Even without a significant change for the 2020 model year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee remains a strong contender in the SUV field. For drivers that need/want to navigate hills, the Grand Cherokee accommodates with various technology enablers. Consider the extra muscle of the Quadra-Lift air suspension, which notches up the approach angle to 36.1 inches (versus the standard suspension’s 26.2 inches) and the departure angle to 27.1 inches (versus the standard suspension’s 24 inches). Grand Cherokee’s capable ride and handling posture was also evident during a week-long test drive that saw the SUV gobble up potholes and assorted ruts with absolute ease.

Powering the tested 2020 Grand Cherokee was a 5.7-liter V8 producing 360 horsepower at 5150 rpm and 390 lbs-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. Although the Grand Cherokee is no longer offered with a diesel engine, the midsize SUV still offers a 3.6-liter V6, a 6.4-liter V8, and a 6.2-liter supercharged V8. There are 7 trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT, and Trackhawk. Grand Cherokee provides 36.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 68.3 cubic feet with the 60/40-split rear seat folded. The tested 114.8-inch wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 collects estimated mpg of 14 city/22 highway and carries a MSRP of $54,995.