The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that comes with good offroading and towing capabilities. The base powertrain is a 3.6 liter V6, and it comes with an option of a more powerful 5.7 liter Hemi V8

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that comes with good offroading and towing capabilities. Jeep has made a number of changes this year. The base 290-hp V6 engine gets a slight horsepower increase and improved fuel economy. The optional 360-hp V8 engine offers an agile acceleration and is available on all but the base trim. The 2016 Grand Cherokee's pricing ranges between $29,995 and $52,595.

The interior really is grand, it has an ample amount of space for people in the back row too. The infotainment system is good, and if needed, plenty of comfort options are available for people who want that. The trunk space is good as well, makes you wonder why you need to tow anything. Consequently, it lands in the same ballpark as the Ford Edge, the Nissan Murano, and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

We recommend buying the Limited trim with the 4WD drivetrain. This trim offers the best of what is available and you expect at this price point, these include leather seats, parking sensors, heated rear seats, 18” wheels, and a good amount of technology. We would not recommend the bigger engine, as the regular offering is plenty.

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.8 (2 Reviews)

Andria Dyer

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

••3.5

Posted On: May 18, 2024

The main Jeep

Pros
Its interior is amazing, Drives pretty fast

Cons
It too must of a gas hustler always putting money into it, Hard to find parking sometimes can’t really fit into tight spots

I drive an annazing Jeep and I absolutely love it. The performance is excellent, with smooth acceleration and responsive handling. The MPG is impressive, consistently getting around 50-55 on the highway even more depending the area. The interior quality is top-notch, smooth cream inside look - with comfortable seats which are heated for the winter and a user-friendly infotainment system. Safety f... Read more

Alexa Bacon

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

••4.0

Posted On: May 18, 2024

I Adore My Jeep

Pros
Heated Steering Wheel, Great Gas Mileage

Cons
No Keyless Start, No Moon or Sun Roof

My husband purchased our Jeep a little over 4 years ago. This Jeep has been perfect for our little family. It has a backup camera, navigation system, XM radio, Bluetooth and Aux for audio, Bose speaker system! It has been such a low maintenance car which is amazing! I love how we have fabric seats with the heated seat feature along with a heated steering wheel! Perfect for the winter and no stick... Read more

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Pros

Good engine option
Premium interior quality
Good interior space
Capable off-roader

Cons

Optional extras are pricey
Firm ride quality
Lacks standard safety features

Overview

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

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

The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 47trim levels - Laredo, 75th Anniversary Edition, Limited, Limited 75th Anniversary Edition, Overland, High Altitude, and Summit. Add to that a destination fee of $1,095. The prices for the Laredo trim start from $29,995 while the top-of-the-range Summit trim costs up to $52,595.

All trims also have the feature of 2WD and 4WD configurations and have many optional extras for customization. The High Altitude trim is new for this year. This model is based on the Overland trim and adds all the optional advanced safety features. Jeep also updated the steering, tires, and suspension of all trims.

Trim	Laredo	75th Anniversary Edition	Limited	Limited 75th Anniversary Edition	Overland	High Altitude	Summit
MSRP (2WD)	$29,995	$34,775	$37,365	$40,875	$44,195	$46,690	$49,595
MSRP (4WD)	$32,295	$36,775	$39,365	$42,875	$47,195	$49,690	$52,595
Key Features	17” alloy wheels	Adds/Upgrades to Laredo	Adds/Upgrades to Laredo	Adds/Upgrades to Limited	Adds/Upgrades to Limited	Adds/Upgrades to Overland	Adds/Upgrades to High Altitude
	Cruise control	New headlamp design	8.4” touchscreen	20" bronze wheels	Dual-chrome exhaust tips	Adaptive cruise control	Front parking sensors
	Keyless ignition and entry	New front grille	Leather upholstery	Quad-Trac II 4WD system	Towing package (4WD)	Blind-spot monitoring	19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Exterior badges	8-way power front seats		Power folding mirrors	Lane departure warning	Real wood interior trim
	6-speaker sound system	Heated front seats	Heated rear seats		Navigation system	Forward collision warning	Illuminated door sills
	5” touchscreen	Heated steering wheel	Rearview camera		The wood trim on steering wheel	Advanced brake assist	20” polished aluminum wheels
		8.4" touchscreen	Rear-parking sensors		Extended leather upholstery	20" Gloss Black wheels
		Quad-Trac I 4WD system	18” alloy wheels		20” alloy wheels
		Selec-Terrain system

Buying Advice

Engine and Performance
8.3/10

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. There is another engine option - a 5.7L V8, which makes 360 hp and 390 lb-ft. of torque. As standard, both engines are paired to 8-speed automatic transmissions which direct all the power to the rear wheels or all the wheels (4WD), depending on the drivetrain you select.

