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Had to drop a like for mentioning the LeD lights and confirming the nice solid look at night. This is something I specifically look for and nobody else bothered to mention it.
@@dominickmatta3536 look at how long these have been out. Do the math, 3 cars over all those years makes a lot of sense, especially if you put a lot of miles on them per year.
Broken Medic have to disagree with you on that. I have a 03 Yukon with the 5.3 in it. My parents bought it brand new and nothing ever major went wrong with it. Engine still pulls like it’s brand new. That truck has never done us wrong.
We got a 19 Limited with the Hemi and other than the BS FCA sales experience, love it. We got 24 mpg on a 3,000 mile round trip to Florida, A/C running and 4 people and luggage packed up to the max. Not bad for a 360 HP beast.
I have owned 12 Grand Cherokees over twenty years. For the money and service they are the best that money can buy. The reason the front seats feel hard on long trips is because they have a cooling fan system in them at the Overland, SRT, and Trackhawk trim levels. The cheaper models don't have cooled seats and thus they may feel softer.
Brisarelly Barragan the hate is pure envy! I, too, have a white 2016 JGC Overland Trail Rated and couldn't be happier! Terrific on and off road; I do serious, though not extreme, off-roading in Italy and Greece.
Those wheels were also available in 2018, and are called the Heritage wheel. The were to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee. The 1993 Grand Cherokee limited has a similar 15" snowflake wheel. To celebrate 80 years of the family business, my dad bought a 2018 trackhawk and I bought his 2013 5.7L overland. As an XJ and SJ chassis jeep pureist, I was hesitant when these went full independent suspension, but the build quality is fantastic for the price, they are easy to work on and you can fit a 32" tire stock. The air suspension has also giving me no issues with 106k miles, and frankly I am amazed such a thing is available on a vehicle that cost well under $50k. Its sad that there is pretty much nothing american made in its class with a V8. I agree that it may go sooner than later. Just installed a Mopar intake, which looks way cool. REALLY want to find a set of those wheels next.
SavageSalad Not if you live in Greece where gasoline ( regular grade, mind you!) costs about $8,50/gallon (in US terms). I have a 2016 JGC Overland Trail Rated, built in the States for me and brought to Europe, where I do serious, though not extreme off-roading. At these prices and the performance of the JGC I get, I couldn't be happier. The diesel might be better IF I used the car more than six months of the year (the other six I spent here in the States, in Georgia, where I just got my 2020 JGC Trailhawk, 3.6 liter engine again) and put on a lot more miles to justify the extra purchase cost and urea treatment required; my "limited" mileage does not justify such a purchase...nor do I tow anything ! I keep one Jeep there and one here. Great cars, never had any problems with my Overland!
FCA's best products came from the Daimler-Chrysler merger. It would behoove them to continue to use underpinnings from Mercedes vehicles and keep up the exceptional work on the RAM lineup.
I just wish that jeep would either allow the bixenon option to be on all trims or a led headlight option. Jeeps halogen headlights have always been horrible.
Good overall review for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Overland trim. It's agreeable that it has aged well from the 2011 model year to the 2019 model year. Technically based on Jeep's history for change in design schematics from one generation to the next, they usually let a generation last 5 or 6 years before a new generation change steps in. That wasn't the case this time, but it's ok. The vehicle still looks attractive, rugged and is dominating sales. I think the reason why the front seats still maintain the firmness after a while is due to the fact that they are heated/ventilated seats. A different setup than the seats that are only heated. It was during the 2018 model year Jeep decided to ditch the mounted flashlight in the cargo area. I think they kicked the flashlight to the curb for the reason mentioned in the video and another reason could be due to the fact that flashlights are on our smartphones. Like what was mentioned in the video, the infotainment system is one of the best in the market. Based on information I got from couple sources several months ago it's definitely in the top 10 or top 5. The 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine is great. Last year I test drove a Grand Cherokee with the Limited trim that has the same HEMI V8 engine and it moves. Excellent acceleration. I currently have the last generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2005 model with the 4.7 liter V8 engine. The WK body style which lasted from 2005 to 2010. What I noticed immediately when I test drove the one last year is a difference in shifting from one gear to the next. The shifting in the current generation Grand Cherokee vehicles is a lot quicker, smoother and has a more continuous motion than mine. Basically, a night and day difference. I have intentions on getting the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. I think it'll be introduced next year in 2019 for the 2020 model year. It should be great. Based on pieces of information I got from couple sources, the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will finally get 3rd row seating. In general the 3rd row seating was originally rumored for the WK body style (2005 to 2010) Grand Cherokees and didn't become a reality. The 3rd row seating was rumored for the current generation Grand Cherokees, but it also didn't become a reality. Having the 3rd row seating appear in the upcoming 5th generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is well overdue and should be good.
