Report: 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee to ditch the big Vs in favor of an I4

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.