When Paige Bueckers first broke down her essentials for GQ, the conversation wasn’t just about the G.T. Hustle 3 sneakers or her iPad; it was a snapshot of an athlete preparing for a professional migration. As she officially trades the Big East for the Big D, her “Dallas Daily” has become a central piece of her hardware stack. In an era where star athletes often lean into exotic supercars, Bueckers has opted for something more calculated: the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit.
Navigating the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex requires more than just flash; it requires an asset capable of handling 75-mph highway merges and the grueling physical demands of a WNBA schedule. For Bueckers, the Summit trim isn’t a stylistic choice—it’s a professional utility. Here is the technical audit of the hardware powering her transition.
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The Power: The 3.6L Pentastar V6
While the automotive world is currently obsessed with the transition to smaller turbos, Buecker’s 2025 spec utilizes one of the most battle-tested internal combustion engines in existence: the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.
- The Output: 293 Horsepower / 260 lb-ft of Torque.
- The Technical Edge: This engine is built with a high-pressure die-cast aluminum block and a 60-degree V-angle, designed for high-endurance thermal management. In the heat of a Texas summer, the Pentastar’s integrated exhaust manifolds and dual-overhead cams provide a reliable “steady-hand” performance—the mechanical equivalent of a point guard who manages the clock with zero turnovers.
The Acoustic Sanctuary: McIntosh MX950 Audio
For an athlete who relies on “Sonic Prep,” the cabin is more than a car—it’s a pre-game focus room. The Summit features the 19-speaker McIntosh® MX950 Entertainment System, powered by a 17-channel, 950-watt amplifier.
- The Detail: The system is engineered with the same LD/HP® (Low Distortion/High Performance) technology found in McIntosh’s legendary home towers. Using the “Blue Meters” on the Uconnect 5 display, Bueckers can monitor a high-fidelity soundstage that effectively filters out the roar of the I-35, providing a studio-grade sanctuary before she even hits the arena tunnel.
The Recovery Suite: Palermo Leather & Quadra-Lift
Photo: Jeep Press Room
The “Summit” designation brings a level of hardware designed for athlete recovery. The interior is wrapped in Palermo leather with 16-way adjustable power front seats that include a massage function—a critical “Active Recovery” asset for an elite player managing the physical toll of a 40-game pro season.
- The Suspension: Paired with the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension, the vehicle automatically lowers at highway speeds to optimize aerodynamics or raises to provide 10.9 inches of ground clearance. It’s a sophisticated, semi-active damping system that ensures the ride quality remains as smooth as her jumper, regardless of the North Texas terrain.
The Professional Standard
Paige Bueckers’ choice of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit represents more than a lifestyle upgrade; it’s a strategic alignment with her new reality in Dallas. In the high-stakes environment of the WNBA, an athlete’s “daily” is an extension of their performance toolkit. By prioritizing a vehicle defined by the mechanical resilience of the Pentastar V6 and the sensory precision of McIntosh audio, Bueckers has bypassed the flash of typical rookie “exotics” in favor of a sophisticated, high-utility asset.
Photo: Jeep Press Room
As Bueckers settles into her role as the face of the Dallas Wings, her hardware reflects her game: disciplined, high-fidelity, and built to withstand the long haul. The Summit isn’t just a car she drives to the arena—it’s the mobile headquarters of a professional who understands that the right gear makes the journey as seamless as the destination.
Featured Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Jeep Press Room
Author Bio
Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.
