Overview
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a dozen trims to choose from including a hybrid engine with a 25-mile range per charge. Luxuries like an 8.4-inch touchscreen and Alpine audio system starts from the base and only improves as you move up the trims. As for the 2022 Kia Telluride, it harbors decent cargo space and its own handful of nice tech features. Let’s compare.
Trims
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
2022 Kia Telluride:
- LX: $34,725
- S: $37,225
- EX: $39,725
- SX: $44,625
Power
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 with RWD and 290 horsepower or the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 with 357 horsepower. In terms of mileage, the first gets 19/26 mpg (AWD drops those numbers down by one) and the second gets 14/22 mpg.The hybrid engine is a combination of a 2-liter 4 cylinder and an electric motor that makes 375 horsepower. All are paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.The 4xe plug-in hybrid is made up of a 14.0-kWh battery and an electric motor that produces 134 hp and 25 miles per charge, too. If that wasn’t enough to pique your interest, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee also offers an adjustable air suspension that adds 11.3-inches of ground clearance and a disconnecting sway bar for better wheel articulation. Towing is estimated at 6,200 pounds.
As for the 2022 Kia Telluride, it has a hard time remaining composed on uneven pavement with its 3.8-liter V-6 engine paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission and 291 hp. In terms of towing capacity, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds–impressive but not as much as the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With FWD, fuel economy is estimated at 20/26 mpg or 19/24 mpg with AWD. The 2022 Kia Telluride is not particularly responsive but the brakes and steering are perfectly capable.
Interior
Inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a modern cabin and features like leather upholstery, open-pore wood trim and a high quality digital display in higher trims. Tech features include:
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- SiriusXM radio
- 8.4-10-inch touchscreen
- Navigation
- 6-9 speaker Alpine audio setup
- Optional 19-speaker McIntosh arrangement
The 2022 Kia Telluride is full of comfortable materials throughout that improve as you climb up the trims. Depending on the amount of luxe you’re looking for, you can opt for luxuries like driver's seat memory settings offered in the top SX trim. It also seats 7-8 people depending on seating configuration and cargo volume ranges from 21-87 cubic feet.
- Wireless charging
- Driver Talk tech
- 10.3-inch touchscreen
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- 110-volt power inverter
Safety
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
- Standard adaptive cruise control
- Standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane keep assist with lane departure warning
2022 Kia Telluride:
- Standard forward collision warning & automatic emergency braking
- Standard blind-spot monitoring
- Standard lane departure warning & lane keep assist
Conclusion
While the 2022 Kia Telluride puts up a decent fight with its fair amount of tech features and top-trim luxuries, we think the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes out on top. It’s hefty towing capabilities, good fuel economy, plethora of space and tech make it quite the contender for your new vehicle. Come take a look, today.