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We have 2026 Grand Cherokees on the ground in Hutchinson right now, and the 2027 is open for orders. That puts a lot of buyers in the same spot: is it worth waiting? This blog lays out exactly what the 2027 adds, what each model year gives you, and how to decide which one fits your situation. No hedging — by the end you should know which way you are leaning.
Vehicle details for the 2027 Grand Cherokee come from the most current information Jeep has released and can change as the model year progresses. We update this page as new details are confirmed — what you see here reflects what you can order right now.
Quick Answer
For 2027, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee expands to ten trims with three additions: the new Laredo Upland, plus the Trailhawk and the Overland. Laredo and Laredo X move to a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen and a new 18-inch wheel design. Limited adds a wireless charging pad, rain-sensing wipers, and a new 20-inch wheel design, and Limited Reserve adds automatic power-folding mirrors. Six new exterior colors join the palette later in the model year. Engines carry forward: the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 at 293 hp on Laredo and Laredo X, the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo at 324 hp everywhere above. Order a 2027 if you want a specific build or one of the new trims. Buy a 2026 if you want to drive it home this month.
What is new for the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Jeep® frames the 2027 update around two things: a new 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen for Laredo and Laredo X models, and an expanded lineup that includes the new Overland and the return of a Trail Rated® favorite, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.
That undersells it slightly. The lineup goes from a fairly compact set of choices to ten distinct trims, and the additions are not filler — they open up two ends of the range that were not addressed before. There is now a genuine off-road build and a premium off-road build, plus a value-priced trim with real all-terrain hardware.
Three trims join the 2027 lineup
Laredo Upland is new, and it is the one I expect to move fastest around here. Jeep built it to bring off-road gear and Trailhawk-inspired looks at a value. It gets 18-inch Trailhawk-inspired wheels wrapped in 265/60R18 all-terrain tires, a Trailhawk-inspired front fascia with Vapor Gray tow hooks, a body-color painted roof, dark neutral gray exterior accents, and Capri leatherette and suede seats in Global Black. For a buyer running gravel township roads five days a week who does not need a full trail build, this is the sweet spot.
Trailhawk is the capability trim — Trail Rated®, with Quadra-Lift® air suspension, Quadra-Trac II®, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, Selec-Terrain® with Rock mode, six skid plates, and 11.4 inches of ground clearance. We covered it in full in our 2027 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk breakdown, so I will not repeat it all here.
Overland is the premium off-road model, marking 25 years of the nameplate. A more aggressive front end, bright tow hooks, painted black lower bodywork, 21-inch machine-faced wheels with mid-gloss Granite Crystal pockets, a body-color painted roof, and Silver Silk exterior accents. Inside, Nappa leather with Overland embossing on the front seat backs, heated and ventilated front seats, standard heated rear seats, and An-Teak Satin Chrome accents with a Liquid Chrome tracer. It runs Quadra-Trac II® with a two-speed transfer case, class-exclusive Quadra-Lift® air suspension, Hill-descent Control, and Semi-Active Damping, plus a standard 360-degree surround view camera with washer.
Both the Trailhawk and the Overland are late-availability trims, which means they join later in the model year than the rest of the lineup. That is the single strongest argument for ordering early if either one is what you want.
The screen and wheel updates
The change with the widest reach is the infotainment screen. For 2027, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen replaces the previously standard 8.4-inch screen on Laredo and Laredo X. If you have sat in a Laredo and wished the display were bigger, that is handled.
Laredo, Laredo X, and Laredo Altitude all ride on a new 18-inch wheel design for 2027.
Moving up the lineup, the Limited picks up a new 20-inch wheel design, a wireless charging pad, and rain-sensing wipers. The Limited Reserve adds automatic power-folding mirrors on top of that. None of those are headline features on their own, but together they are the kind of everyday equipment buyers notice in month three rather than on the test drive.
What colors are available for the 2027 Grand Cherokee?
Twelve exterior finishes for 2027. High Gloss Black and Sting Gray are new and available from the start. Bright White, Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue carry into the new model year — we wrote about Fathom Blue on the 2027 Grand Cherokee if that one is on your list.
Six more arrive later in the model year: Ghost, Red Hot, Olive Green, Midnight Sky, Ember, and Red Rock. That is a meaningful expansion, and Olive Green in particular is going to look right on an Upland.
Inside, Global Black is offered across the lineup, Wicker Beige is newly available on the Laredo, and the Summit offers Tupelo and Black.
Practical note: late-availability colors are the hardest thing to get by walking onto a lot. If one of those six is what you want, ordering is the way to get it.
What carries forward into 2027
The mechanical package is consistent between the two model years, which is good news if you are cross-shopping — it means the decision is about equipment and timing, not about one year being fundamentally better engineered than the other.
