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[Mook]

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Revealed: Three Rows, Grand Looks, More Tech

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L debuts with a sharp new look, more seats, and extremely modern tech and safety.

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[Shawn1112]

Eh, not a fan but might grow on me over time. Looks like a Cherokee and Durango had a kid lol

 

[Lead Pipe]

I like it. So are they not making the Wagoneer now??

 

[jason05gt]

I like it! The interior looks well put together and very luxurious. They clearly spent time working on the interior details and technology. That being said, the powertrain options are a disappointment.

The Pentastar v6 powerband sucks and really needs a turbo to fill in the gap. A single turbo v6 making 325hp as the base would have been perfect. Additionally the 5.7L seems outgunned. Again, a higher output turbo v6 would have worked here. I’m not going to complain about the 8 speed ZF as it’s an amazing transmission, but the competition has moved to 10 speeds.

 

[Bird1989]

I like it. So are they not making the Wagoneer now??

Still making the wagoneer and grand wagoneer. Grand Cherokee is on a different chassis(unibody vs body on frame)

 

[VenomousDSG]

It's ok.... not a huge fan of the 3rd row or how big it is now. Definitely not selling my current model Grand Cherokee for it.

 

[Lead Pipe]

Still making the wagoneer and grand wagoneer. Grand Cherokee is on a different chassis(unibody vs body on frame)

Maybe I’m not understanding the size difference but they’ll really overlap, no?

It's ok.... not a huge fan of the 3rd row or how big it is now. Definitely not selling my current model Grand Cherokee for it.

I think the new standard wheel base Grand Cherokee will be following the L shortly.

 

[frank]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a rotary knob shifter compared to a standard console / column shifter?

 

[Yaj Yak]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a rotary knob shifter compared to a standard console / column shifter?

i really didn't mind it when ive had rentals and shit with it.

 

[Dave M]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a rotary knob shifter compared to a standard console / column shifter?

You get used to it. I've had my Ram for 3 years now and never give it a second thought.

 

[frank]

You get used to it. I've had my Ram for 3 years now and never give it a second thought.

I guess with a knob or buttons (depending on location) it does provide more console room.

 

[Mook]

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trackhawk Unofficially Rendered As 3-Row Super SUV

We've imagined a go-faster version of the three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee by giving it sporty visual upgrades borrowed from the outgoing Trackhawk model.

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[Milhouse]

Wife’s lease ends this year. This thing becomes a contender just for this reason!

 

[Mook]

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Priced From $36,995, Top Trim Is $65,290

When the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the three-row version of the popular SUV, it’ll have a starting price of $36,995, excluding the destination charge.

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The 2021 GC L will start at $36,995, excluding the $1,695 destination charge.

The entry-level price is for the two-wheel-drive Laredo model, which sports the company’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. Adding four-wheel drive, which is an available option on the Laredo, Altitude, Limited, Overland, and Summit trims, adds $2,000. The next trim up, the Altitude, starts at $40,195. That’s followed by the Limited at $43,995. The V6-powered Overland starts at $52,995, though the V8 version, which uses the brand’s 5.7-liter V8, starts at $58,290.

Near the top of the range is the Summit trim that starts at $56,995. That’s for the V6 model, with the V8 commanding $62,290 to start. The top-tier offering is the Summit Reserve, which is only available with four-wheel drive, though customers can choose between spending $61,995 for the V6 one or $65,290 for one with the V8.

 

[Mook]

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L First Drive Review: Overdue Expansion

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L does the three-row thing well, even if some of the bits don't hold up to as much scrutiny.

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Despite some real issues – the gulf in material quality being the most substantial, although the base V6 is also a concern – the 2021 Grand Cherokee L is the three-row crossover Jeep has needed for years. It's not a perfect vehicle, but Jeep has successfully converted the Grand Cherokee formula to a more versatile form factor, pairing space with impressive technology and a pleasant on-road demeanor. Whether this three-rower will be able to crack into a segment dominated by established seven-seat nameplates is hard to say, but there's no question Jeep has brought a lot to the table with its newest entry.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

the dreaded dial shifter returns !

 

[CMNTMXR57]

I get their criticism on the Pentastar V6. It was originally designed with boost in mind IIRC and I don't know why, in today's environment, they haven't done this yet.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Autoblog didn't quite have the same perspective as Motor1 in terms of the Pentastar.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L First Drive Review | Jeep, elevated (and elongated)

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the brand's new three-row SUV, and it's decidedly upscale. Don't worry, though. It's still a true Jeep with the off-road chops to prove it.

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My time was spent in only V6-powered versions of the Grand Cherokee L, in various trims. Considering its power-to-weight ratio compared to the competition, I worried that this powerplant could make the hulking Grand Cherokee L feel sluggish. But even the heaviest Summit Reserve package/trim (and most expensive, at $63,690 with the V6 — pricing breakdown can be found here), didn’t feel any lazier getting to highway speeds or passing slower vehicles than our long-term Hyundai Palisade. It feels like plenty of motor for the Grand Cherokee L, both on-road and off, but it’s nice to have the V8 available for those who need to tow more, or who just like the sound and feel of a Hemi under the hood.