Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Hyundai Palisade

No two commutes are the same. Some days, you want an extra dose of thrills, while on others you rely on extra grip to help you get from Point A to Point B.

Thanks to the standard Drive Mode Select system of the Palisade, you can adjust how your SUV performs as often as you need. However, you may find the options lacking since it only lets you choose among three modes.

With the Grand Cherokee, you’ll have five drive modes: Auto, Snow, Sport, Rock, and Sand/Mud. This provides more versatility to choose how your SUV performs.

You can make any surface your road when you drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Hyundai Palisade since each model comes equipped with all-terrain capabilities.

The Palisade comes optionally with an all-wheel drive system that provides a boost of traction when needed most. Sadly for Palisade drivers, this is where its capabilities start and end. With the Grand Cherokee, this is just the beginning.

When you drive the Trailhawk trim level, your Grand Cherokee comes with a Trail-Rated® Badge, meaning it goes above and beyond in areas of traction, water fording, articulation, and more. With these capabilities on your side, your Grand Cherokee can easily traverse rocky and uneven roads..

You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to park your Grand Cherokee or Palisade. These SUVs come equipped with advanced technology that will help you become a parking pro in no time.

Cameras provide a clear view behind your vehicle while front and rear sensors alert you when you’re too close to a detected object. In some cases, your SUV may apply gentle brake pressure if there’s no reaction to the alerts.

While these features are found with both SUVs, only on the Grand Cherokee will you gain the extra confidence that comes with available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop. When equipped, this feature can steer your Grand Cherokee into the parking space, leaving you only to control the brake and throttle.

Regardless of which SUV you choose, you’ll have access to a central touchscreen display, smartphone integration, and SiriusXM®. These features make it easy to connect your phone to your SUV and play the songs you have saved to your phone or stream ad-free music to find your new favorite artist.

While these standard amenities are found with the Grand Cherokee and the Palisade, it’s likely that Grand Cherokee drivers will have an easier time staying connected and entertained thanks to the advanced capabilities of the optional passenger screen.

This feature lets your copilot use their own personal screen to find POIs and indicate directions. Information can also be sent to your display screen and Head-Up Display so you can view upcoming turns whenever needed.

The Grand Cherokee also comes standard with an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat so you can easily find that just right position. While offered by the Palisade, you’ll have to upgrade to a higher trim level to reap the benefit of these comfort seats.

Something exclusive to the Grand Cherokee in this comparison is massaging front seats. This optional feature can help ease tension and muscle soreness as you travel the town. By the time you reach your destination, you’ll feel completely relaxed.

It’s time to let in some natural light. Both the Grand Cherokee and the Hyundai Palisade come with an optional Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof. When equipped, this glass roof provides unobstructed views of the dazzling sky to front- and second-row passengers. It can also help make your already expansive cabin feel larger than life.

While optional on both models, Grand Cherokee drivers will more easily access this feature since it’s standard or optional on four of the eight trim levels. The Palisade, on the other hand, is only found on the highest two trim levels.