2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overview | |
MSRP$63,500 | MSRP$38,920 |
Listings427 | Listings1538 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews Summary | |
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews SummaryJeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside and a bigger touchscreen inside round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain — or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4830 lbs | Curb Weight4238 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height70.8 in |
Length197.5 in | Length193.5 in |
Width82.9 in | Width84.6 in |
Wheelbase119.0 in | Wheelbase116.7 in |
Maximum Payload2015 lbs | Maximum Payload1280 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $63,500 | $38,920 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Jeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside and a bigger touchscreen inside round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain — or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4830 lbs | 4238 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 70.8 in |
Length | 197.5 in | 193.5 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 84.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 116.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 2015 lbs | 1280 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7715 lbs | 6200 lbs |
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