If you’re looking for a reliable, certified pre-owned SUV that’s practical enough for suburban Newton yet won’t stand out in the city streets of Boston and can even handle the rugged off-road terrain of northern New England, McGovern has you covered.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a local favorite for its style, performance, and versatility, but there’s even more to it than that. Read on for our full review of this top-rated SUV:
Styling
The 2014 model has the body style that was a favorite among Jeep enthusiasts, with a boxy yet aerodynamic shape and signature 7-slot grille. Since it’s a traditional SUV, the driver and passenger are seated high up for a great view of the road, but it’s low enough that kids and older folks won’t have an issue getting in without help. Upper trim levels come with chrome accents and LED light pipes.
Interior
The Jeep Grand Cherokee comfortably seats five passengers and has plenty of leg and head room for even adults on the taller side. The cabin has been thoughtfully designed with drivers in mind, and has soft-touch surfaces, wood trim, and plush seating. It has both a touchscreen display and buttons to operate entertainment, navigation, and heating and cooling, so you're covered no matter what your preference. When seats are up, the Jeep gives you more than 35 cubic feet of cargo space, and when seats are folded, there are nearly 69 cubic feet of open space.
Performance
The Grand Cherokee's 3.6-liter V6 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission stacks up to even some luxury SUVs while adding all-wheel drive gives you impressive off-road capabilities. Each AWD model has Quadra-Lift air suspension, which lets you choose your height settings according to the terrain. This gives you an extra 10.6 inches of ground clearance, max, which makes it one of the best in its class.
Features
All models of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have dual-zone climate control, digital instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 6-speaker audio system. The Limited trim level is a great value, and adds 18-inch wheels and leather and heated front seats. The Overland has all of these features, plus panoramic moonroof, UConnect Access infotainment system, and xenon headlights.
Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2014 Grand Cherokee best possible scores in tests for moderate front overlap, side impact, rear crash, and roof strength. Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded it perfect 5-Star ratings in frontal and side crash tests.
The SUV comes standard with airbags, three-point seatbelts, brake assist, electronic stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights, rollover protection, and child seat latches and anchors.
Pricing
Starting at $29,000