i test drove a GC Limited last week. I thought it was an exceptional daily driver, liked the visibility and the interior. I thought the V6 pentastar was very smooth and had all the power one needs. No complaints about the engine, I liked it.
I ordered mine with a 5.7L Hemi 12/23/21 and picked it up 4/21/22. Love it. Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 L Hemi. All the goodies. More on the way as soon as available. Cold air intake, Kooks long pipe 3 inch headers are waited to be found out how to build them to the the new 5.7 L Hemi. Interior is outstanding! Comfortable! Love the messaging seats! Love it! 👍😀
You are such an honest, sweet, straightforward man, Tom. You didn't push your service on your viewers like other reviewers. That actually makes us want to use it more. 👍🏾
I love how your video is never about complaining but in-depth information! I can appreciate that! Video quality is always top notch!! 👌🏾 that’s why I always watch your channel over other car reviewers.
It's a gorgeous but understated design. I like it a lot and it will age nicely. Jeep does Jeeps really, really well (with a few exceptions). People talk a lot about your video quality (and rightly so) but I think your writing is very good too. Concise, informative, throughout with just the right touch of humor, it's a great narrative for all your well-executed visuals. Back to the Jeep. Who ever is in charge of the brand, they are steering it in the right direction. They just need some entry-level products that are as lust-worthy as their top-end products.
Where I live (New England) these are everywhere. I have not owned one but I have driven a few. I love them. Most people I know never, ever take them off road. That goes double for Wranglers! I hate the Wrangler on the road but I love it off road. Especially when I was in Colorado. Great review, Tom.
Awesome photography, Tom. Your equipment is so good I could see enough orange peel on that paint to make me seriously question that $65k price tag. Stellantis should offer a paint correction option....
That is modern paint. You'll see this on cars twice the price. Seriously. Look at some of the closeups on the Audi-e-tron GT. Same look. Here's a primmer- newoldcars.com/orange-peel-why-your-new-car-paint-may-look-so-bad/
@@rkalla That is modern paint. You'll see this on cars twice the price. Seriously. Look at some of the closeups on the Audi-e-tron GT. Same look. Here's a primmer- newoldcars.com/orange-peel-why-your-new-car-paint-may-look-so-bad/
@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks, Tom. That was a long article but I'm educated now. Now I know why my coworker got his Audi S5 paint-corrected and ceramic coated. Even at $70k plus, up close it looked like lizard skin.
If you think this is bad, you should've seen the actual paint run in the rear quarter panel of the 2022 S580 we returned, among other issues. A $135K luxury car.
This Jeep is so comfortable. With the higher upgrade packages. You get heat and cold lumber massage seats. I have nerve damage in my tailbone and so I need a really comfortable seat. The massage systems in other brands have. None compared to the Jeep. I fell asleep in it. So if you have a bad back and want to drive longer then 3o min get one.
I just think Jeep really screwed up with the pricing. A base 4x4 Grand Cherokee is like 43k, 45 for the L, while vehicles like Passport/Pilot, Telluride, Expolrer are like 6k cheaper. Jeep wants to think people don't cross shop them but they really do. You'll be paying 65k for an Overland or a Summit (don't get the Overland unless you're getting the off road tech - the Summit has more for essentially the same price) or nearly 70k for a Rerserve, over that for an L. With the V6. Add a few grand for the V8, and don't even get me started on the Plug In (yeah yeah tax credit - that's after the fact). Most MB GLEs, X5s, Q7s, etc. go for around 62-67k. The GC does have some nice looking materials front and center and cool features like massage seats, but come on. For that kind of money, I'm getting a GLE350. Stellantis is lunatics if they think this will work once the chip shortage ends. I'll wait to see $10,000 incentives and delaers selling them at 15% off.
For $62K, all of those European models will be stripped base models with very few options and vinyl seating(save the Audi). The GC w/ Hemi is right around $68K and has options unavailable on even fully loaded X5s and GLEs. GCs have always been expensive, yet people always buy them.
@@hellkitty1014 You're right, people do buy them. That being said, for $68k I could get a GLE350 with Mb-Tex that actually feels nicer to me then the leather, drivers assist, AR Nav, ventilated front seats and heated rear, and the sport styling. All I need. That would make me much happier.
I went to look for a fully loaded telluride and they wanted 20% over list. Which seemed crazy. Through Coscto I was able to get a 2022 Jeep GCL below sticker. Which, for what's going on, seems OK.
