Jeentonik
Moderator
Grand Cherokee is the closest thing it's got to a competitor.
I was fortunate enough to spend a week with 17' GC Trailhawk and man, that thing was sweet!
Cooled/heated seats/ air suspension that raises the truck / low range and LSD rear end. It's got up to 10.8" of ground clearance and decent approach/departure angles along with all terrain tires.
I'd say it's likely to reach areas most (non trail, non TRD Pro) 4runners won't and it doesn't compromise on creature comforts. The Alcantara/leather seats were a treat. It also had a power liftgate and a modern, seemless 8 speed transmission.
I've owned a 5th gen 4runner. If I was in the market again, I'd give the jeep a good hard look. I've gotten to the point where the on road confort trumps sheer off road prowess on my list of priorities. It makes the toyota feel dated.
The new 2017 is an awesome looking truck. Where I see a problem is the resale value of Chrysler's vehicule and the random reliability... but I know these trucks are a must see