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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Posted On: May 6, 2024

I love my Jeep

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Pros

Available V8 engine
Good interior
Good towing capacity
Good customization options

Cons

Lack in base engine’s performance
No standard driver aids
Firm ride quality

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has benefitted a lot from the short marraige between Chrysler adn Mercedes-Benz which has led to borrowing of the parts from the M-Class platform, increasing the capability of the SUV multiple folds

Overview

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a good mid-size SUV and comes with many comforts. This year, a new off-road focussed Trailhawk trim debuts with a lot of off-road gears. The rest of the specs and features remain the same. The 2013 Grand Cherokee has a starting MSRP of $27,695. The power is sourced from a 290-hp 3.6L V6 with the option of a 360-hp 5.7L V8.

Both RWD and 4WD configurations are available. The interior of the SUV comes with many comfort features like power-adjustable seats, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, and even has options to enhance the level of comfort. The Grand Cherokee goes into direct rivalry with the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

Jeep is known to be generous when it comes to standard features- Carbuzz

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in seven trims - Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, and Overland Summit. Pricing begins from $27,695 for the Laredo trim while the top-end Overland Summit trim may reach up to $47,995, without destination charge. The new Trailhawk trim is an off-road focussed model and comes standard with a 4WD system.

The rest of the lineup comes standard with an RWD drivetrain while a 4WD setup is available. When it comes to standard features, the Grand Cherokee pleases its buyers with a decent list of features. Each trim comes with its own set of packages, which will help you further customize the SUV to your liking. The Overland Summit trim is fully equipped with all features available.

Trim	Laredo	Laredo X	Altitude	Limited	Trailhawk	Overland	Overland Summit
MSRP (2WD)	$27,695	$33,295	$34,495	$37,095	-	$40,495	$44,495
MSRP (4WD)	$29,695	$35,295	$36,495	$39,595	$40,295	$43,995	$47,995
Key Features	17” alloy wheels	Adds/Upgrades to Laredo	Adds/Upgrades to Laredo X	Adds/Upgrades to Altitude	Adds/Upgrades to Limited	Adds/Upgrades to Limited	Adds/Upgrades to High Altitude
	Cruise control	Chrome roof rails	Black leather/suede seats	8.4” touchscreen		Dual-chrome exhaust tips	Front parking sensors
	Keyless ignition and entry	Satellite radio	Heated front seats	Leather upholstery		Towing package (4WD)	19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Power driver's seat	20" gloss black wheels	8-way power front seats		Power folding mirrors	Real wood interior trim
	6-speaker sound system			Heated rear seats		Navigation system	Illuminated door sills
	5” touchscreen			Rearview camera		The wood trim on steering wheel	20” polished aluminum wheels
				Rear-parking sensors		Extended leather upholstery
				18” alloy wheels		20” alloy wheels

Buying Advice

We recommend buying the Limited trim with the all wheels drive as it comes with the Laredo X and E packages as standard. These packages bring a lot of good features to the car. The Limited trim also has heated second-row seats and a navigation system along with rear parking sensors over and above Laredo’s standard and optional features.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

Owners who end up with a middle-grade Grand Cherokee are likely to be happy with its driving dynamics- Autoblog

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 3.6L V6, which makes 290 hp and 260 lb-ft. of torque. This engine is paired to a five-speed automatic transmission, which directs all the power to the rear wheels or all the wheels equally (4WD). There is an optional 5.7L V8, which makes 360 hp and 390 lb-ft. of torque. This is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

When properly equipped, the Jeep Grand Cherokee can tow up to 7,200 pounds. The Grand Cherokee does not offer agile handling due to its heavy curb weight. However, its handling is composed, therefore inspiring drivers. As for ride quality, Jeep has tuned the suspension a little bit firm for a sporty driving experience. The 4WD system offers excellent traction and grip levels.

In performance tests, the base V6 can do the 0-60 MPH sprint in 7.6 seconds and will do a standing quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds. With the V8, it does the same sprint in 6.5 seconds. Therefore, the optional engine is the go-to option for speed and power lovers. The Grand Cherokee performs decently when it comes to braking. It records a braking test of 125 feet without any nose dive.

