Jeep Grand Cherokee review (2011-2020)

You won’t be too shocked to hear that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is rather roomy inside.

Driving position

The large and luxurious seats upfront feel like the kind of opulent leather armchairs you might find in a country club.

There’s plenty of space for them too. Leg and headroom are also beyond generous throughout.

Tech and features

Since 2014, improvements have seen the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s interior improved so that it now rivals other cars in and around its class.

Everything you’d hope for and expect is here: Quality-feeling surfaces and buttons, a well-finished cabin trim and a pleasing driver display.

Opt for the higher-end models and you can add a whole raft of extra features to the package. 

The infotainment system is simple to use and has plenty of features which can be navigated on the built-in 8.4-inch screen.

There's USB connectivity, DAB radio, Bluetooth, 3D sat-nav, a rear-view camera and even a voice-command function.

Music fans who like to crank the volume up while driving might be tempted to find and splash out on the Summit edition of the Cherokee.

It features a Harman Kardon stereo with a subwoofer, an 825-watt amp and a whopping 19 speakers.

There’s plenty of oomph to this beast of a car, as you might imagine – 3.0-litre engines tend to offer that.

Plus, there’s the four-wheel drive you’d expect that makes light work of any terrain.

Handling and ride comfort

Built for off-road but adept on it, wherever you are, you never need to worry about whether your Grand Cherokee can handle it.

Of course, the vast majority of your driving will be on roads.

For such a large and capable car, it’s surprisingly comfortable and handles rather smoothly.

It’s not the quietest, but considering the size of the engine, there’s no real reason to complain on that front. 

The elevated seating position offers great visibility and real confidence as you drive.

The steering is pleasingly light too, no arm wrestling is required with the wheel.

That said, this is still a car you know you’re driving – and it’s all the better for it.

A car of this scale and size is bound to offer plenty of expanse and elbow room inside.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn’t disappoint on this front.

Rear seats

The only minor grump you may have is that there’s no option for a sixth or seventh seat.

That said, the five you do get sit inside the Cherokee with more than enough room.

Boot space

The boot is plenty big enough, although you get the impression that more space could have been created with a little more ergonomics at play.

It’s a giant of a car, after all.

Storage solutions

There are a few other missed opportunities when it comes to storage. There aren’t any clever little cubby holes and door bins are slightly smaller than you may like.

The glove box is generously proportioned, however. And everything is present and correct with the cupholders.

Fuel economy

If you buy a Grand Cherokee you have to be prepared to spend a decent amount of money on fuel.

This should come as no surprise considering the size of the vehicle.

You can expect between 25 and 30 miles per gallon.

If you’ve got environmental concerns, this may not be the choice for you.

Reliability

And if you’re worried about reliability, Jeep rarely scores all that well in manufacturer reliability surveys – but as the saying goes, nothing is perfect.

Albeit there are no widespread reports of any specific mechanical faults or issues with the Grand Cherokee.