| Pros | Cons | What's New |
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Strong engines options | More expensive than the competition | Refreshed exterior |
Great quality interior | The suspension setup on the stiffer side | New 8-speed automatic transmission |
Superb offroad capabilities | Updated interior |
$31,395
price290 hp @ 6400 rpm
horsepower260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
torque8-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.6L 6cyl 4WD 8A
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basic warrantyThe Grand Cherokee from Jeep comes with a vast range of models across different price points. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with some major changes including a mildly updated exterior which stays mostly similar to the older version. A new 8-speed automatic transmission has been introduced for this year. The interior also has been updated and some new tech has been added to the cabin.
The Limited trim in a 4WD configuration would be the best option to choose in the 2014 Grand Cherokee lineup. It comes with a set of updated features over the base trim. Opting for the 4WD drivetrain will surely improve the offroad capabilities and enhance the stability and traction of the vehicle. The Limited trim also has a considerably lower price than the higher trim which makes it the best choice.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with three engine options and four main trim options and a more powerful SRT trim which would be received separately. Pricing for the 2014 Grand Cherokee starts at $29,495 and goes above 50K for the highest-end model. It competes with the Buick Enclave, Ford Edge, and the Nissan Murano SL. Let’s see how it manages to compete with the competition.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in four main trim lines namely Laredo, Limited Overland, and Summit. All models come with a 3.6 L V6 engine under the hood. The Laredo can only be equipped with this standard engine while other trims could be equipped with a stronger 5.7 L V8. All models are available in RWD as standard while 4WD is an available option. The following table shows the detailed list of features and pricing of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee-
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Trim |
Laredo |
Limited |
Overland |
Summit |
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MSRP |
$29,495 (RWD) $31,495 (4WD) |
$36,495 (RWD) $38,495 (4WD) |
$43,195 (RWD) $46,195 (4WD) |
$48,195 (RWD) $51,195 (4WD) |
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Key Features |
7-inch Configurable Multi-view Display |
Heated Steering Wheel; |
Bi-xenon HID Headlamps with Led Daytime Running Lamps |
Natura Plus Leather-trimmed Seating |
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17-inch Painted Aluminum Wheels |
18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels |
20-inch Polished Wheels With Mineral Gray Pockets |
20-inch Full Polished Wheels With Satin Clear Coat |
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Projector Fog Lamps |
Leather-trimmed seating |
Nappa Leather-trimmed Ventilated Front Seats And Leather-stitched Instrument Panel, |
Harman Kardon 825-watt Premium Sound System With 19 Speakers |
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Daytime Running Headlamps |
Power Eight-way Passenger Seat With Four-way Lumbar Adjustment |
Real Wood And Leather-wrapped Heated Steering Wheel |
Adaptive Headlamps |
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Uconnect 5.0 Radio (5-inch Touch Screen |
Heated Front-row And Second-row Seating |
Uconnect Navigation Radio With 8.4-inch Touch-screen Display |
Front Park Assist |
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Six Speakers |
Premium Audio System With Nine Speakers, Including Subwoofer |
Dual-pane Sunroof |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
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The Limited trim in a 4WD configuration would be the best option to choose in the 2014 Grand Cherokee lineup. It comes with a set of updated features over the base trim. Opting for the 4WD drivetrain will surely improve the offroad capabilities and enhance the stability and traction of the vehicle. The Limited trim also has a considerably lower price than the higher trim which makes it the best choice.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a 3.6 L V6 engine under the hood mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission powering the rear wheels as the standard powertrain configuration. This V6 produces a strong 290 hp and 260 lb-ft and 4WD is an available option for all trims. The Limited trim and upwards could also be upgraded with a stronger 5.7 L that outputs 360 hp and 390 lb-ft.
The base engine is strong and can take the Grand Cherokee to a speed of 60mph in just 7.7 seconds. The Grand Cherokee crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.8 seconds which is also a good time. This Jeep is a good one to drive and on the road, it remains stable and handles cornering impressively. The ride quality is also good although the suspension setup is tuned towards the stiffer side.
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Model |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited |
2014 Buick Enclave Convenience |
2014 Ford Edge Limited |
2014 Nissan Murano SL |
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MSRP |
$36,495 |
$38,890 |
$35,100 |
$35,480 |
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Engine |
3.6 L V6 |
3.6 L V6 |
3.5 L V6 |
3.5 L V6 |
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Drivetrain |
RWD/4WD |
FWD/AWD |
FWD/AWD |
FWD/AWD |
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Transmission |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
CVT |
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Power |
290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
288 hp @ 6300 rpm |
285 hp @ 6500 rpm |
260 hp @ 6000 rpm |
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Torque |
260 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm |
270 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm |
253 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm |
240 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm |
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0-60 MPH (seconds) |
7.7 |
7.9 |
6.8 |
8.6 |
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Quarter mile (mph) |
15.8 |
16.2 |
15.4 |
16.6 |
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Top speed (mph) |
128 |
133 |
136 |
135 |
The Grand Cherokee even with the base engine is the strongest in this competition. The Buick Enclave and the Ford Escape closely follow with slightly lower power outputs. However, the Ford is the fastest in straight line runs followed by the Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee has a much higher price range than the Murano and the Escape but still, it is offered in lower-priced trims also. Overall the 2014 Grand Cherokee is a powerful option even with the base V6 and when equipped with the stronger V8 it is undefeatable.
