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If you opt for the top trim of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 293-hp 3.6-liter V-6 disappears in favor of a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four making 324 horsepower.
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The new turbo four, called Hurricane, proved 4 mpg more efficient than the Pentastar V-6 in our testing.
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However, considering that the Hurricane’s 6.3-second sprint to 60 extends to 7.6 seconds when starting from a 5-mph roll, it’s clear that the Hurricane doesn’t blow strongly across all use cases.
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The ride quality isn’t our favorite, either; we were hoping for a softer, more composed attitude, but the air springs proved firm.
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The top-trim Grand Cherokee is quite the expensive proposition; our test car rang in at $66,585.
Photo: Michael Simari | Car and Driver
Photo: Michael Simari | Car and Driver
Photo: Michael Simari | Car and Driver
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit presents a compelling but costly package — the Hurricane turbo four brings genuine efficiency gains, though buyers should weigh those benefits against the firm ride and a price tag that pushes past $66,000.
