Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2021 Review

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers one of the most diverse lineups around for a midsize SUV. There's a wide array of trim levels suited for on- and off-road performance. From the basic Laredo to the go-nearly-anywhere Trailhawk to the insane 707-horsepower Trackhawk, the Grand Cherokee should have your needs covered. Luxury and tech options are plentiful, and its towing power, especially when equipped with the optional 5.7-liter V8, is impressive for the class.

But also know that the Grand Cherokee has gone 10 years without a major redesign. Jeep has done an admirable job of keeping its stalwart SUV modern and fairly competitive, but there are some obvious flaws, including a cramped interior, subpar comfort and lethargic handling. Rivals such as the Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have significantly more modern and spacious interiors, even if they can't match the Grand Cherokee's expansive mix of models. You can read more about our take on the Grand Cherokee in our Expert Rating below.

Which Grand Cherokee does MatoCar recommend?

The five-passenger 2021 Grand Cherokee is available in seven trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT and Trackhawk. Most Grand Cherokees are available with either rear- or four-wheel drive, with the exception of the SRT and the Trailhawk. Those trims come standard with performance-oriented all-wheel-drive systems. All Grand Cherokees have an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine lineup includes:

• A standard 3.6-liter V6 (295 horsepower, 260 lb-ft)
• An optional 5.7-liter V8 (360 hp, 390 lb-ft) for Trailhawk, Overland and Summit
• A 6.4-liter V8 (470 hp, 475 lb-ft) standard on the SRT
• A supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (707 hp, 645 lb-ft) standard on the Trackhawk

Laredo Starts you off with features such as:

• 18-inch wheels
• Rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
• Keyless ignition and entry
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Six-speaker audio system
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

Limited Dresses up the Laredo by adding:

• Sunroof
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Power liftgate
• Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings

Trailhawk Adds off-road capability and extra features, such as:

• Unique 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
• Electronically controlled limited-slip differential
• Underbody skid plates
• Heavy-duty engine cooling
• Off-road-tuned air suspension
• Enhanced 4WD system
• Upgraded audio system
• All-terrain drive modes
• Special leather and simulated suede seating surfaces
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats

Overland Adds luxury touches with:

• 20-inch wheels
• Xenon headlights
• Upgraded leather seating
• Power-adjustable steering column
• Combination wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel

Summit Maxes out luxury with:

• 19-speaker audio system
• Chrome exterior trim
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jeep and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Upgraded leather seating surfaces
• Parallel parking assist (aids the driver in parallel parking situations)

SRT Has the 470-hp V8 plus enhancements for on-road performance such as:

• Special 20-inch aluminum wheels with performance tires
• High-performance braking system
• Sport-tuned adaptive suspension
• Sport front seats

Trackhawk One-ups the SRT with the 707-hp V8 plus:

• 20-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
• Black exterior trim
• Ultra high-performance braking system
• Sport exhaust with quad exhaust tips
• Ultra high-performance suspension
• Heavy-duty eight-speed transmission

Note that many of the features found on the upper trim levels can be added to other trims through option packages.