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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a substantial mid-cycle refresh. It brings updated styling, a revised cabin, and a standard eight-speed automatic transmission across the lineup.
About the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4th generation (WK2), mid-cycle refresh year.
Jeep positioned the 2014 Grand Cherokee as a midsize SUV that blends everyday comfort with real Jeep capability. It was meant to handle commuting, family trips, towing, and rough-weather or off-road driving without feeling like a dedicated truck. Compared with many rivals, the Grand Cherokee stood out by offering a wider range of personalities: simple Laredo models, comfort-focused Limited and Overland trims, a luxury-leaning Summit, and the very fast SRT.
The 2014 lineup ranges from the straightforward Laredo to the comfort-focused Limited and more luxurious Overland and Summit. Overland stands out with ventilated leather seats, navigation, and a panoramic roof, while Summit adds a 19-speaker audio system and more driver-assistance features. The SRT remains the performance model, with a 6.4-liter V8, Brembo brakes, and a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
An eight-speed automatic transmission became standard across the lineup. A 3.0-liter diesel engine joined the Limited and Overland.
Styling
Jeep refreshed the Grand Cherokee’s front and rear exterior styling and revised the cabin.
Safety
Summit moved to the top of the regular lineup with more standard driver-assistance equipment, including blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. On Limited, automatic high beams changed from standard to optional.
Tech
The cabin gained a 7-inch configurable driver display and newer touchscreen systems. The base Laredo made its touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB ports, remote start, and keyless access standard, while some Limited equipment such as navigation became optional.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter / V6, EcoDiesel, 3.0T | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter / V6, EcoDiesel, 3.0T | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter / V6, EcoDiesel, 3.0T |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD / 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 17 mpg | 14–22 mpg | 14–22 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 14–22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 22–30 mpg | 22–30 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 22–30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 470 hp | 290 hp | 240–360 hp | 240–360 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 240–360 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–420 lb-ft | 260–420 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7200 lb | 6200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 68.7 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft | 68.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee fully redesigned?
No. The 2014 Grand Cherokee is a major mid-cycle refresh of the fourth-generation model, not a complete redesign. Its exterior, cabin displays, touchscreen systems, transmission, and trim lineup were updated.
Does every 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have an eight-speed automatic?
Yes. The eight-speed automatic became standard across the 2014 Grand Cherokee lineup, including the V6 models and the V8-powered SRT.
Which 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee trims have the diesel engine?
The 3.0-liter diesel joined the Limited and Overland for 2014. It was not added to every trim.
Did Jeep rename any Grand Cherokee trims for 2014?
Yes. Laredo X became Laredo E, Overland Summit became Summit, and SRT8 became SRT. The SRT8 Alpine, SRT8 Vapor, and TrailHawk trims were dropped.
What is the main difference between the 2014 and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2014 has a broader set of updates than the 2013, led by refreshed styling, a revised interior, newer displays and touchscreens, and an eight-speed automatic across the lineup. It also adds a diesel option to Limited and Overland and revises several trim names and equipment packages.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
3.9
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
(134 reviews)
“This is my 4th new Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2011 previous jeeps were all 3.6 V/6 engines this is my first diesel it is just fantastic, plan to buy again when 2017 model year available diesel engine again for sure. Adaptive cruise and side blind spot detection never be without again.”
“LOVE THE VEHICLE. However, we used Uconnect WiFi for the first time while traveling to vacation - we thought that using Pandora via wifi would allow us to conserve data on our cell phone plan. However, even though my phone was synced to the wifi connection, our data was still used in lieu of the wifi connection while using internet radio. We were not impressed with the wifi and will probably not use it again.”