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Jeep® Grand Cherokee Earns Back-To-Back Drivers Choice Awards

MotorWeek Loves The Grand Cherokee's Versatility...

In the thrilling world of automotive accolades, the 2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) emerges triumphant once again, securing the coveted title of “Best Midsize Utility” vehicle in the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards. This marks the second year in a row that the Grand Cherokee has claimed the top spot, solidifying its reputation as a standout in its class.

2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe. (Jeep).

According to John Davis, the brains behind MotorWeek, the Grand Cherokee’s win is well-deserved: “The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our back-to-back winner as Best Midsize Utility of the year… The fifth-generation Grand Cherokee arrived with all kinds of surprises, including an extended L version with three rows of seating, and even an available 4xe plug-in powertrain.”

William Peffer, Head of Jeep® North America, expressed his delight at the recognition, stating, “To have MotorWeek recognize the Jeep Grand Cherokee as Best Midsize Utility for the second-straight year… gives third-party validation that we’re delivering the best, most capable and most awarded SUV ever to our customers.”

2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe. (Jeep).

So, what sets the Grand Cherokee apart from the competition? It’s all about versatility and innovation. With its 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, the Grand Cherokee not only embraces adventure but also champions environmental consciousness. Offering three selectable driving modes, including Electric, Hybrid, and e-Save, this powerhouse SUV delivers an impressive 25 miles of all-electric range and a fuel efficiency rating of 56 MPGe. Plus, with 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque under the hood, the Grand Cherokee doesn’t compromise on performance.

But the Grand Cherokee isn’t just about power; it’s about capability too. With its Quadra-Trac II 4×4 system and a robust towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, this SUV is ready to tackle any terrain or towing task with ease. And for those who crave even more adventure, the Trail Rated Grand Cherokee 4xe offers up to 10.9 inches of ground clearance and 24 inches of water fording capability, ensuring nothing stands in its way.

2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve. (Jeep).

The 2024 Grand Cherokee L expands upon the legacy of its predecessors by venturing into the three-row segment. Boasting exceptional performance, comfort, and functionality, the Grand Cherokee L doesn’t compromise on the qualities that have made the Grand Cherokee a fan favorite. With spacious seating for up to seven passengers, advanced safety features, and next-gen technologies, the Grand Cherokee L is poised to impress even the most discerning drivers.

Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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The millions wasted on the Wagoneer would have been been better spent on a Journey replacement, an updated fuel efficienct 4, and an upgrade to the Hemi to make it meet emissions regs.
Now they have nothing in the CRV, Equinox segment, no V8 when GM and Ford still have them, and only now some different 4 bangers.
Wait till people realize they can only get a 2.0 in a GC instead of the 3.6 and maybe no Hurricane to replace the Hemi. It has the potential to make the slow seller list.

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Build a compact SUV without all the issues with options to upgrade the engine. Honestly Mopar put an R/T badge on a vehicle that, in my opinion barely gets out of its own way. You might appeal to the right crowd to boost sales. There are very few choices out there for a compact/small SUV that actually moves.

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Need to send some to my dealer because they can't keep them in stock. Who is holding them?

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Build a compact SUV without all the issues with options to upgrade the engine. Honestly Mopar put an R/T badge on a vehicle that, in my opinion barely gets out of its own way. You might appeal to the right crowd to boost sales. There are very few choices out there for a compact/small SUV that actually moves.

Lets not pretend that is actually slow. It not as fast as Hemi cars but it far from slow.

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No time to panic on the Hornet, but time to adjust the formula. it is not the first time corporate management has botched a North American launch of an American branded vehicle. One only needs to recall the mismanaged Dodge Dart, which started life equipped like a European car, with over blown expectations and greedy dealers looking to cash in on a hot item. Some minor adjustments followed after negative press and tarnished impressions then lead to cancelling an outstanding mature product without even a next generation update. Imagine how much better things would be for Dodge with a next generation or two compact Dart in their line up today. Sound like the Hornet launch to you too?
The Hornet is an excellent vehicle that has been over price, emphasizing performance over value in a market that demands that above all from a compact crossover.Marketing is still beating a dead horse when it needs a quick reboot.
Dodge did a reasonable styling effort on the Hornet, but not altering the basic rear end styling, tail lights in particular, was a mistake. Now the negative nannies are out there trashing the car and public sentiment is falling. Stupid stupid, stupid. Did I mention stupid?
Time to lower prices, get some better MPG capability and build a performance coupe off the platform that could be the performance compact vehicle they tried to build with the Hornet. This might be the investment needed to capitalize on the engineering costs without another mismanaged vehicle to apologize for that could have easily been avoided. Make it quick, your losing a good vehicle, or two, if you delay any longer. A coupe spin off just might save the day for Dodge. I call that Smart.

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