The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland will join Jeep’s midsize SUV lineup with a $49,990 starting price and a mix of rugged styling and trail-focused equipment. Upland gets 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, gray tow hooks, a Trailhawk-inspired front fascia and several matching exterior details.
Power comes from the 324-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four introduced to the Grand Cherokee lineup for 2026.
Jeep has not given Upland the mechanical upgrades found on Trailhawk. Height-adjustable air suspension and a transfer case remain exclusive to the more capable trim, leaving Upland as a less expensive alternative with some of Trailhawk’s visual treatment and all-terrain hardware.
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland will arrive at dealerships late this year. Jeep has confirmed the new trim for the two-row Grand Cherokee but has not said whether a three-row Grand Cherokee L version will follow.
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland Gets 18-Inch All-Terrain Tires
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland uses 18-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires.
Those tires are one of the key functional changes compared with a conventional Grand Cherokee configuration. They are intended to provide additional traction on loose surfaces while also giving Upland a more rugged appearance.
Jeep has not changed the suspension hardware for Upland. Ride height remains separate from Trailhawk’s adjustable setup, so the new trim does not gain the additional clearance available from Trailhawk’s air suspension.
The wheel-and-tire combination is instead part of a broader equipment package aimed at buyers who want an off-road-oriented Grand Cherokee without paying for all of Trailhawk’s hardware.
Upland Gets Trailhawk-Inspired Exterior Styling
Jeep has also changed several exterior details for Upland.
The front fascia follows the design direction used by Trailhawk, while gray tow hooks add a visual connection to Jeep’s more off-road-focused trim.
Other gray exterior pieces complement the tow hooks, and the unique 18-inch wheels complete the Upland treatment.
The styling changes are not accompanied by a Trailhawk-level mechanical package.
Jeep has positioned Upland as a separate trim rather than a cheaper version of Trailhawk with identical capability. Buyers get the all-terrain tires and exterior changes, while the more expensive Trailhawk keeps its additional suspension and drivetrain hardware.
324-HP Turbocharged Engine Powers Upland
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four producing 324 horsepower.
Jeep added this engine to the Grand Cherokee lineup for the 2026 model year.
No separate engine tune or additional power upgrade has been announced for Upland.
The engine therefore remains unchanged while Jeep concentrates its new trim’s differences on the tires, wheels, exterior treatment and off-road equipment.
Upland is not being positioned as a performance version of Grand Cherokee. Its changes are aimed at giving the SUV a more rugged character without substantially altering its mechanical package.
Trailhawk Keeps Its Air Suspension and Transfer Case
The biggest mechanical difference between Upland and Trailhawk is underneath the vehicle.
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland does not have Trailhawk’s height-adjustable air suspension.
Trailhawk can alter its ride height, giving it additional clearance when conditions require it. Upland does not have that capability.
Jeep also leaves out Trailhawk’s transfer case.
Those omissions keep Upland below Trailhawk in off-road capability. All-terrain tires can improve traction on loose surfaces, but they do not provide the same capabilities as the additional suspension and four-wheel-drive hardware fitted to Trailhawk.
Jeep has therefore drawn a fairly clear line between the two trims.
Upland Starts at $49,990
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland starts at $49,990.
Jeep says the price applies to the two-row Grand Cherokee and places Upland $5,000 below Trailhawk.
That difference reflects the equipment separating the two trims.
Upland includes the 324-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, Trailhawk-inspired styling and gray exterior details. Trailhawk adds the height-adjustable air suspension and transfer case.
The new trim therefore sits near the $50,000 mark while giving Jeep a lower-priced alternative to its more capable off-road Grand Cherokee.
Jeep Has Not Confirmed a Grand Cherokee L Upland
Jeep has announced Upland for the two-row Grand Cherokee, but has not said whether the package will be offered on the three-row Grand Cherokee L.
The automaker has also not provided pricing or equipment details for a Grand Cherokee L version.
That is all Jeep has disclosed about Upland’s availability beyond the two-row Grand Cherokee. The new trim is scheduled to reach dealerships late this year.
Dealership Arrivals Start Late This Year
Jeep says the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland will reach dealerships late this year.
A specific arrival date has not been announced.
The new trim joins the returning Trailhawk in the 2027 Grand Cherokee lineup, giving Jeep two versions with an off-road focus.
Upland takes a less expensive approach, while Trailhawk retains the mechanical equipment designed for more demanding terrain.
Upland and Trailhawk Take Different Approaches
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland and Trailhawk share an off-road theme, but their equipment is not interchangeable.
| Feature | Grand Cherokee Upland | Grand Cherokee Trailhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49,990 | $5,000 more than Upland |
| Engine | 324-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four | Not specified in the supplied information |
| Wheels | 18-inch | Not specified |
| Tires | All-terrain | Not specified |
| Trailhawk-inspired styling | Yes | Yes |
| Gray tow hooks | Yes | Yes |
| Height-adjustable air suspension | No | Yes |
| Transfer case | No | Yes |
| Two-row Grand Cherokee | Yes | Yes |
| Grand Cherokee L | Not confirmed | — |
| Dealership arrival | Late this year | 2027 lineup |
The equipment list makes the difference between the two trims clear. Upland brings the all-terrain tires and visual changes, while Trailhawk adds hardware intended for more difficult off-road conditions.
Grand Cherokee Upland Focuses on Equipment, Not Extra Power
Jeep has not given the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland a more powerful engine or a performance-specific suspension.
Instead, the trim combines the existing 324-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with all-terrain tires and an exterior package designed around the Trailhawk’s appearance.
That keeps development relatively simple while giving Jeep another price point within the Grand Cherokee range.
The result is a Grand Cherokee with a more pronounced off-road appearance and some equipment suited to loose surfaces, but without the mechanical changes required for Trailhawk-level capability.
Trailhawk Remains the More Capable Grand Cherokee
Trailhawk continues to occupy the top position when off-road equipment is the priority.
Its height-adjustable air suspension and transfer case give it hardware Upland does not receive.
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland instead relies on its 18-inch all-terrain tires and standard Grand Cherokee hardware.
Jeep has not described Upland as a replacement for Trailhawk. The $5,000 price gap also reinforces the separation between the two trims.
A customer choosing Upland is paying for a different equipment mix rather than getting the same Trailhawk package for less money.
Jeep Has Not Confirmed Grand Cherokee L Upland
The three-row Grand Cherokee L remains an open question for the new trim.
Jeep has confirmed the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland for the two-row model but has not announced a Grand Cherokee L version.
That means there is no confirmed Upland price or equipment list for the three-row SUV.
Jeep could expand the trim later, but no such plan has been announced.
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland Arrives Late This Year
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland will arrive at dealerships late this year with a starting price of $49,990.
Its standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, a Trailhawk-inspired front fascia, gray tow hooks and the 324-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Height-adjustable air suspension and a transfer case are not included.
Jeep has also left the Grand Cherokee L version unconfirmed.
Upland therefore occupies a clear position within the 2027 lineup. It adds all-terrain tires and Trailhawk-inspired styling at a price below Trailhawk, while Jeep keeps the more substantial off-road hardware with its higher-priced trim.
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