@@JGR53W yep. Between Costco or financing through Chrysler Cap, you can get below sticker. We've seen loaded Overland and Summits for $1-4K under MSRP. Not terrible considering the market.
@@JGR53W That's just a sign of how overpriced they are - even in this crazy market, they have to be under sticker to be market value. I'm sure the discount put it in line with what it's competitoin is selling for with the mark up.
Tom, you got the URL to your quote service wrong on screen. You have "Driven Quotes WS", but it should be "quotes driven ws" (had to leave the periods out of course or they'd delete the comment) Great review, as always. Is that Bellevue, BTW?
Gotta admit, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a favorite of mine for many years. The sight of any Grand Cherokee out on the highway is real easy on my eyes. This new Jeep is no exception, very handsome from all angles. Thank you for the wet weather reviews, you always make this stuff look easy - but we know the reality. Good work! 👍👍
Ad guy here who worked on the introduction of the brand new Cherokee XJ for model year 1984. Research at the time indicated that drivers used 4WD just 2% of the time, on average. I bought a plain-Jane base model under the supplier plan for about $11K and I loved it. Fast forward 40 years, I see an attractive vehicle, but the high price points seem at odds with the idea of taking it off-road and really using all the on-board tech. For many, looking cool is a perfectly acceptable substitute for actually being cool. Thanks Tom, excellent review, as always.
Fair point, but respectfully, it really all depends on your overall needs. In a climate with snowy winters, like Minnesota, 4WD is what I consider to be essential. Do lots of people survive the winters with just 2WD? Yes, but they're miserable, struggling to get traction on fresh snowfall, and they are limited in what conditions they can legitimately move around in, especially with deep snow accumulations. At the end of the day, 4WD is one of those things where you rarely actually need it, but when you need, you need it, and you'll regret not having it. I personally will never not own a 4WD vehicle as long as I live in this climate. I've owned three Jeeps, soon to be on my fourth, and there are many reasons I prefer Jeep over other brands, which I won't bore you with, but I will tell you that the off-roading abilities, while impressive, have never really a selling point for me personally, as I rarely leave the pavement. It's more about the style and driving experience, with the added benefit of self-sufficiency in the winter.
I'd say it looks good, but not as good as the previous generation did. The night vision and rear view mirror/camera are really nice touches. Some of the buttons on the close-ups looked cheap to me. The V-6 has been around forever, so it should be reliable. BUT, it is really slow for a $65,000 vehicle. And there are two higher trim levels, so I'm almost afraid to ask what those cost.
I like it. I have owned every generation except for the last one so I guess you'd say I am a Grand Cherokee fan. I wouldn't mind owning one of these someday.
Tom, you mentioned the sound system and your background. Two questions: what’s the best upgrade stereo you’ve heard in a vehicle, let’s say from this Jeep’s price point down? And, do any of them still offer an available CD player? I love Spotify and iTunes, but I still like to be able to pop in a CD. .
I have the 2019 Summit. Fully loaded I mean everything… after taxes and everything else, is was close to 75,000.00…. I just ordered the summit reserve. Got everything but the two screens in the back… 71,500. Leasing this one though. Beautiful truck !
Wow. Insane on inflation of price! When I bought 2015 overland, I paid 43k for it. You can't tell me that this new one has 22k of tech in it to justify the price. Freaking ridiculous. Really snuffing out the middle class.
I leased 2014 and 2017 Overlands back-to-back and I love them. But... Trying something different right now, but at these new price points I don't think I'll be going back.
@@DrivenCarReviews 😊 Thank you…. I love that neighborhood. When I’m virtually in one of your review vehicles, I do pay attention to the car, but I’m also taken away by the views of the neighborhood…..Is like any car looks amazing in such sceneries. Thanks for your work here.👍
Really good video. I believe this Grand Cherokee is too big. I really liked my 2004 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 V8. I currently have a 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk with V6 to stay in a similar sized foot print. It is very well executed, but I really miss the V8 and Dana axles.
Been a jeep guy for years. Had a couple of Grands along the way along with a Waggoner. Personally I see the new Grand Cherokee and the new Grand Waggoner as nothing more than a rehash of a Range Rover. No homages to the original and no distinctiveness, and the Grand is just a scaled down version with little in common with its predecessors.
Looks and capabilities of the new Jeep is nice, but how is the reliability? Multiple reports, like from Consumer Reports and many others, place Jeep on the bottom. My friend had to have his 2019 Jeep Cherokee transmission changed after just 16 months, and another is having problems with hers.
