Popular Comparisons. Compare the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr 4x2 side-by-side against the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4dr 4x4. Compare specs, features, cost of ownership, etc.
In a First Test review of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, on the road we felt the 4,000-plus-pound Cherokee managed its weight well, is quick enough for around town, and the engine makes a decent note Pros & Cons Diverse engine lineup, including thrifty diesel V6 upscale interior plenty of luxury and technology-oriented features irrefutable off-road ability outlandish SRT model. Can get priceyThe Laredo comes standard with a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque, while the Limited is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 capable of pumping out 235 hp and 305 lbThe Grand Cherokee SRT is priced from $90,000 plus on-road costs. Australians have a fondness for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s a regular top-five sales performer in the large SUV category and currently holds the number-four slot behind Toyota’s LandCruiser Prado and Kluger, and the Subaru Outback. Add to this our proclivity for a V8 engine L4CiPr.