The Jeep Grand Cherokee has consistently ranked among the best midsize SUVs on the market - its versatile design and rugged styling being one of the main reasons for that. Chevy Traverse doesn't look bad, either. This simply comes down to preference and ours is for the style of the Grand Cherokee.
Let's look at what's under the hood. Jeep Grand Cherokee base trim comes with a V6 Pentastar engine that's strong enough for most tasks with a total output of nearly 300 horsepower but the drivers that want more power can pick from one of the trims with a 2.0L Hurricane Turbocharged I-4 engine. This gets you the best of both worlds with 324 hp and 23 combined mpg.
Chevy Traverse's 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is powerful as well although many have called out that the Turbo can lag a bit. So, you'll have to probably test-drive both vehicles to decide for yourself which one is better.
Both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chevy Traverse are SUVs for the whole family. The Jeep Grand Cherokee wide-opening doors and a spacious design enable everyone to easily climb aboard and because of the Jeep Grand Cherokee extra legroom in the front, it remains a solid choice for tall drivers. It has two or three rows which can help you balance passenger space and cost depending on your needs.
The Chevy Traverse has more cargo space (22.9 ft³) compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row (17.2 ft³) and does have a little more legroom at the second and third row. So, if you are looking for a vehicle with a lot of room go with the Chevrolet Traverse. But if you need a 5 or 7 passenger midsize SUV with an exceptional ride you should definitely consider the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
One of the main reasons people buy a new vehicle is that it has the latest safety features so let's look at how the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chevy Traverse stack up.
The Grand Jeep Cherokee comes loaded with more standard features, including safety innovations like blind-spot monitoring which helps with lane changes. The rear cross-traffic alert feature of the Jeep Grand Cherokee makes backing up much easier. In addition, ParkSense Rear Park Assist now comes standard as well. Advanced driving aids like forward collision warning and lane-keep assist are available as well. The new Chevy Traverse has updated quite a bit but isn't on the level of the Durango.
Both the Traverse and Durango have quality infotainment screens with smartphone pairing. Overall if you looking for standard tech, you can't go wrong with either model.
Now, let's get to what's on everyone's mind - price. Chevy Traverse costs a little bit more than Jeep Grand Cherokee while not offering anything to make it worth the increase.
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a multipurpose SUV that the entire family can enjoy. It delivers the driving excitement of a muscle car while still being powerful enough to pull heavy loads like a pickup truck. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a touch smaller, but unless you have a need to squeeze out every extra inch, we still feel it offers the better overall experience.
