2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV

　　

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　, rating written byMark TakahashiDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　Vehicles from Jeep have made a mark for themselves as the go-to choice for all-terrain adventures but have largely been absent in regard to electrification and highly efficient engines. That all changed a few years ago with the introduction of the 4xe (pronounced "four-by-e") line of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Last year brought the debut of the Grand Cherokee 4xe, a midsize SUV that has all of the all-terrain prowess expected of the brand, with an electric twist.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV Insights

Trim:Grand Cherokee 4xe Base

　　4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $59,865 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $65,260 MSRPTrailhawk CARB State Package 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $66,555 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $67,880 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $72,595 MSRPSummit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $77,075 MSRP

　　

All Electric Range

　　26 miles

　　EPA Estimated Electric Range

　　The Grand Cherokee 4xe will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　No battery warranty information available

　　

Charging at Home

　　3.4 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$4,150

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Federal Credit

　　$3,750

　　Restrictions: Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of $3,750 or $7,500 depending on model eligibility for the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. To be eligible: A vehicle must have undergone final assembly in North America (the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, or Mexico). Critical mineral and battery component requirements determine credit amount. Maximum MSRP of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs/trucks/vans. Income eligibility applies depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

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Cost to Drive

　　$141/mo

　　Grand Cherokee 4xe

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　SUV Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is estimated to offer 26 miles of electric-only range on a full charge and 23 mpg from the hybrid engine in combined city and highway driving. That could save you in fuel costs compared to a standard Grand Cherokee, but only if you're able to plug in and charge the 4xe's battery frequently. It's also considerably more expensive.

　　The high pricing of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee puts it in league with more luxurious PHEV SUVs such as the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC60 Recharge. Meanwhile, non-luxury PHEVs like the Kia Sorento cost significantly less. But if you intend to do any off-roading, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is the best choice of the bunch. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about this hybrid SUV's biggest hits and misses.

　　

What’s it like to live with?

zzdcar' car experts are evaluating a Grand Cherokee 4xe as part of our long-term test program. Read the Recurrent to learn all about our experiences over the course of a year and 20,000 miles.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.4

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Grand Cherokee 4xe drive? The Grand Cherokee 4xe is certainly powerful. At our zzdcar test track, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds, a full second quicker than the 5.7-liter V8 Grand Cherokee we last tested. Unfortunately the driving experience deteriorates from there. Handling isn't too bad for such a heavyset SUV, but you really feel the weight around each corner and it doesn't match with how athletic it feels in a straight line.

　　What's most disappointing about the 4xe is its around-town drivability. The hybrid powertrain doesn't blend the power from the engine and electric motor as well as it should, so it can be a challenge to drive this Jeep smoothly in stop-and-go traffic. As consolation, the Grand Cherokee is better than most other SUVs for going off-road, though the 4xe's inconsistent power delivery could be problematic for precise off-road driving.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Grand Cherokee 4xe? This is normally a standout quality for the Grand Cherokee. Alas, the 4xe isn't as impressive. The added weight of the 4xe model affects ride quality to some extent, and you'll feel more bumps in the road than you will in a standard Grand Cherokee. The back seat also seemed less comfortable in our testing, possibly because of thinner seat cushioning that might be related to the battery pack's placement under the seat.

　　The Grand Cherokee 4xe's climate control does a pretty good job of maintaining a set target temperature, but even with fans at max speed, it didn't quite blow as much air as we expected it to. The one area where the 4xe improves on the standard SUV is interior noise. The hybrid powertrain is a lot quieter and even completely silent when running in EV mode. There is still a fair amount of road noise on the highway, however.

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