Maybe I missed it. But why didn't you show how that big sunroof opens, if it does? Why don't you talk about Flat Towing Cherokees behind RV's. with the auto trans and that transfer case with no neutral???
They should have kept the zHigh Altitude package with 22 and carried over to the L. I liked the greyed out accents of the HA but they seemed to tone down some of the chrome for this generation. For Summit model customers make a note…..apparently no single color option…all colors except black will be two tone…..Black roof and whatever the base color is. Great ride and for ojnly $2K price difference I would recommend the L model. Longer wheelbase makes a difference and the times when you might need the extra space….you will probably really need it.
I love and eagerly anticipate your videos. I did have to chuckle when you mentioned how this Jeep could be raised to go through the high water of climate change--chuckled because these are the very kinds of vehicles with an outsized role in worsening it! As much as I love the SUVs of today, I am getting bored that all vehicles have the same shape today. I well remember the varied shape of cars in the 1950s, not that I would want to drive one today.
Is the grand Cherokee L bigger or just longer? Is it the same vehicle but longer? Every time I see one on the road, it just looks like a totally bigger SUV. It has the same styling but detentions looks bigger, not just longer.
Grand Cherokee prices are MUCH higher than just four years ago. My dad's '18 Trailhawk started at $43,295. It jumped to $47K by '21 and this new one is $54,630 (the current price seems to change on a weekly basis). That’s over $11,000 more now! New platform, more refined, but practically, there's not a lot of difference in capability. And the drivetrain is carry-over! Plus, in '18 they didn't charge for paint ($400 now), and destination charge jumped from $1100 in ’18 to $1800 now! Unreasonable gouging for what cannot be described as Toyota levels of quality. No thanks.
Of course there's a stop sale in effect for a bunch of these, because Chrysler did it again. Using defective electronics and that will sometimes think the car is being stolen when it isn't, and declare itself dead. Unrecoverable. I love a car that is so self-aware it commits suicide rather than face continued existence
FCA/Stellantis is a joke. Worst cars on the road. I think with this and the new Wagoneer they have even outdone Land Rover in terms of unreliable heaps of junk.
I've been interested in the Grand Cherokee but had issues with the touch responsiveness on the 10" infotainment screen when test driving two of them, that didn't arise on the 8". Did you have this problem at all on this vehicle or in the L?
Another great video..... But The cost of these vehicles is getting out of hand... 60k for a jeep is a joke. I can't wait till people just say enough and stop buying these things.
Excellent timing by Stellantis to launch a 6,000 lbs gas guzzler. It's not the high fuel prices, but the choices made by American car buyers that are the problem.
That map of Detroit in the engine bay at 2:05 is ironic because yes, the area code for Detroit is 313, but the headquarters of FCA, which is in Auburn Hills, which is in an entirely different county than Detroit, has a 248 area code.
Maybe I have to see it in the flesh, but I thought the old one was a lot better looking. This looks a lot more like an Equinox or some other boring midsize to me, presumably because the profile is so different. The old one was distinctive, this feels derivative. The Velar and Cayenne are the only ones pulling off the brawny, muscular, capable midsize thing to me now.
@@DrivenCarReviews no definitely not like Wranglers, but they are the most numerous vehicles on almost any trail you go to lol. The real question is do more 4Runners see dirt than Grand Cherokees? Probably.
It is amazing we don’t get a review of Laredo or even Limited trims. I want it reviewed with base suspension. It is a good vehicle but what’s with lack of colors? No blues or greens or beige? And all that black gloss? Way overpriced.
There are some reviews on TH-cam with the Limited trim. From what I recall, the reviewers who only drove the Limited had good things to say about ride comfort, but those who had also tried units with the air suspension all said it's noticeably superior.
The interior looks a lot worse on the lower trims. I was surprised seeing the Overland and Summit trims in all the press videos. And then you see the interior in person and it is not up to par.
He doesn’t compare this model to the others. The lower trim Limited with options captures many of the high end goodies but you have to go with Overland and up to get luxury. Add to the Limited the panorama roof, 10” screen with Nav and improved audio is enough for most buyers at about $53k. Still, the higher end models with their the air suspension negates the need for running boards ($1 K) as the 4 x 4 sits high. The vehicle automatically shifts into Park should you try to move with a door ajar, a “what the heck?” surprise. The turner on SiriusXM can start to spin wildly should you change channels too fast. The satellite reception might disappear now and then for no reason whatsoever. This is a heavy vehicle so, lacking a hybrid option, it doesn’t get great mileage. The V-6 has pep and the eight gears shift smoothly. You might pay a premium to get one but not nearly as much add-on as a Telluride. With gas prices soaring these big vehicles won’t be selling as easily.
