High-tech marvels stand ready to deliver a level of performance, with technology that is sure to please.
Enjoy smooth, sustained power, with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine's dual overhead camshafts and Variable Valve Timing.
The engine torque exceeds 90 percent of peak torque from 1,600 to 6,400 rpm for a smooth, responsive driving experience. That's good enough to deliver you up to 565 miles from home on one tank of gasoline+.
A legendary 5.7L V8 is available for the performance-minded driver, churning out a class-leading 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque+.
The best performing Jeep® vehicle ever features the 6.4L Apache V8 engine on SRT8®. It is designed for maximum traction in acceleration, cornering and stopping performance — on and off the track.
With the most powerful Jeep® vehicle ever, achieve 0-60 mph in under 4.8 seconds+, 470 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, deliver ultimate performance in an SUV. Even better, you don't have to leave anything behind on this adventure because SRT8 is ready to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Available transmissions for the 2013 Jeep® Grand Cherokee
- 3.6L V6 five-speed
- 5.7L V8 six-speed
- 6.4L V8 five-speed
Feature Availability
Select model for specs:- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with Variable Valve Timing and Five-Speed Automatic Transmission with Electronic Range Select
- Includes Electronic Throttle Control. Standard on:
- 5.7L V8 Engine and Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with Electronic Range Select
- Available on:
- 6.4L V8 SRT® MDS Engine
- Standard on:
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine
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6.4L HEMI® V8 Engine
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- Best-in-Class Available Horsepower and Torque+

The legendary 5.7L V8 engine offers power and performance that is unprecedented in its class+.
- Versatile Fellow

The powerful V6 is also capable of operating on gas or E85 ethanol fuel. Fill your tank with either fuel for a robust 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
- Multi-Speed Auto

The 545RFE multi-speed overdrive automatic transmission is mated to the available 5.7L V8 engine.
- Five-Speed Auto

The proven five-speed W5A580 automatic transmission delivers smooth shifts and optimum fuel economy+ thanks to its adaptive electronic control, Electronic Range Select driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch. A gated shifter and Electronic Range Select feature allow the driver to manually select the top transmission gear range.
- Prevent Pedal Bobble

Grand Cherokee's Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system help prevent the "pedal bobble" that often occurs when in 4LO. ETC's special off-road calibrations help the driver to "feather in" the throttle over uneven terrain, logs and rocks. The difference is night and day.





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