Excellent comment Jeff! You seem to be quite the encyclopedia on the WK2. I actually owned a 2005 Grand Cherokee as well! It was an great SUV and never gave me a lick of trouble. In certain trims, I enjoy the rear 3/4 view of the WK more than the WK2. I believe it’s due to the placement of the belt line and angle of the roof giving it a slightly more athletic look. I hope they keep up the good work on the next gen! I’m eagerly awaiting the announcement. Regards, Chad
@@ApexReviewsOfficial Hi Chad. Thanks for responding. That's good that you also owned a WK body style Jeep Grand Cherokee. At the time when you had yours did it have the V6 engine, 4.7 liter V8 or the 5.7 liter V8? Like what I mentioned in my initial post the WK body style Jeep Grand Cherokee is what I have now. I got it as a used vehicle few years ago back in 2014. Before I got it my initial intent was to get the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 model. Things didn't go as planned and I ended up getting the one with the 4.7 liter V8. It's powerful, but not as powerful like the HEMI V8. The WK HEMI V8 came with 330 HP and 360 TQ while the 4.7 liter V8 came with 235 HP and 305 TQ. One thing for sure I wasn't getting the one with the V6 which had lower performance numbers. The current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee with the HEMI V8 as you already know has higher numbers at 360 HP and 390 TQ. If Jeep continues on the same incremental performance increase for the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, maybe that HEMI V8 engine will come with 390 HP and 420 TQ. That would be great! Like what you said I'm also waiting for the announcement for the next generation Grand Cherokee. Besides the 3rd row seating, I hope the next generation will come equipped with forward collision detection, surround view camera, couple more autonomous features, heated/ventilated rear seats, power folding seats, foot activated lift gate and locking/unlocking doors via smartphone. Hopefully, Jeep will have intentions on including those features, but let's see what happens when the time comes. Regards, Jeffery
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has the Alpine that came with it. So if u have a sub in the back of your Jeep Grand Cherokee u have Alpine sound System.
It looks really good so why change I guess that’s what they had in mind but a couple of things did change doe like the shifter ,wheels Harmon/kardon option and fresh look
@@abrahamlopez1388 if you actually owned one like I do, you would know there is plenty that needs updating. No 360 cam, lane centering, wireless charging, wireless CarPlay. Also the back seat leg room is not adjustable, worst legroom among its competition.
@ Apex Reviews - Being an "Overland" trim level, the mentioned "soft touch" materials on top of the door cards is actually "Leather", all upper level trims that have the upgraded leather (Overland/Summit) the dashboard, front door trims at the top & rear doors all have genuine leather, below that possibly soft touch materials.
I sell these for a living. It's a tad disappointing that FCA used the Sterling Edition wheels as left-overs for the 19MY. Phenomenal vehicle overall! Hence the #1 awarded SUV of ALL time!!
Thanks for watching Savage. I agree on your point on the wheels. I believe they're doing the same with the "Limited X" model by using the extra SRT hoods. The problem with this approach is the customer that paid for a somewhat unique model loses the exclustivity they paid for a year prior.
its my understanding that the only difference between the 18's and the 19's is the look of the infomat system. am i correct? are there any other differences? (besides the wheels). thank you
got this as a rental car this week. ( FREE UPGRADE) and this is an awesome suv!! kinda of makes me want to buy one. only had 40 miles on it when picked up. after our 5 days of driving it had 700 miles.(driving in cali. down the pch and elsewhere). we even took it out onto pismo beach. i had never even heard of the overland before. but i think this thing could do a whole lot!!
Have had two Summits with Hemi. The ride is very comfortable, especially on long 12 hour trips. I had two X 5’s prior to the Jeep. I had 22 seating positions in them but could never find a comfortable setting. I had pain all the way on a long drive.... never with Jeep. Only complaint I have is the Pearl White paint. The trim around the tires is not the same color as the rest of car; slightly different. I think the trim pieces are painted with a different sprayer.
It is not a different sprayer but one substrate is plastic and the other is metal, sealer color may vary from plant to plant but it is the same paint most likely ...kinda like a pool color the deep end looks darker blue while the shallow end looks lighter...lhope it helps !!!
You'll probably see a slight difference on every color. The issue is that when you paint two different materials with the same paint it will always have a slightly different effect. For example, painting wood, plastic and metal will all have different ways they react/absorb the paint even if its the same paint.
Leather seats: I have a 2017 Limited. 30k miles. The drivers set is showing age. No splits or cracks, but I’m afraid that it will. At just 3 years old I don’t think it should be showing this kind of age. Some would just say that it has that patina that leather gets, but it’s starting to look as if it’s wearing thin I places. Crossing my fingers it makes it 5years.
Just traded in my 2017 overland v6 in on a 2020 overland with the 5.7 and its Vibrating like crazy all speeds when you put your foot on the Excelerator and telling me this is a normal feeling in a 57 Jeep grand Cherokee and they all do this I can’t believe it so they’re getting me out of it and putting me in a high altitude V6 what is your opinion on that
From this video the only difference I c is the wheel wells. Looks like they are slightly revised. Great jeep, and the 1 I'll go 4 if I dont go with this F150!
Very well done review overall. Your overall knowledge and previous ownership of these Jeeps comes through in the review. Looking to get a 2019 SRT myself, and was curious to see how the ‘new’ center UConnect system looks. I like it. Would wait for the new WL next year but I won’t buy a first model year run from FCA. Hopefully after ~8 years they’ve got the WK2 squared away. lol
The last year of a generation is usually the best. they have fixed all of the problems they can and just make minor tweaks to make it as perfect as possible. That's the one to get if you are in the market for a used vehicle. Or, in this case, because we know this is the last year for the WK2, a good buy if you are in the market for a new vehicle. Also, make sure it is a "Thursday" car. :-)
Very nice job, but here is my problem with FCA(and I'm an employee). I would only consider the Hemi V8 which puts me at Limited or higher trim option. We went shopping at the end of 2018 as we had large employee discounts. I could get a new 2018 limited($42k msrp) for $32K with all the discounts, not bad, but V6, the only Hemi they could find was a 2019 Overland at around $48K. We keep our vehicles till they die so the model year is not important(not much change for 2019 anyway) but I'm not going to spend over $15,000 to get a Hemi, sorry FCA.
