It’s a big year for Jeep and much of that has to do with an assortment of new powertrain options. That includes the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee which will hit the road with the all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The package manages to not only deliver a big boost in power but also a substantial improvement in fuel economy. Headlight.News has more.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee which will hit the road with the all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine.
Motorists looking for more power usually have to sacrifice fuel economy … and that equation normally works the same way for the mileage-minded. But Stellantis claims to be able to make everyone happy with the introduction of the new Hurricane 4 Turbo issue which will make its debut on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The midsize SUV gets a number of updates for the new model year, including revisions to the exterior and interior design, as well as new features such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display. The automaker has also simplified the lineup, offering just three trims for 2026.
“The 2026 Grand Cherokee scales to every customer’s needs, offering a blend of surprising power from the all-new Hurricane turbo-four engine, true 4×4 capability and a suite of amenities designed to tackle both every day and extraordinary adventures for customers and their crew,” said Jeep brand boss Bob Broderdorf.
What’s new
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the typical midcycle update, with modest tweaks to its design.
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the typical midcycle update, with modest tweaks to its design, including an updated seven-slot grille, a new headlight design, modified rear and lower fascia, and new exterior trim finishes that move away from the classic chrome.
Inside, the big SUV gets that bigger touchscreen, while it will also make available features such as a 10.25-inch display for the front passenger. You can add an available McIntosh 19-speaker audio system and an active driving assist system permitting limited hands-free operation.
But the big story for 2026 is the new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine which manages to pump out 20% more power than the package it replaces, even while reducing fuel consumption 10% compared to Jeep’s old 4-cylinder package.
Hurricane 4 Turbo
Revisions to the interior design features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display.
The new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine musters an impressive 324 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque — the sort of numbers you might once have expected from a V8. Indeed, at 162 hp per liter, the Hurricane 4 Turbo delivers a higher specific output than the iconic Hellcat powertrain, noted Micky Bly, the Stellantis global powertrain chief.
And that power comes on fast, reaching 80% of peak torque by 2,300 rpm. Add the fact that the engine allows towing of up to 6,200 pounds.
The secret to achieving these numbers: a little device barely the size of a thimble that permits what Stellantis has dubbed a “turbulent jet ignition system.”
The Hurricane 4 actually pairs a port injection system for low-speed operation with a direct injection system that kicks in at higher speeds or when power demands are severe.
The Hurricane 4 actually pairs a port injection system for low-speed operation with a direct injection system that kicks in at higher speeds or when power demands are severe. That little device helps improve the spray of fuel into the cylinder — resulting in a cleaner, more efficient burn at a higher compression ratio of 12:1.
“With the Hurricane 4 Turbo we’ve created a force to exceed the high expectations that Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have for power, performance and refinement, along with the added benefit of enhanced fuel economy,” said Bly,
The Hurricane 4 is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Pricing and availability
Production of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee began this month with new model expected to arrive in showrooms early next year.
Production of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee began this month, meaning the first models are starting to roll into U.S. showrooms. And the order bank is already open.
The updated Grand Cherokee with the Hurricane 4 will be available with three trims: Laredo, Limited and Summit. Jeep will continue to offer the stretched, three-row Grand Cherokee L in the new model year, and the SUV also will be available with the 4xe plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The PHEV package will be offered in Limited, Summit and Trailhawk trims.
Full pricing details have yet to be finalized but the package with the Hurricane 4 Turbo is expected to start around $46,135.
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