The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is a hit among today's drivers, and for many good reasons. Merging five-seat comfort with a city-ready chassis and a few genuine off-roading features, the Grand Cherokee makes a solid case for any family. But how does it compare to a rival like the Ford Explorer? Learn how these two models compare at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
| Jeep® Grand Cherokee | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 324 horsepower | 400 horsepower |
| Engine Displacement | Inline four | Inline four |
| Drivetrain | Four wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 gallons | 17.9 gallons |
| Max Seating | 5 | 6 |
| Overall Length | 193.5 inches | 198.8 cubic feet |
| Cargo Space | 70.8 cubic feet | 85.8 cubic feet |
Jeep® Grand Cherokee: The Jeep® Grand Cherokee offers a fresh look that drivers around Pigeon Forge love. Enjoy shiny, modern good looks with unique silver and high-gloss wheel options, a refined interior, and a feel-good atmosphere every time you climb inside.
Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer is an attractive SUV. With LED taillamps and a light bar, expressive grille options, and vibrant exterior color options, the Explorer can put a smile on anyone's face.
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Jeep® Grand Cherokee: The Grand Cherokee comes with a standard 203-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine or upgrades to a 324-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It can tow up to 6,200 pounds and offers an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. Expect excellent off-roading features like the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension System and the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System.
Ford Explorer: The Explorer may offer a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine as standard, but it falls behind in towing. The Explorer can only tow up to 5,000 pounds. It also falls behind when it comes to off-roading, offering fewer off-road dedicated features and options. In terms of fuel economy, expect the same 23 mpg combined.
Jeep® Grand Cherokee: When it comes to technology, the Grand Cherokee offers a massive new 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV system, a Premium McIntosh audio system with 19 custom-designed speakers, the Class-Exclusive Available Interior FamCAM, and a Class-Exclusive Front Passenger Interactive Touchscreen Display. For safety, you have the Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, the Night Vision Camera when driving, and the Drowsy Driver Detection system.
Ford Explorer: Like the Grand Cherokee, the Ford Explorer offers plenty of safety and driver assist features through the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite. Unlike the Grand Cherokee, it lacks many of the class-exclusive features and technologies the Grand Cherokee provides.
Jeep® Grand Cherokee: For everyday usability, the Grand Cherokee pulls ahead of the Explorer. While the two SUVs share features like the power liftgate and hands-free driving assistance, the Grand Cherokee comes with select Class Exclusives, like the Available Interior FamCAM, that give it a leg up. Plus, with its extra off-roading capabilities, you can go farther and explore roads longer.
Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer is a solid SUV for any family. It is reliable, spacious, and comfortable. That being said, it still falls behind the Grand Cherokee, which offers a few more helpful features.
Test drive a new Jeep® Grand Cherokee or any new model we sell today near Sevierville. Test driving a Grand Cherokee will give you insight into how this SUV truly drives. Find out whether or not it truly fits your family's needs when you sit behind the wheel near Greeneville. Contact our team to schedule your test drive. We look forward to hearing from you today.
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