Despite being a powerful and well-performing machine, the 2014 Grand Cherokee manages to provide good fuel economy. It squeezes out the fuel efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 20 mpg. Along with a much larger 24.6-gallon fuel tank, the Grand Cherokee delivers a segment-leading combined range of 492 miles. Overall the Grand Cherokee is a great option in terms of fuel efficiency.
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Model |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited |
2014 Buick Enclave Convenience |
2014 Ford Edge Limited |
2014 Nissan Murano SL |
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MPG (city) |
17 |
17 |
19 |
18 |
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MPG (Highway) |
25 |
24 |
27 |
24 |
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MPG (Combined) |
20 |
19 |
22 |
20 |
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Fuel Capacity |
24.6 |
22.0 |
18.3 |
21.7 |
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Range (City/Highway/Combined) |
418/615/492 |
374/528/418 |
348/494/402 |
391/521/434 |
The Ford Edge is a superb performer in the fuel economy sector. It provides a fuel economy of 22mpg while the Grand Cherokee has the largest fuel capacity and delivers the most range. The Buick with the larger footprint and the extra row comes with the lowest fuel efficiency. Overall the Ford is the winner in terms of fuel economy while the Nissan and the Jeep are great options.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a quality interior and a neatly arranged cabin consisting of premium elements in the higher trims. The seats are comfortable and offer great support and won’t tire you on long journeys. However, even with the slightly updated interior, the Grand Cherokee’s dash looks a bit outdated. There is an ample amount of space on the inside and both rows are spacious and offer comfortable seating.
The seats are wrapped in cloth in the base trim while it gets updated to leather in the higher trims and gains multiple adjustability and lumbar support. The highest-end Summit trim comes with Natura Plus leather-trimmed seating which is a nice touch. Overall the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a high-quality interior with enough space and plenty of cargo capacity. The Grand Cherokee is a great overall option considering the fact that it has a great interior also.
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Model |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited |
2014 Buick Enclave Convenience |
2014 Ford Edge Limited |
2014 Nissan Murano SL |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.9/58.7/40.3 |
40.4/61.6/41.3 |
40.0/58.9/40.7 |
38.3/59.6/43.6 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.2/58.0/38.6 |
39.4/61.3/36.8 |
39.3/58.7/39.6 |
38.1/58.7/36.3 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
36.3 |
23.3 |
32.2 |
31.6 |
The Ford Edge is the most spacious option followed by the Grand Cherokee. The Ford and the Jeep also have the most beautiful looking cabins while the Buick has a more flashy and luxurious looking one. The Grand Cherokee has the most cargo capacity followed by the Ford. Overall the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Ford Edge are the winners in the interior department. The following are some of the most important interior features-
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee features an 8.4-inch infotainment unit along with a six-speaker audio system in the base Laredo trim. The Limited trim upgrades the audio unit to a premium one with nine speakers, including a subwoofer. The top-end models come with a more premium audio unit from Harman Kardon with 19 speakers, including a 10-inch subwoofer. The infotainment unit is easy to use and intuitive. The following are some of the most important infotainment features of the 2014 Grand Cherokee-
The 2014 Grand Cherokee looks like a typical Jeep machine even though it comes with slight updates over the last year’s model. It is one of the sportiest-looking machines in the segment. The front end features the signature Jeep grille along with beautifully designed LED headlamps on both sides. The rear end is also bold-looking and comes with a great stance.
The wheels on the Grand Cherokee are 17-inch Painted Aluminum Wheels in the Laredo trim which gets upgraded to 18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels in the Limited trim. The higher trims come with even larger 20-inch wheels of different finishes. The Grand Cherokee happens to be one of the sportiest and aggressive-looking SUVs in the segment while also being an elegant-looking machine.