@@Hollyrock712 that is truly insane! That’s what I was told as well! False expectation. 2 months ended being 5! Anyway, it’s truly worth the wait! That’s my daily driver & I just can’t get enough of it!
Eric, how are you like it, still? I just ordered a 2023 JGC Summit. So scared because I love the look of it, but I am aware that Jeep is not as reliable as other manufacturers. Someone commented about the front and rear windshield wipers, and the sun glaring on the metal shift dial. Any issues with these things, or others?
I do love it how he assumes Jeeps are jumping other cars, I think a lot of them are receiving jumps. And the recovery hooks are to pull your Jeep up onto the flatbed
If you build the new Grand Cherokee on the Jeep website, you can choose 2-row or 3-row, and yes the Grand Cherokee and NOT the Grand Cherokee L, but almost all reviewers keep separating the 2-row new Grand Cherokee from the 3-row Grand Cherokee L...any chance any of you reviewers could discuss the difference between the 3-row Grand Cherokee and the 3-row Grand Cherokee L? Ok I think when you click on the 3-row option it automatically changes it to the Grand Cherokee L, but it seems like a weird way to do that on a website that also has the Grand Cherokee L vehicle separate from the Grand Cherokee.
i test drove a GC Limited last week. I thought it was an exceptional daily driver, liked the visibility and the interior.
I thought the V6 pentastar was very smooth and had all the power one needs. No complaints about the engine, I liked it.
I ordered mine with a 5.7L Hemi 12/23/21 and picked it up 4/21/22. Love it. Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 L Hemi. All the goodies. More on the way as soon as available. Cold air intake, Kooks long pipe 3 inch headers are waited to be found out how to build them to the the new 5.7 L Hemi. Interior is outstanding! Comfortable! Love the messaging seats! Love it! 👍😀
It’s a 5.7 not a 6.2 my dude 😂
You are such an honest, sweet, straightforward man, Tom. You didn't push your service on your viewers like other reviewers. That actually makes us want to use it more. 👍🏾
I love how your video is never about complaining but in-depth information! I can appreciate that! Video quality is always top notch!! 👌🏾 that’s why I always watch your channel over other car reviewers.
It's a gorgeous but understated design. I like it a lot and it will age nicely. Jeep does Jeeps really, really well (with a few exceptions). People talk a lot about your video quality (and rightly so) but I think your writing is very good too. Concise, informative, throughout with just the right touch of humor, it's a great narrative for all your well-executed visuals. Back to the Jeep. Who ever is in charge of the brand, they are steering it in the right direction. They just need some entry-level products that are as lust-worthy as their top-end products.
Where I live (New England) these are everywhere. I have not owned one but I have driven a few. I love them. Most people I know never, ever take them off road. That goes double for Wranglers! I hate the Wrangler on the road but I love it off road. Especially when I was in Colorado. Great review, Tom.
Thank you, Tom and Mark. Another great, informative video. Hope you get well, Tom. Best, from Seoul, S.Korea.
Awesome photography, Tom. Your equipment is so good I could see enough orange peel on that paint to make me seriously question that $65k price tag. Stellantis should offer a paint correction option....
Me: it can’t be that bad…
2:42 (eyes bleeding)
That is modern paint. You'll see this on cars twice the price. Seriously. Look at some of the closeups on the Audi-e-tron GT. Same look. Here's a primmer- newoldcars.com/orange-peel-why-your-new-car-paint-may-look-so-bad/
@@rkalla That is modern paint. You'll see this on cars twice the price. Seriously. Look at some of the closeups on the Audi-e-tron GT. Same look. Here's a primmer- newoldcars.com/orange-peel-why-your-new-car-paint-may-look-so-bad/
@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks, Tom. That was a long article but I'm educated now. Now I know why my coworker got his Audi S5 paint-corrected and ceramic coated. Even at $70k plus, up close it looked like lizard skin.
If you think this is bad, you should've seen the actual paint run in the rear quarter panel of the 2022 S580 we returned, among other issues. A $135K luxury car.
This Jeep is so comfortable. With the higher upgrade packages. You get heat and cold lumber massage seats.
I have nerve damage in my tailbone and so I need a really comfortable seat.
The massage systems in other brands have.
None compared to the Jeep.
I fell asleep in it.
So if you have a bad back and want to drive longer then 3o min get one.