The ride and handling qualities of the Grand Cherokee remain true to the brand's level of refinement and sophistication. It is domineering in its drive and bestows a great sense of comfort to the driver. It handles well both in the city traffic and on the highway and maintains an authentic experience even during high-speed cornering.

In the performance tests, the Grand Cherokee does the 0-60 MPH sprint in 7.6 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds and will achieve a top speed of 140 mph. When equipped with the V8, it completes the sprint in 6.7 seconds. Its braking capabilities are not the best in the segment but it takes 125 feet when decelerated from 60 MPH.

Models	2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2016 Nissan Murano	2016 Ford Edge	2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
MSRP	$29,995	$29,740	$28,700	$31,250
Engine	3.6L V6	3.5L V6	2.0L Turbo Inline-4	2.0L Turbo Inline-4
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	CVT	8-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Power	290 hp @ 6,400 RPM	260 hp @ 6,000 RPM	245 hp @ 5,500 RPM	265 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque	260 lb-ft. @ 4,000 RPM	240 lb-ft. @ 4,400 RPM	275 lb-ft. @ 3,000 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

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport shines in this section thanks to its potent turbocharged engine. The Ford Edge is the most affordable car here and it also manages to perform much better than the Grand Cherokee. The CVT transmission in the Nissan Murano holds back in acceleration timings but still, it's decent.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

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

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's fuel economy is average for the class. It offers 19 MPG in the city, 26 MPG on the highway, and a combined MPG of 22. The midsize SUV comes with a fuel capacity of 24.6 gallons, which gives it a range of 467 miles in the city, 640 miles on the highway, and 541 miles combined.

With the 5.7L V8, the fuel economy decreases, offering 17 MPG combined, which will make the range reduce to a mid-400-mile mark. However, with the base engine, the 2016 Grand Cherokee manages frugality better than most of its competitors, something that would attract buyers even more.

Models	2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2016 Nissan Murano	2016 Ford Edge	2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
MPG (City)	19	21	21	19
MPG (Highway)	26	28	29	27
MPG (Combined)	22	24	24	22
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons)	24.6	19.0	19.2	17.4
Range (City/Highway/Combined; Miles)	467/640/541	399/532/456	403/557/461	331/470/383

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport excels in terms of efficiency. Both the Nissan Murano and the Ford Edge have similar fuel economies here. However, the Grand Cherokee is pushed to the last place due to its low fuel ratings and efficiency. But, it delivers the best range in this competition.

Interior
8.5/10

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

The Jeep Grand Cherokee can seat 5 occupants in the interior of the vehicle comfortably. The front row seats are manually adjustable, and there is the option of getting an optional extra of an 8-way power-adjustable seat for the driver. The Limited trim and onwards features 8-way power-adjustable front seats. The seats also have the features of heating and ventilation.

The interior upholstery is cloth on the base trim. As you go higher in trims, there is leather upholstery and extended leather upholstery. There are interior trims featuring wood on the steering wheel and real wood interior trim. The cabin of the Grand Cherokee is the pinnacle of practicality, consists of abundant usable elements, and has ample passenger space on offer for both rows.

Models	2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2016 Nissan Murano	2016 Ford Edge	2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.9/58.7/40.3	39.9/59.5/40.5	40.2/60.3/42.6	39.5/59.4/41.3
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.2/58.0/38.6	39.8/58.8/38.7	40.3/60.5/40.6	39.1/58.3/39.4
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft.)	36.3	32.1	39.2	35.4

The ascendancy that the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee gains over its competitors on the inside, also extends to its cargo capacity. It manages a total trunk volume of 36.3 cubic feet and is adequate for all of the buyer's needs. However, if you still feel you want extra space, the split-folding rear backseat is a blessing in disguise. This expands to 68.3 cu-ft. of cargo space.