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 — 293 hp and 260 lb-ft, standard on Laredo and Laredo X, with an estimated 19 city / 26 highway
- 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo — 324 hp and 332 lb-ft, standard on every trim above those two, with an estimated 21 city / 27 highway and a 529-mile driving range
- Best-in-class maximum towing of 6,200 pounds when properly equipped, with either engine
- 23-gallon fuel tank, regular unleaded recommended
- Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive both available
- Two-row and three-row configurations — the two-row seats five, the Grand Cherokee L seats up to seven
Should I buy a 2026 now or order a 2027?
This is the actual question, so here is the actual answer. Both are good buys. They serve different buyers.
Order a 2027 if…
- You want a Trailhawk, an Overland, or the new Laredo Upland
- You have a specific build in mind and want it exactly right
- One of the six late-availability colors is the one you want
- You are shopping a Laredo or Laredo X and the 10.1-inch screen matters to you
- Your current vehicle has life left and you are buying on your own timeline
- You would rather wait for the right one than settle for the close one
Buy a 2026 now if…
- You need a vehicle this month, not next season
- You want to see, sit in, and drive the exact vehicle before you commit
- The configuration you want is already sitting on our lot
- You want to take advantage of the programs running on current inventory
- Winter is coming and you would rather have four-wheel drive in the driveway now
- Your trade is at a point where moving sooner works in your favor
My honest read for most central Minnesota buyers: if you are shopping Limited or Summit, the two model years are close enough that availability should drive the decision — take whichever one you can get in the configuration you want. If you are shopping the off-road end of the lineup or you care about a specific color, order the 2027, because those builds are not going to be sitting on a lot waiting for you.
And if you are not sure, come talk to us. We will pull up what is on the ground, walk through what a 2027 order would look like, and you can decide with both options in front of you.
Not sure which way to go?
Call us and we will lay out both paths in about ten minutes. No pressure either direction.
Key Takeaways
- The 2027 Grand Cherokee expands to ten trims, adding Laredo Upland, Trailhawk, and Overland
- Laredo and Laredo X move to a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with a new 18-inch wheel design
- Limited adds wireless charging, rain-sensing wipers, and new 20-inch wheels; Limited Reserve adds automatic power-folding mirrors
- Six new exterior colors arrive later in the model year, joining High Gloss Black and Sting Gray
- Both engines carry forward with the same 6,200-pound best-in-class maximum towing
- Trailhawk and Overland are late-availability trims, so ordering early matters most for those two
- Order a 2027 for a specific build; buy a 2026 if you need a vehicle now
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 2027 Grand Cherokee compare to the 2026?
The 2027 introduces a new 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen for Laredo and Laredo X models and an expanded lineup including the new Overland and the return of the Trail Rated® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. The Laredo Upland is also new, the Limited adds a wireless charging pad and rain-sensing wipers with a new 20-inch wheel design, and six new exterior colors join the palette later in the model year.
Are the engines different for 2027?
The engines carry forward. The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 rated at 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft is standard on Laredo and Laredo X, and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo rated at 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft is standard on every trim above those two. Both reach the same best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 6,200 pounds when properly equipped.
Which 2027 trims are new?
Three join the lineup: the Laredo Upland, the Trailhawk, and the Overland. The Upland brings off-road gear and Trailhawk-inspired styling at a value, the Trailhawk is the Trail Rated® capability trim, and the Overland is the premium off-road model. Trailhawk and Overland are both late-availability trims.
Should I wait for a 2027 or buy a 2026 now?
Order a 2027 if you want a Trailhawk, Overland, or Laredo Upland, if you have a specific build or color in mind, or if you are buying on your own timeline. Buy a 2026 now if you need a vehicle this month, want to drive the exact vehicle before committing, or the configuration you want is already on our lot.
When will the 2027 Grand Cherokee arrive at dealerships?
Orders are open now, and Jeep® has said it expects the 2027 Grand Cherokee to begin reaching dealerships in late 2026. We do not estimate delivery dates beyond what Jeep® publishes. Once your build has firm timing, you hear it from us directly.
Will these 2027 details change?
They can. Vehicle details for the 2027 Grand Cherokee come from the most current information Jeep® has released and can change as the model year progresses. We update this page as new details are confirmed — what you see here reflects what you can order right now.
Keep reading
- 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee: trims, specs, and colors — The complete guide to all ten trims
- 2027 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: off-road capability returns — The full breakdown on the capability trim
- Fathom Blue on the 2027 Grand Cherokee — A closer look at one of the carryover colors
- 2026 Grand Cherokee Buyer’s Guide — Full detail on what is available now
- Grand Cherokee at Jay Malone CDJR — The full Grand Cherokee resource
Published August 15, 2026 by Jordan Malone-Forst, Jay Malone CDJR.
About the Author
I am Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant General Manager at Jay Malone Motors in Hutchinson, MN. Our family has been in the business since 2005, and we have built our reputation on treating every customer like a neighbor, not a transaction. I am proud to serve the community I grew up in as President of the Hutchinson Ambassadors and as a board member of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Meet our team or reach out — I would be glad to help.