Overview
- Joe Aljajawi, who led engineering on the current Grand Cherokee, told The Drive to 'stay tuned' when asked about bringing back the Hemi V8.
- The refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee is on sale without a V8, offering a 3.6‑liter V6 and a new 2.0‑liter turbo‑four that do not match the prior V8’s 7,200‑pound tow rating.
- Jeep phased out the 5.7‑liter Hemi on the two‑row Grand Cherokee in 2023 and ended V8 availability on the three‑row Grand Cherokee L in 2024; the 4xe plug‑in hybrid has also been discontinued.
- Reporters note Stellantis has preserved or reintroduced V8s in other models such as the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ram 1500, signaling openness to selective eight‑cylinder offerings.
- Analysts caution that any Grand Cherokee V8 comeback remains unconfirmed and would likely be limited to upper trims or packaged as a premium option.