Summit 4WD
What the Summit adds over the Laredo
| Spec | Laredo | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4238 lbs | 4784 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4238 lbs | 4784 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 10.9 in |
| Overall height | 70.8 in | 70.9 in |
| Payload capacity | 1280 lbs | 1160 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: 12.3-inch infotainment system, 20-inch black wheels (Limited Reserve / Limited Altitude), Air suspension, Ambient interior lighting, Digital rearview mirror, Driver and passenger massaging seats, Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Heated second-row seating, Integrated off-road camera, Intersection Collision Assist, Leatherette (leatherette) upholstery, McIntosh 19-speaker premium audio system, Nappa leather seats with Nappa leather door trim, Nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system, Oak and Liquid Chrome interior accents, Palermo leather seats, Power liftgate, Premium audio system (Laredo Altitude: standard), Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system with air suspension, Selec-Terrain 4x4 system, Silver Silk exterior accents, Suede headliner, Sunroof, Third-row USB chargers (Grand Cherokee L, Laredo Altitude and above), Traffic Sign Recognition, Ventilated front seats, Wireless charging pad
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 |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 10.9 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Overall length | 193.5 in |
| Overall width | 84.6 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 |
| 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) | 19 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Multi-link independent |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/50R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4784 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4784 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1160 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Polished cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety11 std · 3 opt
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- 360-degree cameraoptional
- Active Lane Management
- All-speed Traction Control
- Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Four-wheel Antilock Brakes
- Integrated off-road camera
- Intersection Collision Assist
- Rear Park Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Active Driving Assist (hands-free highway driving)optional
- Night Vision systemoptional
Infotainment6 std · 2 opt
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
- McIntosh 19-speaker premium audio system
- Nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system
- Premium audio system (Laredo Altitude: standard)
- Third-row USB chargers (Grand Cherokee L, Laredo Altitude and above)
- Wireless charging pad
- 10.25-inch front passenger displayoptional
- Rear-facing Fam Cam (rear passenger camera)optional
Convenience1 std · 0 opt
- Power liftgate
Seating7 std · 1 opt
- Heated seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row seating
- Driver and passenger massaging seats
- Leatherette (leatherette) upholstery
- Nappa leather seats with Nappa leather door trim
- Palermo leather seats
- Optional 60/40 second-row bench seat (Grand Cherokee L)optional
Interior5 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting
- Digital rearview mirror
- Oak and Liquid Chrome interior accents
- Suede headliner
Exterior5 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof
- 18-inch wheels (new on base Laredo)
- 20-inch black wheels (Limited Reserve / Limited Altitude)
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- Silver Silk exterior accents
Powertrain4 std · 2 opt
- 4x4 / 4WD system (optional)optional
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp, 260 lb-ft)
- Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system with air suspension
- Selec-Terrain 4x4 system
- TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission
- Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear, optional)optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Air suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Max. Gross Trailer Weight 6,200 lbs.
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Grand Cherokee. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit add over the Laredo?
Against the Laredo, 27 features become standard that the Laredo does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.