Capability Snapshot

• Jeep still claims best-in-class towing for a two-row crossover, with gas models pulling 6,200 lb and certain older V8 trims or the Overland/Summit packages stretching to 7,200 lb , handily topping the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander that “max out at 5,000 lb.”
• Three selectable 4×4 systems (Quadra-Trac I, II and Quadra-Drive II) plus the Selec-Terrain dial mean the SUV can claw through mud or snow where rivals spin; Jeep’s site underscores that the lineup remains “Trail Rated in traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording.”

Powertrains, MPG & Range

Luxury & Tech

Inside, upper trims such as Summit Reserve add real wood, quilted leather and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio array, a spec Jeep calls a “950-watt, concert-level experience.”

For 2025 the available front-passenger interactive screen and Uconnect 5 keep the cabin competitive with German marques, while options like Night Vision and an Interior Rear-Seat Camera are features most competitors simply don’t offer; Rouen CDJR notes that these tech touches “provide superior safety compared to rivals who lack such innovation.”

Pricing Shake-Up: 2025 vs 2024

Jeep trimmed prices across V6 trims to keep the model competitive; the plug-in 4xe stickers stay flat at $62,285 and up. Diehl of Robinson confirms the move “makes premium features more accessible.”

Safety & Reliability

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the three-row Grand Cherokee L “Good” ratings in most crash tests, though updated moderate-overlap criteria pull it to “Poor”; nonetheless, the SUV’s vehicle-to-vehicle AEB system is rated Superior and “blind-spot detection, lane departure warning and rear automatic braking are standard.”

RepairPal owners peg dependability at 3.5/5 , landing mid-pack among 26 midsize SUVs, which Stivers CDJR translates as “above-average maintenance costs around $666 per year.” Proper maintenance, however, often pushes real-world lifespan well past 200 k miles.

Grand Cherokee vs the Field

Although the BMW edges out in power and the Explorer in highway economy, the Jeep’s mix of towing muscle, trim-level variety and genuine trail chops makes it the most balanced choice for buyers who split time between interstate and wilderness.

New vs Used

• Lower 2025 MSRPs make a factory-fresh Laredo only a few thousand dollars above late-model used examples, yet a used market still thrives because the Grand Cherokee holds value; Carfax underlines how its reports “spot accidents, open recalls and even prior taxi use” to help shoppers screen older SUVs.
• For bargain hunters, a high-spec 2021 Summit or SRT can undercut a new Limited while delivering upscale leather or V8 thunder; however, DAG Used Cars Tacoma reminds buyers that a pre-owned Grand Cherokee “remains comfortable and well-designed, making it easy to drive and ride in.”

Bottom Line

With repositioned prices, a frugal yet strong V6, an eco-forward 4xe, and best-in-class towing, the 2025 Grand Cherokee stays true to its roots while modernizing where it counts. Competitors can outshine it in single metrics, but none blend trail credibility, family comfort and newly sharpened value quite as effectively – a formula that keeps Jeep’s flagship “the most awarded SUV ever built” and still the benchmark many try to topple.