So....I also have a '15 HEMI Overland. Absolutely love it however There are some great deals on Grand Cherokees in my area that have more features than mine (19 speaker audio, QD-II, lane keep assist, etc.) With the changes that they have made over the years (electric steering, major uConnect upgrades, etc) would you say there is enough of a difference to make it worth upgrading?
Well obviously lol. I ended up getting a 2018 High Altitude. Very happy with it. Love the incremental changes and damn that 19 speaker audio system is phenomenal.
Thanks for all the V8 folks commenting that you love the engine. I have a 2015 V6 Summit...best car I have ever owned but need more towing power. What is your real-world gas mileage with the cylinder deactivation? Do the 2018's have altitude display. I LOVE that option. Lastly, any diesel owners care to comment on their car? I did find it interesting that if you build a 2019 GC on the jeep site they aren't giving diesel as an optional engine. Do they have too many 2018's left over?
I have a 2013 overland 4x4 and all those features are literally the same every single feature is in mine even the steering wheel heating with the wood it is in the 2013 the only thing that is different is the screen and no USB ports in the back just a plug
Be ready for your Leather Dash to start peeling back. I have a 2013 overland, they've replaced it twice. Both times it peeled back. They've had 1000s and 1000s of claims on it. I would have opted for a Trailhawk or other edition to avoid that dash. That's exactly what we did. Now we have the 13 overland and an 18 trailhawk. As for the 19s being the last year, that's not true. They are going to run this platform through at least 2021. The leather seats lasted just fine. I have 156K miles on mine..they look new Here's a link to the Jeep Road map to future builds. You will see no change for Grands until 2022 www.motor1.com/news/243715/jeep-2018-2022-roadmap-revealed/
You were saying that this is the last year of this outside look. What’s going to happen with the 2020 models? Are we enjoying a different body style 2020s?
@@NHseacoast I checked a few sources in regards to the new "WL" generation Grand Cherokee, and while FCA hasn't announced it yet, they expect answers this year, with banks opening up in Q4 next year. "WL, which is the internal code for the fifth generation Grand Cherokee, will use FCA's Giorgio architecture. This new model should have its world premiere at the 2019 New York auto show before going on sale in the fourth quarter of next year." You can check additional source by googling the model code. Some say 2021, but more often than not 2020 is mentioned.
Hey Patrick, thank you for watching! While I do believe that was the case in some prior models, this is in fact a light that shines down for ambient lighting at night. I've personally owned two of the 2011+ Grand Cherokee's and both of them had the same lighting. Below are a couple photos I took to show the light both emitting from the hole and also shining down on the center console. If I were to take my hand and put it a few inches away from the light, I would have what appears to be a small "pen" light beam shining on it. Far Away: imgur.com/s17kEuQ Up Close: imgur.com/uH9hAYP Shining Down: imgur.com/dnlmMb5 Regards, Apex Reviews
I like the video, I have one question does the engine shut off when you come to a stop and restart when you take off? And if so how can you by-pass this feature? Thanks JP
J P There’s a button in the car to turn it off, but you have to remember to push every time you start the car back up after leaving it. It’s a pain in the butt, my bmw has it and it’s annoying. I’ve heard that some places aren’t allowed to bypass it in the shops because it’s there to restrict emission levels/and or save gas. but it defeats the purpose if you have a button to turn it off every time.
Thanks for the info, its a bad set up because it will put more wear and tear on the engine. Now the dealer will lie and say it saves gas. I am like you jacqlyn its bullshit, we should be able to turn it off in the ECM!
Looks hot , but after owning a Cherokee and having to have the trsmission replaced not once but twice (cars only run 58,000 kms ), I’m turned off ever owning a Jeep again
Carlos, thank you for watching. I checked some sources, and it appears the 2019 MY will in fact offer the Trailhawk. Please see the link below for a breakdown of options. www.wk2jeeps.com/pdf/2019_wk2_Group_Detail_01.pdf Regards, Apex Review
Great job 1. What model besides trail hawk would you say is top of line Grand Cherokee? Ru disappointed in lack of storage space behind the rear seat? I hsve regular Cherokee and it’s a tight diagonal squeeze for golf clubs.
Hey Josh, thanks for watching! I actually took a POV video, but didn't include it in the video for the sake of time. I'll get to work editing it over the next few days and follow-up with a link. -Apex Reviews
Mark, it does not, but you can add one relatively easily. We used a Prodigy P3 on our Grand Cherokee's while towing our travel trailer. I do think for the price, they should come with one though.
I have a 2011, if I’m on open highway and can set the cruise at 70 or so, I can just about get 20. More realistic day to day commuting with a lot of slowdowns and speeding up, I’m getting like 14.5.
How in the hell....do you review this Jeep....and not talk about the ONE SINGLE BIGGEST PAIN IN THE ASS THAT APPEARS TO BE MISSING THIS YEAR??? You know of what I speak. Can you just NOT turn it off anymore or did they just do away with it all together?
If you are referring to ESS, and know that it's that big of a pain in the ass, how can you not know that only the V6 has ESS, not the V8??? And yes, the V6 does still include the disable button.
and yet another dumb reviewer. right at the beginning.... the High Altitude is simply a trimmed-out Limited trim not a level in between Overland and Summit. The HA doesn't have some features the overland has like the upgraded headlights, dual exhaust, etc.
