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Jeep Debuts the 2026 Grand Cherokee With a New Turbo Four-Cylinder

Jeep has revealed an updated Grand Cherokee for the 2026 model year, and the headline change is under the hood: a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine option that's both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than the V6 it replaces. Here's what's new for America's best-selling midsize SUV.A New Turbo Four Joins the LineupFor 2026, the Grand Cherokee gains the turbocharged Hurricane four-cylinder engine as a base option - a significant shift, since the Grand Cherokee had been one of the last midsize SUVs on the market not offered with a turbo four. The Hurricane engine delivers more power and better fuel economy than the outgoing V6, while the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid continues to be offered in Limited, Summit, and high-performance Trailhawk trims.Exterior and Interior UpdatesThe 2026 model gets a visual refresh alongside the new engine, including thin LED daytime running lights and a reworked lower air dam with more body-color surface area than the previous model's front end. Inside, the Grand Cherokee gains a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen, an optional 10.25-inch passenger screen, and an available 19-speaker McIntosh premium sound system. Jeep has also streamlined the lineup to three trim levels: Laredo, Limited, and Summit - with the extended-wheelbase Grand Cherokee L receiving the same trim structure.Why This MattersThe Grand Cherokee remains one of the top 20 best-selling vehicles in America, and Jeep has historically approached changes to it cautiously given its importance to the brand's overall volume. The addition of a turbo four - a configuration Jeep has reserved for other models until now - signals a meaningful shift in how the brand approaches its flagship SUV's powertrain strategy going forward.What This Means for Modifying Your Grand CherokeeBecause the 2026 update is concentrated in powertrain and interior technology rather than a full structural redesign, most exterior accessories and interior protection products remain compatible across recent model years.Popular Grand Cherokee Upgrades Right Now Custom 3D all-weather floor mats: Available for both the standard Grand Cherokee and the 7-seat Grand Cherokee L. Front and rear wheel hub bearing assemblies: A practical maintenance upgrade for higher-mileage Grand Cherokees. Browse our full Jeep collection for parts that fit your Grand Cherokee.