2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: Reliability

When you’re gearing up for your next family adventure around Franklin, Greenwood, and New Whiteland, IN, you need an SUV that’s capable and spacious. On top of that, you need one you can depend on.

To help you choose the right SUV for your family, our team here at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has put together this comparison of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer. Keep reading if you’d like to find out which one has the reliability you can trust.

Dependable Performance

When it comes to customizing your power level, you’ll have extra options with the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are four available engines for you to choose from. The Ford Explorer, on the other hand, only gives you three engine options.

A 2020 Grand Cherokee also offers the more powerful available engine. Its Supercharged 6.2L V8 engine kicks out an incredible 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. The 3.0L EcoBoost® V6, available on the Ford Explorer, is maxed out at 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque.

When it comes to getting the most out of each journey, you’ll also have more fuel to work with in the larger tank of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s a whopping 24.6 gallons. The two optional fuel tanks for the Explorer can’t compare—they’re only 17.9 and 20.2 gallons.

Off-Road Reliability

When you’re in the market for an SUV, you want it to have the ability to take on all terrain and all weather conditions. While the Ford Explorer does have an available Intelligent 4WD system that’ll help you take command of both slippery roads and off-road paths, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a total of four available 4x4 systems. So, you can personalize your capability.

The most versatile of the four systems of the Grand Cherokee is the available Quadra Drive® II. It’s a full-time 4x4 system that can give you more peace of mind. That’s because no driver interaction is required to give you optimized grip and traction.

Both SUVs also offer available traction management systems, which allow you to fine-tune the reliability of either SUV in whatever road conditions you’re taking on. On the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it’s called the Selec-Terrain® System and it’s known as the Terrain Management System™ on the Explorer.

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer: Interior

Whether it’s a long road trip or a quick drive around the corner, you need a reliable SUV to keep everyone comfortable and keep you connected on the go.

Both the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Ford Explorer offer the high-end comfort of available leather-trimmed seats. Adding to that, they’ll both let you beat the winter cold with available heated front seats and steering wheel.

Finally, when it comes to keeping you connected on your next adventure, these SUVs give you the ability to keep up with your favorite apps and music with their infotainment systems. Once your favorite song comes on, however, you can depend on the Grand Cherokee to give you the listening experience you need. Its available High-Performance Audio system consists of 19 speakers, whereas the premium sound system of the Explorer is maxed out at 14 speakers.

Come See the More Reliable SUV For Yourself

Made with a more powerful engine and more off-road abilities, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the SUV you can depend on to get you and your family where you need to be. If you’d like to see this vehicle for yourself, come visit us at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Take it to the streets of Franklin, Greenwood, and New Whiteland, Indiana, to see if it’s right for you. Schedule a test drive today!