C-Wow, I would try a more personable approach with people, it would probably go further. Yes, the standard Altitude is a essentially a "blacked-out" Limited. The HA however, does fall between the Overland and Summit. If anything it's more Summit than Overland since it has all of the same fascia over the Summit. It does have the LED lighting, dual exhaust and optional 5.7L engine and Harmon/Kardon sound. Please see the links below to validate my statement on where the High Altitude (HA) was position in the line-up. I don't normally respond back to comments such as yours, but I don't take personal attacks very kindly. If you have a differing opinions in the future, I try starting the conversation off on the right foot. Link to the video review of my High Altitude: czcams.com/video/gwBJLXkcxNk/video.html Window Sticker of my HA (Note, built on a Overland with the HA package): ibb.co/c6yQDp Screenshot of the Grand Cherokee Build and Price on Jeep's website. From here you'll see the HA falls directly between the two trims. ibb.co/cWPtzU
I appreciate your response as it's something I would certainly do. However, I don't have to be nice all the time. This world isn't nice therefore I don't have to be and you shouldn't expect people to. I didn't have anything to be nice for therefore I wasn't. Please don't be feed to this world of superficial love. Have a good day.
You are incorrect about the HA version, I just bought one, it does in fact sit above the regular overland as far as trim level goes. Mine has more features then a Overland including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warring, park assist, same front bumper as Summit with LED/HID headlights/fog lights.
Had to drop a like for mentioning the LeD lights and confirming the nice solid look at night. This is something I specifically look for and nobody else bothered to mention it.
that has to be the best intro I've ever seen for a car channel
The 5.7 hemi is an amazing engine that is close to bullet proof. Had 3 of these thru the years.
Broken Medic it’s bulletproof yet you had three... makes total sense
@@dominickmatta3536 look at how long these have been out. Do the math, 3 cars over all those years makes a lot of sense, especially if you put a lot of miles on them per year.
Broken Medic have to disagree with you on that. I have a 03 Yukon with the 5.3 in it. My parents bought it brand new and nothing ever major went wrong with it. Engine still pulls like it’s brand new. That truck has never done us wrong.
@@dominickmatta3536 one day when you have a wife and family of your own, you will understand. Enjoy the parents Tahoe.
Broken Medic sorry I was 5 years old in 2003🤷🏻♂️
We got a 19 Limited with the Hemi and other than the BS FCA sales experience, love it. We got 24 mpg on a 3,000 mile round trip to Florida, A/C running and 4 people and luggage packed up to the max. Not bad for a 360 HP beast.
I have owned 12 Grand Cherokees over twenty years. For the money and service they are the best that money can buy. The reason the front seats feel hard on long trips is because they have a cooling fan system in them at the Overland, SRT, and Trackhawk trim levels. The cheaper models don't have cooled seats and thus they may feel softer.
12???!!
Totally agree I am looking for our third in 4 years. One of my favorite all around!!
My 2014 limited hemi has the cooled seats too.
leased?
When you say "owned," I think you mean leased. You don't own the car when you lease it...
I have a 2018 altitude in white and I love it, i get too many compliments on it and some hate as well 😂
Do you lease it or own it?
Brisarelly Barragan the hate is pure envy! I, too, have a white 2016 JGC Overland Trail Rated and couldn't be happier! Terrific on and off road; I do serious, though not extreme, off-roading in Italy and Greece.
Those wheels were also available in 2018, and are called the Heritage wheel. The were to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee. The 1993 Grand Cherokee limited has a similar 15" snowflake wheel. To celebrate 80 years of the family business, my dad bought a 2018 trackhawk and I bought his 2013 5.7L overland. As an XJ and SJ chassis jeep pureist, I was hesitant when these went full independent suspension, but the build quality is fantastic for the price, they are easy to work on and you can fit a 32" tire stock. The air suspension has also giving me no issues with 106k miles, and frankly I am amazed such a thing is available on a vehicle that cost well under $50k. Its sad that there is pretty much nothing american made in its class with a V8. I agree that it may go sooner than later. Just installed a Mopar intake, which looks way cool. REALLY want to find a set of those wheels next.
5.7 is the only engine that belongs in a grand cherokee
agreed
6.2
The 3.0 Turbo Diesel and 3.6 V6 are great especially that 3.0
SavageSalad Not if you live in Greece where gasoline ( regular grade, mind you!) costs about $8,50/gallon (in US terms). I have a 2016 JGC Overland Trail Rated, built in the States for me and brought to Europe, where I do serious, though not extreme off-roading. At these prices and the performance of the JGC I get, I couldn't be happier. The diesel might be better IF I used the car more than six months of the year (the other six I spent here in the States, in Georgia, where I just got my 2020 JGC Trailhawk, 3.6 liter engine again) and put on a lot more miles to justify the extra purchase cost and urea treatment required; my "limited" mileage does not justify such a purchase...nor do I tow anything !
I keep one Jeep there and one here. Great cars, never had any problems with my Overland!
Yeah but that thank god for track hawks 🥵😎😍
FCA's best products came from the Daimler-Chrysler merger. It would behoove them to continue to use underpinnings from Mercedes vehicles and keep up the exceptional work on the RAM lineup.
