Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Grand Cherokee

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If you’re in the market for a new SUV, you have probably heard of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. While it may sound like the Grand Cherokee L is just a Grand Cherokee trim level, the two are actually different vehicles with different specs and features.

In this piece, our team at Feldman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (CJDR) of Clarkston will compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Grand Cherokee. Read on to see which of these vehicles fit better for your Clarkston, Lake Orion, Clio, and Lapeer, MI, pursuits.

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Engine & Performance

While these SUVs are different, they do pack the same engine under the hood. Both the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L come with 3.6L V6 engines. While this is the case, their outputs are slightly different. While the Grand Cherokee pumps out 293 horsepower, the Grand Cherokee L pumps out 290 horsepower.

Grand Cherokee L		Grand Cherokee
8-speed automatic	Transmission	8-speed automatic
257 lb-ft	Torque	260 lb-ft

As these SUVs produce slightly different horsepower and torque figures, it also makes sense that their towing capacities vary. From behind the wheel of the Grand Cherokee, you can haul up to 3,500 pounds. Though, the Grand Cherokee L comes ready to tow up to 6,200 pounds. Although these capacities are different, either will prove able to handle the jet skis, 4-wheelers, and other necessities for your weekend excursions.

Multimedia & Entertainment

When taking a seat in the cabin of either the Grand Cherokee L or Grand Cherokee, you will find impressive but different multimedia systems. The Grand Cherokee L comes with a Uconnect^® 5 and the Grand Cherokee comes with a Uconnect^® 4. There are some surface-level differences, such as in screen size—8.4-inch display in Grand Cherokee L, 7-inch display in Grand Cherokee—but there are also some functionality differences.

For example, the Grand Cherokee L’s multimedia system comes with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. This will allow you to remain connected, no matter where you have set your destination. This feature is available in the Grand Cherokee but has to be added.

Though, whichever SUV you decide on, you will have access to great connectivity features like:

Apple CarPlay^®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth®

Space & Dimensions

As SUVs, it comes as no surprise that both vehicles impress with their size and space. The Grand Cherokee comes with 105 cubic feet of passenger volume, while the Grand Cherokee L comes with 152 cubic feet of passenger volume. This extra space is due to the third-row seats added in the Grand Cherokee L.

Behind the front row of either the Grand Cherokee or Grand Cherokee L, you’ll find plenty of space for luggage, gear, and more. To access it, you will need to fold down the rear seats in both SUVs.

Grand Cherokee L		Grand Cherokee
84.6 cubic feet	Maximum Cargo Volume	68.3 cubic feet

So, both options from Jeep will prove versatile in their dimensions.

Explore in the Grand Cherokee L or Grand Cherokee

Whether you choose the Grand Cherokee or Grand Cherokee L, you’re in for a versatile ride with top-flight tech and powerful performance. Not sure which is for you after reading this Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Grand Cherokee comparison? Visit us at Feldman CJDR of Clarkston to take both out for a test drive around Clarkston, Lake Orion, Clio, and Lapeer, Michigan.

Schedule your test drive today!