If you happen to’re out there for a model new three-row Jeep with a V8 engine — one thing that isn’t a Wagoneer — you’re out of luck. Jeep has dropped the eight cylinder engine from the Grand Cherokee L’s lineup leaving the V6 as the one choice.
Automobile & Driver experiences that the 5.7-liter V8 within the three-row Grand Cherokee L has been discontinued. It was achieved with little fanfare; the choice simply disappeared from Jeep’s construct and worth software. The lack of the 5.7-liter V8 leaves Stellantis’ 3.6-liter V6 as the only engine choice for the large Jeep. For these clients who had been followers of energy and towing, this implies the Grand Cherokee L has misplaced 64 horses (394 to 293) and a 1,000 kilos of towing capability (7,200 to six,200) within the course of.
So what’s the explanation for the sudden change? Clients didn’t need the V8 it appears. In a press release, Jeep confirmed to me that lower than 4 p.c of Grand Cherokee L consumers sprang for the Hemi:
The non-obligatory 5.7L V8 was phased out of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L within the third quarter of 2024. Within the final full 12 months of availability, the V8 engine had a take charge underneath 4%. This transition displays Jeep model’s dedication to aligning with buyer demand and offering the very best mixture of energy, effectivity, and total driving expertise.
I additionally requested Jeep if they’d the take charge on the two-row Grand Cherokee V8 however haven’t but acquired a solution.
If you happen to’ve been paying consideration although, it looks like Stellantis is finished with the Hemi V8. The LX platformed Chrysler 300/Dodge Charger and Challenger, the applying for the engines, died final 12 months. The Hemi was dropped from the two-row Grand Cherokee’s lineup for the 2023 mannequin 12 months and you may’t get it on the Wagoneer fashions both; it was changed with the Hurricane V6 on all trims. The Ultimate Version of the Wrangler 392 has run its course.
Now the one place to search out the Hemi V8 is on the Ram 2500 the place the 6.4-liter model of the engine continues to be supplied. All different Ram fashions are powered by both the Cummins turbo diesel I6 or the Hurricane V6. It seems to be as if it’ll solely be a matter of time earlier than the Hemi is gone fully.
