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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance and Engine Options: What to Expect

How Many Engines Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Have? 

With the 2021 model year, the performance of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has risen to new heights. The 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with five Drive Modes: Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, and Tow. This combination can deliver a best-in-class towing capacity of up to 7,200 lbs. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is packed with high-performance features like Launch Control and Quadra-Trac® Active On-Demand 4×4 System that will accelerate more than just your pulse. Want to learn how many engines the new Jeep Grand Cherokee has? Check out this Morgan Hill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram blog post to unlock the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee performance and engine options.

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Specs and Off-Road Capabilities 

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a trailer
  • Four engines: 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6, 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, 6.4-liter SRT® V8, and Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 
  • 8-speed automatic transmission 
  • Maximum towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds 
  • 4×4 System with Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential 
  • Available Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System 

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Options and Specs 

Engines Horsepower Torque Towing Capacity 
3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 295 hp 260 lb.-ft. 6,200 lbs. 
5.7-liter HEMI® V8 360 hp 390 lb.-ft. 7,200 lbs. 
6.4-liter SRT® V8 475 hp 470 lb.-ft. 7,200 lbs. 
Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 707 hp 645 lb.-ft. 7,200 lbs. 

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Test Drive a New Jeep Grand Cherokee in Morgan Hill, CA Today! 

Head over to Morgan Hill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to explore the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee performance and engine options. To set you up with a test drive, feel free to give us a call at 408-580-0411. Our knowledgeable sales team will be happy to assist you with any queries.