The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee arrives with a refreshed, simpler trim ladder built around three core trims, Laredo, Limited, and Summit, with a handful of packages and a special edition filling the gaps in between. Pricing runs from $38,415 MSRP for the rear-wheel-drive Laredo up to $60,195 MSRP for the loaded Summit, so one nameplate covers everything from a value-minded commuter SUV to a near-luxury flagship. The headline change for 2026 is the powertrain: a new 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo-four replaces the old V6 on most trims, while the base Laredo keeps the familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.
Our showroom stocks the Grand Cherokee lineup at 2355 Lafayette Rd, and this guide walks every trim in depth, with a side-by-side comparison table, the buyer comparisons shoppers in Exeter and Hampton ask about most, and a quick decision framework. Every trim here is also offered as the three-row Grand Cherokee L, and you can keep the full picture in view from the Grand Cherokee research hub.
Jeep narrowed the Grand Cherokee to three primary trims for 2026, then layers packages on top of them. The Laredo can be optioned up with the Laredo X and Laredo Altitude packages; the Limited adds Altitude and Reserve packages; and an 85th Anniversary Edition marks Jeep's anniversary year. Here is where the priced rungs land. All figures are starting MSRP, rear-wheel drive, excluding destination.
The Laredo X, Limited Altitude, and 85th Anniversary Edition are package-and-appearance variants that slot between these rungs; each is detailed below. MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
The Laredo opens the lineup at $38,415 MSRP and is one of just two trims, alongside the Laredo X, that keep the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, rated at 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and paired with an eight-speed automatic. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg combined. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is a $2,000 option. Standard equipment focuses on the essentials: 18-inch wheels and a full set of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping assist. The cabin is the most basic in the range, with black upholstery and the carryover infotainment rather than the new 12.3-inch screen. Properly equipped, the Laredo still tows up to 6,200 pounds, the same figure as the rest of the line. This is the trim for the buyer who wants a genuine Grand Cherokee at the lowest point of entry and does not need the turbo or the upgraded tech.
The Laredo X is a comfort-and-convenience package layered on the Laredo, and it keeps the same 3.6-liter V6. It adds the features most buyers miss on the base car: a sunroof, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, a wireless charging pad, and rain-sensing wipers. Drivetrain choices match the Laredo, with rear-wheel drive standard and four-wheel drive available. Because it is offered as a package rather than a standalone priced trim and we could confirm its MSRP against only one independent source, exact pricing is best taken from current inventory. It is the right pick for a value shopper who wants the creature comforts but is happy to keep the proven V6.
The Laredo Altitude, $43,855 MSRP, is the meaningful step in the ladder because it is where the new 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo-four becomes standard, rated at 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. It also brings the new 12.3-inch touchscreen, leatherette upholstery with contrast stitching, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless charging, and Active Driving Assist, which bundles adaptive cruise control with lane centering. The Altitude name signals the blackout treatment: gloss-black badging, grille accents, and wheels in place of chrome. Rear-wheel drive is standard with four-wheel drive available for $2,000. For a shopper who wants the stronger, more efficient engine and the modern cabin tech without paying for full Limited luxury, the Laredo Altitude is the sweet spot of the lower half of the range.
The Limited, $43,815 MSRP, is the trim Edmunds and other reviewers single out as the best overall value, and it sits within a few dollars of the Laredo Altitude while taking a different path: more standard comfort instead of blackout style. It comes standard with the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo (324 hp, 332 lb-ft), the 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather seating, and heated front and rear seats with a heated steering wheel. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is a $2,000 option. The Limited is the natural landing spot for a buyer who wants the new powertrain, the full tech suite, and a properly finished interior at a mainstream price, which is why it is so heavily cross-shopped by Seacoast families.
The Limited Altitude takes the well-equipped Limited and adds the blackout appearance package, swapping chrome for gloss-black exterior trim and dark wheels while keeping the Limited's turbo engine and heated-seat comfort. Drivetrain availability follows the Limited, with rear-wheel drive standard and four-wheel drive optional. As with the Laredo X, it is sold as a package on the Limited and its standalone MSRP could be confirmed against only one independent source, so current inventory is the most reliable price reference. Choose it if you like everything about the Limited but want the darker, more monochromatic look.