Have the 2015 version of this exact Jeep, white and everything. I love my Jeep 🥰
The little N with the arrow under the suspension control is for flat towing. One of the few vehicles that can be flat towed with no modification.
I just wish that jeep would either allow the bixenon option to be on all trims or a led headlight option. Jeeps halogen headlights have always been horrible.
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has standard LED lights
@@matthewrowley9679 yeah I saw that however I wish it was the same on the grand Cherokee
@@steeltimberwolf I agree. The next gen Grand Cherokee will have LED lights standard and if they don't, there's something wrong with them.
@@matthewrowley9679 Huh. I just tried building one and it said bi-xenon headlights. Maybe at higher trim levels than Limited.
@@jsfbay1 are you talking about the Cherokee
Good overall review for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Overland trim. It's agreeable that it has aged well from the 2011 model year to the 2019 model year. Technically based on Jeep's history for change in design schematics from one generation to the next, they usually let a generation last 5 or 6 years before a new generation change steps in. That wasn't the case this time, but it's ok. The vehicle still looks attractive, rugged and is dominating sales. I think the reason why the front seats still maintain the firmness after a while is due to the fact that they are heated/ventilated seats. A different setup than the seats that are only heated. It was during the 2018 model year Jeep decided to ditch the mounted flashlight in the cargo area. I think they kicked the flashlight to the curb for the reason mentioned in the video and another reason could be due to the fact that flashlights are on our smartphones. Like what was mentioned in the video, the infotainment system is one of the best in the market. Based on information I got from couple sources several months ago it's definitely in the top 10 or top 5. The 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine is great. Last year I test drove a Grand Cherokee with the Limited trim that has the same HEMI V8 engine and it moves. Excellent acceleration. I currently have the last generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2005 model with the 4.7 liter V8 engine. The WK body style which lasted from 2005 to 2010. What I noticed immediately when I test drove the one last year is a difference in shifting from one gear to the next. The shifting in the current generation Grand Cherokee vehicles is a lot quicker, smoother and has a more continuous motion than mine. Basically, a night and day difference. I have intentions on getting the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. I think it'll be introduced next year in 2019 for the 2020 model year. It should be great. Based on pieces of information I got from couple sources, the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will finally get 3rd row seating. In general the 3rd row seating was originally rumored for the WK body style (2005 to 2010) Grand Cherokees and didn't become a reality. The 3rd row seating was rumored for the current generation Grand Cherokees, but it also didn't become a reality. Having the 3rd row seating appear in the upcoming 5th generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is well overdue and should be good.
Excellent comment Jeff! You seem to be quite the encyclopedia on the WK2. I actually owned a 2005 Grand Cherokee as well! It was an great SUV and never gave me a lick of trouble. In certain trims, I enjoy the rear 3/4 view of the WK more than the WK2. I believe it’s due to the placement of the belt line and angle of the roof giving it a slightly more athletic look.
I hope they keep up the good work on the next gen! I’m eagerly awaiting the announcement.
Regards,
Chad
@@ApexReviewsOfficial Hi Chad. Thanks for responding. That's good that you also owned a WK body style Jeep Grand Cherokee. At the time when you had yours did it have the V6 engine, 4.7 liter V8 or the 5.7 liter V8? Like what I mentioned in my initial post the WK body style Jeep Grand Cherokee is what I have now. I got it as a used vehicle few years ago back in 2014. Before I got it my initial intent was to get the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 model. Things didn't go as planned and I ended up getting the one with the 4.7 liter V8. It's powerful, but not as powerful like the HEMI V8. The WK HEMI V8 came with 330 HP and 360 TQ while the 4.7 liter V8 came with 235 HP and 305 TQ. One thing for sure I wasn't getting the one with the V6 which had lower performance numbers. The current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee with the HEMI V8 as you already know has higher numbers at 360 HP and 390 TQ. If Jeep continues on the same incremental performance increase for the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, maybe that HEMI V8 engine will come with 390 HP and 420 TQ. That would be great! Like what you said I'm also waiting for the announcement for the next generation Grand Cherokee. Besides the 3rd row seating, I hope the next generation will come equipped with forward collision detection, surround view camera, couple more autonomous features, heated/ventilated rear seats, power folding seats, foot activated lift gate and locking/unlocking doors via smartphone. Hopefully, Jeep will have intentions on including those features, but let's see what happens when the time comes.
Regards,
Jeffery
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has the Alpine that came with it. So if u have a sub in the back of your Jeep Grand Cherokee u have Alpine sound System.
I have this exact SUV from 2014, can't believe it hasn't changed a bit!
o it's changed because I can tell the 2014 from the 2017.
@@Qugie thanks for the literal response.
It looks really good so why change I guess that’s what they had in mind but a couple of things did change doe like the shifter ,wheels Harmon/kardon option and fresh look
@@abrahamlopez1388 if you actually owned one like I do, you would know there is plenty that needs updating. No 360 cam, lane centering, wireless charging, wireless CarPlay. Also the back seat leg room is not adjustable, worst legroom among its competition.
@@mct8888 may I ask how long you had with your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland 5.7 hemi v8?
@ Apex Reviews - Being an "Overland" trim level, the mentioned "soft touch" materials on top of the door cards is actually "Leather", all upper level trims that have the upgraded leather (Overland/Summit) the dashboard, front door trims at the top & rear doors all have genuine leather, below that possibly soft touch materials.
Agreed, this car is just beautiful, good looking...
