2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
It is summer vacation time! What kind of vehicle should you take your family and your stuff in?
You have plenty of choices. Some will be too big. Some, too small.
However, we found that the three-row 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers a balance between everything in the SUV market. It also comes from a brand that a lot of people think fondly of – Jeep.
For starters, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L definitely looks the part. The grille is upright with the trademark seven slots in chrome. It appears to be taller than before, while showing its extra length for the third row. The side glass profile matches the upright roofline, giving more light to the extended Grand Cherokee L. We also like the rear end with its slimmer horizontal taillights and large liftgate.
Our tester is the Altitude model with its blacked-out grille, badges, and trim. The sporty package is finished off with a standard set of 18-inch black-finished alloy wheels.
Inside the Grand Cherokee L Altitude’s cabin are soft materials, including a mix of leatherette and sueded cloth on the seats. The instrumentation is fully digital and highly customizable to match your needs. The controls and switches are tactile and logical. The center stack is crowned by an 8.4-inch touchscreen for the Uconnect 5 infotainment system.
There are loads of room for seven inside the Grand Cherokee L. Altitude models have a full bench seat in the second row. The 60/40 split bench seat provides easy access to the third row. The front seats are now even more comfortable, while providing you with some bolstering to lock you in.
Cargo space starts with 17.2 cubic feet behind the third row. It is expandable to 46.9 cubic feet to the second row, ultimately giving you up to 84.6 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded down.
Our Grand Cherokee L Altitude tester is powered by the standard 293-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. With a 6200-pound maximum towing rating, the V6 was strong enough to handle 4,658-pound three-row SUV through its daily routine. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels through its standard four-wheel drive system.
Power comes on smoothly. It delivers on in-town and highway performance. In turn, we observed an average fuel economy figure of 20.9 MPG.
The Grand Cherokee L rides smoothly and confidently. Handling-wise, the Grand Cherokee has plenty of weight to maneuver. It responds well to evasive maneuvers. The steering system felt just right – not soft not heavy. It is also precise, with a solid on-center feel. The brake response from the pedal is good, giving the right amount of effort for a solid stop. It turned in some good stops in normal and panic situations.
Pricing for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L starts from $40.035. You have a choice of eight trim levels available with two- or four-wheel drive. Our Altitude 4X4 tester came with a sticker price of $49,030.
Certainly, one cannot go wrong with a Jeep Grand Cherokee L. However, there are more choices for your family than ever. Those competitors include the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Mazda CX-90, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, and Volkswagen Atlas.
You will be glad to know that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L continues to lead in a segment that caters to families. Especially with the summer almost running out, maybe this SUV will inspire you to get one in time for the holiday travel season. Especially one with four-wheel drive. Imagine the places you can still go to year-round in one!
Credits: CarSoup Editors
