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Jeep Hints at Hemi V8 Grand Cherokee Comeback After Customer Backlash
Key Takeaways
- Jeep engineering lead Joe Aljajawi told V8 fans to 'stay tuned' regarding the Hemi's return to the Grand Cherokee
- The V8's 7,200-pound tow rating exceeded the V6 by 1,000 pounds — a gap current engines cannot fill
- Stellantis is reviving V8 power across its lineup including Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ram 1500
- The 2026 refreshed Grand Cherokee launched without a V8 option, offering only a V6 and turbo four-cylinder
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via thedrive.com