Models	2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2013 Nissan Murano	2013 Ford Edge	2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
MSRP	$27,695	$28,440	$27,525	$27,950
Engine	3.6L V6	3.5L V6	3.5L V6	2.0L Turbo Inline-4
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	CVT	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Power	290 hp @ 6,400 RPM	260 hp @ 6,000 RPM	285 hp @ 6,500 RPM	265 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque	260 lb-ft. @ 4,000 RPM	240 lb-ft. @ 4,400 RPM	253 lb-ft. @ 4,000 RPM	269 lb-ft. @ 1,750 RPM
0-60 MPH	7.6 sec	7.3 sec	6.8 sec	6.5 sec
Quarter Mile	15.9 sec	15.7 sec	15.3 sec	14.7 sec
Top Speed	140 MPH	120 MPH	135 MPH	130 MPH
Towing Capacity	7,200 lbs	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

In terms of speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport tops the table with amazing performance numbers. Next in line is the Ford Edge with decent performance and grunt from a V6. Had the Nissan Murano been fitted with a traditional automatic transmission, it would have better performance stats than the Edge.

Fuel Economy
5.0/10

With a high curb weight and two old-school engines, the Grand Cherokee never delivered stellar gas mileage figures- Carbuzz

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the least efficient midsize SUVs. It offers 17 MPG in the city, 23 MPG on the highway, and a combined MPG of 19. The 5.7L V8 gives an mpg figure of 13 MPG in the city, 20 MPG on the highway, and 15 MPG combined. These ratings are very less for the class.

It comes with a 24.6-gallon fuel tank, which allows it to have a combined range of 467 miles with the V6 and 369 miles with the V8. Owing to its stellar towing capacity, the fuel economy will definitely decrease depending on the amount of load carried. Therefore, the Grand Cherokee is not a fuel-saver.

Models	2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2013 Nissan Murano	2013 Ford Edge	2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
MPG (City)	17	18	19	19
MPG (Highway)	23	24	27	27
MPG (Combined)	19	20	22	22
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons)	24.6	21.7	18.3	17.4
Range (City/Highway/Combined; Miles)	418/566/467	391/521/434	348/494/403	331/470/383

If observed properly, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport comes out to be the most efficient among the lot. The Ford Edge's fuel economy is identical to the Santa Fe Sport but it delivers a better range. On the other hand, the fuel estimates of the Nissan Murano are slightly better than the Grand Cherokee.

Interior
8.5/10

Build quality is top-notch in the Grand Cherokee- Edmunds

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee can accommodate five passengers in the cabin. The front seats feature manually-adjustable seats and can be upgraded to power-adjustable seats with the optional Laredo E package, this also adds leather upholstery. The trims following this all feature power-adjustable seats. Dual-zone automatic climate control is available on the Laredo X package, standard on the Limited and Overland trim.

The Limited trim offers power lumbar support to the front seat and a heating function to the rear outward seats. The Overland trim comes with upgraded leather upholstery and a heated leather and wood steering wheel. The Overland trim has a Summit package, which adds the option of Black or Saddle colored leather upholstery into the mix. In terms of passenger space and comfort, the Grand Cherokee excels in both areas.

Models	2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2013 Nissan Murano	2013 Ford Edge	2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.9/58.7/40.3	40.1/59.6/43.6	40.0/58.9/40.7	39.5/59.4/41.3
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.2/58.0/38.6	39.4/58.7/36.3	39.3/58.7/39.6	39.1/58.3/39.4
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft.)	35.1	31.8	32.2	35.4

The SUV has a cargo capacity of 35.1 cu-ft., which can be increased by folding down the rear seats. This exposes to 68.7 cu-ft. of maximum cargo space. When compared to its rivals, the cargo space offered by the Grand Cherokee is less. The Laredo trim of the Jeep Grand Cherokee does not offer an infotainment screen but offers a 6-speaker sound system with a CD player.