Thanks Tom, you just sold me a Grand Cherokee. Really a professional website.
I just think Jeep really screwed up with the pricing. A base 4x4 Grand Cherokee is like 43k, 45 for the L, while vehicles like Passport/Pilot, Telluride, Expolrer are like 6k cheaper. Jeep wants to think people don't cross shop them but they really do. You'll be paying 65k for an Overland or a Summit (don't get the Overland unless you're getting the off road tech - the Summit has more for essentially the same price) or nearly 70k for a Rerserve, over that for an L. With the V6. Add a few grand for the V8, and don't even get me started on the Plug In (yeah yeah tax credit - that's after the fact). Most MB GLEs, X5s, Q7s, etc. go for around 62-67k. The GC does have some nice looking materials front and center and cool features like massage seats, but come on. For that kind of money, I'm getting a GLE350. Stellantis is lunatics if they think this will work once the chip shortage ends. I'll wait to see $10,000 incentives and delaers selling them at 15% off.
For $62K, all of those European models will be stripped base models with very few options and vinyl seating(save the Audi). The GC w/ Hemi is right around $68K and has options unavailable on even fully loaded X5s and GLEs. GCs have always been expensive, yet people always buy them.
@@hellkitty1014 You're right, people do buy them. That being said, for $68k I could get a GLE350 with Mb-Tex that actually feels nicer to me then the leather, drivers assist, AR Nav, ventilated front seats and heated rear, and the sport styling. All I need. That would make me much happier.
I went to look for a fully loaded telluride and they wanted 20% over list. Which seemed crazy. Through Coscto I was able to get a 2022 Jeep GCL below sticker. Which, for what's going on, seems OK.
@@JGR53W yep. Between Costco or financing through Chrysler Cap, you can get below sticker. We've seen loaded Overland and Summits for $1-4K under MSRP. Not terrible considering the market.
@@JGR53W That's just a sign of how overpriced they are - even in this crazy market, they have to be under sticker to be market value. I'm sure the discount put it in line with what it's competitoin is selling for with the mark up.
Tom, you got the URL to your quote service wrong on screen. You have "Driven Quotes WS", but it should be "quotes driven ws" (had to leave the periods out of course or they'd delete the comment)
Great review, as always. Is that Bellevue, BTW?
Gotta admit, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a favorite of mine for many years. The sight of any Grand Cherokee out on the highway is real easy on my eyes. This new Jeep is no exception, very handsome from all angles. Thank you for the wet weather reviews, you always make this stuff look easy - but we know the reality. Good work! 👍👍
Great video as always! Interesting tidbit about different brand of spare tire 😄
Can't wait for the shortage to ease so I can get one at a decent price. Great review!
Awesome review! Thanks for reviewing the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Ad guy here who worked on the introduction of the brand new Cherokee XJ for model year 1984. Research at the time indicated that drivers used 4WD just 2% of the time, on average. I bought a plain-Jane base model under the supplier plan for about $11K and I loved it. Fast forward 40 years, I see an attractive vehicle, but the high price points seem at odds with the idea of taking it off-road and really using all the on-board tech. For many, looking cool is a perfectly acceptable substitute for actually being cool. Thanks Tom, excellent review, as always.
I think these things whenever I drive something like this.
Fair point, but respectfully, it really all depends on your overall needs. In a climate with snowy winters, like Minnesota, 4WD is what I consider to be essential. Do lots of people survive the winters with just 2WD? Yes, but they're miserable, struggling to get traction on fresh snowfall, and they are limited in what conditions they can legitimately move around in, especially with deep snow accumulations. At the end of the day, 4WD is one of those things where you rarely actually need it, but when you need, you need it, and you'll regret not having it. I personally will never not own a 4WD vehicle as long as I live in this climate.
I've owned three Jeeps, soon to be on my fourth, and there are many reasons I prefer Jeep over other brands, which I won't bore you with, but I will tell you that the off-roading abilities, while impressive, have never really a selling point for me personally, as I rarely leave the pavement. It's more about the style and driving experience, with the added benefit of self-sufficiency in the winter.
I saw one of these last night and thought it looked amazing!
I'd say it looks good, but not as good as the previous generation did. The night vision and rear view mirror/camera are really nice touches. Some of the buttons on the close-ups looked cheap to me. The V-6 has been around forever, so it should be reliable. BUT, it is really slow for a $65,000 vehicle. And there are two higher trim levels, so I'm almost afraid to ask what those cost.
I really like the look of the outgoing model.
