Get to Know the Fourth Generation Jeep Grand Cherokee

The fourth generation of Jeep’s popular Grand Cherokee began in 2011 and runs through present day models. Jeep combines their classic styling with modern flair for Grand Cherokee’s fourth generation. The Grand Cherokee continues Jeep’s use of a steel unibody construction while adding a four-wheel independent suspension for the fourth generation. This suspension provides smooth ride quality with improved on-road handling when compared to the previous generation.

When shopping for a family SUV, finding a used Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale offers great value. Used Jeep Grand Cherokees provide a luxurious SUV experience without breaking the bank. Several trim levels and configurations of used Jeep Grand Cherokees are available to suit your driving needs. Discover the value a used Jeep Grand Cherokee has to offer with a test drive at the Wood Motor Company used car dealership today.

Award-Winning Grand Cherokee Reputation

One way to take advantage of used Jeep Grand Cherokee value to to look at its award-winning history. In 2011, the Jeep Grand Cherokee was a Top Safety Pick for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). MSN Autos awarded the Grand Cherokee with the title of Safest SUV in America. Overall, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee won 30 awards for its capable performance, safe reputation and more.

Jeep introduced new features to improve upon this design every year since 2011. With so much pedigree, used Jeep Grand Cherokees offer incredible value.

Powering the Fourth Generation Grand Cherokee

There are eight different engines available in fourth generation used Jeep Grand Cherokees. Used Jeep Grand Cherokee configurations feature a wide range of V6 and V8 engine options. V6 options include gasoline and diesel engines.

There are four different diesel 3.0L V6 engines available with select configurations of used Jeep Grand Cherokees. These diesel V6 engines produce up to 247 horsepower with up to 420 lb-ft of torque.

A gasoline 3.6L Pentastar^® V6 is in some configurations of used Jeep Grand Cherokees. The gasoline 3.6L produces 290 horsepower with 260 lb-ft of torque. This is the standard engine in many fourth generation Grand Cherokee configurations.

There are three different HEMI^® V8 powertrains available with fourth generation used Jeep Grand Cherokees. A 5.7L HEMI V8 produces 360 horsepower with 390 lb-ft of torque. The 5.7L V8 can be found in 2011 or newer used Jeep Grand Cherokess.

A 6.4L HEMI V8 can be found in some SRT8 configurations of 2012 or newer used Jeep Grand Cherokees. The 6.4L V8 produces 475 horsepower with 470 lb-ft of torque.

Beginning in 2018, used Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk^® models feature a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine. This supercharged V8 produces 707 horsepower with 645 lb-ft of torque.

With so many engine options available, the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee offers something for everyone. From diesel efficiency to powerful forced induction gasoline performance, the Grand Cherokee offers luxury and fun.

10+ Great Years of the Fourth Generation Grand Cherokee

The fourth generation Grand Cherokee, or as Jeep enthusiasts know as the WK2, continues the great history of the iconic model. There are many different used Jeep Grand Cherokee trim levels available, each offering unique equipment to set them apart.

2011 brought the SRT8 Grand Cherokee for what was the most powerful Jeep yet with 470 horsepower.

In 2014, the Grand Cherokee got another big update. The base model of the Grand Cherokee became the Laredo. A revised front end featuring a body-colored grille, smaller headlamps and new tail lamps help shape the style for the 2014 model. The rear tailgate window of previous models was replaced with fixed glass starting in 2014.

2017 brought on more major changes for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Two revised trim levels were introduced with the Trailhawk® and Summit models. Trailhawk models are built to go off-road while the Summit offers the most luxurious Grand Cherokee model.

All 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee models received a revised look with alloy-wheel designs, reshaped headlights and a refined grille. The headlights and grille are similar in design to the 75th Anniversary Edition models of 2016, with different colored-accents. All models also received a Grand Cherokee emblem on the front doors.

In 2018, Jeep introduced their most powerful Grand Cherokee yet with the SRT Trackhawk. The SRT Trackhawk features the same 707-hp 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 engine as the Dodge Hellcat platform.

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a well-liked platform. Discover the versatility and capability of a used Jeep Grand Cherokee with a test drive at the Wood Motor used Jeep dealership in Jane Missouri serving Bella Vista and Bentonville Arkansas today.