Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Cape May NJ

What powertrain options are available for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Each available powertrain for the Jeep Grand Cherokee begins with one of four unique engine. The standard engine beneath the hood of the Grand Cherokee is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that puts out 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This V6 can be paired with rear- or all-wheel drive and comes standard with an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Alternatively, there's a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that runs on gasoline and puts out 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. It's also paired with a TorqueFlite automatic and rear- or all-wheel drive. For improved fuel economy, there's an available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V6 engine that puts out 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes with the same TorqueFlite automatic, standard rear-wheel drive, and available all-wheel drive. SRT models have an exclusive 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The well-loved eight-speed TorqueFlite is still standard for the Grand Cherokee SRT and there is a specialized all-wheel-drive system that's been tuned for performance.

How capable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most capable SUVs ever. It offers off-road prowess as all Jeep vehicles do, aided by an available rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential, hill start assist, hill descent control, and more. There are four available all-wheel-drive systems: Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II, and the SRT-exclusive system. The Grand Cherokee offers more than just off-road strength though. The Jeep Grand Cherokee provides awesome towing abilities. With the Pentastar V6, the Grand Cherokee can tow 6,200 pounds. The 5.7-liter V8 and EcoDiesel V6 can tow 7,400 pounds, while the 6.4-liter V8 can tow up to 7,200 pounds. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT also offers unmatched on-pavement abilities when it comes to performance and sport.

What features might I find in the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

With five trim levels available, the features you can find in a Jeep Grand Cherokee vary dramatically. These trim levels consist of Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit, and SRT. Highlights of Laredo models include a 5-inch touchscreen, a sound system with six speakers, Bluetooth, automatic headlights, alloy wheels, foglights, cruise control, automatic two-zone climate control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with tilt and telescoping capabilities, and keyless entry and ignition. Limited models feature larger wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, driver memory settings, heated rear seats, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, roof rails, satellite radio, a cargo cover, a power liftgate, remote engine start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Overland models include navigation, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, dual chrome exhaust tips, wood trim on the interior, more leather upholstery, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, HD radio, power-folding mirrors, 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights, automatic high beams, LED foglights and running lights, automatic wipers, ventilated front seats, and a nine-speaker audio system. Summit models include a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, noise-reducing windows, front parking sensors, more wood trim, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and a forward collision mitigation system complete with automatic emergency braking. SRT models mostly mimic the Summit in terms of features but add Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch wheels with performance-ready tires, selectable performance modes, leather and suede seating and more.

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