I ended up replacing it with a new and improved engine that solved this issue with oil starvation of the lifters and cams. I know these engines are known to tick but you can tell when it isn't the normal Hemi tick. It's an incredibly noticeable ticking noise. See when these engines have cylinder deactivation, oil is not lubricating the lifters and upper cams in the engine and overtime, will eat themselves. However in my particular case it caused catastrophic failure. The eco mode disengages some cylinders in the engine to make it more fuel efficient, and it does. I was then told by the local mechanic and after doing some reading online of my own, that these Hemi's, even the ones in modern day Chrysler/Jeep/RAM products have a huge failing point. I bought mine and 1000 miles after I purchased the vehicle, the engine blew up. My particular jeep has the 5.7 Hemi V8 and the tow package. I bought my Jeep Grand Cherokee with the intent on towing. The Grand Cherokee is rated to tow an impressive 7,400 pounds.ĮPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg (2WD), 18/25 mpg (4WD)ĮPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/22 mpg (4WD)ĮPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/30 mpg (2WD), 21/28 mpg (4WD)Ħ.2-liter supercharged V8 (Grand Cherokee Trackhawk) All Grand Cherokees use an 8-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engines come with 2-(rear)-wheel drive (2WD) or optional 4-wheel drive (4WD), while the V8 models are 4WD. With 707 horsepower, it screams to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds or less. The high-performance Grand Cherokee SRT uses a 6.4-liter V8 that spits out 475 horsepower and can blast to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, while the Trackhawk boasts a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine borrowed from the Charger and Challenger Hellcat twins. A third choice is the 3.0-liter diesel V6 that offers more torque than the Hemi V8 and better fuel economy than the 3.6-liter V6. In truth the V6 has more than enough power for most needs, although the V8 is better for towing. While Jeep offers no less than five engine options in the 2019 Grand Cherokee, most will roll out the door with either the 3.6-liter V6 or 5.7-liter Hemi V8. Those more interested in what the Grand Cherokee can do on road rather than off will no doubt gravitate to the performance models, with the 475-horsepower SRT trim claiming a 4.8-second 0-60-mph time, and the insane 707-horsepower Trackhawk slicing that time to a mere 3.4 seconds. Once off-road, however, the Grand Cherokee’s generous ground clearance and numerous 4×4 systems provide the confidence to go places the aforementioned competitors dare not tread. The steering still feels a bit soft and the boxy design experiences more wind noise than in sleeker rivals like the Nissan Murano or Ford Edge. Straight-line performance varies by engine choice, but all models exhibit good cornering and braking, with minimal lean in hard turns. In both city and highway driving, the Grand Cherokee exhibits the ride comfort of a luxury SUV with the power and handling of a large sedan. Which Model is Right for Me?ĭespite its impressive off-road credentials, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a remarkably civilized prospect. The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s resale value is expected to hold up fairly well, above that of the Ford Edge, but below that of the 4Runner. Before buying, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying. The Toyota 4Runner, meanwhile, begins higher than the Grand Cherokee. Against more ordinary rivals like the Ford Edge and Subaru Outback, the Jeep starts higher, but it also comes standard with a V6 engine as opposed to a 4-cylinder. While a 6-figure Jeep might sound crazy, it’s also the most powerful and quickest production SUV money can buy, and significantly cheaper than something like a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. The SRT model starts around $69,650, while the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk begins just over $88,000 and can run to the $100,000 mark with options. From there, prices climb drastically for the niche, high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee variants.
The Trailhawk starts around $45,500 while a Summit begins over $50,000. Higher trims run from the mid-to-high-$40,000 mark, and options can add thousands more. The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $33,200 for a 2WD Laredo model.