2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

If you want an SUV with serious off-road ability, or a vehicle that would be great for a daily commute. then you have come to the right place because the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers both. For the 2017 model year a Trailhawk model with an interesting off-road kit debuts. The Summit trim receives revised styling and extra luxury-oriented interior features for the model year. And, new available features for the Grand Cherokee lineup include lane departure intervention and a self-parking system. Continue reading to gain more information on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee!

Under the Grand Cherokee's Hood

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is capable of towing up to 7,400 pounds worth of equipment with the available 5.7-liter V8 engine. This engine produces 390 lb-ft of torque and 360 horsepower. This engine is available on Limited, Trailhawk, Overland and Summit trim levels. Another available engine for those trim levels is a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V6 that produces 420 lb-ft of torque and 240 horsepower. However, the standard engine for this vehicle, which is the default on the Laredo trim, is a 3.6-liter V6 that creates 260 lb-ft of torque and 295 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on every 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Every 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, except if had in the Trailhawk trim, comes with standard rear-wheel drive. The Trailhawk comes standard with Quadra-Drive II.

Design of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland and Summit trims are available to purchase this SUV in. Get inside the Laredo and you will find an SD card slot, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port, a five-inch touchscreen, five speakers, Bluetooth, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, LED interior lighting and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Limited provides satellite radio, an extra USB charging port, driver memory settings, eight-way power front seats (with four-way power lumbar), leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, satellite radio and a 115-volt power outlet. The Trailhawk will get you a nine-speaker audio system, an 8.4-inch touchscreen interface and ventilated front seats. The Overland comes with an HD radio, a navigation system and a power-adjustable steering wheel. The Summit's 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system will provide exemplary sound quality.

Does the SUV offer LED interior lighting?

Yes, it offers LED interior lighting. It is standard on the Laredo trim.

Is traction control standard?

Yes, traction control is standard. Stability control is standard as well.

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Conclusions

In head restraint (whiplash protection), side-impact, roof strength and moderate-overlap front-impact tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee received the highest possible "Good" score. In government crash testing the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with available four-wheel drive earned five (out of five possible) stars for overall crash protection. In Edmunds brake testing the Grand Cherokee with four-wheel drive was able to stop from sixty miles per hour (mph) in 121 feet. Every 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with stability and traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, front side airbags, a rearview camera, active front head restraints and rear parking sensors. If you get the Summit trim then you will have standard front parking sensors. We encourage you to come down to Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM. We look forward to helping you with your vehicle search here at our dealership at 220 West May Street in Winder!