Summit FWD
What the Summit adds over the Laredo
| Spec | Laredo | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4238 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4238 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1280 lbs | 1190 lbs |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 265/50R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Painted cast aluminum | Polished cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group), 360-degree SurroundView Camera with front and rear lens washers (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited; included with Advanced ProTech Group on Trailhawk and Overland; standard on Summit), Active Driving Assist system (included with Advanced ProTech Group on Overland, standard on Summit models), Alpine audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier (packaged with Entertainment Group on Limited), Ambient lighting with a five-color selection for instrument panel, front and rear doors, Approach-lit door handles and rearview mirror puddle lighting, Auto high-beam headlamp control system, Body-color upper and lower fascia, with painted upper and lower grille textures and Platinum Chrome insert trim, CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof — includes full power sunroof with power sunshade in front and fixed glass in rear (standalone option on Limited and Trailhawk, includes interior rear monitoring camera), Door handles — body color with Platinum Chrome insert, Drowsy Driver Detection, Four-zone automatic temperature control for first- and second-row passengers, with personalized temperature settings, fan levels and modes (included with Lux Tech Group on Overland, standard on Summit), Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group), Grille — Gloss Black insert with floating Platinum Chrome grille rings and trim, painted upper and lower grille textures, Hands-free, power foot-activated with programmable height feature, Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models), Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group), Heated second-row seating, Hill-descent Control (4x4 models only), Intersection Collision Assist (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited and Trailhawk and Advanced ProTech Group on Overland, standard on Summit models), Length adjustable front-row cushions (included with Lux Tech Group), Memory system — last-station settings, driver's seat position, exterior mirrors and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel (if equipped); settings for two drivers, actuated from driver's door panel or each unique key fob, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, ParkSense front park assist sensors with stop (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited and Advanced ProTech Group on Trailhawk), Passive Entry — four-door, front and rear (included with Lux Tech Group), Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed seating and quilted Nappa leather bolsters, Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed seating and smooth Nappa leather bolsters, Power 12-way driver and front-passenger with memory (packaged with Lux Tech Group), Power four-way driver/front-passenger lumbar adjuster with memory, Power tilt-steering wheel/telescoping steering column (included with Lux Tech Group), Power-folding multifunctional with heating element, blind-spot indicator and memory; auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming glass on driver's side with supplemental turn signals and courtesy lighting — Gloss Black cap, Power-folding multifunctional with heating element, blind-spot indicator and memory; auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming glass on driver's side with supplemental turn signals and courtesy lighting — Gloss Black cap, Premium LED fog lamps, Premium LED reflector headlamps with LED accent lighting / integrated daytime running lamps (bright white color) and LED taillamps, Quadra-Drive II 4WD system includes electronic limited-slip differential for rear axle (included with Off-road Group on Overland; 4x4 models only), Quadra-Lift air suspension system — features air springs that replace conventional coil springs at each wheel, with five modes (4x4 models only), Rear electronic slip differential (included with Off-Road Group on Overland; 4x4 models only), Rearview, auto-dimming, Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group), Roof color — Gloss Black
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Drum-in-hat |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 144.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 193.5 in |
| Overall width | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 293 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.2 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/50R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4475 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1190 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Polished cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 2 opt
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
- 360-degree SurroundView Camera with front and rear lens washers (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited; included with Advanced ProTech Group on Trailhawk and Overland; standard on Summit)
- Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger
- Advanced side-curtain
- Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system
- Child Seat Anchor system (LATCH)
- Drowsy Driver Detection
- Hill-descent Control (4x4 models only)
- ParkSense front park assist sensors with stop (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited and Advanced ProTech Group on Trailhawk)
- ParkSense rear park assist sensors with stop
- Trailer-sway control
- Active Driving Assist system (included with Advanced ProTech Group on Overland, standard on Summit models)
- Active Lane Management
- Advanced Brake Assist
- All-speed traction control
- Auto high-beam headlamp control system
- Blind-spot Monitoring
- Driver's side inflatable knee bolster
- Electric-park brake with Safe Hold
- Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system
- Four-wheel Antilock Brakes
- Hill-start Assist
- Intersection Collision Assist (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited and Trailhawk and Advanced ProTech Group on Overland, standard on Summit models)
- ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist
- Rain Brake Support
- Ready Alert Braking
- Rear Cross Path detection
- Security alarm
- Switch-activated electric park brake
- Traffic Sign Recognition system
- Advanced ProTech Group IV — includes windshield Head-up Display, Night Vision pedestrian/animal detection system and rearview auto-dimming digital display mirror optional
- Night Vision camera with pedestrian/animal detection (included with Advanced ProTech Group) optional
- Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring
Infotainment6 std · 5 opt
- Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) optional
- Alpine audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier (packaged with Entertainment Group on Limited)
- Electronic paddle shifters
- Firmware OTA
