The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a 4-door SUV offered in RWD 4dr Laredo , RWD 4dr Limited , RWD 4dr Overland , RWD 4dr Overland Summit , 4WD 4dr Laredo , 4WD 4dr Limited , 4WD 4dr Overland , 4WD 4dr Overland Summit and 4WD 4dr SRT8 . The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (290 hp) , 5.7-liter V8 (360 hp) and 6.4-liter V8 (470 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 22 mpg highway. The Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 uses Regular fuel.
The Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 has a 5,000 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Kia Sorento , Nissan Murano , Chevrolet Traverse and Mazda CX-9 .
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