The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee came to market for the 2022 model year, which means it’s about time for a mid-cycle refresh. For 2026, the Grand Cherokee has a simplified trim level hierarchy, updated styling, a new available 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and an all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine.
Jeep pared down the trim levels for the two-row Grand Cherokee to three: Laredo, Limited, and Summit, all of which have their own tiers. The three-row Grand Cherokee L shares the same trim levels, while the Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid is available in Limited, Summit, and Trailhawk forms. The base Laredo Grand Cherokee is powered by the carryover Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and comes equipped with new 18-inch wheels, chrome accents, and a variety of standard active and passive safety features. The Laredo X has the same engine, but adds upgrades such as a sunroof, heated steering wheel and seats, and more.
Moving up a rung to the Grand Cherokee Limited scores you standard Silver Silk exterior accents, leatherette upholstery, heated second-row seating, nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and ambient interior lighting. Opting for the Limited Altitude package adds darkened accents (including 20-inch black wheels) and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. The Limited Reserve is packed with niceties such as Nappa leather seats and matching door trim, ventilated front seats, digital rearview mirror, and an off-road camera.
As before, the Summit model is the peak of Grand Cherokee luxury. The cabin is furnished with Palermo leather upholstery, massaging front seats, Oak and Liquid Chrome accents, suede-like headliner, and 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. When the going gets tough, the Quadra-Trac II 4×4 system and air suspension can get the Grand Cherokee Summit going again.
All 2026 Grand Cherokee variants sport a restyled seven-slot grille, revised headlights, modified rear-end design, and new exterior trim finishes. Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue join the palette of available colors.
The most significant change to the 2026 Grand Cherokee is the all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 (a welcome replacement for the Pentastar V6, which felt dated and underwhelming in the 2022 Grand Cherokee L that I tested). According to Stellantis, it generates 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque—90 percent of which is available from 2,600 to 5,600 rpm. Thanks to a variable-geometry turbocharger and Turbulent Jet Ignition (which lights up a small amount of fuel in a pre-chamber above each cylinder to burn fuel more efficiently), the Hurricane can also return up to 529 miles of range.
Pricing for the updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup will be announced in the near future. You’ll be able to see and experience what those prices buy you when the new models roll into Jeep showrooms later this year.
