2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow

[@markjones2038]

My X5 slipped in the rain and snow also. I've been through 2 winters with the GC and the commercials don't lie. I feel completely in control and safe in the GC in extreme weather conditions.

[@MrImakillyou]

After I saw this video 2 weeks ago I got this car for my 16th birthday and this car was worth all the money I spend for it thanks Steve

[@markjones2038]

Funny enough i traded in my 09 X5 SPORT for an '11 Overland. Half the price and the QuadraTrac II systems living in Illinois was a must. My x5 was great from a structural stand point. I love german engineering and BMW's particularly. the GC came with all the important options the X5 did. The maintenance is great on BMW, i had 3 prior to the GC but lease a BMW. Once that 50k/4y hits.. ugh. The ext. warranty on the GC cost my $900 compared to 3K plus. To each their own though. Good Luck.

[@stevehammes]

@M5Marco Thanks very much. It's my understanding that Quadra Drive II is only for V8 models.

[@PuppetKing]

I'm so proud of Jeep!

[@alexplore11]

The only misspeak I noticed was that the Garmin Nav is not an "after marker" rig, instead it's actually a software package added to the same head unit. You can get no nav, with the screen as shown in the review, a Garmin nav software package which is truly the best option, or Jeep's more proprietary nav software which is worse in its execution, however, adds some voice features that the Garmin level doesn't have. Skip the voice and go with the Garmin level, for sure.

[@stevehammes]

@steve9509 Some are purpose-built just for press fleets. After about 10,000 miles they either go to the crusher or up for sale within the company.

[@howhigh42090]

@stevehammes I stand corrected, the V-8 is for limited and up!

[@camaroman101]

@GtzNotorious hopefully they sell well and they decide to bring the diesel 4 cyl to the wrangler

[@tjhaywood100]

Thank God Jeep didn't take the GC down market as far as Ford did with the Explorer. I don't think anyone, even Jeep die-hards, would have tolerated a wrong-wheel-drive GC with a sideways mounted engine!! Jeep is still the one and only best SUV in the world! Ford might as well just shut down Explorer production now before they get embarassed any more...

[@mikealanzo]

damn....I really enjoyed this review... Good job man....

[@GtzNotorious]

@stevehammes Not available YET, Chrysler stated they will bring a new diesel for 2013

[@kimchi1977]

Looks nice, but I wish they would bring out a diesel version for North America, power and great fuel economy.

[@Skidmarkish]

i think that this is the first Jeep that is actual quality for this millennium!

[@GamerHeavy]

Which Grand Cherokee handles better, The air suspension or the Normal gas suspension?

[@steve9509]

Do they build press cars just for that use? or are they sold?

[@stevehammes]

@howhigh42090 Oh, and I almost forgot: Quadra Drive II is only availbale on V8 models...like you said, "get it right."

[@stevehammes]

@howhigh42090 Well I "got it right" as you say...All models can tow trailers up to 5,000 pounds with the addition of a trailer hitch.

[@maybach007]

thanks a lot for the input, i think im goin pull the trigger on the GC once my house is finished being built!!! but you have a good point cuz i already own a c-class benz and i love german vehicles but i dont need the bill for service work for 2 german cars and a house note. #thinksmart and jeep is on the ml platform anyhow so i dont feel like a total traitor :) !!!

[@michaelhorn4540]

I love my 2011 jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.7 hemi, but I'm finding it to be a money pit of constant repairs and highly overpriced parts.

[@tjhaywood100]

@a7x5631 I know. If you'll notice, all the factory '11 Explorer videos have women describing it while all the Jeep vids have men. That's the difference. Men designed the GC while women designed the Explorer. That's why the '11 Ex is a cheesy, wrong-wheel-drive, watered down, emasculated version of its former self while the GC is better than ever!

[@edersiomoran]

@amsser2 would you lose much if you traded it in for this monster?

[@TCB1468]

What exactly is quadra drive II that is only available on v8 models?

[@autofixation]

@PkBooYa This GC is based on the ML platform but Mercedes for some strange reason has ML models listed under the "M" class.

[@drjustin84]

Is terrain management available on all v6 4x4 explorer models?

[@stevehammes]

@MrFrozenCanuck Good point.

[@stevehammes]

@MeMrJust Not available in the States.

[@UInACrash]

Sad that the most "important" product in the Chrysler lineup group gets under 22mpg and costs over $30,000 lol... Not knocking the GC (it looks amazing) but when is Chrysler ever going to be viable making small and midsize cars again?

[@MeMrJust]

How come no one on these reviews never mention diesel v6? I'm from Australia, they have em here.

[@amsser2]

I want one =( bought a brand new 2010 wrangler before this came out tho. Dang.

[@Maxwell1989]

Get the 2014 jeep new 8speed

[@Mikei97]

That is the trend. Car makers release new vehicles earlier than the stated year.

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

I LOVE it!

[@Mciman1995]

actually the v6 only pulls 5000pounds the hemi ccan pull 6200

[@howhigh42090]

This is Chrysler not Ford.....it can tow 6200 lbs....get it right and no the Quadra Drive II is available for all models.....you can get the 5.7L Hemi on any model as an option as well!

[@acuario660]

very good

[@stevehammes]

@The1andonlyBYack I've been calling it a 'navi' sice the first one hit the market over a decade ago...and so do millions of others. But you can call it whatever you'd like!

[@FaboIous]

Heated steering wheel? Really? Like, really?

[@76carmel]

@howhigh42090 The 5.7L HEMI has a 6 speed auto for '12.

[@DrDodge24]

@stevehammes Like they really go to a Junk Yard?

[@amsser2]

Na. But I love my jeep. Il get one of these in a few years

[@traileaderProduction]

dont no why they make these jeep with off road abilities when they should put all that effort into the wrangler the grand cherokee should be made just for comfort

[@BusterBunkergamer25]

The new Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer make some the GM suvs look like junk. GM needs to improve their styling and interiors.

[@rockon4everbfmv95]

title: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee year the video was made: november 4, 2010

[@The1andonlyBYack]

Stop saying Naviiii, it's navigation!

[@maybach007]

still tossed between the jeep and the bmw x5....bmw,better maintenance but styling and offroad goes to the jeep

[@PkBooYa]

The seats seem like they came from Mercedes ML

[@steve9509]

@stevehammes Thanks! i love your videos btw!

[@rmatrang]

looks like a gmc terrian

[@dmimcg]

My 2005 V8 Grand Cherokee is BETTER than the new crap. Not even close. And my engine doesn't turn off at the stop light to save me jack.

[@DemirsikletTv]

holy shit 17,7 L per 100 km ?

[@willyalvaro5493]

Is it good?

[@SirCruxr]

id rather get my raptor for 46k

[@maxthehulk]

jeep grand cherokee is better faster and stronger than toyota land cruiser and can beat it in anychallenge (off roading-drag racing) anychallenge

[@camaroman101]

@KatoKid85 lol

[@autofixation]

@BusterBunker I just wish they'd stop making vehicles altogether.

[@kravtz]

@KatoKid85 you jelly my parents just bought me a new one to? haha sucks to be you

[@robbversion1]

wienerschnitzel... isnt that austrian... or german? lol good review though

[@mannyman03]

I love this Fking jeep

[@pakesboy]

When will the spoiled kids learn...

[@stevehammes]

@buickboy92 Albany County, New York