2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit might bring too much luxury

What it is: I think there is no way to skirt around; this is a $67,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I felt the same pang of incredulity when I first looked at the window sticker on my test model, however, after driving it for a week, the Grand Cherokee Summit and I have come to an understanding.
While sales are down slightly from last year, Jeep is selling the Grand Cherokee in almost shocking numbers. In 2017, they sold just under 250,000 units, which I think is a ton considering they sell six other SUVs. Jeep has positioned the Grand Cherokee to be the Swiss Army Knife of SUVs by offering a multitude of configurations, and the Summit is at the top (ahem) of those trims. Well, the top of the “normal” trims as Jeep offers the SRT trim with a 475 horsepower 6.4-liter V8 and the Trackhawk trim with a supercharged 707-horsepower engine (from only $86,000!). The Summit shows of the best of what Jeep has to offer, and it does have a place in the market.

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