As Jeep gets ready to unveil the facelifted Grand Cherokee lineup, interesting details have emerged regarding its powertrain options.
The standard SUV on sale right now uses a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 rated at 294 PS (290 hp / 216 kW). The long-wheelbase “L” version with three seat rows is alternatively available with a larger 5.7-liter Hemi V8. It delivers 362 PS (357 hp / 266 kW) and costs an extra $4,000.
Reports are now coming in that both engines will be made obsolete in the MY2025 facelift. Instead, the SUV will utilize the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the entry-level Wrangler. In its Wrangler implementation, the mill delivers a modest 270 PS (266 hp / 199 kW). Apparently, the company aims at maximizing torque and fuel economy while minimizing harmful emissions. Aside from that, getting rid of large-displacement, naturally aspirated engines enables Stellantis Group to achieve a better fuel economy average value across its entire vehicle lineup.
While the official details are still pending, industry observers believe that the new Grand Cherokee will also be available as a hybrid rated at 381 PS (376 hp / 280 kW). The caveat is that the powertrain is rumored to be compatible only with the “normal” SUV and not the stretched L version. It remains to be seen whether any of this is true.