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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview
If you live in Pueblo or the surrounding areas and are considering a new midsize SUV, you have some compelling options to choose from. Among them is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is the most-awarded SUV ever and beloved for its iconic Jeep style and true off-road capabilities. It arrives with an 80th Anniversary option that adds a wide range of exciting exclusives. Ford has recently relaunched its Explorer as a midsize SUV. Ford has clearly drawn inspiration from the Jeep model and wants you to compare the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2021 Ford Explorer in the hopes it can win you over. The team at Pueblo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram welcomes that challenge and presents our own comparison.
Exterior - Jeep Dealer serving Pueblo CO
With the Grand Cherokee, Jeep adheres to its classic design tradition. The model boasts the famed seven-bar grille and features a boxier and more truck-like aesthetic. Ford went with a truck-like stance but opts for the elongated appearance and some of the sleeker visual cues that are so prevalent with modern crossovers. The Grand Cherokee has a 114.8-inch wheelbase and measures 189.8 inches in length, which is almost 16 feet. The 2021 Ford Explorer form factor is at the larger end of the midsize range. It has a 119.1-inch wheelbase and measures 198.8 inches, which is more than 16.5 feet. The Explorer is taller—70.2 vs 69.3 inches—and wider: 78.9 vs 76.5 inches. But the Grand Cherokee has a higher minimum ground clearance—8.6 vs 8.2 inches—and actually features a higher driver placement.
Interior - 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Pueblo CO
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger SUV. The 2021 Ford Explorer has three rows and offers both seven- and six-passenger configurations. If the additional seating is important to you, we recommend comparing the Explorer to the new Grand Cherokee L. Otherwise, continue on. Both vehicles provide about 40 inches of front headroom. The Explorer does have more overall passenger volume, and the one area we this shows up is in the front row where it offers 43 inches of legroom to 40 inches in the Jeep. But Jeep offers a roomer second-row experience at 39 inches—more than an inch greater than the Explorer. It is also able to provide you more than 36 cubic feet of dedicated cargo area whereas the Ford is only able to manage 18 cubes behind its third row.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Mechanical specs
The base Grand Cherokee available in Pueblo is available with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers up to 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The base 2021 Ford Explorer is also available with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. It has a 10-speed automatic and a 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder that delivers up to 300 hp and 310 lb.-ft. Jeep also gives you the option of a 5.7-liter V8 that makes up to 360 hp and 390 lb.-ft. The Explorer gives you the option of a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that makes up to 400 hp and 415 lb.-ft. If you want more performance than those powertrains, Jeep is your only option. The SRT trim level has a 6.4-liter V8 that makes up to 470 hp and 475 lb.-ft., and the Trackhawk has a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that makes up to 707 hp and 645 lb.-ft.
Tech - Jeep Dealership in Pueblo CO
The base Grand Cherokee Laredo has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple and Android device integration. An 8.4-inch touchscreen is available. Ford offers an 8-inch touchscreen standard and lets you upgrade to a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Jeep does have the advantage of the Uconnect software. Sync is solid, but Uconnect is widely considered the best available without moving up to the high-end European price points. As for driver-assistance technologies, both Jeep and Ford offer a similar selection of features, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and smart cruise control.
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The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to be one of the most popular SUVs among drivers in Pueblo and throughout the neighboring communities. You can test-drive the Grand Cherokee without an appointment. Simply visit Pueblo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at your convenience. We are also available via phone, text and email to provide personalized quotes and other details. You can also shop the Grand Cherokee online through our website. Our entire inventory is listed there, and we offer live chat.