When you're on the hunt for a spacious and stylish SUV for your commutes around the Chittenden County, South Burlington, and St. Albans, VT, areas, there's a good chance you're deciding between a Grand Cherokee L and Toyota Highlander, but ultimately, which is going to be the right choice for your lifestyle?
Here at Goss Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we're dedicated to helping our drivers every step of the way through their car-buying journeys, and we know that starts right here with the research process. In order to make it as simple as possible, we created this handy breakdown of the 2021 Toyota Highlander vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Now, let's see how these two models stack up against one another!
Performance Features
Both SUVs have reputations for being high-performance vehicles that are ready for adventure.
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you'll have three highly adaptive available 4x4 systems to choose from:
- Quadra-Trac I®
- Quadra-Trac II®
- Quadra-Drive® II
The Quadra-Trac I® system can automatically switch between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive for optimal efficiency, while the Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive® II systems provide maximum power and 4x4 capability. The available Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System allows you to toggle between five different drive modes, depending on the path you're traveling over. The modes include Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand.
You won't have to worry about taking on water when you're out on the trail, either, with up to 24 inches of water fording capability available for the Grand Cherokee L.
The Toyota Highlander also offers a drive mode system, which allows you to toggle between SPORT, Eco, NORMAL, EV Mode, TRAIL Mode, and more. However, the Highlander just wasn't designed to handle water the same way as the Grand Cherokee L, so you'd have to be more careful when you're off-roading.
Interior Cabin Space & Comfort
Next, we'll head right inside and take a look at just how much interior cabin and cargo space you can expect to find inside these two SUVs.
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | vs | 2021 Toyota Highlander |
| 152 cu. ft. | Passenger Volume | 141.3 cu. ft. |
| 17.2 cu. ft. | Cargo Volume (behind 3rd row) | 16 cu. ft. |
| 84.6 cu. ft. | Cargo Volume (maximum) | 84.3 cu. ft. |
While they're pretty evenly matched up with cargo volume, the clear winner when it comes to seating room is the Grand Cherokee L. That means all your passengers will have more room to spread out and relax than they would over in the Highlander.
The Verdict: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Toyota Highlander
While both SUVs may be decent choices for your commutes around the Chittenden County, South Burlington, and St. Albans, Vermont, areas, it's clear that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L outperforms the Toyota Highlander in crucial categories like performance features and interior cabin space.
Here at Goss DCJR, we're dedicated to providing our drivers with a fun and informative car-buying experience. For more information or to schedule your next test drive, contact us or stop by our showroom today!