A Mid- Size Matchup 

When addressing the new mid-size SUVs for 2024, it would be difficult not to mention the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the 2024 Toyota Highlander. These highly capable vehicles have impacted the mid-size SUV market due to their ample interior space, impressive tech, and spot-on performance wherever your imagination may bring you. Although these vehicles are very similar, these dominant SUVs have their differences. This article will aid your decision by comparing the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2024 Toyota Highlander.  

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Performance Comparison of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2024 Toyota Highlander

To begin this comparison, we will start with what gives these vehicles life. The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2024 Toyota Highlander are praised for their impressive performance and efficiency but differ in their standard engines. 

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee's base engine is a 3.6L V6 capable of doing quite a lot. This powerful base engine can produce up to 293 horsepower with 257 lb. ft. of torque and earns a maximum payload capacity of 1,283 pounds. Furthermore, this 3.6L V6 is also responsible for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee's ample towing capacity of 6,200 pounds when properly equipped with dealer packages. In addition, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with selectable drive modes and an available all-wheel drivetrain that turns your 2024 Grand Cherokee into an off-roading beast.

Also, for those looking to reduce emissions, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a plug-in hybrid with a powerful 375 horsepower and 470 lb. ft. of torque. 

The 2024 Toyota Highlander comes standard with a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This small but mighty engine earns 265 horsepower with 310 lb. ft. of torque and grants a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. The 2024 Toyota Highlander is not equipped for off-road driving but does feature selectable drive modes, similar to the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Furthermore, the 2024 Toyota Highlander is also a hybrid and will come standard with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine capable of 243 net horsepower and 175 lb. ft. of torque.

Interior and Comparison of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2024 Toyota Highlander

One sure thing is that both of these vehicles provide luxurious interiors with high-quality materials and top-notch tech. The main difference between these two SUVs' interiors is that all trims of the 2024 Toyota Highlander will come standard with three- rows of seating. While the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee will come standard with seating for up to four passengers, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L trim will provide that third row of seating to accommodate up to six passengers. 

Although the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers less passenger seating, it has more interior space for cargo and more legroom for your passengers. 

Summary

The 2024 Toyota Highlander and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee are very similar. However, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee is better equipped for power, off-roading, and overall passenger comfort. While there is no wrong answer when choosing between these two vehicles, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the better bang for your buck here at Fury Motors Saint Paul.