The Jeep brand is all about off-road ruggedness, but with the 2023 Grand Cherokee, the company shows it’s capable of high-end comfort as well as sheer power.

Confident and Handsome SUV Profile

One look at the Grand Cherokee is enough to know that it offers all the off-road prowess you’d expect from a Jeep. Chunky, high, and handsome but with plenty of curves to round out the rugged edges, the Grand Cherokee is an SUV that inspires trail-ready confidence while looking perfectly at home on a suburban driveway.

High-Powered Gas Engines

The Grand Cherokee’s imposing looks are backed up by a choice of high-powered gas engines able to handle any driving scenario, from smooth highway cruising to hair-raising wilderness exploits.

The first option is a meaty 3.6L Pentastar V6 model making up to 293 horsepower and 260lb-ft of torque, passed to all-wheel drive through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

While this engine is plenty powerful enough for almost any everyday situation, the Grand Cherokee can be taken to new levels of performance with the optional 5.7L V8 mill which cranks out 357 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque. With this engine choice, you’ll never be left wanting extra power, whether you’re passing at highway speeds or making arduous ascents over rocky gradients.

Taking to the Trail

But sheer grunt under the hood is only the starting point for the Grand Cherokee’s off-road excellence. All models are based around four-wheel drive, with a choice of three intelligent 4×4 systems offering different levels of traction control depending on how hard you want to push the vehicle.

Other off-road features vary from trim to trim, but available options across the range include:

• Adjustable air suspension for higher off-road ground clearance or enhanced pavement handling
• Electronic limited-slip rear differential to maintain grip over surfaces that defeat regular drivetrains
• Selec-Terrain traction management system with modes for Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand
• Skid plates to protect the fuel tank, transfer case, and front suspension
• 18-inch wheels to handle the toughest of terrains

The Grand Cherokee rounds off its impressive capability list with a towing capacity reaching 2,182kg with the V6 model or a mighty 3,265kg with the V8.

Interior Comforts and Technology

The traditional Jeep equation is completed by marrying plenty of interior tech and comfort to the off-road capability, and the Grand Cherokee fully lives up to the standards set by its stablemates. The available 16-way adjustable front seats with memory and massage functions set the tone for upscale luxury, but it’s in the tech arena that the Grand Cherokee particularly impresses.

Infotainment functions are accessed through an 8.4-inch touchscreen display running the latest Uconnect software for a responsive and user-friendly experience, while essential driving info is shown on a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. Additional 10.1-inch screens can be added to the passenger side and second row, allowing personalized viewing of media via wired connections or wireless streaming.

Lastly, music aficionados are exceptionally well catered for with the available 950W amplifier feeding 19 speakers plus subwoofer, manufactured by McIntosh for pristine sound reproduction on the road.

Test Drive the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2023 Grand Cherokee is possibly the most rugged, yet comfortable mid-size SUV released so far, backing up its high-powered performance with a rare level of interior luxury. If you’d like to experience its unique character for yourself, please book a test drive by clicking on the button below.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time and without notice.