike the Laredo, which is available only with the V6 engine, the Limited is offered in two engine configurations. Stepping up to the optional V8 engine, however, will up the manufacturer’s suggested retail price quite a bit.
Other features that set the Limited model apart include:
- Available remote start
- Heated front and rear seats
- Leather upholstery
- A power liftgate
- An 8.4-inch touch screen display
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (with rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission) or 17 mpg combined (5.7-liter V8 engine with midgrade gasoline)
- Available with rear- or all-wheel drive
- Two engine options: a standard 3.6-liter V6 (295 horsepower) or a 5.7-liter V8 (360 horsepower)
- 0 to 60 mph time: 6.7 seconds (V6 or V8 engine)
- 36.3 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: $45,155 – $45,350
The off-road-oriented Trailhawk model is yet another step up, both in terms of standard equipment and starting MSRP.
What Sets this Model Apart?
The Trailhawk is the first Grand Cherokee model that receives four-wheel-drive as standard equipment. This four-wheel-drive system comes with Jeep’s Quadra-Trac II system and low-range gearing.
Other standard equipment on the Trailhawk model includes:
- An electronic rear differential
- A selectable terrain system
- Off-road tires
- Adjustable air suspension
- Underbody skid plates
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (with rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission) or 17 mpg combined (5.7-liter V8 engine with midgrade gasoline)
- Exclusively offered with Quadra-Trac II four-wheel-drive system
- Two engine options: a standard 3.6-liter V6 (295 horsepower) or a 5.7-liter V8 (360 horsepower)
- 0 to 60 mph time: 6.7 seconds
- 36.3 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
Grand Cherokee Overland: $46,695 – $49,695
The next model in the lineup is the Grand Cherokee Overland, which is pretty similar to the Trailhawk on the inside but receives less off-roading equipment. It also reverts to being offered with rear- or four-wheel drive.
What Sets this Model Apart?
Compared to the Trailhawk and previous models, the Overland stands out with standard equipment that includes:
- Larger 20-inch polished-gray/aluminum wheels
- Chrome exterior accents
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Power-adjustable sunroof
- Leather upholstery
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (with rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission)
- Available with rear- or all-wheel drive
- Two engine options: a standard 3.6-liter V6 (295 horsepower) or a 5.7-liter V8 (360 horsepower)
- 0 to 60 mph time: 6.7 seconds
- Towing capacity: 3,200 – 6,200 pounds
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
Grand Cherokee Summit: $52,495 – $59,930
If you’re looking for a Grand Cherokee model that’s even more luxuriously equipped (and don’t mind paying a bit extra for it), the Summit may be the right model for you.
What Sets this Model Apart?
Specifically, the Summit begins with the same features as the Overland and then adds:
- Active noise-canceling technology for a quiet ride
- Premium leather upholstery
- A robust 19-speaker sound system
- A self-parking system
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (with rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission) or 17 mpg combined (5.7-liter V8 engine with midgrade gasoline)
- Available with rear- or all-wheel drive
- Two engine options: a standard 3.6-liter V6 (295 horsepower) or a 5.7-liter V8 (360 horsepower)
- 0 to 60 mph time: 6.7 seconds
- Towing capacity: 4,754 – 5,000 pounds (depending on configuration/equipment)
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
In addition to the standard safety equipment found on other Grand Cherokee models, the Summit also has:
Grand Cherokee SRT: $68,895 – $82,923
Looking for a performance-oriented Grand Cherokee model with an even more powerful engine and specialized all-wheel-drive system? The SRT may be worth spending the extra money on.
What Sets this Model Apart?
Aside from its upgraded engine (more on that in the next section), the SRT also receives an upgraded all-wheel-drive system and upgrades that include:
- A sport-tuned suspension
- A limited-slip rear differential
- Selectable drive/performance modes
- Summer performance tires
On top of this, the SRT is equipped similarly to the luxurious Summit model with its premium leather upholstery, upgraded sound system, and more.
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg combined (with 6.4-liter V8 engine and premium gasoline)
- Specialized all-wheel-drive system
- 6.4-liter V8 engine at 475 horsepower
- 0-60 mph time: 5.1 seconds
- Towing capacity: 7,200 pounds (when properly equipped)
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
In addition to the standard safety equipment found on other Grand Cherokee models, the SRT also includes:
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: $87,400 – $99,005
Last but not least, there’s the range-topping Trackhawk model, which gives you the performance features you want with plenty of luxury indulgences to boot. Like the SRT, this model is also available only with four-wheel drive.
What Sets this Model Apart?
The Trackhawk not only sports a zestier, supercharged version of the SRT’s V8 engine, but it also tacks on such features as:
- An exclusive eight-speed transmission
- Lightweight 20-inch wheels
- Performance tires
- An exclusive adaptive suspension
- Brembo brakes
Key Specs
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 13 mpg combined (with supercharged engine and four-wheel-drive system)
- Available only with four-wheel drive
- Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine at 707 horsepower
- 0 to 60 mph time: 3.5 seconds
- Towing capacity: 7,200 pounds (when properly equipped)
Safety Features and NHTSA/IIHS Ratings
In addition to the standard safety equipment found on other Grand Cherokee models, the Trackhawk also has:
Grand Cherokee Owner and Expert Feedback
As of December 2020, the 2020 Grand Cherokee has great reviews on Vehicle History, with an average rating of 4.8/5 stars. Meanwhile, this model receives a 4.3/5 rating from our experts.
Owners really seem to enjoy the Grand Cherokee’s reliable performance and smooth, quiet ride. One reviewer, Elizabeth J., comments that her Grand Cherokee “drives like a dream” and “feels like a luxury vehicle.”
Meanwhile, some reviewers who have models with leather upholstery have complained that the perforated leather seats can be a little difficult and cumbersome to clean.
