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LOCAL BUYER'S GUIDE

Laredo, Limited or the new Trailhawk: three Cherokee trims, one hybrid 4x4, and the question of which one belongs in a Falmouth driveway.

Key Numbers

• Laredo from $38,130 and Limited from $40,130 before destination; Trailhawk from $42,630 before destination
• All three share the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid with 210 hp, 4x4 and up to 3,500 lbs towing when properly equipped
• Laredo adds heated seats and remote start; Limited adds leatherette, a heated steering wheel and a power liftgate
• The Laredo, Limited and Trailhawk are in…

Key Numbers

• Five tops: body-color Freedom Top hardtop, black Freedom Top hardtop, premium black Sunrider soft top, black Sunrider for the hardtop and the Sky One-Touch power top
• Jeep calls the Sky One-Touch power top class-exclusive and the toolless door removal class-exclusive
• Wrangler prices start at $38,630 for the 2-door Sport and $41,635 for the 4-door Sport, including destination
• A heated steering wheel is standard on the Rubicon, Sahara and Rubicon X
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2027 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

A three-row minivan with an option most of the segment doesn't offer at all: all-wheel drive.

KEY NUMBERS

• AWD available on 2027 Pacifica Select, Limited and Pinnacle for a $2,995 premium; the Odyssey offers none
• Four trims, $41,595 to $54,910 FWD before destination
• 287-hp 3.6L V6 across the lineup; up to 140.5 cu ft of max cargo
• 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain and roadside assistance warranty

Quick answer:

• Premier Cape Cod's Hyannis service department covers every Jeep, Ram and Chrysler system, including 4xe hybrid diagnostics.
• Mopar-trained technicians and genuine parts protect a warranty claim and hold up against Cape Cod's salt exposure.
• Sunbit payment plans let you spread the cost of a larger repair instead of paying it all at once.

2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Cape Cod

Two off-road-focused trims are back, and a new one just joined them. Here's what it means for how you'd actually use one here.

2027 RAM 2500 PAYLOAD IN CAPE COD

The Short Answer

• Gas HEMI V8 with the new Payload Upgrade Package: up to 4,580 lbs, best in class
• Maximum GVWR with that package: 11,040 lbs, up from 10,000
• Cummins diesel: up to 3,600 lbs, with up to 20,000 lbs of towing

Quick Answer

• Oversand driving at Sandy Neck requires a town of Barnstable ORV sticker, four-wheel drive and tire deflation.
• The 2026 Jeep Recon has full-time active four-wheel drive, a standard rear electronic locking differential and 265/70R18 all-terrain tires.
• Ground clearance is 9.1 inches, with a 33.8-degree approach angle and a 33.1-degree departure angle.
• EPA range is 222 miles combined and 250 miles in city driving (fueleconomy.gov).
• The 3.0-cubic-foot front trunk is sealed and separate from the cabin, which is where the recovery kit rides.

Quick Answer

• Every 2026 Jeep Compass ships as a 4x4; the front-drive version other compact SUVs sell is not built here.
• Five trims use Jeep Active Drive; the Trailhawk uses Active Drive Low, which adds a low range.
• Ground clearance is 8.1 inches, or 8.6 inches on the Trailhawk.
• Pricing opens at $29,550 before the $1,995 destination charge.
• Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on the base Latitude.