2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit: Methuen Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: 2026 Grand Cherokee Summit

The Summit sits at the top of the lineup at $60,600 MSRP before destination, taxes and fees. Four-wheel drive and the 324-horsepower turbo engine are standard, and the trim adds adaptive air suspension, 21-inch wheels, Palermo leather seats with massage for the front row, a front-passenger display and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is available as an option. A Car and Driver test clocked a Summit 4×4 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds.

Black quilted leather front seats and wood-trimmed dashboard inside an upper-trim 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Quilted leather and wood trim in an upper-trim Grand Cherokee cabin. Photo: Jeep.

A different kind of Grand Cherokee

Step up from the Limited Reserve to the Summit and most of the changes are about the experience of sitting in the vehicle for an hour or two. The front seats are Palermo leather and they massage. The front passenger gets a dedicated display, so they can handle navigation, media or climate settings without crowding the driver’s screen. A 19-speaker McIntosh system handles audio, and the 21-inch wheels fill the arches the way a flagship should. Underneath, adaptive air suspension adjusts the ride, which matters on the heaved and patched pavement that a New England winter leaves behind.

Performance and numbers

Every Summit runs the 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 turbo, with 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Car and Driver’s instrumented test of a Summit 4×4 produced a 0-to-60 time of 6.3 seconds, about 1.1 seconds quicker than the V6 version of the vehicle. EPA estimates for the turbo with four-wheel drive are 20 mpg city, 25 highway and 22 combined. The rated towing maximum is 6,200 pounds with proper equipment, and the tank holds 23 gallons of regular gasoline, with premium recommended only if you tow heavy loads or drive very hard.

Assist features

The available Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is new for 2026. It is aimed at highway driving, so for someone who spends a lot of time on I-93 or I-495 it deserves a test drive. As with any driver-assistance system, the driver stays responsible, and it works only under certain road and weather conditions, so ask the sales team to demonstrate what it does before assuming it fits your commute.

Five seats or seven

Silver 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit three-row SUV in side profile
The Summit is offered as a three-row Grand Cherokee L as well. Photo: Jeep.

The Summit is available on both bodies. The two-row version seats five and the L adds a third row for up to seven and starts at $62,600 MSRP, about $2,000 more. Four-wheel drive is already included, so there is no separate decision to make there.

What buyers say

A new owner described how the sales staff handled the technology after the deal: the salesperson “went out of his way to explain all the features of the car, to set up our Car Play, link our phones and explain every button on the dash / steering wheel and what it controls.” — Kathy W. Going back to 2021, another buyer who drove away in a Grand Cherokee L Summit said the team “went diligently above and beyond to put me in the vehicle I wanted at a rate and payment I was comfortable with.” — Will F.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Grand Cherokee Summit?

$60,600 MSRP before destination, taxes, title and registration. The three-row Summit L starts at $62,600. Four-wheel drive is standard on both.

What does the Summit add over the Limited Reserve?

Adaptive air suspension, 21-inch wheels, Palermo leather with massaging front seats, a front-passenger interactive display and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, for roughly $8,700 more. The Limited Reserve guide shows what you already get one step down.

How fast is the 2026 Summit?

Car and Driver measured 6.3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph in a Summit 4×4, with the 324-horsepower turbo engine. That is about 1.1 seconds quicker than the V6 model.

Does the Summit have four-wheel drive?

Yes, four-wheel drive is standard on the Summit.

Is Hands-Free Active Driving Assist standard?

No, it is an available option. Ask whether the specific vehicle you are looking at has it, and have the team explain how it behaves on the roads you drive.

Can the Summit tow?

It is rated to tow up to 6,200 pounds with proper equipment, like the rest of the lineup.

Where can I see a Summit in Methuen?

Methuen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 175 Pelham Street, lists current stock on its Grand Cherokee page, and the contact page will set up a test drive.

The bottom line

The Summit is for the buyer who wants everything Jeep puts in a Grand Cherokee and is willing to pay for it. Anyone who would be just as happy with leather, a panoramic roof and four-wheel drive should look hard at the Limited Reserve first, and the pricing and leasing guide shows how a $60,000 vehicle works out with Massachusetts taxes and a lease or loan.

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MSRPs exclude destination charge, taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Prices and equipment reflect manufacturer information current when this guide was prepared and can change. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and real-world mileage varies. Acceleration figure is from an independent instrumented test of a Summit 4×4. Driver-assistance features do not replace attentive driving. Towing requires proper equipment. Confirm current specifications and availability with Methuen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Methuen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.