The mighty Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s long-standing flagship model and it has scooped more awards than any other SUV in history. So, you would expect it to get top marks when put through its paces. However, with the latest fifth-generation vehicle boasting a whopping £80k-plus price-tag and with a few other niggles, we felt there was definitely some room for improvement.
Customers can pick between two very well-equipped trims called Limited and Summit Reserve, as tested, with just the single plug-in hybrid powertrain option featuring a 2.0-litre petrol engine and 17.3kWh battery pack. The EV-only range is not that inspiring at just 30 miles on the Limited version increasing to 32 miles on Summit Reserve models. But it is worth remembering this is no ordinary SUV. It can wade across rivers, climb steep hillsides and tow a caravan across boggy ground without missing a beat.
