How much are you willing to spend for a plug-in hybrid SUV? The price of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe just might put you in a state of “sticker shock.” As it begins to arrive at dealerships, the 4xe version of the Grand Cherokee is now the most expensive model in the lineup for this highly-respected SUV. Even though the various models of the 4xe make this SUV the most expensive in the lineup, you just might be willing to spend the money to make this SUV the one you drive every day.

We’ve Got to Talk About the Powertrain

Considering the big deal of this SUV is the fact that it’s a plug-in hybrid, it only makes sense that we talk about this part of the vehicle. Every version of the 4xe model of the Grand Cherokee uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine is partnered with a pair of electric motors, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a 400 volt 17 kWh battery pack. This setup gives you plenty of power with 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque coming out of the engine bay. That is more than enough power for you to get going on any road or trail.

Yes, the Trails are Open to You

Part of what you’ll find when you drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is a standard 4WD package, which is the Quadra Trac II package. This means you can easily take this SUV out on the trails to have some fun, or you can handle tough weather when it arrives. The 4xe will give you up to 25 miles of driving on only electric power and offers you 57 mpg combined during your drive, making it an efficient SUV for you to take out on the trails or enjoy on any road.

Five Trims Offered for this Hybrid SUV

The Grand Cherokee 4xe comes in five trims to give you a variety of equipment levels for your drive. These trims are base, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve. So as to not shock you further, we’ll start with the base model and work our way up to the top level of driving for this SUV.

Base Trim

For a base price of $57,700, you’ll have a Jeep with a hybrid powertrain and the lowest level of features for the drive. Thankfully, that low level doesn’t reach as far down as the gasoline versions of the Grand Cherokee. The 4xe base model gives you items you want, including leather upholstery, a Selec-Terrain traction management system with five modes, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, an excellent package of driver assistance features, and a panoramic roof. Set the Selec-Terrain system in Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, or Mud/Sand, and you’ll have the settings needed to handle the terrain you’re faced with.

Trailhawk Trim

Do you love to take your SUV out on the trails for some fun? If so, the Trailhawk trim of the Grand Cherokee 4xe is what you want to drive. This impressive trim level starts at $62,485, and it brings you the off-road qualities that make it the right vehicle for you to use when exploring the wilderness. You’ll enjoy a low range craw control for the 4WD system, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, the Quadra-Lift air suspension, and an off-road camera that offers 360 degrees of visibility for you. The air
suspension gives you 4.7 inches of wheel travel and the ability to handle up to two feet of water fording when you need to cross a shallow river.

Overland Trim

The Overland trim of this Jeep sits in the middle of the pack to give you an excellent list of features and a wonderful package of driving qualities that will work great when you’re behind the wheel. Check out the optional off-road package that comes with skid plates, hill-descent control, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels. You’ll have the Quadra-Drive II system, Nappa leather upholstery, a 19-speaker/950-watt McIntosh audio system, and ambient cabin lighting. All of these things come to you at the price of $65,760, which is a pretty penny to spend for an SUV.

Summit Trim

Fourth in the lineup of trims for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, the Summit trim is one that brings you a starting price of $69.820. For this price, you’ll add more to what the Overland trim brings for your drive. You’ll enjoy quilted Nappa leather upholstery, 16-way power-adjustable front seats, four-zone automatic climate controls, and a full suite of active safety features to keep you safe on the road. Is this the SUV for you? If so, you’ll not only have a hybrid powertrain, but you’ll have a vehicle filled with luxury items for your drive.

Summit Reserve Trim

The most expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee in the market today is the 4xe Summit Reserve trim. This model will cost you $74,300, which seems like a lot to pay for a Jeep. You might be right to think that way, but this top level of the 4xe SUV gives you quilted Palermo leather upholstery, massaging, heated, and cooling front and second-row seats, an impressive 10.2-inch passenger dashboard display screen, and walnut wood trim inlays for the cabin. These items certainly make this SUV one of the most luxurious you’ll find in the market today.

Is the Hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee Right for You?

If you can accept the pricing required for the five different trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, this could be the SUV that you love to drive. Whether you want to take it out on the trails to be a Jeep you explore the wilderness with, or you want to experience what this model has to offer on every road, you’ll be more than happy to have the efficiency, quality, and functionality of this Grand Cherokee. Which trim is the one you’ll take home today? If you’re not sure, head over to your local Jeep dealer and let them assist you with a test drive and an experience that will put one of these SUVs in your driveway.