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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude 4WD

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#14
Best 2017 Midsize SUVs
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Based on 20 rankings.
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Based on 26 rankings.

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Altitude 4WD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$24,124
153 listings nationwide
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36 GOOD deals

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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom 4WD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$27,163
12 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Altitude 4WD
George Kennedy Test Drive Review:

When the Grand Cherokee was redesigned back in 2011, I spoke to some members of Jeep management. The term that stood out in their description of the Grand Cherokee was “American Range ...

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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom 4WD
Andrew Newton Preview:

The Jeep Wrangler isn’t for everyone, but as the years have shown, it has a timeless appeal and presides over an enthusiast and aftermarket community that is equaled by very few automo...

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  • Look and Feel 9
  • Performance 10
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 9
  • Safety 7
  • Cost-Effectiveness 9
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Altitude 4WD
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Cwrangler28 writes:
Amazing ride
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Scarbaby9 writes:
Brought it. Like the luxury and the smooth ride.
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Guru3XHQS writes:
Loved the Cherokee looks for years. It was a great car,
Value Ranked 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD better.
"Handling and power."
Would Buy Ranked 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD better.
" Toyota retains it’s value "
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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom 4WD
LD writes:
Too small
Family Car Ranked 2017 Jeep Wrangler better.
"4 door"
Would Buy Ranked 2017 Jeep Wrangler better.
"Need 4 doors"
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GuruBVQ6W writes:
i love jeeps especially the new models!
Power Ranked 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road V6 Access Cab 4WD better.
"the pull it had"
Handling Ranked 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road V6 Access Cab 4WD better.
"the control was alot better"
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SLovio writes:
Nice Jeep everything I wanted
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Specs

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Altitude 4WD
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom 4WD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4X4
4X4
4X4
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
17 MPG
17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 24.6 gal 18.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
295 hp @ 6,400 RPM
285 hp @ 6,400 RPM
285 hp @ 6,400 RPM
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
260 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
260 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.2:1
10.2:1
Displacement
3,600 cc
3,600 cc
3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.77 in x 3.26 in
3.78 in x 3.27 in
3.78 in x 3.27 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 40.3 in 41 in
Back Legroom 38.6 in 35.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 36.3 cu ft 31.7 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,320 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 189.8 in 164.3 in
Width 84.8 in 73.7 in
Height 69.3 in 72.5 in
Wheelbase 114.8 in 95.4 in

Available Options

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Altitude 4WD

Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Rhino Clearcoat
  • Velvet Red Pearlcoat

Option Packages

  • 9 Amplified Speakers with Subwoofer
  • Quick-Order Package 23Z Altitude
  • Power Sunroof
  • Trailer Tow Group IV
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom 4WD

Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Gobi Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Rhino Clearcoat
  • Xtreme Purple Pearlcoat

Option Packages

  • Radio: 430
  • 3.73 Axle Ratio
  • LED Lighting Group
  • Swing Gate Reinforcement
  • Radio: 430 Nav
  • Alpine 9-Speaker with All Weather Subwoofer
  • Black 3-Piece Hard Top
  • Dual Top Group
  • Mopar Rock Rails
  • Quick Order Package 23F Freedom
  • Quick Order Package 24F Freedom
  • Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic (W5A580)

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