Just FYI ... that steel bar in the rear that you store that trailhawk goodie bag behind ... its purpose is to put under your tire should you become stuck to help give you traction!
I have an older model, a 2014 Trailhawk V-6, and I really love this vehicle! I was so surprised at how well it goes in the mountains, snow and mud, and it is very comfortable driving.
I had a 15 trailhawk and loved it. Now I have a 16 trailhawk with panoramic sunroof and I love it even more. Rides and handles great it’s a beautiful car.
Nice review. I've owned a TH since Nov 2015, really solid 4x4 vehicle. I found that metal bar in the back to be a handy spot to strap my laptop roller bag to keep it securely fastened while driving. I also find the ESS system to be a pain in the rear. Has to be manually switched off at each engine start. Wish FCA had made that button a simple on/off.
great review...you helped me make up my mind! I'm a former Wrangler owner but I think now it's time to get some creature comforts in something that can "mildly" go off road if I wanted to. Was on the fence about getting another JK vs the Trailhawk but this kind of convinced me. Thanks again, great informative video!
Can’t stand the start stop feature. Rented one for awhile and that alone made me switch it out for something else and swear not to buy one. Also the door auto locking at 5mph was EXTREMELY loud and scared me every time it went off like a gunshot.
I have the 2015 and I find the camera is not the best. My wife's Pilot has a much older camera yet it is much easier to use given it is mounted higher on the vehicle and as a result, it gets fewer shadows that make backing up difficult. That being said I like my Trailhawk, I find its definitely the most capable 4WD vehicle I have owned aside from my Wrangler. Still a short wheelbase, narrow frame (but not too narrow), more than adequate off road features...the biggest issue I have is the lack of available off road capable wheels for this model. One more inch of clearance in the wheel well and you could do SOOOOO much more with this vehicle.
Grant like always great review! But buddy is that correct what you said about the usb port disables the infotainment center? You mean if I'm charging my cell phone by using the usb port I have no access whatsoever on the infotainment center? That is a major deal breaker in a bad way. That is so inconvenient , everybody plugs their phone when not in use. Wow thanks for pointing that out.
Grant, would you mind saying how tall you are? I know this is an older video, but the cabin of the Cherokee really hasn't changed and I'm looking at a new 2022 still on my local dealer's lot. Just curious how my 6' 3" frame might fit. Thanks.
@@GrantRoberson Thank you. I don't like "running the gauntlet" in a dealership unless I have a pretty good idea that a car is going to be a good option. Sounds like I'll fit fine, so its worth a visit.
Nice vehicle! I sure agree about the stop/start function. Big waste......shut the engine off for a minute or 30 seconds at EVERY red light! Dumb and you save what? a pint of gas! That feature needs to be removed completely.
Does anyone know what the key icon is supposed to indicate on the 12V slot in the valet section under the radio? Also I have the 2017 Cherokee Limited and want to know what does + and - mean on the automatic gear shift under D for Drive? BTW I have front wheel drive.
The plus and minus are for the use of "auto/manual" shifting. If you move the shift lever to the left, the indicator on the dash will change from D to a number, which indicates what gear you are in. Pull back on the shift lever and the transmission will shift up a gear, push forward on the shift lever, and the transmission will shift down a gear.....
@@leftoverporkchop9972 thank you for reply but don't understand ... how can you shift without a clutch pedal? And also when and why would you? I am in flat Florida so do not comprehend. We don't even have little hills for the most part.
@@ooohlaa13 Probably the best use for it in the Cherokee would be if you are off road and wanted to take control over shifting the transmission rather than letting the car itself decide what gear to be in. There is no clutch required which kind of makes it a weird experience when driving on the road, especially if you are someone who knows how to drive a clutch. Sounds like you can play with it if you want, to see how it works, but you really don't seem to have a need for that feature.
i tried so hard to find a crack on the passenger seat to pull i almost rip the seam open and still can't find the hidden storage. But i vaguely remember that the salesman showed this that.
Check out for the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV comming this fall 2017 !!! Cherokee Trailhawk + Nokian studded winter tires = winter fun at its best !!!
Just FYI ... that steel bar in the rear that you store that trailhawk goodie bag behind ... its purpose is to put under your tire should you become stuck to help give you traction!
I have the 2016 model, and it's my favorite vehicle I've ever owned! Great review Grant!
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I have an older model, a 2014 Trailhawk V-6, and I really love this vehicle! I was so surprised at how well it goes in the mountains, snow and mud, and it is very comfortable driving.
I had a 15 trailhawk and loved it. Now I have a 16 trailhawk with panoramic sunroof and I love it even more. Rides and handles great it’s a beautiful car.
What a beautiful, well thought out machine. FCA has come a long way in a short time thanks to Marchionne.
Nice review. I've owned a TH since Nov 2015, really solid 4x4 vehicle. I found that metal bar in the back to be a handy spot to strap my laptop roller bag to keep it securely fastened while driving. I also find the ESS system to be a pain in the rear. Has to be manually switched off at each engine start. Wish FCA had made that button a simple on/off.
great review...you helped me make up my mind! I'm a former Wrangler owner but I think now it's time to get some creature comforts in something that can "mildly" go off road if I wanted to. Was on the fence about getting another JK vs the Trailhawk but this kind of convinced me. Thanks again, great informative video!
Absolutely fantastic review!!! Just bought a 2015 edition, and I hope I enjoy it. Thanks for this info Grant!!
Can’t stand the start stop feature. Rented one for awhile and that alone made me switch it out for something else and swear not to buy one. Also the door auto locking at 5mph was EXTREMELY loud and scared me every time it went off like a gunshot.
