Two different ways to serve a family
How to Choose
Choose between these 2025 SUVs by starting with seating, powertrain, drivetrain, and where you drive. The Highlander offers a third row plus gasoline and hybrid choices, while the Grand Cherokee offers gasoline and plug-in-hybrid 4xe configurations along with available four-wheel-drive hardware.
Comparison Highlights
- Decide whether a third row is essential.
- Compare the exact gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in-hybrid configuration.
- Match AWD or 4WD equipment to the roads you use.
- Verify infotainment and safety equipment by trim.
A fair comparison keeps the model year and configuration visible. Instead of declaring one SUV better in every situation, build the same checklist for both and test the features that matter in your household.
Start With Seating
The 2025 Highlander offers a third row. If you regularly carry more passengers, try every seating position and load the cargo you expect to bring. The exercise is more revealing than comparing a single dimension.
Compare Powertrains
The Highlander offers gasoline and hybrid powertrains. The Grand Cherokee offers gasoline and plug-in-hybrid 4xe configurations. Compare the exact vehicle labels and charging plans instead of treating one powertrain's result as representative of the entire lineup.
Match the Drivetrain
The Grand Cherokee offers Quadra-Trac II and Selec-Terrain on applicable configurations. The Highlander offers available all-wheel drive. Confirm the trim and drivetrain, then consider weather, road surfaces, and the trips you actually take.
Verify the Features
Infotainment and driver-assistance availability varies by trim on both vehicles. Sit in each candidate, pair a phone, check camera views and controls, and confirm every must-have feature on the equipment list.
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Bring your seating, powertrain, drivetrain, and technology priorities to a side-by-side shopping conversation.