Just $600 separates the base 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the current 2026 model — a small gap on paper. But behind that modest MSRP bump ($39,520 versus $38,920, about 1.5% higher) sits a much bigger reshuffle of the lineup. With the mandatory $1,995 destination fee, the new Grand Cherokee starts at $41,515. Orders are already open in the US, with dealer deliveries slated for late 2026.
And that's where things get interesting. Jeep is adding a new Laredo Upland trim at $49,990 — and doing it with a clever calculation in mind. All-terrain 265/60 R18 tires, Trailhawk-style wheels, a redesigned front bumper with tow hooks, a body-color roof, and Capri faux-leather-and-suede upholstery — it looks like an off-roader from the outside. Yet the Upland comes in $5,005 cheaper than a full-blown Trailhawk. Want the rugged look without paying for the real thing? Here it is.
But when it comes to actual off-roading, Jeep isn't playing around. The Trailhawk is priced at $54,995 — and here the premium buys real hardware, not just looks. The 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo delivers 324 horsepower and roughly 450 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic, while the off-road kit includes Quadra-Trac II, a low-range transfer case, Quadra-Lift air suspension, and an electronic locking rear differential. Ground clearance hits 290 mm (11.4 inches). Max towing capacity is around 2,812 kg (6,200 pounds). That's a serious statement.
The engine lineup, meanwhile, is split with no compromises. Laredo and Laredo X keep the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6, while everything from Laredo Altitude up gets the 2.0-liter Hurricane as standard. The conclusion writes itself: don't expect the old Hemi V8 to make a comeback. Fitting it would require reworking the front structure of the body — Jeep has clearly picked a different path, and it isn't turning back.
The priciest of the revealed variants is the Overland, at $57,895. The gap to the Trailhawk is just $2,900: the Overland trades maximum off-road ability for richer trim and comfort. Both the Trailhawk and Overland arrive later than the rest of the lineup.
There are changes lower in the range too. Laredo and Laredo X swap the old 8.4-inch touchscreen for a 10.1-inch unit, while the Limited gains wireless charging and a rain sensor. Europe tells a different story, though: there, the Grand Cherokee is already ceding ground to smaller, more electrified models, so these US prices and trim levels don't carry over to other markets.
Still, the most interesting line sits between Upland and Trailhawk. The Upland delivers the rugged look and A/T tires for under $50,000. The Trailhawk asks for roughly 10% more — but that's where you actually get the full off-road transmission, air suspension, and 290 mm of clearance. The choice, as they say, is yours.