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Model |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited |
2014 Buick Enclave Convenience |
2014 Ford Edge Limited |
2014 Nissan Murano SL |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
4,685 |
4,724 |
4,052 |
3,975 |
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Length (in.) |
189.8 |
201.9 |
184.2 |
189.9 |
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Width (in.) |
76.5 |
79.0 |
76.0 |
74.1 |
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Height (in.) |
69.3 |
71.7 |
67.0 |
68.0 |
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Ground Clearance (in.) |
8.6 |
7.6 |
7.9 |
7.3 |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
114.8 |
118.9 |
111.2 |
111.2 |
The Grand Cherokee is definitely the best-looking machine among all of the competition. The Buick is the largest one considering all dimensions and is also the heaviest. The Jeep even while being a two-row vehicle has a curb weight that is much higher than the Ford and Nissan. The Grand Cherokee is the most practical and off-road-ready machine with a class-leading ground clearance of 8.6-inches. The following are some of the standout exterior features-
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a great set of safety features along with super safety scores. NHTSA has given the 2014 Grand Cherokee an overall score of 4-stars and impressive 5-star ratings for all side crash tests. It gets a three-star rollover rating which is not the best in the segment but still can be considered good. IIHS has awarded the Grand Cherokee as the Top Safety Pick which also concretes the fact that it is a safe vehicle. The following are some of the important safety features-
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a superb option in the segment although the pricing is a bit on the higher side. It comes with an impressive standard V6 engine while there is also a more powerful V8 on offer. The Grand Cherokee also delivers good fuel economy along with plenty of space on the inside and a huge cargo capacity. The exterior beauty of the Grand Cherokee is also impressive and overall it is an amazing package in the segment.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #9 | 7.6 sec | 15.7 sec | 139 mph | |||
2014 Acura MDX Ranked #1 | 6.5 sec | 15 sec | 113 mph | |||
2014 Acura RDX Ranked #2 | 6.7 sec | 13.2 sec | 122 mph | |||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #3 | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 122 mph | |||
2014 BMW X3 Ranked #4 | 6.9 sec | 15.3 sec | 123 mph | |||
2014 Toyota 4Runner Ranked #5 | 7.2 sec | 15.8 sec | 115 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #8 | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 24.6 gal. | 418.20/615 mi. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Mazda CX-5 Ranked #1 | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | 14.8 gal. | 384.8/518 mi. | |||
2014 GMC Terrain Ranked #2 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 18 gal. | 396/576 mi. | |||
2014 Toyota RAV4 Ranked #2 | 24 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 381.6/492.9 mi. | |||
2014 Ford Escape Ranked #3 | 22 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | 15.1 gal. | 332.2/468.1 mi. | |||
2014 Honda Crosstour Ranked #3 | 22 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 407/573.5 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #18 | 189.8 in. | 76.5 in. | 69.3 in. | 8.6 in. | 114.8 in. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #1 | 203.7 in. | 78.5 in. | 69.9 in. | 7.2 in. | 118.9 in. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #2 | 202 in. | 79 in. | 76.9 in. | 9.1 in. | 116 in. | |||
2014 Buick Enclave Ranked #3 | 201.9 in. | 79 in. | 71.7 in. | 7.6 in. | 118.9 in. | |||
2014 Dodge Durango Ranked #4 | 201.2 in. | 75.8 in. | 70.9 in. | 8.2 in. | 119.8 in. | |||
2014 GMC Acadia Ranked #5 | 200.8 in. | 78.9 in. | 70.4 in. | 7.6 in. | 118.9 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #17 | 35.1 cu.ft. | 105.4 cu.ft. | 68.3 cu.ft. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #1 | 24.4 cu.ft. | 150.8 cu.ft. | 116.3 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #2 | 16.9 cu.ft. | 39.2 cu.ft. | 108.9 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Nissan Murano Ranked #3 | 31.8 cu.ft. | 108.6 cu.ft. | 64.5 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Toyota 4Runner Ranked #4 | 47.2 cu.ft. | - | 89.7 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Toyota Highlander Ranked #5 | 13.8 cu.ft. | 145 cu.ft. | 83.7 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #1 | 68.3 cu.ft. | 35.1 cu.ft. | 68.3 cu.ft. | - | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #2 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 32.2 cu.ft. | 68.9 cu.ft. | 8 ft. | |||
2014 Lexus RX 350 Ranked #3 | 80.3 cu.ft. | 40 cu.ft. | 80.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #4 | 64 cu.ft. | 32.1 cu.ft. | 64 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Nissan Murano Ranked #5 | 104.4 cu.ft. | 31.8 cu.ft. | 64.5 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Ranked #6 | 71.5 cu.ft. | 35.4 cu.ft. | 71.5 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ranked #3 | 6200 lbs. | 2030 lbs. | 4545 lbs. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #1 | 8500 lbs. | 1633 lbs. | 5467 lbs. | |||
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #2 | 7716 lbs. | 1287 lbs. | 4711 lbs. | |||
2014 Dodge Durango Ranked #3 | 6200 lbs. | 1330 lbs. | 4756 lbs. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #4 | 5200 lbs. | 1764 lbs. | 4646 lbs. | |||
2014 GMC Acadia Ranked #4 | 5200 lbs. | 1756 lbs. | 4656 lbs. |
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Posted On: August 12, 2024
This is my third Grand Cherokee and I love it! The one I have is called the Summit edition. It has features on top of features! It has every button known to man! I also feel confident when I drive it. I previously had an Explorer sport and I do miss the acceleration of the turbo. However, looking back, that is probably what made the engine fail early. My Explorer also had black rims which I loved...