I just can't find anything to change.... of course there's but my oh my oh my...just great SUV
I sell these for a living. It's a tad disappointing that FCA used the Sterling Edition wheels as left-overs for the 19MY. Phenomenal vehicle overall! Hence the #1 awarded SUV of ALL time!!
Thanks for watching Savage.
I agree on your point on the wheels. I believe they're doing the same with the "Limited X" model by using the extra SRT hoods. The problem with this approach is the customer that paid for a somewhat unique model loses the exclustivity they paid for a year prior.
its my understanding that the only difference between the 18's and the 19's is the look of the infomat system. am i correct? are there any other differences? (besides the wheels). thank you
Wow, I love the new changes for 2019. Glad I waited!
Yea I have the flash light in my Jeep and I use it a lot to show off the fact I have it, but I must say I have never really used it.
got this as a rental car this week. ( FREE UPGRADE) and this is an awesome suv!! kinda of makes me want to buy one. only had 40 miles on it when picked up. after our 5 days of driving it had 700 miles.(driving in cali. down the pch and elsewhere). we even took it out onto pismo beach. i had never even heard of the overland before. but i think this thing could do a whole lot!!
Have had two Summits with Hemi. The ride is very comfortable, especially on long 12 hour trips. I had two X 5’s prior to the Jeep. I had 22 seating positions in them but could never find a comfortable setting. I had pain all the way on a long drive.... never with Jeep. Only complaint I have is the Pearl White paint. The trim around the tires is not the same color as the rest of car; slightly different. I think the trim pieces are painted with a different sprayer.
It is not a different sprayer but one substrate is plastic and the other is metal, sealer color may vary from plant to plant but it is the same paint most likely ...kinda like a pool color the deep end looks darker blue while the shallow end looks lighter...lhope it helps !!!
You'll probably see a slight difference on every color. The issue is that when you paint two different materials with the same paint it will always have a slightly different effect. For example, painting wood, plastic and metal will all have different ways they react/absorb the paint even if its the same paint.
As you have a good experience on 5.7 engine .What is the typical mileage in the city ?
More on Hemi. The added 200 lbs give Jeep a different ride and handling. Worth the$
Leather seats: I have a 2017 Limited. 30k miles. The drivers set is showing age. No splits or cracks, but I’m afraid that it will. At just 3 years old I don’t think it should be showing this kind of age. Some would just say that it has that patina that leather gets, but it’s starting to look as if it’s wearing thin I places. Crossing my fingers it makes it 5years.
I have a 2018 Laredo E 4x4 and I love it best for the money
Just traded in my 2017 overland v6 in on a 2020 overland with the 5.7 and its Vibrating like crazy all speeds when you put your foot on the Excelerator and telling me this is a normal feeling in a 57 Jeep grand Cherokee and they all do this I can’t believe it so they’re getting me out of it and putting me in a high altitude V6 what is your opinion on that
He said this will be the last year for the overland? 😥 heartbroken I love my hemi!!
I love the sterling edition wheels 😍😍😍
Thanks for explaining the manual shift mode positions. I have heard people bitch the +/- should face the other way. Your explanation makes sense.
The 5.7L w/Borla exhaust would be excellent.
I like your taste!
From this video the only difference I c is the wheel wells. Looks like they are slightly revised. Great jeep, and the 1 I'll go 4 if I dont go with this F150!
Quick Dubbs
Good call, I’m either going for this or the F150.
I have the trailhawk version, it has the swayed seats and are super comfortable, just wish it had the LED HEADLAMPS
What are swayed seats?
Very well done review overall. Your overall knowledge and previous ownership of these Jeeps comes through in the review. Looking to get a 2019 SRT myself, and was curious to see how the ‘new’ center UConnect system looks. I like it. Would wait for the new WL next year but I won’t buy a first model year run from FCA. Hopefully after ~8 years they’ve got the WK2 squared away. lol
If your buying a SRT, then I recommend that you wait until they give discounts/rebates on them. Jeep always gives good discounts/rebates.
I'd like Crysler to add:
1. courtesy lights on the door
Awesome SUV, it's highly reliable with routine maintenance can easily do 200,000 miles or more especially the Hemi.
I have a 2017 Grand Cherokee Limited. YUMMY I love it. Good in Winter, good in summer.
Adding to the mix....
They must use different sprayer plus the trim pieces are not flush with body so it catches light fitter entry.
Very elegant car, love it!
Just making sure I got the right rental car when I travel
Very thorough review. Thanks
The last year of a generation is usually the best. they have fixed all of the problems they can and just make minor tweaks to make it as perfect as possible. That's the one to get if you are in the market for a used vehicle. Or, in this case, because we know this is the last year for the WK2, a good buy if you are in the market for a new vehicle.
Also, make sure it is a "Thursday" car. :-)
Good review - thanks! Greetings from a Swiss Gr. Cherokee Owner 🇨🇭
I Have a 2014 JGC and I use the flashlight fairly often. It's gotten me out of a jamb a couple times. I Guess Fiat is trying to save a few bucks...
Very nice job, but here is my problem with FCA(and I'm an employee). I would only consider the Hemi V8 which puts me at Limited or higher trim option. We went shopping at the end of 2018 as we had large employee discounts. I could get a new 2018 limited($42k msrp) for $32K with all the discounts, not bad, but V6, the only Hemi they could find was a 2019 Overland at around $48K. We keep our vehicles till they die so the model year is not important(not much change for 2019 anyway) but I'm not going to spend over $15,000 to get a Hemi, sorry FCA.
yeah im gonna go buy one
Guys the problem of hemi 5.7 with camshaft and lifters was solved by chrysler in 2019/2020 or no?