I like it. I have owned every generation except for the last one so I guess you'd say I am a Grand Cherokee fan. I wouldn't mind owning one of these someday.
I’m seeing these everywhere Jeep did a good job
Tom, you mentioned the sound system and your background. Two questions: what’s the best upgrade stereo you’ve heard in a vehicle, let’s say from this Jeep’s price point down? And, do any of them still offer an available CD player? I love Spotify and iTunes, but I still like to be able to pop in a CD. .
Great job guys, keep up the hard work-appreciate the honest and thorough reviews 10/10
I have the 2019 Summit. Fully loaded
I mean everything… after taxes and everything else, is was close to 75,000.00…. I just ordered the summit reserve. Got everything but the two screens in the back… 71,500. Leasing this one though. Beautiful truck !
A nice station wagon. Thanks for talking about the sound system.
This is not even close to what a station wagon is.
Like... not on the same planet.
Thanks Tom, what do you think of the car suspension?
Ooh, that one was actually starting and running.
first vid of yours ive seen, subscribed, great editing!
My Nissan Qashqai has the washer for the rear camera ,too .In fact most of SUV have that gadget.
thank you for another honest and great review! please keep them coming!
65k? Wow!
It's kind of ridiculous that you get the same engine in a 60k Cherokee as a 30k Jeep Willys.
its a good idea..why make a completely different engine when this one works so well. they are both jeeps
How does Tom not have 1M subscribers? So glad I just discovered this channel. I’m subscribed!
You seem to have excellent taste Christopher.
I love it, it’s a smooth ride ❤️🫶🏽
I really like this two tone color scheme.
Wow. Insane on inflation of price! When I bought 2015 overland, I paid 43k for it. You can't tell me that this new one has 22k of tech in it to justify the price. Freaking ridiculous. Really snuffing out the middle class.
I have an answer to your inflation problem , FJB !
How many times did you have to clean the car due to the weather? Great photography as usual.
Not bad! Wouldn’t be my choice personally
It’s good though’
@@bradleyscarreviews very
Beautiful car and beautiful location. Is it a lake on the background?
I leased 2014 and 2017 Overlands back-to-back and I love them. But... Trying something different right now, but at these new price points I don't think I'll be going back.
Where is this gorgeous neighborhood his driving around? And yeah, that Jeep is nice👍
In the Seattle area
@@DrivenCarReviews 😊 Thank you…. I love that neighborhood. When I’m virtually in one of your review vehicles, I do pay attention to the car, but I’m also taken away by the views of the neighborhood…..Is like any car looks amazing in such sceneries. Thanks for your work here.👍
Top-notch videography review
Really good video. I believe this Grand Cherokee is too big. I really liked my 2004 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 V8. I currently have a 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk with V6 to stay in a similar sized foot print. It is very well executed, but I really miss the V8 and Dana axles.
Skis on the roof also means they can get hit by salt, rocks, and whatever else is thrown up in winter driving. So yeah, not exactly ideal.
Some of these neighborhoods look so familiar, did you film around Cougar Mountain/SE Bellevue?
65 racks? whew just out of my league
Been a jeep guy for years. Had a couple of Grands along the way along with a Waggoner. Personally I see the new Grand Cherokee and the new Grand Waggoner as nothing more than a rehash of a Range Rover. No homages to the original and no distinctiveness, and the Grand is just a scaled down version with little in common with its predecessors.
Looks and capabilities of the new Jeep is nice, but how is the reliability? Multiple reports, like from Consumer Reports and many others, place Jeep on the bottom. My friend had to have his 2019 Jeep Cherokee transmission changed after just 16 months, and another is having problems with hers.
$65k for 8 sec 0-60?!?! I’d pay an extra $2k for modern engine rather than the yesteryear pentastar
When are they going to dealers ?? I still can't find one here in upstate NY
Maybe I missed it. But why didn't you show how that big sunroof opens, if it does? Why don't you talk about Flat Towing Cherokees behind RV's. with the auto trans and that transfer case with no neutral???
Tom, will you test the L version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee? (Beyond Mudfest) The “Evil One” would have a field day with the sliding 2nd row.
Not sure. It would be the 4xe if I did
They should have kept the zHigh Altitude package with 22 and carried over to the L. I liked the greyed out accents of the HA but they seemed to tone down some of the chrome for this generation.
For Summit model customers make a note…..apparently no single color option…all colors except black will be two tone…..Black roof and whatever the base color is. Great ride and for ojnly $2K price difference I would recommend the L model. Longer wheelbase makes a difference and the times when you might need the extra space….you will probably really need it.
