• Jeep has killed the V-8 engine possibility within the Grand Cherokee L
• The bottom V-6 is now the one engine out there within the three-row Grand Cherokee L
• The Grand Cherokee lineup might be refreshed for 2026

The V-8 engine is now fully useless within the Grand Cherokee, marking a notable second for patrons trying to decide on the engine for towing.

Close to the top of the 2024 mannequin yr for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the automaker quietly and unceremoniously killed the optionally available V-8 engine possibility.

On Tuesday, a Jeep spokesperson confirmed to Motor Authority the optionally available 5.7-liter V-8 was phased out of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L lineup through the third quarter—the present quarter. An actual timeline wasn’t supplied. However shoppers can not place an order for a Grand Cherokee L with a V-8.

In September 2021, Jim Morrison, who was on the time the vp of Jeep, informed Motor Authority the Grand Cherokee’s V-8’s time was restricted. On the time it wasn’t clear how restricted.

The automaker quietly discontinued the V-8 engine possibility within the two-row Grand Cherokee in the midst of 2023. Jeep views the extra highly effective plug-in hybrid 4xe because the V-8’s substitute. The 5.7-liter V-8 was rated at 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, whereas the 4xe checks in with 375 hp and 470 lb-ft.

Because it was with the two-row Grand Cherokee earlier than it was discontinued, the V-8 was solely an possibility in higher Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve fashions.

The Jeep spokesperson informed Motor Authority the V-8’s take charge was lower than 4% through the engine’s last full yr of availability.

The V-8 elevated the Grand Cherokee’s most towing ranking to 7,200 kilos. The usual V-6 has a ranking of 6,200 kilos in each the two-row Grand Cherokee and three-row Grand Cherokee L. The 4xe, which is at present solely out there within the two-row Grand Cherokee however is predicted to reach within the three-row Grand Cherokee L imminently, has a towing ranking of 6,000 kilos.

It is broadly anticipated that Jeep’s new twin-turbo inline-6 will exchange the V-8 within the Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee is ready for a refresh for 2026 with a gentle facelift, the 4xe powertrain possibility within the three-row Grand Cherokee L, and the turbo-6 engine possibility in higher trim fashions.