This is such a good review.
I have the 2015 and I find the camera is not the best. My wife's Pilot has a much older camera yet it is much easier to use given it is mounted higher on the vehicle and as a result, it gets fewer shadows that make backing up difficult. That being said I like my Trailhawk, I find its definitely the most capable 4WD vehicle I have owned aside from my Wrangler. Still a short wheelbase, narrow frame (but not too narrow), more than adequate off road features...the biggest issue I have is the lack of available off road capable wheels for this model. One more inch of clearance in the wheel well and you could do SOOOOO much more with this vehicle.
Nice! I have the 2016 V6 trailhawk.
@R.Malik are you happy with your 2016 trailhawk?
5:28 menacing look to the lights
Nice video, why does it sound like you are emphasizing the last word on every sentence?
That's how he talks
i just checked a 2017 trailhawk.. and underneath the cruise control and other side fxn.. there are buttons to change radio channel or volume..
This is an epic ride
You forgot the tow package!
Grant like always great review! But buddy is that correct what you said about the usb port disables the infotainment center? You mean if I'm charging my cell phone by using the usb port I have no access whatsoever on the infotainment center? That is a major deal breaker in a bad way. That is so inconvenient , everybody plugs their phone when not in use. Wow thanks for pointing that out.
not true i am charging my phone all the time while listening to Sirius and using Navsystem or I am using the one in the console
3:19 says vehicle gets grimey from the road and nuckes and crannies are hard to wash
4:47 says hooks are there in case you need pulled out
great review!
5:16 says the lights are so bright that they are confused with Brights
Good review, but wish you would have did a test drive..but overall a+++++
I want this Jeep so bad
go buy it
I'm 6'4" and I bang my head when the hatch is open every time I put something in it. I wish the hatch would open higher.
Grant, would you mind saying how tall you are? I know this is an older video, but the cabin of the Cherokee really hasn't changed and I'm looking at a new 2022 still on my local dealer's lot. Just curious how my 6' 3" frame might fit. Thanks.
Great question. 6’2”
I now mention my height in most of my videos as it seems to be a popular factoid.
Thanks for watching
@@GrantRoberson Thank you. I don't like "running the gauntlet" in a dealership unless I have a pretty good idea that a car is going to be a good option. Sounds like I'll fit fine, so its worth a visit.
Loved mine! Glad it's gone!
Great Review.
great job!....
Weird my 2017 doesn’t have the trunk button
Or cooled seats
And the push to start
4:32 says they subdued the vehicle
7:16 says the manual way doesn't work well
2:45 don't say it doesn't fit in.
What I found out is what I'm gonna find is on this is what you'll notice.
6:11 says it is a little bit combersom
Nice vehicle! I sure agree about the stop/start function. Big waste......shut the engine off for a minute or 30 seconds at EVERY red light! Dumb and you save what? a pint of gas! That feature needs to be removed completely.
ynp1978 bmw and many other cars use this now
ynp1978 we have a 2017 grand cherokee and the start stop feature is so very annoying we turn it off every time
3:03 says vehicle would look ackward if you blinged it out
That's Entertainment awkward
8:08 says you have to take it out
Does anyone know what the key icon is supposed to indicate on the 12V slot in the valet section under the radio? Also I have the 2017 Cherokee Limited and want to know what does + and - mean on the automatic gear shift under D for Drive? BTW I have front wheel drive.
The plus and minus are for the use of "auto/manual" shifting. If you move the shift lever to the left, the indicator on the dash will change from D to a number, which indicates what gear you are in. Pull back on the shift lever and the transmission will shift up a gear, push forward on the shift lever, and the transmission will shift down a gear.....
@@leftoverporkchop9972 thank you for reply but don't understand ... how can you shift without a clutch pedal? And also when and why would you? I am in flat Florida so do not comprehend. We don't even have little hills for the most part.
@@ooohlaa13 Probably the best use for it in the Cherokee would be if you are off road and wanted to take control over shifting the transmission rather than letting the car itself decide what gear to be in. There is no clutch required which kind of makes it a weird experience when driving on the road, especially if you are someone who knows how to drive a clutch. Sounds like you can play with it if you want, to see how it works, but you really don't seem to have a need for that feature.
I wonder how tall this guy is?
6'2"
4:19 says it has a buck tooth appearance
6:33 talks christmas
is there Passenger seat storage if the car has heat and ventilated seats?
Commander Erik yes I have the 2016 and it does have the passenger seat storage and heated seats. Not sure about ventilated.
i tried so hard to find a crack on the passenger seat to pull i almost rip the seam open and still can't find the hidden storage. But i vaguely remember that the salesman showed this that.
The ventilated seats do not have storage, just the heated seats.
gosh u have no idea how hard i try to rip the seat open try to find the tab to pull lol. ok glad to know. thank you for your answer!
Commander Erik no problem! The only reason I know is because of the Jeep forums. Probably not a bad idea to check those out if you have any questions.
7:20 mentions operation
Bottoms up 😂
5:03 flickering light
If you say pretty much one more time I’m going to pretty much die.
Pretty much...
Bad, no price, no gas mileage!
BS I have a 2017 TH with the same tires and I live VT. I counlnt get anywhere in the snow with those I needed to change to real snow tires
Check out for the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV comming this fall 2017 !!!
Cherokee Trailhawk + Nokian studded winter tires = winter fun at its best !!!
Real Jeeps have round headlights.
Just as Ford model 't' !!