The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee in Margate, FL

The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee is a four-door sport-utility vehicle built on a steel uniframe structure with a front-engine layout. The platform supports rear-wheel drive or Four-Wheel Drive, depending on the selected configuration. Its technical specifications include two gasoline engines, two eight-speed automatic transmissions, available single-speed and two-speed transfer cases, independent suspension systems, and electric rack-and-pinion steering. The vehicle also provides seating for five occupants, flexible cargo space, and a maximum gross trailer weight rating of 6,200 pounds when properly equipped.

Engine and Transmission Engineering

The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee offers powertrain specifications intended to support passenger transportation, cargo carrying, and towing. A 3.6-liter Pentastar® V-6 serves as the standard engine, while a 2.0-liter Hurricane Turbo four-cylinder is standard on the Laredo Altitude. Both engines use liquid cooling, aluminum-intensive construction, electronic fuel delivery, and chain-driven dual overhead camshaft valve systems. Each engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission featuring driver-interactive manual control and an electronically modulated torque-converter clutch. Both powertrain configurations support a maximum gross trailer weight of 6,200 pounds in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models.

3.6-Liter Pentastar® V-6

The standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V-6 has a displacement of 220 cubic inches, or 3,604 cubic centimeters. This 60-degree V-type engine uses an aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum-alloy cylinder heads, 24 valves, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers. A sequential multiport electronic fuel-injection system delivers fuel through a returnless design. The engine operates with an 11.3:1 compression ratio and produces 293 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. It generates 260 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, while its electronically limited maximum engine speed is 6,700 rpm.

The 3.6-liter V-6 runs on regular unleaded fuel with an 87-octane rating. Its fluid capacities include 5.0 quarts of oil and 14.0 quarts of coolant. Emissions-control equipment consists of dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features. EPA fuel-economy ratings are 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined for both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations.

The V-6 works with the TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission. Its gear sequence begins with a 4.71:1 first-gear ratio, followed by 3.14:1 in second, 2.11:1 in third, and 1.67:1 in fourth. Fifth gear uses a 1.29:1 ratio, while sixth operates at a direct 1.00:1. Seventh and eighth provide 0.84:1 and 0.67:1 overdrive ratios, respectively. The transmission also includes a 3.30:1 reverse ratio, driver-interactive manual control, and an electronically modulated torque-converter clutch.

2.0-Liter Hurricane Turbo Four-Cylinder

The 2.0-liter Hurricane Turbo engine is standard on the 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude. This turbocharged inline four-cylinder displaces 122 cubic inches, or 1,995 cubic centimeters. It uses 16 valves, chain-driven dual overhead camshafts, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers. Its fuel system combines direct injection with port fuel injection, and the engine operates with a 12:1 compression ratio. Output reaches 324 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 332 pound-feet of torque from 3,000 to 4,500 rpm.

The Hurricane Turbo uses a deep-skirt cast-aluminum block with cross-bolted steel main-bearing caps. Low-friction plasma spray-bore-coated cylinders form another part of the engine’s construction. Additional components include a structural die-cast aluminum-alloy oil pan and an aluminum-alloy cylinder head with pent-roof combustion chambers. The rotating assembly incorporates a forged and twisted steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and cast aluminum-alloy pistons with DLC-coated piston pins. The engine’s maximum speed is electronically limited to 6,500 rpm, and it accepts regular unleaded fuel rated at 87 octane.

Oil capacity for the 2.0-liter Hurricane Turbo measures 5.0 quarts. The primary engine cooling circuit holds 10.4 quarts, while the intercooler circuit holds 3.3 quarts. Emissions-control hardware includes dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features. Like the V-6, the turbocharged four-cylinder supports a maximum gross trailer weight of 6,200 pounds in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations.

The Hurricane Turbo pairs with a TorqueFlite 880RE or 8HP80 eight-speed automatic transmission. Its 5.50:1 first-gear ratio is followed by ratios of 3.52:1, 2.20:1, 1.72:1, and 1.30:1 through fifth gear. Sixth gear has a direct 1.00:1 ratio, while seventh and eighth use 0.83:1 and 0.64:1 overdrive ratios. Reverse operates through a 4.54:1 ratio. The transmission also provides driver-interactive manual control and an electronically modulated torque-converter clutch.

Disclaimer: Manufacturer’s estimated 21 city/ 27 highway mpg with 2.0L I4 engine and GEN IV automatic transmission, 4x2. Manufacturer’s estimated 21 city/ 25 highway mpg with 2.0L I4 engine and GEN IV automatic transmission, 4x4. Actual mileage may vary. 
 

