New Hurricane 4 Turbo Grand Cherokee: Real-World Tow Test, Range Target, and Tech Walkaround

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee arrives with a clear mission: keep families comfortable, make road trips easier, and add real muscle under the hood. The big news is the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. It is a compact four-cylinder with serious intent, tuned to deliver 324 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque on regular gasoline. With 162 horsepower per liter, it outmuscles many larger engines while promising better fuel economy and cleaner emissions.

Jeep achieves that balance with Turbulent Jet Ignition, a motorsport-inspired system that lights a tiny pre-chamber above each cylinder, then sends high-energy jets into the main chamber for a quicker, more complete burn. The payoff is stronger low-end response, cleaner combustion, and efficient cruising. A variable-geometry turbocharger keeps the engine on boost early, so 90% of peak torque is available from 2,600 to 5,600 revolutions per minute. On a full tank, the Hurricane 4 Turbo targets an estimated 506 miles of range, and the Grand Cherokee can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped.

The updates are not just under the hood. Inside, a new 12.3-inch infotainment display anchors a cleaner, more modern cabin layout. Available tech includes a 10.25-inch passenger screen, Active Driving Assist, and a premium McIntosh 19-speaker audio system. Outside, designers refined the face without losing the upright, confident stance: a reworked seven-slot grille, new headlamps, updated rear and lower fascias, and fresh trim finishes. Three new paint colors join the palette: Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue.

The lineup is simplified to make choosing easier. Laredo, Limited, and Summit remain the core trims for the Hurricane 4 Turbo models. Laredo Altitude brings a standard 12.3-inch infotainment system, premium audio, and—for the first time on Laredo—the Jeep Selec-Terrain four by four system, plus added active safety features like Traffic Sign Recognition and Intersection Collision Assist. Limited builds on that with Silver Silk exterior accents, leatherette upholstery, heated second-row seats, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and ambient lighting. You can add the Limited Reserve package for 20-inch black wheels, body-color lower fascias, dark exterior accents, a dual-pane sunroof, Nappa leather seating and door trim, ventilated front seats, an integrated off-road camera, and a digital rearview mirror. The Limited Altitude package focuses on dark exterior details and adds the dual-pane panoramic sunroof. At the top, Summit layers in Oak and Liquid Chrome interior accents, Palermo leather, a suede headliner, massaging front seats, the Quadra-Trac II four by four system with air suspension, and an exclusive McIntosh 19-speaker setup.

Jeep also preserves choice. The base Laredo continues with the 3.6-liter V 6 and adds new 18-inch wheels, chrome accents, and a wide suite of active safety features. The Laredo X keeps the V 6 but bundles heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a sunroof, a power liftgate, and a wireless charging pad.

Family-focused buyers can opt for the three-row Grand Cherokee L with the same simplified trims, now with third-row Universal Serial Bus charging and an available 60/40 second-row bench. Cargo space and second-row legroom remain among the most generous in the class. For electrified driving, the plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee returns in Limited, Summit, and Trailhawk—this last one the most capable off-road variant, boasting a best-in-class departure angle, an estimated 470-mile driving range, and a robust 470 pound-feet of torque.

Production for the 2026 Grand Cherokee will continue in Detroit at the Jefferson and Mack plants, with prices for the Hurricane 4 Turbo models to be announced closer to launch.