Typically audio companies "tune" the radio, they don't supply the components.
Yup. I did a whole NYT story about that.
How do you avoid scratches in the interior? I barely got mine and I guess it got scratched with the keys
Great review
I love and eagerly anticipate your videos. I did have to chuckle when you mentioned how this Jeep could be raised to go through the high water of climate change--chuckled because these are the very kinds of vehicles with an outsized role in worsening it! As much as I love the SUVs of today, I am getting bored that all vehicles have the same shape today. I well remember the varied shape of cars in the 1950s, not that I would want to drive one today.
It was very intentional.
I love the front so much, and i really hate the rear...
hopefully this model not plague with drivetrain issues like the 2015- 2011 models ticking or rocker arm issues 🤷🏿🤦🏿
I am mad that they took away the v 8 but maybe if and when they get the trail hawk back then they will put it in that one
Another great review
Is the grand Cherokee L bigger or just longer? Is it the same vehicle but longer? Every time I see one on the road, it just looks like a totally bigger SUV. It has the same styling but detentions looks bigger, not just longer.
Nice video Mr. T.V.
Grand Cherokee prices are MUCH higher than just four years ago. My dad's '18 Trailhawk started at $43,295. It jumped to $47K by '21 and this new one is $54,630 (the current price seems to change on a weekly basis). That’s over $11,000 more now! New platform, more refined, but practically, there's not a lot of difference in capability. And the drivetrain is carry-over!
Plus, in '18 they didn't charge for paint ($400 now), and destination charge jumped from $1100 in ’18 to $1800 now!
Unreasonable gouging for what cannot be described as Toyota levels of quality. No thanks.
Toyota levels of quality...prior to 2022. They're just as bad as anyone else these days.
an 8 second 0-60? ouch!
Of course there's a stop sale in effect for a bunch of these, because Chrysler did it again. Using defective electronics and that will sometimes think the car is being stolen when it isn't, and declare itself dead. Unrecoverable. I love a car that is so self-aware it commits suicide rather than face continued existence
At least the car is killing itself, not its owner by rolling down the drive way.
@@Skfkf1393a I suppose that is progress
FCA/Stellantis is a joke. Worst cars on the road. I think with this and the new Wagoneer they have even outdone Land Rover in terms of unreliable heaps of junk.
LOL!!
Nice video! Good job:)
For 65k on a Jeep I expect v8, air suspension and full auto drive features….. otherwise might as well get a luxury brand.
You can get that if you forgo the package that includes the Night Vision.
$65,000 for a Grand Cherokee with a V-6? I would pass for sure, the V-8 should be standard at that price.
Good looking large SUV...
I've been interested in the Grand Cherokee but had issues with the touch responsiveness on the 10" infotainment screen when test driving two of them, that didn't arise on the 8". Did you have this problem at all on this vehicle or in the L?
Another great video..... But The cost of these vehicles is getting out of hand... 60k for a jeep is a joke. I can't wait till people just say enough and stop buying these things.
Keep in mind, at the release of this video there is a stop sale ordered by Jeep (no sales of any Jeeps Grand Cherokees allowed).
Looks great, but not electric. No thanks.
The V8 has way higher resale please please think about when you will want to trade the jeep in for a newer model
I like this redesign. I am curious as to how the MPGs will be in real life on the 4xe verision.
From all indications, the JL Wranlger 4Xe has exceeded EPA mileage expectations, plus delivered on the electric-only mileage.
Excellent timing by Stellantis to launch a 6,000 lbs gas guzzler. It's not the high fuel prices, but the choices made by American car buyers that are the problem.
My dream!
I Take a 2022 4X4 Summit or Overland.
Great review..looks like a very good vehicle..Is reliability in your cue cards?….be nice to know..realize you are not CR..
I have no way of determining reliability and maintenance by the owner is a big part of that. I think we all know Jeep is not in the top 3.
@@DrivenCarReviews US news and world report gives it an 84/100..third best in class. Sounds pretty good to me
That map of Detroit in the engine bay at 2:05 is ironic because yes, the area code for Detroit is 313, but the headquarters of FCA, which is in Auburn Hills, which is in an entirely different county than Detroit, has a 248 area code.
Details...
BUILT IN DETROIT...313. Mack Avenue.
@@hellkitty1014 Touché
I still prefer the exterior of the last generation and the interior of the new generation
Maybe I have to see it in the flesh, but I thought the old one was a lot better looking. This looks a lot more like an Equinox or some other boring midsize to me, presumably because the profile is so different. The old one was distinctive, this feels derivative. The Velar and Cayenne are the only ones pulling off the brawny, muscular, capable midsize thing to me now.