Four-Wheel Drive Hardware and Chassis Systems

The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee combines its available Four-Wheel Drive systems with independent suspension, electric steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. Two optional transfer cases provide different operating arrangements for specific configurations. Four-Wheel Drive models also use a conventional front differential with a front-axle disconnect. The rear axle comes with a conventional differential, while an electronic limited-slip differential is optional. Front and rear axle ratios measure 3.45:1 throughout the listed drivetrain specifications.

Transfer Cases and Axles

The optional MP3015C transfer case is a single-speed, electronically shifted unit that provides full-time active Four-Wheel Drive. It uses a variable front-to-rear torque split and does not include a low-range ratio. The optional MP3028C uses a two-speed, electronically shifted design. Its operating modes include full-time active Four-Wheel Drive, 4x4 Low Lock, and Neutral. The MP3028C also provides a 2.72:1 low-range ratio and variable torque distribution between the front and rear axles.

A conventional front differential with a front-axle disconnect is standard on Four-Wheel Drive models. The front axle uses a 7.7-inch ring gear and a 3.45:1 axle ratio. At the rear, four-wheel-drive configurations use a 7.7-inch ring gear, while two-wheel-drive models use a 9.1-inch ring gear. The rear differential is conventional as standard, and an electronic limited-slip differential is optional. A 3.45:1 rear axle ratio matches the front axle specification and also appears in the vehicle’s maximum trailer-weight configuration.

Suspension and Steering

The front suspension uses an independent multi-link design with coil springs and gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers. All-aluminum front arms and knuckles form part of the assembly. The rear suspension also uses a multi-link arrangement with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers. Its aluminum construction includes arms, knuckles, and extruded aluminum spring links. The rear suspension incorporates load leveling for towing, linking its damping hardware to the 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee’s functional trailering specifications.

Electric rack-and-pinion steering manages directional input without a conventional hydraulic-assist specification. The listed overall steering ratio is 16.9:1 for two-wheel-drive models and 15.6:1 for the other specified configuration. Steering travel measures 2.9 turns from lock to lock on two-wheel-drive models and 3.0 turns for the other listed arrangement. The curb-to-curb turning diameter is 38 feet.

Braking and Dynamic-Control Equipment

The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee uses an electric-boost braking system as standard equipment. Front braking hardware consists of 13.94 x 1.10-inch vented discs and two-piston pin-slider calipers with 2.00-inch pistons. The front brakes provide a swept area of 377 square inches. At the rear, 13.78 x 0.87-inch vented discs work with single-piston pin-slider electronic parking brake calipers. The rear swept area measures 293.28 square inches, and the parking brake uses a drum-in-hat design.

Four-wheel antilock brakes are standard across the specified model range. Electronic Stability Control and all-speed traction control are also included as standard equipment. Brake Assist adds another standard function to the braking and stability-control package. These electronic systems operate alongside the electric brake booster and four-wheel vented disc brakes. Their standard inclusion establishes a consistent set of braking and dynamic-control features across the listed configurations.
 

Dimensions, Clearance, and Utility

The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee combines five-passenger accommodations with exterior dimensions suited to its sport-utility configuration. Its wheelbase measures 116.7 inches, and the front and rear tracks each measure 65.4 inches. Overall length is 193.5 inches, body width is 77.5 inches, and width across the exterior mirrors reaches 84.6 inches. Folding the mirrors reduces the specified overall width to 77.5 inches. Overall height measures 70.8 inches with the standard suspension and 70.9 inches with the air suspension.

Ground Clearance and Exterior Geometry

The standard suspension provides 8.4 inches of ground clearance. The air suspension raises the listed ground-clearance figure to 10.9 inches in Position 2. Clearance at the fuel-tank area measures 10.3 inches with the standard suspension and 12.6 inches with the air suspension in Position 2. Front-axle clearance increases from 8.4 inches to 10.9 inches under the corresponding air-suspension setting. Rear-axle clearance measures 9.1 inches with the standard suspension and 11.7 inches with the air suspension in Position 2.

The standard suspension produces a 20.5-degree approach angle. An air-suspension-equipped Overland reaches a 30.1-degree approach angle in Position 2, while a Summit in the same suspension position reaches 28.2 degrees. The ramp breakover angle measures 19.1 degrees with the standard suspension and 24 degrees with the air suspension in Position 2. The departure angle is 26.6 degrees.

The standard suspension places the load floor 32.4 inches above the ground and sets the sill step height at 20.2 inches. Enabling the air suspension’s entry and exit setting lowers the load-floor height to 30.4 inches. Under the same setting, sill step height drops to 18.4 inches. The body has a frontal area of 31.7 square feet and a drag coefficient of 0.357. Its stated aerodynamic CdA value is 11.3, based on the drag coefficient and frontal area.