The 85th Anniversary Edition marks 85 years of Jeep with commemorative badging, unique exterior and interior trim, and a distinct wheel design. It runs the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo and slots in the upper-middle of the lineup, just below the Limited Reserve. Because it is a limited commemorative edition whose pricing we could confirm against only one independent source, exact MSRP is best verified on current inventory or with the dealership. It appeals to the buyer who wants something a little more distinctive than a standard Limited without stepping all the way up to the Summit.
The Limited Reserve, $51,410 MSRP, is the top of the Limited family and the point where four-wheel drive becomes standard rather than optional. It keeps the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo and adds richer materials and trim that reviewers describe as genuinely upscale. Standard four-wheel drive makes it a sensible choice for New Hampshire winters without jumping to the flagship Summit. For a buyer who wants near-Summit refinement and all-weather traction built in, but does not need the air suspension or the top audio system, the Limited Reserve is the value play at the upper end.
The Summit, $60,195 MSRP, is the flagship and the most expensive way into a two-row Grand Cherokee. It runs the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo with EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined, and four-wheel drive is standard. The Summit is where the genuine luxury content lives: an adjustable-height air suspension, premium leather, 21-inch wheels, an advanced four-wheel-drive system, available McIntosh premium audio, and a second 10.25-inch screen for the front passenger. The Trailer Tow Package is standard, so the Summit tows the full 6,200 pounds out of the box when properly equipped. This is the trim for the buyer who wants the Grand Cherokee to compete with entry luxury SUVs on comfort and presence.
Starting MSRP is rear-wheel drive, excluding destination, for the five priced rungs. The Laredo X, Limited Altitude, and 85th Anniversary Edition are packages and editions whose pricing is best confirmed on current inventory.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Engine | Drivetrain | Max Towing | Headline Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | $38,415 MSRP | 3.6L V6, 293 hp | RWD std, 4WD +$2,000 | 6,200 lbs | Core driver aids |
| Laredo X | See inventory | 3.6L V6, 293 hp | RWD std, 4WD avail. | 6,200 lbs | Sunroof, heated seats |
| Laredo Altitude | $43,855 MSRP | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | RWD std, 4WD +$2,000 | 6,200 lbs | Turbo + 12.3-in screen |
| Limited | $43,815 MSRP | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | RWD std, 4WD +$2,000 | 6,200 lbs | Heated front and rear seats |
| Limited Altitude | See inventory | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | RWD std, 4WD avail. | 6,200 lbs | Limited + blackout look |
| 85th Anniversary Edition | See inventory | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | RWD std, 4WD avail. | 6,200 lbs | Commemorative trim |
| Limited Reserve | $51,410 MSRP | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | 4WD standard | 6,200 lbs | Standard 4WD, upscale trim |
| Summit | $60,195 MSRP | 2.0L turbo, 324 hp | 4WD standard | 6,200 lbs | Air suspension, premium leather |
Towing figures are maximums when properly equipped. Jeep rates 6,200 pounds as best-in-class for a midsize two-row SUV, and both the V6 and the turbo carry the same rating. You can browse what is on the lot now through the two-row Grand Cherokee inventory or compare hard numbers in depth on the engine and cargo and dimensions pages.
This is the decision most Grand Cherokee shoppers actually make. The Laredo ($38,415 MSRP) keeps the 3.6-liter V6 and the simpler interior, while the Limited ($43,815 MSRP) steps up to the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo with 324 horsepower, the 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather, and heated front and rear seats. The roughly $5,400 gap buys you the newer, stronger, more efficient engine and nearly all of the comfort and tech features buyers expect at this price. If your budget is firm and you do not care about the turbo, the Laredo is honest value. For most buyers cross-shopping midsize SUVs, the Limited is the trim that feels current, and it is why reviewers call it the value sweet spot of the range.
The Limited and Summit bracket the lineup's comfort range. Both use the same 324-horsepower turbo, so this is not an engine decision; it is a luxury and capability decision. The Summit ($60,195 MSRP) adds an adjustable-height air suspension, premium leather, 21-inch wheels, an advanced standard four-wheel-drive system, available McIntosh audio, and a passenger-side screen. The Limited ($43,815 MSRP) delivers the same drive and the same core tech for roughly $16,000 less. If you want the Grand Cherokee to feel like an entry-luxury SUV and you value the air ride, the Summit earns its premium. If you mainly want a comfortable, well-equipped family SUV, the Limited covers it and leaves money on the table.
