2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The 2013 Grand Cherokee is Jeep's mid-size SUV, the one that blends everyday comfort with serious trail capability. On the road it feels composed and quiet, though the ride can get busy over rough pavement in the sportier trims. It corners with more poise than you'd expect from a body-on-frame SUV, and the steering is direct enough for highway cruising. Inside, the cabin is roomy for five, with a cargo area that swallows gear, and the higher trims get real leather and wood. The Laredo is the base Grand Cherokee, trading the Limited's leather and wood for cloth seats and a simpler interior to keep the price down. Its 3.6L V6 makes 290 horsepower and works with a five-speed automatic, which is adequate for daily driving but gets 19 mpg combined.