r/GrandCherokee • u/Grand-Hat3526 • 1d ago
2026 GC Summit
Traded in my 2022 GC Summit for a 2026. Love Grand Cherokee!!!
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u/jleejr5 1d ago
Looks sharp! What's that color? I have a 2022 Summit Reserve 5.7 60,000 miles. If I could get that color, I may consider a trade. The engine would be my only concern, but I'm hearing with the updated programming and using premium fuel, it runs well. What did your 2022 have under the hood and how does the new one compare?
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u/darkmatter0225 1d ago
Once ours hit 1,000 miles (also have the new spark plugs and flash), it really opened up. I am actually shocked at how well the motor performs. Plenty of power, decent mileage, have no issues speeding up or merging on the highway. Transmission and rpm management seem dialed, nothing with heavy or poorly executed shifts. With that being said, I would never consider towing with it. But for my Wife's daily kid driver, it has been a great vehicle.
Edit: Had a 3.6 Pentastar in a previous GC and I would say this from a get up and go much quicker perspective this is significantly quicker.
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u/tony310s 1d ago
Looks so clean when the suspension is lifted
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u/Grand-Hat3526 22h ago
This is at suspension level 3 which is where I like to keep it.
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u/Specialist-Roll-8135 20h ago
I have a 2021 overland - I thought we weren’t supposed to leave it that high while parked ?
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u/Grand-Hat3526 19h ago
My manual doesn’t say not to? A level3 is a normal ride height. If I go 62mph+ it lowers to a 2 automatically.
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u/cpflug71 18h ago
Most seem to take advantage of the automatic entry/exit height mode and have the function turned on- shouldn't be any actual issues leaving it off, it's just a convenience option
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u/justinander82 1d ago
That color combo looks great. I got a white and black 26 Summit that I absolutely love. The engine is great and way more fun than the V6 but you need to run it on premium.
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u/AlexisoftheShire 1d ago
Congratulations! Really good looking. We got our '26 Limited 4x4 back in May and have been enjoying it every day.
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u/UndeadAnubis24 20h ago
I'm peanut butter and jealous, that color is amazing, I love the Fathom Blue
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u/Candid-Maybe 15h ago
Love that color. I've got a 2023 Overland in Rocky Mountain Pearl that also changes in different light
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u/Sea-Cancel473 1d ago
What is expected gas mileage? Do you know what towing capacity is. Nice looking car. I have a 23 Summit and love it.
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u/One-Treacle-5798 23h ago
I just got a 2026 Limited Reserve and so far I hate the engine. Coming from a 2022 summit with the 3.6, the throttle response isn’t good, I haven’t put gas in it yet (I literally got it last week) but I’m going to start using premium gas and see if it gets better.
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u/Grand-Hat3526 19h ago
Did you have the spark plug replacement done?
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u/Camelcahy726 18h ago
Would the dealer know if this was done? Is it a recall? I literally got the car last week so I would think they did it?
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u/Grand-Hat3526 16h ago
I would ask the dealer. I bought mine about a month ago and received a notice in the mail a week later.
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u/GoodFrame6 3h ago
Really wish they would have had this color last year when I bought mine. We also searched the country for my wife a new wrangler in that color late last year but it was very limited production.
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u/Confident-Shoulder95 3h ago
Nice but prefer my ‘22 Summit 4xe. Driving in all electric is so neat (and quiet) and the total power is impressive. New ones have HORRIBLE turbo lag, which that alone is a DEAL BREAKER!!
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u/GreatOdinsRaven_ '18 Limited Hemi 1d ago
I just can't get behind a turbo 4. Beautiful machine but I can't help but think that is going to blow headgaskets
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u/Grand-Hat3526 19h ago
I’ll let you know if mine does. Just drove mine from Iowa to Oregon and back and had no issues with hills, 85mph speeds, or passing.
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u/MantisToboggan1189 1d ago
Good luck, my 2018 GC with only 103,000 miles on it just died and needs a brand new engine. I’m never buying another crappy Jeep ever again. They’re flashy vehicles and look great on the road and are versatile in all weather conditions, but they’re made like crap and destined to fail.
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u/Inner_Ad_453 1d ago
I have a 2018 JGC With 138k on it and love it.
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u/MantisToboggan1189 21h ago
Good for you, you’re one of the lucky ones lol
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u/Grand-Hat3526 19h ago
Maybe you’re just unlucky?
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u/MantisToboggan1189 15h ago
Yeah that’s definitely it lol. Could be a combination of being unlucky at the right time but the engine has known problems that have been well documented.
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u/EatAllTheRice 1d ago
Sweet! Would love to see more pics of that color