Jeep is an American brand known for its practical adventurer and off-roader car, mostly the SUVs. Jeep has changed many owners since its production and Grand Cherokee was launched with the Chrysler taking over the ownership of the company.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This mid-sized SUV was an instant hit when it was released to the public back in the early 90s, primarily because it was a practical daily SUV as well as a functional off-roader.
For the 2019 model, the prices for the Grand Cherokee go as high as in six figures. But is it worth paying a six-figure price for a Jeep? We will tell you just that in this quick-read article.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is being offered in 12 trim levels; There is a model for every pocket. To list them all, Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered in Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT, and Trackhawk trims.
Prices for the Grand Cherokee starts at $31,945 for its cheapest Laredo trim level and goes up to $86,900 for its Hellcat powered beast, the Trackhawk. If you have some extra cash laying around, you can opt for the various options which can stretch its price upwards of 100k.
Now let’s talk about the various engine configuration available for this car. You get the option to choose from either the 3.6L V6 engine, a 6.2L supercharged V8 for the Trackhawk trim level and a 6.4L V8 for the SRT trim. The latter two have been taking straight out of the Dodge’s garage, from the SRT and Hellcat trims of the Charger and Challenger.
The smaller 3.6L V6 engine is found in Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude and Summit trim levels. It is good for 260 pound-feet of torque and 295 horsepower. The 6.4L V8 in the SRT churns out 475 horsepower and 470 ft-lbs. of torque. The most powerful Trackhawk produces 645 ft-lbs. of torque and 707 horsepower from its 6.2L V8.
Trackhawk and SRT are the performance-focused trim levels of 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and thus feel like a couple of mad and aggressive beasts on the track. Both are available in only Four-Wheel-Drive (4WD) drivetrain with 8-speed automatic Shiftable transmission. The rest of the trim levels are available in 4WD as well as the cheaper, more affordable Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) drivetrain, with the 8-speed automatic transmission.
The V6 is good for getting around 21 miles per gallon of combined gas mileage. As you go up the range to the V8 engine, you get around 15 miles per gallon of fuel consumption rate. The V8 engines come with cylinder deactivation technology though, which should bring up the gas mileage up a little when driving gently.
As this a practical off-roading vehicle, you get plenty of features to help you negotiate difficult terrain. Some are standard, some are optional. Choosing a higher version only gets you a few more features as standard. You get the same engine and power output from a $31,945 priced Grand Cherokee as the $55,290 priced Grand Cherokee.
The 23 extra grand will get you features like Remote Anti-theft alarm system, Xenon HID Headlamp, Emergency Braking Assist, self-leveling headlights and many other features that only add up to the convenience.
So, which one should you go for? The base Laredo is a pretty good deal. You will get a Cherokee without many options but a functional engine. Or you can spend a couple of grand to switch to a 4WD and have even better off-road experience.
Meanwhile, you can choose from many other trims based on the features you want to add to the experience. You could just go complete badass with the SRT or Trackhawk trims. These variants do not compromise on anything and give you a tremendous amount of power as well.
These high-level trims should be enough to help you with your thirst for power. And for that amount of power, the price more than justified.
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