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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets big power, torque boost, but it's too late for Australia
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New from
$45,000 excl. on-roads
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Not Available
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Warranty
3 year, 100,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 14.1 L / 100km
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $45,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laredo variant and topping out at $69,500 for the Overland.
There are 4 variants of the Grand Cherokee available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (177kW/550Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (259kW/520Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (210kW/347Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2011 Grand Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,000 |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,000 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,500 |
| 5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $63,500 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,500 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,000 |
| 5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $60,000 |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,000 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,500 |
| 5.7L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,500 |
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There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Grand Cherokee
The most fuel efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the Overland with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.4 L/100km |
What is the warranty on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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The cheapest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo that starts from $45,000.
The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Overland that starts from $69,500.
The best towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Laredo, Limited, Limited 70th Anniversary and Overland.
The largest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Laredo which measures 1943mm wide, 4822mm in length and sits 1781mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited which has 259kW of power from its 5.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Limited which weighs 2949 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.