The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is the penultimate Grand Cherokee trim. The Jeep Grand Cherokee midsize SUV is known for its off-roading prowess. Is the Overland trim an even gnarlier off-road SUV, or is its name deceiving?

Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland have real off-roading chops?

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland starts at $56,305. It uses a 3.6 V6 engine to make 293 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque. The midsize SUV achieves 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The Grand Cherokee Overland uses a multi-link front and rear suspension. It comes with standard traction control and electronic stability control with anti-roll. The Overland features an air suspension.

Ultimately, the Grand Cherokee Overland comes with plenty of suspension upgrades and features that make driving off-road easier. The Grand Cherokee Overland is great off-road, but is it the best in its vehicle class?

What is the best off-road SUV on the market?

Jeep produces some of the only SUV models with off-road capability. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the only midsize SUVs that can tackle trails.

The Toyota Sequoia is a great rival for the Jeep Grand Cherokee because it also has off-roading prowess. Consumer Reports calls the Sequoia “impressive off-road.” It is also one of the most long-lasting vehicles ever produced. The 2023 Toyota Sequoia even comes in a special TRD Pro off-road trim that includes 2.5-inch FOX internal bypass coil-overs, rear remote-reservoir shocks, and a TRD Pro front stabilizer bar.

The Sequoia TRD Pro uses an i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid engine to make a massive 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. That’s much more power than the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Even the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 doesn’t make as many horses as the Sequoia’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain system.

The Toyota Sequoia comes in more powerful off-road trims. Torque comes in handy in difficult situations on trials. The Sequoia TRD Pro is more expensive than any Grand Cherokee configuration, but it seems to be more capable as well. If you want to stick with the midsize SUV segment, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium also comes with plenty of off-road upgrades. It starts at just $44,880.

Is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland worth the money?

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland costs $16,910 more than the base model Laredo trim. The Cherokee Overland comes with plenty of creature comforts, but drivers can still tackle mild trails with the base model.

Ultimately, most drivers won’t need the Grand Cherokee Overland. The Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium is a great alternative for drivers that want an off-road midsize SUV that doesn’t break the bank. If the most capable off-road SUV is what you’re after, there are better models in the SUV vehicle class.

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