I really think the outgoing GC looks great, this one depends on a few things. I also feel it has much more presence than an Equinox.
I completely agree, it just. Let down for me.
I think you would be surprised how many people who buy a 4x4 GC actually use it as intended.
Like I said, I've seen them out on the trails. But not nearly like Wranglers.
@@DrivenCarReviews no definitely not like Wranglers, but they are the most numerous vehicles on almost any trail you go to lol. The real question is do more 4Runners see dirt than Grand Cherokees? Probably.
My husband just ordered one. I’m 5 Feet tall. I’m worried if my feet will reach the breaks and I’d be able to drive the car easily?!!
I found one. I love it but no panoramic. Slim pickings
It is amazing we don’t get a review of Laredo or even Limited trims. I want it reviewed with base suspension. It is a good vehicle but what’s with lack of colors? No blues or greens or beige? And all that black gloss? Way overpriced.
There are some reviews on TH-cam with the Limited trim. From what I recall, the reviewers who only drove the Limited had good things to say about ride comfort, but those who had also tried units with the air suspension all said it's noticeably superior.
Nailed the interior, some exterior styling ques are amazing, but over all side profile is not that appealing.
My choice would be the new Land Cruiser.
The interior looks a lot worse on the lower trims. I was surprised seeing the Overland and Summit trims in all the press videos. And then you see the interior in person and it is not up to par.
He doesn’t compare this model to the others. The lower trim Limited with options captures many of the high end goodies but you have to go with Overland and up to get luxury. Add to the Limited the panorama roof, 10” screen with Nav and improved audio is enough for most buyers at about $53k. Still, the higher end models with their the air suspension negates the need for running boards ($1 K) as the 4 x 4 sits high.
The vehicle automatically shifts into Park should you try to move with a door ajar, a “what the heck?” surprise.
The turner on SiriusXM can start to spin wildly should you change channels too fast.
The satellite reception might disappear now and then for no reason whatsoever.
This is a heavy vehicle so, lacking a hybrid option, it doesn’t get great mileage.
The V-6 has pep and the eight gears shift smoothly.
You might pay a premium to get one but not nearly as much add-on as a Telluride. With gas prices soaring these big vehicles won’t be selling as easily.
Great review!
Went with the 22 GC Summit Reserve! Just received it a week ago and this 🚘 is filled with technology, security & comfort! Love it
How long did you have to wait. I ordered mine about two weeks ago. Same car.
@@Hollyrock712 : buckle up Joe. Ordered it in October and received it early March (5months)!
@@ericcissoko1280 Jeez, they told me two months… thanks Eric…. That’s crazy
@@Hollyrock712 that is truly insane! That’s what I was told as well! False expectation. 2 months ended being 5!
Anyway, it’s truly worth the wait! That’s my daily driver & I just can’t get enough of it!
Eric, how are you like it, still? I just ordered a 2023 JGC Summit. So scared because I love the look of it, but I am aware that Jeep is not as reliable as other manufacturers. Someone commented about the front and rear windshield wipers, and the sun glaring on the metal shift dial. Any issues with these things, or others?
Makes me nostalgic for the pricing of my 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. Out the door for $43k.
It looks great.
But Jeep reliability has been at the bottom of the barrel for quite a while.
I do love it how he assumes Jeeps are jumping other cars, I think a lot of them are receiving jumps. And the recovery hooks are to pull your Jeep up onto the flatbed
Always great to look at. But it is gonna be an expensive car maintain.
If you build the new Grand Cherokee on the Jeep website, you can choose 2-row or 3-row, and yes the Grand Cherokee and NOT the Grand Cherokee L, but almost all reviewers keep separating the 2-row new Grand Cherokee from the 3-row Grand Cherokee L...any chance any of you reviewers could discuss the difference between the 3-row Grand Cherokee and the 3-row Grand Cherokee L?
Ok I think when you click on the 3-row option it automatically changes it to the Grand Cherokee L, but it seems like a weird way to do that on a website that also has the Grand Cherokee L vehicle separate from the Grand Cherokee.
When you click "3-Row" it changes to the L model.
Ouch $65K with a base V6. For that price it should have more power.
Best part of the Jeep, it comes with two clowns in it - with masks -😂😂😂
May 2023 as of this writing and Jeep is giving 8k off MSRP because they're flooded with inventory :)