Passenger and Cargo Measurements

The cabin seats two occupants in the front row and three on the second-row bench. Total SAE interior passenger volume measures 144.6 cubic feet. Front occupants receive 39.9 inches of headroom, 41.3 inches of legroom, 59.2 inches of shoulder room, and 57.4 inches of hip room. Front-seat travel measures 9.8 inches. The EPA front volume index is 56.5 cubic feet.

Second-row dimensions include 39.4 inches of headroom, 38.2 inches of legroom, and 4.1 inches of knee clearance. Shoulder room measures 58.0 inches, while hip room measures 56.3 inches. The EPA rear-seat volume index is 50.5 cubic feet. Cargo volume totals 37.7 cubic feet behind the second-row seats. Available cargo volume behind the first-row seats expands to 70.8 cubic feet.

The fuel tank holds 23 gallons, or 87 liters. The estimated gross vehicle weight rating is 6,050 pounds across the listed Laredo, Limited, and Summit configurations. Estimated curb weights range from 4,238 pounds for a two-wheel-drive Laredo to 4,784 pounds for a Four-Wheel Drive Summit. Listed payload capacities range from 1,160 to 1,280 pounds, depending on model and drivetrain. Estimated front-to-rear weight distribution ranges from 52/48 to 54/46 across the specified configurations.

Wheels, Tires, and Electrical Equipment

Wheel and tire specifications vary by 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee trim and equipment package. Cast-aluminum wheel diameters span 17, 18, 20, and 21 inches. The corresponding tire selections use all-season designs on the listed Laredo, Limited, and Summit applications. Electrical capacity also changes by model, with several alternator outputs and two maintenance-free battery arrangements specified.

Laredo and Limited Wheel Configurations

The Laredo includes standard 17 x 8-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels finished in Fine Silver. These wheels carry 245/70R17 Goodyear Fortera HL All-Season tires with 422 revolutions per kilometer. The Limited uses standard 18 x 8-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels in low-gloss Highlight Silver. Its standard 265/60R18 tires are Michelin® Primacy XC All-Season or Michelin® Primacy LTX All-Season units, also rated at 422 revolutions per kilometer. These standard configurations give the Laredo and Limited distinct wheel diameters and tire sizes.

Optional Limited wheels measure 20 x 8.5 inches. One design uses polished cast aluminum with high-gloss Technical Gray pockets. A second option uses black-painted cast aluminum in the same 20 x 8.5-inch size. Both alternatives increase wheel diameter and width relative to the Limited’s standard 18 x 8-inch wheels. The available finishes also distinguish the two optional wheel designs without changing their listed dimensions.

Summit and Summit Reserve Wheel Configurations

The Summit has standard 20 x 8.5-inch polished cast-aluminum wheels with a Painted Silver Lithos finish. Its standard tires are 265/50R20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season units with 419 revolutions per kilometer. Summit Reserve equipment includes standard 21 x 9-inch machined cast-aluminum wheels with mid-gloss Black pockets. Black-painted 21 x 9-inch cast-aluminum wheels are optional on Summit and Summit Reserve models.

The optional Summit tire specification uses 275/45R21 Continental CrossContact tires. This tire configuration is included with the Summit Reserve Package. The tires have a published rate of 419 revolutions per kilometer, matching the listed rate for the standard Summit tire specification. Their 275-millimeter section width accompanies the 21 x 9-inch wheel dimensions. The resulting specification differentiates the package from the Summit’s standard 265/50R20 tire and 20-inch wheel arrangement.

Alternator and Battery Specifications

Available alternator output is 160, 180, 220, or 240 amps, depending on the model. Laredo and Limited configurations with engine stop-start use a maintenance-free H6 battery rated at 650 cold-cranking amps. These models also include an auxiliary battery rated at 200 cold-cranking amps for the engine stop-start system. Overland and Summit models use a maintenance-free H7 battery rated at 700 cold-cranking amps. Their engine stop-start arrangement likewise includes a 200-cold-cranking-amp auxiliary battery.
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Schedule a test drive at  Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep® Ram in Margate, FL, to evaluate the 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee directly. Our team can help you review its available powertrains, eight-speed automatic transmissions, drivetrain configurations, and trim-specific equipment. A test drive provides an opportunity to assess cabin comfort, steering response, braking operation, suspension behavior, and electronically controlled features. We can also explain the wheel, tire, towing, cargo, and Four-Wheel Drive specifications that apply to individual configurations. Contact us to arrange a visit and examine the 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee’s performance, handling, comfort, utility, and standard safety-control systems.