2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo for sale in Albuquerque NM

Under the hood: the aggressive, torquey 3.6L Pentastar V6 — 290 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque — backed by a secure, smooth automatic transmission to get that power to the pavement. Rear-wheel drive is standard and Jeep’s proven 4x4 systems (Quadra-Trac and Quadra-Drive variants) were available from the factory for anyone who wants to take this thing off the beaten path. Built to perform, the drivetrain delivers responsive acceleration and real-world capability without apology.

Factory equipment that comes with the Laredo treats comfort and function like non-negotiables. Standard features include cloth seating with a 60/40 split-folding rear bench for hauling gear, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control and a tilt steering column with steering-wheel mounted audio controls for a cockpit that works as hard as you do. Single-zone automatic climate control keeps the cabin dialed in, and roomy cargo space behind the rear seats swallows whatever you load it with.

You’ll get a well-appointed Uconnect infotainment system straight from the factory — AM/FM with CD/MP3 playback, auxiliary input and Bluetooth hands-free/streaming capability — plus a multi-speaker sound system that’s ready for road-trip volume. Practical touches like a center console with storage, convenient cupholders, power mirrors and remote trunk release are all standard equipment; simple details built to last.

Safety and handling are taken seriously: ABS with electronic brake distribution, traction control and electronic stability control come factory-installed to keep the power in check when conditions turn nasty. A full complement of airbags, including front and side thorax airbags and full-length curtain airbags, plus a tire pressure monitoring system, add layers of protection for you and your passengers.

If you want a no-nonsense midsize SUV that pairs a punchy 3.6L V6 with solid factory creature comforts, competent on- and off-road hardware and the safety systems you expect, this 2012 Grand Cherokee Laredo doesn’t apologize — it delivers.