Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer

Power to Pull: Grand Cherokee vs Explorer Towing

Drivers interested in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2022 Ford Explorer are people who need rugged and strong SUVs.

Both SUVs have you covered, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee pulls ahead with its best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. The Ford, on the other hand? It tops out at 5,600 pounds, meaning you’ll have to leave some of your camping equipment behind on your next trip.

High-Powered Hybrid Engines

Both SUVs are strong, and they’re available with eco-friendlier engines, too. The Grand Cherokee boasts a hybrid engine that can tow up to 6,000 pounds. The Ford falls short again. Its hybrid engine can only handle 5,000 pounds.

Interior Comforts and Amenities in the Jeep vs Ford

Both the Grand Cherokee and the Explorer offer high-end amenities for families who refuse to sacrifice style, all while comfortably seating up to seven passengers. Riders can enjoy luxury features such as:

• Available massaging front seats
• Standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
• Available leather-appointed seating

You can also hear your tunes in concert-like quality while behind the wheel of the Jeep with the available 19-speaker McIntosh® speaker system. By comparison, the available Ford surround-sound system maxes out at just 14 speakers.

By far one of area drivers’ favorite new features is the available Passenger Screen in the Jeep. This is a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front-seat passenger, and it's got three main functions, the first of which is copilot duties, like navigation and device management.

If the front passenger wants to add a stop to the route, they can adjust navigation settings on their Passenger Screen and then send those updated directions directly to the driver’s display.

Secondly, it’s also an entertainment hub since it can be used to stream movies and music. Finally, the Passenger Screen helps with safety, too; it can be used to monitor external cameras on the Jeep.

The Ford doesn’t offer anything similar, unfortunately.

Safety Tech for Peace of Mind Behind the Wheel

Both the Ford and the Jeep come standard with impressive, safety-boosting driver-assist features, such as:

• Rear View Camera: Back out of your driveway with more confidence thanks to this camera that shows a live feed of what’s behind you.
• Active Lane Management System: Starting to unintentionally drift from your lane? It happens. This feature can send an audible alert to get you back on track and will provide gentle steering adjustments if necessary.

However, the Jeep takes safety to new heights with unique features not found in the Ford.

Drivers especially appreciate available Night Vision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection, which uses thermographic technology and infrared sensors to scan the road ahead for pedestrians and animals.

The Ford is still very safe in its own right, but drivers who make long commutes or have to drive at night will appreciate the extra peace of mind offered from the available Jeep Night Vision feature.