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If you’re searching for an SUV that can keep up with your busy life and growing family, you’ve probably come across the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2024 Toyota Highlander. These two SUVs have impressive performance, plenty of room, and premium amenities to elevate your driving experience. Continue reading this 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota Highlander comparison created by the team at Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram near Mt. Pleasant, MI, to learn which is best for you.
Should you be interested in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you can find it here at our Alma, MI, dealership’s inventory. Be sure to see what finance and lease offers we have available and learn how you can take your Jeep Grand Cherokee home. We’re always happy to help, so feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (989) 681-3900 if you have any questions.
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Strike a bold stance with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander, both featuring a commanding, modern design. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has more wheel options to choose from, including 17-, 18-, 20-, and 21-inch options, compared to the Toyota Highlander 18- or 20-inch wheels. Both have LED lighting available, including headlamps, fog lamps, daytime running lamps, and taillamps. To make accessing your cargo area easier, you can find a hands-free, power liftgate on either SUV.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander have roomy, well-designed interiors ready to elevate your driving experience with comfort and connectivity. You can find comfortable seat upholsteries in each, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee having either cloth, Capri leatherette, Palermo leather, or Nappa leather seat upholstery and the Toyota Highlander having fabric, SofTex®, or leather seat upholstery. When it comes to seat functions, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 12-way power front seats with back massage functionality available, while the Toyota Highlander can have a ten-way power driver’s seat and eight-way power front passenger’s seat. While both have available front heated and ventilated seats, only the Jeep Grand Cherokee has heated and ventilated second-row seats.
When it comes to entertainment technology, both SUVs have infotainment systems that provide them access to your favorite apps and features. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has an available 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen compared to the available 12.3-inch touchscreen in the Toyota Highlander, though the Jeep Grand Cherokee can have an additional 10.25-inch front passenger’s interactive display. The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has more options when it comes to audio systems, with either six speakers, six premium speakers, an Alpine® nine-speaker audio system, or the 19-speaker McIntosh® sound system with an amplifier, while the Toyota Highlander has either six speakers or a 11-speaker JBL® premium audio system.
Find capable and strong engines under the hoods of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has two options, including the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine and the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine, which is only available on the Grand Cherokee L configuration, while the Toyota Highlander has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine. The larger Jeep Grand Cherokee engines both provide more power and towing than the Toyota Highlander engine, allowing you to handle tougher drives and more cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in either 4×2 or 4×4, while the Toyota Highlander has front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). View engine specifications in the following tables.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 5.7L HEMI® V8 (Grand Cherokee L only) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 293 HP | 357 HP |
| Torque | 260 lb.-ft. | 390 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 19 / 26 | 19 / 26 |
| Max. Towing | 6,200 lbs. | 7,200 lbs. |
2024 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | 2.4L four-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 265 HP |
| Torque | 310 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 22 / 29 |
| Max. Towing | 5,000 lbs. |
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander offer impressive interior cargo and passenger capacities, allowing you to bring your favorite people and more to every excursion. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has two-rows of seating standard and three rows available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L configuration, while the Toyota Highlander has three rows standard. Overall, the Toyota Highlander generally offers more stretching room, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has more passenger and cargo space. View interior specifications in the following table.
| 2024 Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Passenger Capacity | Five | Seven | Eight |
| Passenger Volume | 145 cu.-ft. | 152 cu.-ft. | 141.8 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 39.9 / 39.4 in. / N/A | 39.8 / 39.9 / 37.3 in. | 41.2 / 39.4 / 36.1 in. |
| Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 41.3 / 38.2 in. / N/A | 41.3 / 39.4 / 30.3 in. | 42 / 38.7 / 28 in. |
| Max. Cargo Volume | 70.8 cu.-ft. | 84.6 cu.-ft. | 84.3 cu.-ft. |
Safety is a top priority in the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander, and they feature many options to boost your confidence on the road. Both SUVs share access to collision avoidance, lane-keeping systems, rearview cameras, and parking assistance, all here to make your drive safer and easier. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, thanks to its off-road focused Overland trim, has access to Off-Road Info Pages and rough road cruise control to enhance its performance on difficult terrain. The Jeep Grand Cherokee also has access to a few available features the Toyota Highlander does not, including trailer hitch zoom, a surround view camera, and the Active Driving Assist hands-free lane centering system.
