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When you’re looking to purchase a capable vehicle to drive throughout Penn Yan, Geneva, or Watkins Glen, New York, it’s no wonder you’d turn either to the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L or the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Are there any major differences between the two models? You’re about to find out in this Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison. Read on to learn more, and contact us at Friendly Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (DCJR) today to see these models up close and experience them firsthand!
The interior of these two models will be important to consider, and your choice will depend on the size of your family and the space you need. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has two rows of seating and can fit five passengers, while the Grand Cherokee L has three rows of seating and can accommodate up to seven passengers.
More rows of seating also means more room for cargo, and the Grand Cherokee L offers a maximum 84.6 cubic feet when you fold down the second and third rows. With the Grand Cherokee, you’ll find a bit less room at 68.3 cubic feet.
When it comes to capability, you want your Jeep model to handle different types of terrain with ease. Luckily, both the Grand Cherokee L and the Grand Cherokee offer the available Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System on their 4×4 models to provide specific traction on surfaces like sand, snow, mud, and rocks.
Both models also feature the available Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension System. The Grand Cherokee reaches an available ground clearance height of 10.8 inches, while the Grand Cherokee L manages an available 10.9 inches.
Water fording is a possible activity, and both models prove themselves capable in this situation. The Grand Cherokee can tackle up to 20 inches of water, while the Grand Cherokee L can handle up to 24 inches.
Towing capability makes your vehicle even more useful, and the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee L both can tow a maximum of 7,200 pounds to carry any gear or equipment you need.
An interesting difference between the two models comes from their engine options. While the Grand Cherokee L features two powerful choices, the Grand Cherokee offers four exceptional options that can far exceed the power of its counterpart.
Both models come standard with the 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine. Their horsepower (HP) and torque measurements only differ slightly:
Since they share the same engine, fuel economy will also be the same at an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG.
For available engines, they both have a HEMI® V8 engine choice. However, the Grand Cherokee is the only one to include two other engine options. The available 6.4L SRT® V8 can provide up to 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Choose the Supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, and you’ll see up to an incredible 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque.
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Jeep Grand Cherokee have similar names that also mirror their similar capability and performance. Some differences may lead you to choose one model over the other, like the boost in power from the Grand Cherokee’s available engines or the extra seating in the Grand Cherokee L.
Either way, you’ll be driving through Penn Yan, Geneva, or Watkins Glen, NY, in one awesome vehicle. To take either the Grand Cherokee L or the Grand Cherokee for a test drive, contact us at Friendly DCJR today!
