Yahoo Autos 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pros and Cons: A Spacious but Unremarkable 3-Row SUV
Long before every domestic and foreign automaker offered a rugged, family-friendly SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee ruled the roost. Whether you bought one to drive around your Montana ranch or take the family on road trips along the California coast, the capable and refined Jeep always seemed to be the right choice.
The Grand Cherokee first went on sale back in 1992, when the automotive landscape couldn't be any more different than it is today. Dealer lots are now jam-packed with fresh models pushing similar—if not identical—agendas as the Grand Cherokee, all while the beloved nameplate is still powered by an engine well into its teenage years. Thirty-two years on, the Grand Cherokee wants to tout the same core values: capability, practicality, and that pinch of American Badass that comes with nearly every Jeep product. But can it still pull it off?
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Pros
If cabin space is what you're after, you're going to find it in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Whether you're extra tall, extra wide, or both (or you just like to have room for activities) you'll find it right here. This isn't the kind of SUV where you'll feel cramped or like you're sitting on top of the darn thing. Seat positioning and adjustments are fantastic, and you settle in and feel relaxed behind the wheel. Visibility is also 10/10 for the driver and passenger, while the kiddos in the second and third rows can enjoy the panoramic sunroof. No obstructions or weird blindspots to report.
Ride quality is more or less what you can expect from a large SUV made by Jeep. It's no Grand Wagoneer, of course, but even for an Altitude trim that's the middle child of the Grand Cherokee lineup, ride quality was on the quieter and smoother side at highway speeds. The steering is surprisingly responsive and you don't often feel like you're driving a seven-passenger SUV until it's time to reverse or parallel park.
The Grand Cherokee's biggest plus is its family-friendly cabin. The rear seats are well-cushioned and offer decent access to the third row when needed. Rear occupants also enjoy their own climate zone, as well as several power outlets and cupholders. When occupied with second-row captain chairs, parents of younger children will be happy to know that they can slide forward to grant access to the third row without having to remove any forward- or rear-facing car seats.
