2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG and Engine Performance

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG and Engine Performance

With a vehicle like the Jeep Grand Cherokee , which combines luxury with off-road capability, you want something that can withstand the rugged conditions of the trail but also the practicality of low costs at the fuel pump. Much anticipation surrounds the 2024 Grand Cherokee because it provides exactly that combination of characteristics in three distinct varieties. Here, we examine the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee family, highlighting its fuel efficiency, engine performance, and potential developments for sustainability to help you determine whether it’s the right luxury off-roader for you.

Overview of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2024 Grand Cherokee is available in three distinct varieties.

Grand Cherokee

The flagship Grand Cherokee seats up to five people across two rows. You have your choice of nine trims:

• Laredo A.
• Laredo.
• Laredo X.
• Altitude.
• Altitude X.
• Limited.
• Overland.
• Summit.
• Summit Reserve.

All trims but four are available in both two- and all-wheel drive. The Laredo A is two-wheel drive only, while the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve are exclusively four-wheel drive. Aside from 18-inch polished aluminum wheels for the Limited trim, the 2024 Grand Cherokee offers no major changes from the outgoing model year. It maintains the elegant body redesigned for the 2022 release and a variety of premium touches for the higher trim levels.

The Grand Cherokee has a starting MSRP of $36,495 for the base-level Laredo A, while the range-topping Summit Reserve starts at $70,435.

Grand Cherokee L

With the Grand Cherokee L , you get a three-row behemoth that seats up to seven people. It measures around 204 inches in length and over 71 inches in height, making it both longer and taller than the flagship model. It is, however, available in eight trims instead of nine:

• Laredo.
• Laredo X.
• Altitude.
• Altitude X.
• Limited.
• Overland.
• Summit.
• Summit Reserve.

Five of the eight trims are available in both two- and all-wheel drive, with only the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve being four-wheel drive only. As with the flagship, you get no significant updates compared to the outgoing model year, except for 18-inch wheels on the Limited trim.

For the base-level Laredo trim, you’re looking at a starting MSRP of $42,130. For the top-of-the-line Summit Reserve trim, the starting MSRP is $72,435.

Grand Cherokee 4xe

The 4xe is broadly the same as the flagship Grand Cherokee except that it’s a plug-in hybrid vehicle available in only five trims, all of which are exclusively all-wheel drive:

• 4xe.
• Trailhawk 4xe.
• Overland 4xe.
• Summit 4xe.
• Summit Reserve 4xe.

As for cost, the base-level 4xe trim starts at $59,865, whereas the range-topping Summit Reserve 4xe starts at $79,120.

Fuel Efficiency

The estimated fuel efficiency for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee varies across the three varieties, with some variability across drivetrains as well.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency , both the two- and four-wheel-drive flagship Grand Cherokee models use 4.5 gallons of fuel per 100 miles, resulting in an average of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway across all trim levels, with a combined average of 22 mpg.

In comparison, the Grand Cherokee L uses 4.8 gallons per 100 miles with either drivetrain. This earns you a combined average fuel efficiency of 21 mpg for both the two- and the four-wheel-drive options. The four-wheel-drive model provides 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

As for the Grand Cherokee 4xe, you have to look at its fuel efficiency in terms of regular gas versus the electric-and-gas hybrid system. On regular gas, it uses 4.3 gallons of fuel per 100 miles, which nets a combined city/highway fuel efficiency of 23 mpg, which is expectedly better than either of the gas-powered models. However, with the hybrid system, the fuel efficiency tops off at 56 MPGe, with an all-electric range of 26 miles.

Engine Performance

The 2024 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4xe all feature different powertrains.

With the engine options for 2024 Grand Cherokee , every trim level and drivetrain comes with a 3.6-liter V-6 that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission, making this engine option an all-around utilitarian performer. This powertrain can generate 293 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque and reach zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, depending on your choice of trim.

The Grand Cherokee L gives you a couple of powertrain options. The standard engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which has the same horsepower and torque output as the flagship. The alternative is a 16-valve V-8 that puts out 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, making this engine option your go-to for towing. The former gets you from zero to 60 mph in around 8 seconds, while the latter gets you there in around 6 seconds.

The most impressive performance, though, comes from the 4xe powertrain, which consists of a 2.0-liter turbo inline-four and an electric motor, together generating 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. You can expect to go from zero to 60 mph in just a little over 5 seconds. The hybrid is the top choice for those who want to get in early on Jeep’s commitment to electrification.

Future Developments and Sustainability

In September 2022, Jeep indicated a radical shift in its branding with the announcement that it was committed to a comprehensive plan to electrify its lineup. The company plans to add an electric alternative for each of its vehicles by 2025, including four all-electric models, and at least 50% of its U.S. sales are expected to be all-electric by 2030.

According to the Jeep brand CEO, Christian Meunier, the company has been spurred by the success of its 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicles. For the 2024 model year, Jeep offers two of its popular models — the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler — in the 4xe variety. These vehicles are part of a mission to build even more capable and sustainable SUVs, with the goal of becoming the “leading zero-emission SUV brand in the world.”

See the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Benton, Arkansas

Whichever 2024 Grand Cherokee you choose, you’re sure to get a versatile vehicle that offers excellent fuel efficiency and tremendous capability both on and off the road.

If you’d like to learn more about any of the 2024 Grand Cherokees, drop us a message online or come down to Campbell Cars at 7800 Alcoa Road in Benton, Arkansas, for an up-close look. While you’re here, you’re welcome to browse the other models in our inventory and see how they compare.