2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo: Olathe Buyers Guide

What the base price buys

Nothing about the Laredo looks or feels like a stripped model, because the refresh content wasn’t held back for the upper trims. The big screen is here. The new styling is here. The safety hardware count that Jeep touts as best-in-class is here. What you give up against the pricier rungs is mostly convenience garnish — the moonroof, the power liftgate, the heated seats — and the turbo engine. Families comparing a Laredo to a similarly priced mid-trim compact SUV will notice the Jeep is simply a class bigger: 193.5 inches long on a 116.7-inch wheelbase, with 38 cubic feet behind the second row and around 71 with it folded.

The V6 deserves a fair word, too. It’s down on power against the new turbo, but it’s a known quantity with years of service history behind it, it drinks regular fuel at an EPA-rated 19 city / 26 highway, and it tows the same 6,200 pounds. If your driving is school runs on 119th Street plus a weekly run up I-35 into Kansas City, the V6 Laredo covers it without drama.

Rear-drive or 4×4

The $2,000 question. Rear-wheel drive is fine for three seasons here, but Johnson County winters swing hard — an ice storm one week, sixty degrees the next — and a 4×4 Grand Cherokee shrugs off the mornings when the plows haven’t reached your street yet. Resale in this region also tilts toward 4×4. If the budget allows exactly one option, most Olathe buyers should make it this one.

Laredo or Laredo X

The Laredo X costs about $2,500 more and bundles the moonroof, power liftgate, remote start, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and wireless charging. Priced individually those features would run past the gap, so the X exists for buyers who already know they want the comfort layer. The Laredo proper is for buyers who want the size, the screen and the badge at the lowest defensible number — and there’s no wrong answer between them.

How buying one here goes

Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram carries a 4.3-star Google rating over 4,200-plus reviews, and the low-pressure theme repeats across recent Grand Cherokee purchases. One buyer this summer put it simply: “We bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee today. Eden did a great job with us. She was upbeat and friendly and made us feel like she really cared about our having a good experience.” — Glenna F. The store sits at 15500 W 117th Street, and you can start from the Grand Cherokee inventory page to see which Laredos are on the ground today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Grand Cherokee Laredo?

$37,995 MSRP with rear-wheel drive, plus destination, taxes and registration; 4×4 adds about $2,000. The three-row Laredo L version runs roughly $2,000 above the two-row. Current programs are posted on the specials page and refresh regularly.

Does the 2026 Laredo have the new turbo engine?

No — the Laredo and Laredo X keep the 293-hp 3.6L V6. The 324-hp Hurricane 4 turbo starts at the Laredo Altitude. Both engines use an eight-speed automatic and carry the same 6,200-pound tow rating.

What gas mileage does the Laredo get?

The EPA rates the V6 at 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined, with rear-drive and 4×4 rating essentially the same. It runs on regular unleaded, and the 23-gallon tank keeps highway stops far apart.

Is the Laredo big enough for a family of five?

Yes — it seats five with real adult space in the second row, and the cargo hold swallows 38 cubic feet behind the back seat. If you regularly need six or seven belts, the Grand Cherokee L version of any trim adds the third row.

Does the Laredo come with a big screen?

Every 2026 Grand Cherokee, Laredo included, carries the 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support — one of the changes that makes the base 2026 feel newer than a loaded 2025.

Is the Laredo in stock in Olathe?

Inventory turns quickly at the entry price point, so check the live new-vehicle inventory or call the sales desk at (913) 294-7906 before driving over.

The bottom line

The Laredo is the rational entry: full-size space, the complete 2026 tech and styling refresh, and a proven V6, at a price that undercuts a lot of loaded compact SUVs. Add 4×4 for Kansas winters, and if the comfort features keep nagging at you, the Laredo X guide covers the next rung up.