2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: The New Hurricane Four-Cylinder Engine!
Is a four-cylinder engine enough for a big SUV? Aaron Bragman, Detroit Bureau Chief for Cars.com, takes the new 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a spin to find out. While the exterior might look familiar, the big news is under the hood: a brand-new, turbocharged 2.0-liter Hurricane four-cylinder engine.
In this video, we break down the specs — including its impressive 324 horsepower, 332 pounds-feet of torque and 6,200-pound towing capacity — and discuss how it actually feels on the road. We also dive into some transmission quirks and investigate the surprisingly robust engine note inside the cabin. Does this new turbo four beat the old Pentastar V-6? And what about the classic Hemi V-8? Watch to find out!
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0:00 Introduction: Meet the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
0:22 Under the hood: The new turbo 2.0-liter Hurricane four-cylinder engine
0:51 Driving impressions and transmission quirks
1:34 Engine sound: Authentic or piped in?
2:04 Final thoughts: Turbo four-cylinder vs. V-6 and V-8
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