If yes,what did they change?thank you!!
So....I also have a '15 HEMI Overland. Absolutely love it however There are some great deals on Grand Cherokees in my area that have more features than mine (19 speaker audio, QD-II, lane keep assist, etc.) With the changes that they have made over the years (electric steering, major uConnect upgrades, etc) would you say there is enough of a difference to make it worth upgrading?
I would say yes but it's your decision.
Well obviously lol.
I ended up getting a 2018 High Altitude. Very happy with it. Love the incremental changes and damn that 19 speaker audio system is phenomenal.
Thanks for all the V8 folks commenting that you love the engine. I have a 2015 V6 Summit...best car I have ever owned but need more towing power. What is your real-world gas mileage with the cylinder deactivation? Do the 2018's have altitude display. I LOVE that option. Lastly, any diesel owners care to comment on their car? I did find it interesting that if you build a 2019 GC on the jeep site they aren't giving diesel as an optional engine. Do they have too many 2018's left over?
Clay Spillman my 2017 v8 trail hawk is gets about 11.5-13mpg in City. On highway I can get around 20mpg
@@Stantep thx
15 city, 24.5 highway(checked with calculator also, computer is accurate). 19 Limited Hemi V8, 20 inch wheels.
I have a 2013 overland 4x4 and all those features are literally the same every single feature is in mine even the steering wheel heating with the wood it is in the 2013 the only thing that is different is the screen and no USB ports in the back just a plug
I’m a Landcruiser guy, but this was a great video.Good content and very informative...
Thank you Stephen, the positive feedback is appreciated.
Be ready for your Leather Dash to start peeling back. I have a 2013 overland, they've replaced it twice. Both times it peeled back. They've had 1000s and 1000s of claims on it. I would have opted for a Trailhawk or other edition to avoid that dash. That's exactly what we did. Now we have the 13 overland and an 18 trailhawk. As for the 19s being the last year, that's not true. They are going to run this platform through at least 2021. The leather seats lasted just fine. I have 156K miles on mine..they look new Here's a link to the Jeep Road map to future builds. You will see no change for Grands until 2022 www.motor1.com/news/243715/jeep-2018-2022-roadmap-revealed/
I’m so glad I can have something I can call a baby now very nice car shiny as hell on the road ;)
B4 the srt and trackhawk there was the Cherokee with the v8 i have a 4.7 in my jeep
Laminated windows was available in 2014? In overland as option, and summit as standard?
You were saying that this is the last year of this outside look. What’s going to happen with the 2020 models? Are we enjoying a different body style 2020s?
Nice 👍 review! Is the 2019 Grand Cherokee the last model Year before a major model change ?
Yes, the 2020 Grand Cherokee is expected to be an all new generation.
Not really, next gen will change on 2022 models
Ok which year is it? Thanks
@@NHseacoast I checked a few sources in regards to the new "WL" generation Grand Cherokee, and while FCA hasn't announced it yet, they expect answers this year, with banks opening up in Q4 next year.
"WL, which is the internal code for the fifth generation Grand Cherokee, will use FCA's Giorgio architecture. This new model should have its world premiere at the 2019 New York auto show before going on sale in the fourth quarter of next year."
You can check additional source by googling the model code. Some say 2021, but more often than not 2020 is mentioned.
It has aged with grace
Beautiful suv
When did these go on the market? August? Thanks for the review!
The hole you said is a lamp that shines down on the console is false. It’s an infrared sensor for the dual climate control.
Hey Patrick, thank you for watching! While I do believe that was the case in some prior models, this is in fact a light that shines down for ambient lighting at night. I've personally owned two of the 2011+ Grand Cherokee's and both of them had the same lighting. Below are a couple photos I took to show the light both emitting from the hole and also shining down on the center console. If I were to take my hand and put it a few inches away from the light, I would have what appears to be a small "pen" light beam shining on it.
Far Away: imgur.com/s17kEuQ
Up Close: imgur.com/uH9hAYP
Shining Down: imgur.com/dnlmMb5
Regards,
Apex Reviews
I like the video, I have one question does the engine shut off when you come to a stop and restart when you take off? And if so how can you by-pass this feature? Thanks JP
J P There’s a button in the car to turn it off, but you have to remember to push every time you start the car back up after leaving it. It’s a pain in the butt, my bmw has it and it’s annoying. I’ve heard that some places aren’t allowed to bypass it in the shops because it’s there to restrict emission levels/and or save gas. but it defeats the purpose if you have a button to turn it off every time.
Thanks for the info, its a bad set up because it will put more wear and tear on the engine. Now the dealer will lie and say it saves gas. I am like you jacqlyn its bullshit, we should be able to turn it off in the ECM!
J P ,the V-8 doesn't have this feature, only the V-6.
Thank you, I got my V-8 summit i am glad it don't have it.
Awesome review ! I was hoping you would have opened the hood.....Maybe the next video?
I thought that 5,7 engine is not existing in this model of GC
Hey Balakishi, the 5.7 is definitely still available. There's a hefty price tag that comes along with the upgrade, but you can get it.
I have a Limited with the 5.7. It's very hard to find one on the lot, but they are out there, great power.
You mentioned the Jeep could go into a lower hydraulic setting when in park. How do you set that?
