Jeep’s best-selling SUV gets a broader 2027 lineup, more standard tech and a new value-focused off-road model, while retaining V6 and Hurricane 4 power.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee enters 2027 with a bigger lineup and a renewed emphasis on the combination that has long defined the nameplate: legitimate off-road capability wrapped in a premium midsize SUV.
The biggest changes are the addition of the new Upland trim and the return of Trailhawk and Overland, giving buyers more choices between the mainstream Laredo models and the luxury-oriented Summit.
That matters for Jeep. The company says the Grand Cherokee is not only the Jeep brand’s highest-volume model, but also the biggest volume driver across Stellantis.
V6 Stays, but Hurricane 4 Takes a Bigger Role
Jeep isn’t abandoning the naturally aspirated V6 just yet.
The familiar 3.6-liter V6 remains standard on the entry-level Grand Cherokee Laredo and Laredo X. Starting with the Laredo Altitude, however, Jeep fits its 2.0-liter turbocharged Hurricane 4 four-cylinder as standard equipment.
That effectively divides the lineup into two powertrain tiers, with the V6 serving the more affordable models and the newer turbo-four taking over farther up the range.
Jeep hasn’t released detailed 2027 output or fuel-economy figures in this announcement, but the powertrain strategy makes clear where the Grand Cherokee is heading.
The New Upland Is Basically a Trailhawk-Lite
The most interesting addition may be the Grand Cherokee Upland.
Rather than creating another luxury-focused trim, Jeep has positioned the Upland as a more accessible route into an off-road-oriented Grand Cherokee. It borrows visual cues from the Trailhawk without moving all the way into the dedicated off-road model’s territory.
The Upland rides on 18-inch Trailhawk-inspired wheels wrapped in 265/60R18 all-terrain tires. It also receives a Trailhawk-inspired front fascia, Vapor Gray tow hooks and dark neutral gray exterior accents. A body-color roof completes the look.
Inside, Capri leatherette and suede seats come finished in Global Black.
At $49,990, the Upland sits well above the $41,515 entry-level Grand Cherokee, but below the returning Trailhawk. For buyers who want the appearance and some of the equipment associated with Jeep’s more serious off-road models without stepping all the way up to a Trailhawk, that’s precisely the gap it’s intended to fill.
Trailhawk Returns With Serious Numbers
For drivers who actually plan to take their Grand Cherokee farther off pavement, the Trailhawk returns for 2027, with availability scheduled for later in the model year.
Jeep claims best-in-class figures for several key off-road measurements, including 11.4 inches (290 mm) of ground clearance, a 36-degree approach angle, 24.4-degree breakover angle and 30.3-degree departure angle.
Properly equipped, the Grand Cherokee can also tow as much as 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg), which Jeep also claims is best in class.
The Trailhawk starts at $54,995, placing it between the Upland and the returning Overland.
More Screen for the Cheapest Grand Cherokee
Some of the most useful 2027 updates actually happen at the bottom of the range.
The Laredo and Laredo X now receive a 10.1-inch infotainment display as standard, replacing the previous 8.4-inch unit. Both trims also get a new 18-inch wheel design, while the Laredo Altitude receives its own new 18-inch wheels.
The Limited moves to a new 20-inch wheel design and adds a wireless charging pad and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Step up to the Limited Reserve and power-folding mirrors are included as well.
These aren’t dramatic changes individually, but they address equipment that buyers interact with every day—and the larger standard display makes the entry-level Grand Cherokee feel considerably less entry-level.
Overland Is Back, Too
The Overland also returns for 2027, starting at $57,895 including a $1,995 destination charge.
Its arrival fills another important space in the lineup. Where the Trailhawk concentrates on off-road capability, the Overland traditionally pushes the Grand Cherokee farther toward the premium end of the market without going all the way to the flagship Summit.
For 2027, the complete range consists of Laredo, Laredo X, Laredo Altitude, the new Laredo Upland, Limited, Limited Altitude, Limited Reserve, Trailhawk, Overland and Summit.
Trailhawk and Overland models will arrive later.
Eight New Paint Choices
Jeep is also significantly expanding the Grand Cherokee’s color palette.
New colors include High Gloss Black and Sting Gray, while Ghost, Red Hot, Olive Green, Midnight Sky, Ember and Red Rock will become available later.
Bright White, Steel Blue, Copper Shino and Fathom Blue remain on the menu.
Inside, Global Black continues across the range, while Wicker Beige is newly available on the Laredo. Summit buyers can also choose the Tupelo/Black combination.
Starting at $41,515
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at $41,515, while the new Upland is priced from $49,990. Trailhawk starts at $54,995, and Overland begins at $57,895 including destination.
Orders are open now, with the first 2027 models scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships in late 2026.
Production continues at Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex at the Mack and Jefferson facilities.
The changes don’t fundamentally reinvent the Grand Cherokee. Instead, Jeep is filling in the spaces within an already broad lineup. The new Upland lowers the barrier to an off-road-inspired Grand Cherokee, the Trailhawk restores the more serious end of the capability spectrum, and the Overland gives buyers another premium alternative.
For Jeep’s most important volume model, that’s a relatively conservative update—but also a carefully targeted one.