The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with 13 trims to choose from so you can get just what you need, hybrid or not. Eerily similar to the 2022 Ford Explorer in terms of hybrid options, power and technology, it comes down to how much you value off-roading capabilities and a sleek cabin. Read on to see how the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2022 Ford Explorer compare.
Power
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a 3.6-liter V-6 with rear-wheel drive and 290 horsepower or a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 with 357 horsepower. For fuel economy, the first gets 19/26 mpg (all-wheel drive drops it one for both) and the second gets 14/22 mpg. For the hybrid engine, it is a combination of a 2-liter 4 cylinder and an electric motor that produces 375 horsepower. All are paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.The 4xe plug-in hybrid has a 14.0-kWh battery and an electric motor that gets about 134 horses and 25 miles per charge, as well. On top of these options, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an adjustable air suspension that can give it 11.3-inches of ground clearance and a disconnecting sway bar for nicer wheel articulation.
The Ford Explorer comes with a 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower or a 3-liter V6 with 400 hp for the King Ranch and Platinum trims.The hybrid engine is a combination of an electric motor with a 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 318 horses. For fuel economy, the hybrid gets about 27/29 mpg and the 4-cylinder 20/27 mpg. The 3-liter V-6 gets about 24 mpg combined.
Trims
2022 Ford Explorer
- Base: $35,505
- XLT: $39,815
- ST-Line: $47,005
- Limited: $48,315
- Timberline: $49,065
- ST: $50,005
- Limited Hybrid: $51,000
- Platinum: $53,620
- King Ranch: $54,875
- Platinum Hybrid: $55,000
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Laredo: $40,120
- Altitude: $45,225
- Limited: $46,440
- Trailhawk: $56,030
- Overland: $56,035
- 4xe PHEV: $57,660
- Limited 4xe PHEV: $59,495
- Summit: $60,095
- Trailhawk 4xe PHEV: $64,280
- Summit Reserve: $66,575
- Overland 4xe PHEV: $67,555
- Summit 4xe PHEV: $71,515
- Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV: $76,095
Interior
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Inside is a modern-designed cabin and top models can add features like leather upholstery, open-pore wood trim and a high quality digital display. Tech features include:
- 8.4-10” touchscreen
- Navigation
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- SiriusXM radio
- 6-9 speaker Alpine audio setup
- Optional 19-speaker McIntosh arrangement
2022 Ford Explorer
31 carry-ons can fit within the cargo space of the Explorer and a button allows easy access to the third row. Technology options include:
- 8” touchscreen
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- Wifi hotspot
- Optional 10.1” vertical screen
- Rotary controller
- Navigation
- Rear-seat entertainment system
- B&O sound system
Saftey
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Standard adaptive cruise control
2022 Ford Explorer
- Standard automatic emergency braking & forward collision warning
- Standard blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Standard lane keep assist with lane departure warning
Conclusion
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2022 Ford Explorer have a lot in common like standard safety features, engine variety and interior niceties. However, if you want more ground clearance, a modern interior design and 13 trims to choose from, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is calling your name.