Matthew Gubitosi it’s in your settings that you get to though your touch screen in the radio
good review
Towing package / Towing Mode? Trailer braking controller?
Looks hot , but after owning a Cherokee and having to have the trsmission replaced not once but twice (cars only run 58,000 kms ), I’m turned off ever owning a Jeep again
Yikes
Greetings, i would like to know if we will have the trailhawk 2019 version, thanks.
Carlos, thank you for watching. I checked some sources, and it appears the 2019 MY will in fact offer the Trailhawk. Please see the link below for a breakdown of options.
www.wk2jeeps.com/pdf/2019_wk2_Group_Detail_01.pdf
Regards,
Apex Review
Great job 1. What model besides trail hawk would you say is top of line Grand Cherokee? Ru disappointed in lack of storage space behind the rear seat? I hsve regular Cherokee and it’s a tight diagonal squeeze for golf clubs.
PAPPY 40 Summit
Love them!
Great review!
What are the common problems? Are they been fixed over the years?
5:49 battery lasted 3 yrs cost 700 to replace
45k is not a bargain for most people, get it under 30 and now wed be talking
Love the video but I was really hoping you would of drove the jeep around.
Hey Josh, thanks for watching! I actually took a POV video, but didn't include it in the video for the sake of time. I'll get to work editing it over the next few days and follow-up with a link.
-Apex Reviews
Josh, you asked and I delivered! Below is a link to the POV drive of this Grand Cherokee!
czcams.com/video/8qW0GgQOdxA/video.html
Moonroof?
How much is the car boss
I like the rims
How would you compare this to a 2017ish Range rover sport
Don't waste your money on a Range rover. They constantly brake down. This Jeep is probably as luxurious as a Range rover but 10 times cheaper.
There are 14 Jeep dealers to every 1 Range Rover. I read an article that also shows RRS is a lot more expensive to work on.
Compact SUV?
Not far from me, I live in Saginaw
Does the Jeep tow package include a trailer brake controller?
Mark, it does not, but you can add one relatively easily. We used a Prodigy P3 on our Grand Cherokee's while towing our travel trailer. I do think for the price, they should come with one though.
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm impressed that you monitor your site so promptly.
No such thing as too much Bass lol
Yes there is
@@Koji-888 I wanna feel the music...concert bass style
Why are the front lights flickering?
Leonardo, it's just a trick of the camera. To the human eye, the LED DRL's are a solid pipe of light.
does it have the 360 surround view cam ?
Thanks and i agree with you about FCA.
What kind of highway mileage on the 5.7?
I have a 2011, if I’m on open highway and can set the cruise at 70 or so, I can just about get 20. More realistic day to day commuting with a lot of slowdowns and speeding up, I’m getting like 14.5.
Good review! What is the typical mileage in the city on 5.7 Hemi
I'm getting 16.5 in the city with the Hemi.
13.5 without eco model
Can you go off- road with it?
Of course
Not the Last year they Made a 2020
It's like Elizabeth Warren, white on the outside but says Cherokee on the side
It looks good. It's starting to show its age tho
12 in city
just make electronic emergency brake
Did you own two of ‘em? Lol
Same old shit!
How in the hell....do you review this Jeep....and not talk about the ONE SINGLE BIGGEST PAIN IN THE ASS THAT APPEARS TO BE MISSING THIS YEAR???
You know of what I speak.
Can you just NOT turn it off anymore or did they just do away with it all together?
If you are referring to ESS, and know that it's that big of a pain in the ass, how can you not know that only the V6 has ESS, not the V8??? And yes, the V6 does still include the disable button.
@@driverdave1 because no one really buys the v8's
@@DanteFire97 that's unfortunate. Sadly most used jeeps I see have the 3.6l v6
@@DanteFire97- I did! I have a 2020 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk on order with the V8.
and yet another dumb reviewer. right at the beginning.... the High Altitude is simply a trimmed-out Limited trim not a level in between Overland and Summit. The HA doesn't have some features the overland has like the upgraded headlights, dual exhaust, etc.
C-Wow, I would try a more personable approach with people, it would probably go further.
Yes, the standard Altitude is a essentially a "blacked-out" Limited. The HA however, does fall between the Overland and Summit. If anything it's more Summit than Overland since it has all of the same fascia over the Summit. It does have the LED lighting, dual exhaust and optional 5.7L engine and Harmon/Kardon sound. Please see the links below to validate my statement on where the High Altitude (HA) was position in the line-up. I don't normally respond back to comments such as yours, but I don't take personal attacks very kindly. If you have a differing opinions in the future, I try starting the conversation off on the right foot.
Link to the video review of my High Altitude: czcams.com/video/gwBJLXkcxNk/video.html
Window Sticker of my HA (Note, built on a Overland with the HA package): ibb.co/c6yQDp
Screenshot of the Grand Cherokee Build and Price on Jeep's website. From here you'll see the HA falls directly between the two trims. ibb.co/cWPtzU
I appreciate your response as it's something I would certainly do. However, I don't have to be nice all the time. This world isn't nice therefore I don't have to be and you shouldn't expect people to. I didn't have anything to be nice for therefore I wasn't. Please don't be feed to this world of superficial love. Have a good day.
You are incorrect about the HA version, I just bought one, it does in fact sit above the regular overland as far as trim level goes. Mine has more features then a Overland including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warring, park assist, same front bumper as Summit with LED/HID headlights/fog lights.