Buyers who like the Limited but want all-weather security tend to land here. The Limited Reserve ($51,410 MSRP) keeps the same turbo engine and core features but makes four-wheel drive standard and adds richer interior materials. On the Limited, four-wheel drive is a $2,000 option, so part of the Reserve's premium is simply built-in 4WD plus the upgraded trim. For a New Hampshire driver who was going to add four-wheel drive anyway and wants a more finished cabin, the Limited Reserve is a logical move up without the cost of a full Summit.
Start with the Laredo for the lowest entry price, or the Limited if you want the turbo and full tech at a mainstream cost. For commuters around Exeter and Greenland weighing monthly payment against features, the Limited usually wins the math.
The Laredo Altitude is the first rung with the Hurricane turbo and the 12.3-inch screen, and the blackout styling is a bonus. It is the efficient choice for a driver who wants modern power and tech but not a $60,000 sticker.
The Limited Reserve makes four-wheel drive standard, which matters for Seacoast winters. It is the practical upper-Limited pick for buyers who do not want to option 4WD onto a lesser trim.
The Summit is the flagship, with air suspension, premium leather, and the top tech. It is the trim that lets the Grand Cherokee go head to head with entry luxury SUVs.
The 85th Anniversary Edition adds commemorative styling over a turbocharged Limited-level platform, for a buyer who wants a Grand Cherokee that stands apart in the parking lot.
Every trim here is also offered as the three-row Grand Cherokee L, which seats up to seven. The trim ladder is the same; the L adds the third row and a modest price step. See the Grand Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee L comparison to choose between two and three rows, and browse the Grand Cherokee L inventory.
Jeep Portsmouth carries the 2026 Grand Cherokee lineup at 2355 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801, an easy drive for shoppers across the Seacoast, from Hampton and North Hampton up through Stratham and Greenland. Because this is a Jeep-only store, the Grand Cherokee is a core part of what the team knows best. Whether you are comparing a value-focused Laredo against a turbocharged Limited or weighing the Summit's air ride, the fastest way to settle it is a back-to-back test drive. Call (603) 431-8900 to confirm which trims are in stock, or get your numbers in order first with the financing team. You can also start from the Grand Cherokee overview for the two-row positioning.
Jeep simplified the lineup to three core trims for 2026: Laredo, Limited, and Summit. Those are expanded by the Laredo X and Laredo Altitude packages on the Laredo, the Altitude and Reserve packages on the Limited, and a separate 85th Anniversary Edition, giving shoppers eight named configurations in total.
The Laredo uses the 3.6-liter V6 and a simpler interior at $38,415 MSRP, while the Limited adds the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo with 324 horsepower, the 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather, and heated front and rear seats at $43,815 MSRP. The Limited is the trim most reviewers call the best overall value.
The new 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo-four, rated at 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, is standard on the Laredo Altitude and every trim above it, including Limited, Limited Altitude, 85th Anniversary Edition, Limited Reserve, and Summit. The Laredo and Laredo X keep the 3.6-liter V6.
The Limited is widely viewed as the best value because it pairs the new turbo engine and the full tech suite with heated front and rear seats at a mainstream price of $43,815 MSRP, sitting just above the value-focused Laredo without the Summit's luxury premium.
Rear-wheel drive is standard across most of the lineup, and four-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on the Laredo, Laredo Altitude, and Limited families. Four-wheel drive is standard on the Limited Reserve and the Summit.
When properly equipped, the 2026 Grand Cherokee tows up to 6,200 pounds, a figure Jeep calls best-in-class for a midsize two-row SUV. Both the 3.6-liter V6 and the 2.0-liter turbo carry the same 6,200-pound rating.
The 85th Anniversary Edition is a commemorative version marking 85 years of Jeep, with unique badging, exterior and interior trim, and a special wheel design over a turbocharged Limited-level platform. It slots in the upper-middle of the lineup just below the Limited Reserve.
Yes. The three-row Grand Cherokee L uses the same Laredo, Limited, and Summit trim ladder and the same engines, adding a third row that seats up to seven for a modest price step over the equivalent two-row trim.
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