The Jeep Grand Cherokee is once again the winner of Best Mid-size Utility vehicle in the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards, earning the honour for the second consecutive year.
“The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our back-to-back winner as Best Mid-size Utility of the Year,” said John Davis, creator and host of MotorWeek. “We are convinced that the Grand Cherokee line-up can handle just about anything adventure-loving families can throw at it! After existing for decades as a rough-around-the-edges, take-it-or-leave-it SUV, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee arrived with all kinds of surprises, including an extended L version with three rows of seating (available in Eurasian markets), and a 4xe plug-in powertrain. That PHEV Grand Cherokee is not only proving to be very popular, but it adds serious breath to Jeep’s already substantial environmental posture. For a brand which survived on tradition for many years, the Grand Cherokee makes a truly modern statement by all measures.”
Now in its 43rd season as the TV and digital media, original, automotive magazine series, MotorWeek holds the annual Drivers’ Choice competition to evaluate vehicles based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and value.
“To have MotorWeek recognise the Jeep Grand Cherokee as Best Mid-size Utility for the second straight year as part of its prestigious 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards is especially rewarding, as it gives third-party validation that we’re delivering the best, most capable and most-awarded SUV ever to our customers,” said William Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology enhances the fun, freedom and adventure the Jeep brand is known for.
While providing unprecedented performance, fuel economy and environmental friendliness, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers three selectable driving modes (Electric, Hybrid and e-Save); up to 51 km of all-electric range in urban areas; 380 hp of max power and 637 Nm of torque; Quadra Trac II 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case and 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio; 47.4:1 crawl ratio; and the Trail-Rated Grand Cherokee 4xe delivers up to 275mm of ground clearance and 610mm of water fording with water-sealed battery pack