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group)
- USB — Type A and Type C ports (six total)
- Uconnect 5 NAV — includes 10.1-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, navigation, SiriusXM Guardian, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, TomTom navigation, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Maps OTA, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity (included in the Entertainment Group)
- Front passenger interactive display — includes 10.25-in. touchscreen optional
- Full-color, 10-in. windshield Head-up Display (HUD) (included with Advanced ProTech Group) optional
- Premium McIntosh high-performance audio sound system with 19 speakers, 10-in. subwoofer and 17-channel, 950-watt amplifier (packaged with Entertainment Group on Overland; standalone option for Summit model, included with Summit Reserve Package) optional
- Rear-seat entertainment system — includes dual 10.1-in. touchscreens, fully functional USB/HDMI ports and Fire TV for Auto optional
Convenience9 std · 1 opt
- Hands-free, power foot-activated with programmable height feature
- Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group)
- 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group)
- Front windows — power with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down
- Passive Entry — four-door, front and rear (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Power second-row windows
- Second-row, power with one-touch up/down
- Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function
- Lux Tech Group V — includes wireless charging pad and second-row manual window shades optional
- 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Four-zone automatic temperature control for first- and second-row passengers, with personalized temperature settings, fan levels and modes (included with Lux Tech Group on Overland, standard on Summit)
- Premium air filtration system
Seating10 std · 2 opt
- Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Ventilated front seating (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Heated second-row seating
- Ventilated second-row seating (included with Summit Reserve Package) optional
- Power four-way driver/front-passenger lumbar adjuster with memory
- Length adjustable front-row cushions (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed seating and quilted Nappa leather bolsters
- Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed seating and smooth Nappa leather bolsters
- Power 12-way driver and front-passenger with memory (packaged with Lux Tech Group)
- Seat-back massage with five customizable profiles and three levels of pressure intensity (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Second-row folding seats
- Quilted Palermo leather seats (included with Summit Reserve Package) optional
Interior9 std · 4 opt
- Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models)
- Digital rearview mirror (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited, Trailhawk and Overland, included with Advanced ProTech Group on Summit) optional
- Power tilt-steering wheel/telescoping steering column (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Rearview, auto-dimming
- Ambient lighting with a five-color selection for instrument panel, front and rear doors
- Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory
- LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings
- Memory system — last-station settings, driver's seat position, exterior mirrors and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel (if equipped); settings for two drivers, actuated from driver's door panel or each unique key fob
- Wood (Absolute Oak on Summit, Waxed Walnut on Summit Reserve) and leather-wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control
- Full-length front-row floor console with covered compartment containing two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and wireless charging pad for two devices (included with Lux Tech Group) optional
- Manual second-row window shades (included with Lux Tech Group) optional
- Summit Reserve Package — includes premium hand-wrapped Palermo leather seats, leather-wrapped armrest and door trim, open-pore Waxed Walnut wood trim, suede pillars and headliner, ventilated front- and second-row seats, memory and massage front seats, front passenger interactive display with 10.25-in. touchscreen, premium 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, 21-in. wheels and Summit Reserve badge optional
- Overhead front with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped)
Exterior17 std · 1 opt
- CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof — includes full power sunroof with power sunshade in front and fixed glass in rear (standalone option on Limited and Trailhawk, includes interior rear monitoring camera)
- Power-folding multifunctional with heating element, blind-spot indicator and memory; auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming glass on driver's side with supplemental turn signals and courtesy lighting — Gloss Black cap
- Approach-lit door handles and rearview mirror puddle lighting
- Body-color upper and lower fascia, with painted upper and lower grille textures and Platinum Chrome insert trim
- Door handles — body color with Platinum Chrome insert
- Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group)
- Fuel filler door — capless
- Grille — Gloss Black insert with floating Platinum Chrome grille rings and trim, painted upper and lower grille textures
- Power, manual foldaway with heating element and blind-spot indicator — black cap
- Premium LED fog lamps
- Premium LED reflector headlamps with LED accent lighting / integrated daytime running lamps (bright white color) and LED taillamps
- Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps
- Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer
- Roof color — Gloss Black
- Roof rack — Fine Silver rails with Gloss Black insert
- Black Appearance Package — includes black exterior accents, 20-in. wheels (Limited) or 21-in. wheels (Summit) optional
- Automatic headlamps
- Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
Powertrain4 std · 1 opt
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing / Eight-speed automatic
- Quadra-Drive II 4WD system includes electronic limited-slip differential for rear axle (included with Off-road Group on Overland; 4x4 models only)
- Rear electronic slip differential (included with Off-Road Group on Overland; 4x4 models only)
- Selec-Terrain traction management system with five traction control settings (included with Quadra-Trac II on Limited; 4x4 models only)
- Engine block heater optional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Quadra-Lift air suspension system — features air springs that replace conventional coil springs at each wheel, with five modes (4x4 models only)
- Semi-active damping
Cargo1 std · 1 opt
- Cargo area — carpeted, includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet
- Trailer-tow Group II — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness (rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire standard on Overland and Summit 4x4 models) optional
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