Jeep Retires the V-8 from the Grand Cherokee L Lineup Without Fanfare

Jeep has dropped the V-8 engine from the Grand Cherokee L, and it did so without any formal announcement. Buyers browsing the three-row SUV’s configurator will no longer find the option available, marking a low-key end for the eight-cylinder powerplant in this model.

The move fits a broader pattern across the auto industry, where V-8s are steadily being phased out in favor of smaller, more efficient powertrains. The Grand Cherokee L now moves forward with its remaining engine choices, leaving the V-8 as a thing of the past for this nameplate.

For shoppers who were set on a V-8-powered Grand Cherokee L, the window has effectively closed. Jeep has not offered public commentary on the decision, letting the change speak for itself through the ordering system.