Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer
What makes a car legendary? Its ability to traverse all terrains? Its knack for transporting your whole crew in comfort? There’s a lot that goes into it, and two models that know what it takes to achieve legendary status are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Ford Explorer.
Now that it’s time to choose a new SUV for your travels around Denton, Carrollton, and Flower Mound, TX, our team at Denton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is here to help you sort out your options.
Let’s Take it to the Streets: Grand Cherokee vs Explorer
Having an eye on these two SUVs means that a potent performance is most likely at the top of your wish list. Luckily, both models deliver. Both models offer the strength of a V6 engine. If you’re looking for the unbridled power of a V8, however, only the Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with its 5.7L HEMI® V8.
All that extra power also makes the Grand Cherokee the more capable towing vehicle. The Ford Explorer can only manage a trailer of 5,600 pounds when properly equipped. If you have a heavier load, like your decked-out travel trailer or a fishing boat, the Grand Cherokee can pull up to 7,200 pounds when properly configured.
If you’re looking for some more efficiency to go with all that power, both models also offer a hybrid powertrain. That of the Grand Cherokee still has the advantage with 375 horsepower compared to just 318 horsepower with the Explorer hybrid.
All-Terrain Titans
Muddy trails, rocky shores, and overgrown forest paths are all easy work for two capable SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Ford Explorer. Both models are available with 4-wheel drive, and the Grand Cherokee takes things a step further by offering three available 4×4 systems. They are:
Quadra-Trac I®- Quadra-Trac II®
- Quadra-Drive® II
Both vehicles also have a unique trim level specifically designed for taking on off-road trails. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Ford Explorer Timberline both have a raised suspension for improved ground clearance. The Timberline boasts up to 8.66 inches of ground clearance, while the Trailhawk can clear even larger obstacles with 11.3 inches of clearance.
The optional Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension is one feature that’s only available with the Grand Cherokee. It will lower the vehicle at highway speeds to achieve superior aerodynamics and raise the vehicle in off-road situations to provide optimal clearance.
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: An Inside Look
After a long day at work or an even longer one in the great outdoors, few things are as relaxing as a massage. Luckily, both SUVs are available with massaging front seats that are sure to calm those tense muscles, so you can enjoy all the other creature comforts to the fullest.
What about connectivity? These SUVs have it in spades. They both offer an advanced infotainment system with a matching 10.1-inch touchscreen display. It gives you control of shared technologies, like:
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- SiriusXM® Radio
- HD™ Radio
Does your co-pilot want to stream their favorite TV shows or check the navigation? They can in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s available with a Passenger Screen that’s compatible with Amazon Fire TV. They can even tune into their own music and podcasts with wireless headphones.
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: Time to Crown the Champion!
The dust has settled, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee stands supreme. The legendary status of this SUV was forged through superior connectivity, off-road ability, and power.
If you’re ready to experience it for yourself, schedule a test drive at Denton CJDR and hit the streets of Denton, Carrollton, and Flower Mound, Texas.