Jeep Kills V8 Grand Cherokee L, Leaving V6 As The Only Option

Jeep is expected to add the plug-in hybrid 4xe powertrain to the Grand Cherokee's range

The V8-powered variant was able to tow an impressive 7,200 lbs . Just 4% of Grand Cherokee L buyers opted for the 5.7-liter unit over the last year. The 2.0-liter turbo hybrid of the small two-row Grand Cherokee could be added to the range. Jeep has quietly axed the 5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V8 from the 2024 Grand Cherokee L, meaning it is now only available with the firm’s aging 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated Pentastar V6. Dropping this engine from the line-up was only a matter of time.

Read: Facelifted Jeep Grand Cherokee Spied Hiding New Look And Interior The V8 was the ideal option for those looking to tow, thanks to its impressive 7,200 lb towing capacity, a full 1,000 lbs more than the V6-equipped Grand Cherokee L, Motor Authority reports. However, Jeep says that less than 4% of customers opted for the V8 during its last full year of availability, so clearly, there wasn’t a lot of demand for it. While the 3.

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