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Changes to the Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- Jeep has removed the V-8 option from the 2024 Grand Cherokee L, leaving the 293-hp V-6 as the sole engine option.
- The three-row SUV was previously available with either a V-6 or a 357-hp V-8, both paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- According to a statement from a Jeep representative, the take rate for the V-8 was under 4 percent.
The three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L is following in the tire tracks of the Wagoneer twins and the shorter two-row Grand Cherokee by quietly removing the V-8 from its options. In November 2023, Jeep discontinued the 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter V-8 engines from both the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and 2024 Grand Wagoneer. Consequently, the Grand Cherokee L now exclusively offers the V-6 option.
The discontinued 5.7-liter V-8 engine produced 357 horsepower and was compatible with rear- or all-wheel drive configurations. In terms of towing capacity, the V-8 could handle up to 7200 pounds, whereas the V-6 had a limit of 6200 pounds.
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The V-6 engine, now the only available option, generates 293 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Similar to the V-8, it can also be equipped with either rear- or all-wheel drive. There is a possibility that Jeep may introduce the 4xe hybrid system, currently offered on the two-row Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid model, into the three-row variant going forward.
A spokesperson for Jeep confirmed to Car and Driver that the engine was phased out of production in the third quarter of 2024, noting that the take rate for the V-8 during its final full year of availability was less than 4 percent.
Jack Fitzgerald, Associate News Editor
Jack Fitzgerald’s enthusiasm for automobiles stems from his enduring passion for Formula 1. After working as a detailer at a dealership during his college years, he sought a permanent avenue to explore new cars. His persistence with professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee helped him travel across Wisconsin, uncovering automotive stories before he achieved his dream role at Car and Driver. Jack’s current ambition is to prolong the life of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