The base model of the Grand Cherokee comes with a 5-inch touchscreen that runs on the Uconnect system. This can be upgraded to the 8.4-inch touchscreen running on the same system, which comes in the higher trims. There is a 6-speaker sound system fitted stock, but as you go higher up in the trims, a 10 speaker sound system becomes available. Some other features are:

8-way adjustable power driver and passenger seats
Multi-level heating
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
2 one-touch power windows and heated mirrors
External temperature display
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Exterior
8.5/10

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV has a familiar look that has worn well- Kelly Blue Book

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the best-looking SUVs out there. Each trim comes with its own exterior styling along with a lot of optional extras. The base trim features 17-inch with the option of 18-inch wheels. There is also the off-road Adventure I group pack, which adds a skid plate, tow hooks, a full-size spare wheel, and all-terrain tires. The Limited trim gets all off-road adventure I group as an optional extra as well.

The Summit trim adds 20” polished wheels to the mix along with a sports body kit and black exterior accents to make it look different from the rest. All trims of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee feature the traditional seven slate grille that allows it to fall into the brand's designing strategy. As expected, it sports the best-in-class ground clearance making it an apt pick for off-roading adventures.

Models	2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee	2016 Nissan Murano	2016 Ford Edge	2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Curb Weight (lbs)	4,513	3,768	3,958	3,920
Length (in)	189.8	192.8	188.1	185.0
Width (in)	76.5	75.4	75.9	74.0
Height (in)	69.3	67.8	68.6	66.5
Ground Clearance (in)	8.6	6.9	8.0	7.2
Wheelbase (in)	114.8	111.2	112.2	106.3

The short wheelbase of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport doesn't compromise on its interior space. The Nissan Murano is comparatively longer in length. Therefore, parking it in tight spaces can be a challenge. The Ford Edge weighs a lot less than the Grand Cherokee and hence, it performs better on the road. 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
9.1/10

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

The NHTSA has given the Jeep Grand Cherokee an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars for the 4WD and a 4-star overall rating for the 2WD versions. In the IIHS tests, it has scored multiple “Good” rated scores in its individual tests but has failed to get a Top Safety Pick award from the organization.

That being said, the Grand Cherokee comes with many safety features. As standard, it gets electronic stability control, brake assist, and child safety locks. Most of the active safety features are optional. While the midsize SUV is safe, its reliability may not follow a similar suit. Some specialized safety specifications like:

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
9.0/10

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2016 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano falls into a competitive that prioritizes space and nimbleness in driving and it sure delivers it. It also boasts better fuel economy and more cargo space. Both lack enough standard safety features but the Murano earned top ratings in terms of safety. Therefore, the Murano seems a better pick here.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2016 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is one of the most spacious cars in the class. Although it doesn't house powerful engines like the Grand Cherokee, its handling characteristics and fuel economy are great. However, it feels lethargic with the base engine and its interior quality feels cheap as well. Overall, the Edge is a good choice.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is known for its high-end interior and ample user-friendly features. Both its engines feel peppy and are efficient in nature. Inside, the Santa Fe Sport is spacious and offers more cargo capacity than the Grand Cherokee. It also comes with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Final Verdict

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a good midsize SUV. It comes with a good engine, although the option of putting a Hemi under the hood, two drivetrains for you to select from, and multiple trim levels with individual features, make it an attractive offering. The interior is spacious for everything you might want the SUV for and has a good amount of technology and safety features as well, making it a good SUV to get. It reflects top-notch craftsmanship and is a true off-roader to make it a typical offering from the brand.

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E

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About 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Reviews

The main Jeep

ProsIts interior is amazing, Drives pretty fast

Cons It too must of a gas hustler always putting money into it, Hard to find parking sometimes can’t really fit into tight spots

I Adore My Jeep

ProsHeated Steering Wheel, Great Gas Mileage

Cons No Keyless Start, No Moon or Sun Roof

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features6.0/10

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Buying Advice

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Engine and Performance8.3/10

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Fuel Economy6.0/10

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Interior8.5/10

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Exterior8.5/10

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Safety9.1/10

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Competition9.0/10

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Final Verdict

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Pros
Its interior is amazing, Drives pretty fast

Cons
It too must of a gas hustler always putting money into it, Hard to find parking sometimes can’t really fit into tight spots

Pros
Heated Steering Wheel, Great Gas Mileage

Cons
No Keyless Start, No Moon or Sun Roof

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.3/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
8.5/10

Exterior
8.5/10

Safety
9.1/10

Competition
9.0/10