2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

MSRP range

$34,970 - $88,445

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee features refined road driving along with an off-road spirit. Jeep has created many models of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee to cater to every kind of consumer taste. The standard V6 engine should be good enough for most consumers. Those looking for more power can go for the V8 engine with more than 350 horsepower.

 

What's new

- Part of fourth-gen Grand Cherokee

- New limited trim level

 

Pros

- Great off-road capabilities

- Premium interiors

 

Cons

- Acceleration is average 

- The ride quality is too firm

 

Price Range: $34,970 - $88,445

Pointcom Rating: 7.5 / 10

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a good cabin with two rows of seats that can easily seat four adults. There are many connectivity features and a touch display infotainment system. This helps to make the car feel modern. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee features optional driver-assistance technology. But most of its opponents have given this as a standard feature. It also lacks the third row of seats.

 

Interior Build

Depending on the trim, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee gives a premium or a rugged feel. The dashboard is contoured and has an infotainment touch display along with unnecessary controls and buttons. Analog gauges surround the seven-inch display. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee features leather and soft-touch materials in the most important areas. These include the dashboard, the upper door panels, and the armrests. But the rest of the interior is made of hard plastic. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has space for eleven suitcases behind the rear row of seats. You can fit more than 23 suitcases with the rear seat split and folded. This can be done pretty smoothly. It requires one single action to release the headrest and bring the seat down to a flat position.

 

Utility 

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an excellent build quality. There are premium leather and tight panel gaps. But the top models are very pricey. So much so that consumers may start to look towards the models of the segment rivals. You may find greater value with the lesser-priced models of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The car's warranty is as usual. The roadside assistance is very good for the segment with five years of coverage.

 

Technological Changes 

The Uconnect interface of the car has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. There are also many charging options for rear and front passengers. The voice controls can easily understand commands from passengers. This ranges from changing the climate control settings to set up a destination in the navigation system. The car also gives an optional speaker setup from Harman Kardon. The audio quality is very good from the setup. However, it is a little bass-dominant. Some of the advanced driving aids do not give satisfactory performance. The blind-spot warning and the adaptive cruise controls are a little too sensitive.

 

Driving Experience 

The default V6 engine in the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is not very enticing. Taking the car to 60 miles per hour took eight seconds. This is not exactly fast for a midsize SUV that seats five passengers. It would be better for consumers to go for the optional V8 engine. The car's brakes are very good. It takes nearly 125 feet to stop the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee from 60 miles per hour. This is a short distance for a car this big. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee weight is a downside. It is quite heavy, and this affects the overall drivability, handling, and acceleration. The steering does not feel connected to the road. So, the car is somewhat difficult to turn corners on roads. But the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is good for off-roading. There are many off-road-ready choices.

 

Comfort Factor 

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee gives great noise isolation in the interiors. The V6 engine does not produce much noise. There is a little rumble during full throttle. But that rumble is neither satisfying nor annoying. The car is usually so quiet that it feels serene. The air conditioning works well, and the seats are comfortable. However, the heating and ventilation provided to the seats are not effective. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with optional air suspension as well. It does not give complete hold of the road on highways. In the city, passengers can feel the vibration inside the cabin due to the smaller pavement ripples. The big bumps are handled somewhat. But the car becomes difficult to control during mid corners. The standard suspension may be a much better option right now.

 

Conclusion 

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee was a segment leader at one point in time. But now it is aging. The car is perfect for off-road purposes and is quite sturdy. It would be better for buyers to use the V8 powertrain instead of the V6 engine for more power. Instead of the top models, consumers can consider the middle trims to get more value for money.

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