Satellite radio is an optional extra on the E package while the Laredo X package adds in a nine-speaker premium sound system that comes with a touchscreen interface. The Limited trim has a Garmin navigation system and has an optional extra navigation system with real-time traffic. The rear-seat entertainment system is optional on all the Limited and Overland trim. Major interior features include-

Available power-adjustable front row seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control (Limited and Overland)
Leather upholstery (Overland trim)
Heated leather and wood steering wheel (Overland)
Available black and saddle colored leather upholstery
6-speaker sound system
CD Player
Available satellite radio
Available touchscreen
Available 9-speaker sound system
Garmin Navigation system (limited)
Available rear-seat entertainment system

Exterior
8.0/10

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV has a familiar look that has worn well- Kelly Blue Book

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a sophisticated and stylish exterior. The base trim Laredo has 17-inch wheels and black and body-colored accents, and when you select its packages, it adds roof rails and 18-inch wheels. The Limited trim has by standard a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and comes with the options of 20-inch wheels and a towing package.

The Overland trim adds a lot of the Limited trims optional features which do include the 20-inch wheels, chrome exterior highlights, and the panoramic sunroof. However, when you equip it with the Overland Summit package, you get unique 20-inch aluminum wheels, power-folding outside mirrors, and it adds additional chrome exterior accents.

Models	2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2013 Nissan Murano	2013 Ford Edge	2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Curb Weight (lbs)	4,545	3,823	4,052	3,920
Length (in)	189.8	189.9	184.2	185.0
Width (in)	76.5	74.1	76.0	74.0
Height (in)	69.3	67.0	67.0	66.5
Ground Clearance (in)	8.6	7.3	7.9	7.2
Wheelbase (in)	114.8	111.2	111.2	106.3

Although the Nissan Murano is underpowered, its low weight helps it with a better pace than the Grand Cherokee. The Ford Edge's overall length is a lot less for a midsize SUV. One's advantage of this is easy maneuverability. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport sits quite low and sports a short wheelbase for a quick pace. Some other exterior features are:

17-20-inch alloy wheels
Rear roofline spoiler
Black grille w/ chrome accents
Black window trim
LED DRLs & taillights
Fog lamps
Fully automatic projector-beam headlights

Safety
8.6/10

Unfortunately, the only active safety feature that comes standard is blind-spot monitoring- CarAndDriver

NHTSA has given a 4-star overall safety rating out of a possible 5 stars to the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This is for both RWD and 4WD variants. IIHS has given the Jeep Grand Cherokee many good scores, including one Poor and Marginal score but has still managed to score a Top Safety Pick.

While the SUV received positive feedback from IIHS, the Grand Cherokee lacks standard active safety features, which is pretty much expected for the price you pay. All of the safety features are either available on either trim or are optional. Some of these safety features include:

Forward collision warning
Automatic emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Hands-free park assist
Rearview camera
Rear parking sensors
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert

Competition
6.0/10

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2013 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano is powered by just one engine but it feels quicker and at the same time, more efficient than the Grand Cherokee. In contrast to the latter's firm ride quality, the Murano offers a smooth ride. Inside, the Murano feels spacious and packs user-friendly controls but it lacks enough cargo space like the Grand Cherokee.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2013 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is the closest competitor of the Grand Cherokee. It offers abundant features but its infotainment system is difficult to use. On the road, the Edee shines with an agile acceleration and confident handling. It further impresses with a quiet and spacious cabin with a respectable cargo capacity.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Apart from its weak base engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport seems like a good pick in this class. Its turbocharged engine is economical and strong. The cabin is practical and functional while third-row seating is also available. Buyers will also be complemented with a lengthy warranty. It is a value-for-money car.

Final Verdict

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a good car with enough performance and a towing capacity of 7,400 pounds and even has a V8 engine option. The good part is the Grand Cherokee looks good as well and is also feature-rich, i.e., comes with many features as standard and has many optional extras as well, making it a good car to keep in mind when buying.

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Cons I don't like the gas., I also don't like the loud sounds.

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Pricing and Features9.0/10

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I love my engine, I also love the style

Cons
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Pricing and Features
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Engine and Performance
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Fuel Economy
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Interior
8.5/10

Exterior
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Safety
8.6/10

Competition
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