Jeep Grand Cherokee Long Term Review, May 2025 Report

The time has come. The Jeep Grand Cherokee must return home after spending three months with us. Ever since I got the keys to this hulking SUV, I’ve been absolutely smitten. To be honest, it’s been a journey of highs and lows, but one that I’ll always remember. Let’s start with the highs, and perhaps the Grand Cherokee’s biggest strength – its road presence. Wherever it goes, it commands attention. Some wonder why the Compass / Meridian look has been dialled up to 11, while others stare in shock and awe. Side note: while not everyone turns back to look at this massive white SUV, it certainly attracts the attention of Fortuner, Scorpio, and Thar owners!

Another highlight is the ride quality. The Grand Cherokee effortlessly handles road undulations and potholes, remaining unfazed by bad surfaces, even at highway speeds. However, over large speed bumps, this softly sprung, colossal SUV makes its size and weight felt.

Being a Jeep, it naturally excels in off-roading. With multiple drive modes, the 4x4 system gives you the confidence to take it anywhere. For me, though, most of my time with it was spent on city roads, with a bit of highway driving thrown in – the very conditions where a car like this spends most of its time. And in that context, one notable point is fuel efficiency. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t shy away from sipping fuel by the bucket, averaging about 6 km/l during our time with the car.

Where the lows emerge, however, is in the fit and finish. For a price tag of `67.50 lakh (ex-showroom), it competes with the Germans, who, in terms of price-to-luxury ratio, seem to offer a better deal. The most surprising issue came during heavy rains – which only occurred in the final days of our review – when the Jeep started leaking water into the cabin. This is simply unacceptable. I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt since it was a press car, used far more intensively than a customer vehicle would be, but it was still shocking.

To sum it up, the Grand Cherokee may have left a bitter taste in its final days, but I’ll remember it for the sweet memories we made along the way. In terms of car-to-price ratio – a metric that resonates with many Indian customers – the Jeep Grand Cherokee hits the sweet spot. It’s a gentle giant, capable of impressive energy and capabilities when called upon, yet it prefers to stay calm and composed, blending in with the crowd. That’s what the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been for me, and I’ll miss it dearly.

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