The Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 could be edging closer to a comeback. Senior figures within the brand have stopped short of confirming anything, but they’re no longer shutting the door on a Hemi revival either.
Speaking to The Drive, Grand Cherokee vehicle integration manager Joe Aljajawi responded with a pointed “stay tuned” when asked about the return of V8 power.
That follows comments made last autumn by Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf, who said customers “want options” when discussing whether the 5.7- or 6.4-litre Hemi might rejoin the range.
The 5.7-litre V8 was dropped from the standard Grand Cherokee in 2023 and from the three-row Grand Cherokee L in 2024.
The shift in tone mirrors wider changes at Stellantis. Under former CEO Carlos Tavares, the group pushed hard toward full electrification.
Over the past year, however, messaging from both Jeep and Ram has increasingly celebrated combustion engines, particularly the Hemi V8 line-up.
Broderdorf has already committed to keeping the Wrangler Rubicon 392 alive, reinforcing that renewed appetite for eight-cylinder performance.
There’s still no official announcement, and a Jeep spokesperson reiterated that the company does not comment on potential future products.
But with Stellantis recalibrating its strategy and executives openly acknowledging demand for traditional powertrains, the prospect of a V8-powered Grand Cherokee no longer feels far-fetched.
For UK buyers watching the American SUV market, it’s a notable shift: electrification may dominate headlines, but the V8 clearly isn’t done yet.
