2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Powertrains, Capability, and Which One Fits

The Grand Cherokee occupies unusual ground — enough interior quality to cross-shop against luxury badges, enough hardware underneath to go where those SUVs won’t.

Two decisions matter most: which powertrain, and whether you need a third row. Here’s how both sort out.

The Powertrains

Both pair with an eight-speed automatic.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 is the volume engine and the straightforward choice — proven, capable, and it carries the higher towing rating.

The Grand Cherokee 4xe pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter with electric motors for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft — the most powerful and torquiest option in the lineup. It’s not an economy compromise; it’s the quick one. Around 25 miles of all-electric range.

On the V8: the 5.7L HEMI is no longer offered in the Grand Cherokee. Jeep positioned the 4xe as its replacement, and on paper the 4xe makes considerably more horsepower and torque than the V8 did. If a V8 specifically is what you’re after, let’s talk about what else is on the lot.

Is the 4xe Right for You?

It works for one specific driver: someone whose daily round trip fits inside 25 miles and who can plug in where they park overnight. Meet both conditions and most weekday driving uses no gasoline, with a full tank ready for a run to Las Cruces or Alamogordo.

Miss either and you’re carrying a battery you don’t use. The V6 is the better buy in that case, and we’d rather say so before you sign.

That said, the 4xe is also just the quickest Grand Cherokee. If the instant torque appeals independent of the fuel math, that’s a fair reason on its own.

Two Rows or Three?

The Grand Cherokee seats five. The Grand Cherokee L is longer and adds a third row for up to seven.

Choose the two-row if you want the easier vehicle to park and more cargo behind the second row. Choose the L if you carry more than five people regularly rather than occasionally.

Off-Road Capability

Three available 4×4 systems — Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II. Quadra-Drive II is the one that meaningfully changes what the vehicle can do on loose or uneven ground.

Selec-Terrain Traction Management with modes including Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, and Rock.

Available Quadra-Lift Air Suspension raises ride height for clearance and lowers it for easier entry and highway aerodynamics.

Around El Paso and southern New Mexico, that combination handles sand, washboard, and a rutted access road without a second thought. The air suspension also improves ride quality on rough pavement, which you’ll notice far more often than the off-road benefit.

Interior

Seating for five, with leather-trimmed seats available on most trims and Nappa or quilted Palermo leather higher in the range.

Heated and ventilated front seats with available heated rear seats.

Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Uconnect remains one of the better systems in the segment.

An available rear-seat entertainment system with two 10.1-inch touchscreens, streaming, and HDMI inputs — worth more than most options on a long drive.

Available four-zone climate control, so everyone sets their own temperature. In a West Texas summer, that’s not a minor feature.

An adjustable cargo floor adds storage flexibility beyond the raw volume.

Exterior

The seven-slot grille flanked by LED headlights. A lowered roofline and sculpted body that improve aerodynamics and cut cabin noise, over a wide, planted stance.

Wheels from 18-inch standard to available 21-inch alloys. Colors include Baltic Gray, Velvet Red Pearl, and Bright White.

A hands-free power liftgate and integrated roof rails.

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Available Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detection — infrared detection well beyond your headlights, genuinely useful on unlit desert highways where wildlife is a real hazard
• 360-degree Surround View Camera
• Intersection Collision Assist

Frequently Asked Questions

What powertrains does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee offer? A 3.6L Pentastar V6 producing 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, and the 4xe plug-in hybrid pairing a turbocharged 2.0-liter with electric motors for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft combined.

Does the 2025 Grand Cherokee come with a V8? No. Jeep discontinued the 5.7L HEMI V8 in the Grand Cherokee lineup, positioning the 4xe plug-in hybrid as its replacement. The 4xe produces more horsepower and considerably more torque than the V8 did.

How much can the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow? Up to 6,200 pounds with the 3.6L V6 when properly equipped, and up to 6,000 pounds with the 4xe. Confirm the rating on the specific configuration.

How far can the Grand Cherokee 4xe go on electricity? Around 25 miles of all-electric range before the gas engine engages.

What’s the difference between the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee L? The Grand Cherokee is a two-row SUV seating five. The Grand Cherokee L is longer with a third row, seating up to seven.

What 4×4 systems does the Grand Cherokee offer? Three: Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential, alongside Selec-Terrain traction management.

What is Quadra-Lift Air Suspension? An available system that adjusts ride height for additional ground clearance off pavement, easier entry and exit, and better highway aerodynamics.

Where can I test drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee near El Paso? Sunland Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 950 Crockett St. in El Paso, TX, serving Las Cruces, Sunland Park, and Alamogordo. Browse our Grand Cherokee inventory or contact us at 915-584-9393.

Come Drive Both

The V6-versus-4xe question is worth settling in person. The 4xe feels different — instant torque, near-silent at low speed — and whether that’s worth the premium depends entirely on your commute and your charging situation.

If you’re weighing two rows against three, we’ll park them side by side.

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