- The facelifted Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L have been spied undergoing testing.
- The two Jeeps sport a new front fascia with a revised grille and a mid-mounted intake.
- Interior changes are relatively minor, but include a new center stack and larger display.
Jeep confirmed plans for a facelifted Grand Cherokee last summer and now spy photographers have caught lightly camouflaged prototypes undergoing testing. They sport changes inside and out, although this is a pretty evolutionary update.
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Starting up front, we can see a shorter and more squared off grille that echoes the one found on the Recon EV. While the headlights appear to carryover, the 2026 Grand Cherokee has been equipped with an all-new front bumper that features a mid-mounted intake as well as a smaller lower opening.
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They’re joined by repositioned fog lights and a prominent center-mounted sensor. We can also see boxy air intakes that appear to be mostly enclosed.
There doesn’t appear to be any other styling changes at this point, but the production model could have some more extensive updates. Regardless, it’s worth noting the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L will adopt a shared front end for the first time.
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Moving inside, the cabin is instantly recognizable as it features a luxurious mix of leather and wood trim. However, we can see an all-new infotainment system that is significantly wider than its predecessor.
While the bigger screen is a welcome change, Jeep eliminated most of the physical controls. That’s a step in the wrong direction, but at least the new display appears to feature digital buttons for the heated front seats. They’re joined by volume and tuning knobs as well as a new silver filler plate.
Jeep has been tight-lipped about the 2026 Grand Cherokee, but the current model recently dropped the 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 could also die and rumors have suggested it could be replaced by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Speaking of which, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is all but certain to return as it’s one of the best-selling plug-in hybrids in America. It’s unclear if that particular model will feature any powertrain updates, but hopefully engineers can improve the 26 mile (42 km) electric-only range.
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