Looking for a luxury SUV that’s spacious, fun to drive, and appointed with innovative tech the whole family can appreciate? Two excellent options to consider are the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2022 Toyota Highlander. The team at Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has put together this comparison to help you decide which model has the performance and features that matter most to you.
In this guide, we’ve compared the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited, starting at $47,040 MSRP, versus the 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE, starting at $41,055 MSRP.
Learn more with our in-depth Grand Cherokee review. Find a model that you love in our Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory, then visit our Jeep dealership near Mt. Pleasant, MI, for a test drive. We also offer finance and lease deals with attractive rates on select models. If you have any questions, our team can assist when you contact us online or by phone at (989) 681-3900.
With bright LED daytime running lights and sleek, aerodynamic profiles, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander are sure to capture attention on every drive. The Grand Cherokee features the Jeep signature seven-slot grille and rain-sensing windshield wipers, while the Highlander offers projector-style headlights and a power moonroof. On both models, you’ll enjoy:
Settle into comfortable, spacious interiors in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander. Each SUV offers luxe amenities such as heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, soft-touch interior trim, Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Wi-Fi® hotspot capability, and a universal garage door opener. To maximize center console space, the Grand Cherokee features a rotary shift dial versus the standard shift stick on the Highlander.
The Grand Cherokee also offers premium upgrades such as a larger infotainment display — a 10.1-inch touchscreen — as well as an optional front passenger interactive display and a rear seat entertainment system; similar add-ons are unavailable for the Highlander.
Compare additional unique features of each SUV.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2022 Toyota Highlander
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander provide plenty of power for every journey from their respective engines. Though V6 engines are standard on the models we compared in this guide, each SUV can be configured with additional powertrains: the Grand Cherokee offers a V8 engine on higher trim levels as well as a hybrid engine on its two-row models. Similarly, the Highlander also offers a hybrid engine.
Both models are joined to eight-speed automatic transmissions and two-wheel drive — rear-wheel drive (RWD) on the Jeep and front-wheel drive (FWD) on the Toyota — and are optional with all-wheel drive (AWD). Compare the performance specifications.
|
Model |
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited |
Toyota Highlander XLE |
|
Engine |
3.6L Pentastar® V6 |
3.5L V6 |
|
Horsepower |
293 HP |
295 HP |
|
Torque |
260 lb.-ft. |
263 lb.-ft. |
|
Drivetrain |
RWD or AWD |
FWD or AWD |
|
MPG (city/hwy) |
19/26 |
21/29 |
|
Max. Towing Capacity |
6,200 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
With three-row seating in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander, the spacious cabin provides plenty of room for every type of adventure.
The Grand Cherokee L offers comfortable bucket seats for everyone with its standard six-passenger seating, but seven-passenger seating with a second-row bench seat is optional. The Toyota Highlander features seven-passenger seating or optional eight-passenger seating with second- and third-row bench seats.
Compare the size and cargo space of each SUV.
|
Model |
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited |
Toyota Highlander XLE |
|
Overall Length |
204.9 in. |
194.9 in. |
|
First-Row Legroom |
41.3 in. |
42 in. |
|
Second-Row Legroom |
39.4 in. |
41 in. |
|
Third-Row Legroom |
30.3 in. |
27.7 in. |
|
Cargo Space Behind the Third Row |
17.2 cu.-ft. |
16 cu.-ft. |
|
Cargo Space Behind the Second Row |
46.9 cu.-ft. |
48.4 cu.-ft. |
|
Maximum Cargo Space |
84.6 cu.-ft. |
84.3 cu.-ft. |
Venture out with confidence and peace of mind in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander, thanks to standard innovative safety and driver assistance features. The Toyota Highlander features Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee includes:
