2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 V6 and 4-Cylinder Review

[@billl2003]

I just bought a 2016 Trailhawk. Before that, I viewed a TON of video reviews on it. Dude - your review is HANDS DOWN the best out there. You say it like it is, with no BS. Awesome review on a great vehicle. Good job bro!

[@chadhaire1711]

+JUSTA GUY The Trailhawk drives nice but I don't like that 9-speed.

[@davekingsley9784]

I bought my 2015 Cherokee trailhawk 4 cylinder for $ 28,000 . I'm getting about 25 miles per gallon average between city and highway which is not bad for such a heavy vehicle I've taken off road several times very capable ordered rock rails for rocky road outfitters yesterday can't wait to get them. Going to be taking the Jeep to badlands in Indiana to test it in the rock quarry

[@chadhaire1711]

Dave Kingsley If you are getting mileage that good you are lucky. It is a great driving vehicle but that 9-speed has issues that worry me.

[@erikyoo2835]

awesome review... this video makes the Cherokee trailhawk V6 go to the top of my list. Thanks!

[@JAntonioZA]

This guy, explain and review clear, precise and concise, it goes to the point and expose the facts of this vehicle. This review trapped me from beginning to ending.👌👍👏

[@chadhaire1711]

this is an old video--I have 321 others to watch

[@SlingSuds]

You answered the question I had. I bought a used 1 owner 2015 trailhawk for 10,300$. I love it off roads and in the city. I am beginning to hate it on long trips. When trying to pass slow vehicles on 2 lanes hwys, it feels like an eternity to get around. It actually scares me because it takes a long time.

[@chadhaire1711]

A V-6?

[@PerfidiousAnglo]

Came for the Cherokee, stayed for the HK. Good review, I just purchased a V6 2015 and I’m hyped to take it shooting up the mountains

[@chadhaire1711]

not shooting the jeep I take it

[@GreasyWop]

Great review! and beautiful color! Picking my trailhawk up today!

[@adidas4275]

Honestly the best video on the topic I have seen. Looking to buy a used trailhawk & this was very helpful

[@chadhaire1711]

Did three videos..this is only one

[@cyprowski]

Thanks. I bought a 2015, v6 trailhawk last week. I love it.

[@cyprowski]

Also, it is to my understanding that the "manual shifting" is not your typical manual gear by gear shifting. You set the gear for example at 5. It will not shift past 5.

[@chadhaire1711]

+brilliant joey Not sure--don't remember

[@cyprowski]

+chad haire funny you should ask. I have "rough shifting" from 2-3. They updated and before this it was 1-2 and 2-3. I noticed if I have my foot hard on the gas, it's not rough at all. Go easy and it is rough. I also noticed when I go to put the jeep in gear, foot on the break, press the button there's a popping sound. Guy at the dealership said it always is there. I didn't believe him so he showed me his personal vehicle (car seat in the back) and showed me the same "issue." Other than those two things, still in love with this vehicle as is my kid. Ps. After the update, hammering the throttle from a dead stop is fast as hell. Very responsive.

[@cyprowski]

+chad haire also. My dealership for $2800 has a lifetime warranty. I have until 36k miles to buy it. But I'm trying to get them sell it for like 2000/2200.

[@n4t3s6]

good, no BS review!

[@chadhaire1711]

+Nathaniel San Gabriel have more to watch

[@nowayoutstp4]

I like these things, they make some good colors too! Great review.

[@chadhaire1711]

C Carr But no pink

[@donski170]

At the car show in NYC they were running these down steep steps and up ramps. Very impressed especially the Grand Cherokee.

[@DrWindwise]

GJ on these no-nonsense reviews.

[@chadhaire1711]

+DrWindwise have 130 other videos to watch. Look them up

[@MrAlejo007]

Awesome Review, my Next Car will be a Cherokee Trailhawk V6 Thanks for your time and info

[@chadhaire1711]

lots of videos here to see

[@ront.6071]

Great review - I have a Cherokee Trailhawk V6 that I recently bought and it's the best vehicle I have ever owned, out of more than a dozen vehicles, including foreign, luxury brands and other SUV's. It's a perfect balance between city commute and driveability and off road capability. The quality of everything is top notch and with the exception of that little nuisance of auto start-stop, this is an incredible vehicle. I thought the transmission was great but it does require a little bit of effort to cause it to downshift when accelerating. But like you, I feel this is nitpicking, overall this vehicle, when equipped with a V6, is a solid 10. And by the way, you were referring to the narrow running lights as head lights, which they are not.

[@chadhaire1711]

it drive great but that 9-speed...well sucks

[@cbsbass4142]

Have a 2 Door Wrangler w/ 3.6 and 6 speed manual. I love it but am thinking of one of these in V-6 for the 4 doors and basic practicality. Second choice would be a Sahara 4 door. Seems to have he roominess I seek.Thanks for the review. It helps a lot. Now to make up my mind.

[@chadhaire1711]

+Christopher Stansell The Wrangler is for off road. The Cherokee is for on and off road. With the off road pack it is a great vehicle but that 9-speed tranny sucks. Other than that I don't know what to say...

[@RogerChandlerB-Train]

Been watching many vid's on this ride...was thinking a wrangler or ruby for about a year now but after seeing many vid's...It's as good plus it has a comfort classy look...going Sunday to talk with a salesman!! Did my homework and don't reaaallly need it but just want a toy for all season's...let's see what happen's but thanks for you post!! Helps alot...Just wanted something that looks Different...classy...off road capable...good in snow and a couple gear's with a bit of bite!!! 9 is a bit much(more shit to fix) but will get use to it mayyybeeeeee....?? Cheer's!!! ;)

[@chadhaire1711]

+Roger Chandler Its a good vehicle but I hate the 9 speed

[@RogerChandlerB-Train]

Have had it for a week just in time for holidays so had a little get away for 800 click's!! LOVE it....the 9 speed is ok but my fav right now is the sport mode!!! That's FUN!!!! for a 6 it's got balls!!! LOL

[@chadhaire1711]

have another Cherokee video out in 5 days. Look for it.

[@silentstormstudios]

I like your review. However, before rendering an opinion on the transmission "manual override", you should first read about it and learn what the intention of it is. It is NOT an "auto-stick" like found in many sporty cars such that it would allow you to shift gears manually. Instead, it allows you to set the maximum gear that the vehicle will shift up to. So if you set the gear at 4, the transmission will not shift up past fourth gear. This is helpful when descending down long steep hills, or if you're driving into a strong head wind where shifting to the higher gears can present a situation where the vehicle is frequently up and down shifting, or if you want to use engine breaking to maintain a certain speed going down steep hills. So, with this intention in mind, the vehicle will still shift on it's own, but only within the range of gears to which you have limited it to. The indicator is not showing you what gear you're in, it is showing you what gear you have set as the maximum gear. If you want to see what gear you're actually in, just move the stick out of manual override mode and then back into manual override mode. It will show your current gear when it first enters manual override mode.

[@chadhaire1711]

Yes I understand that but the fact is this 9-speed sucks and almost put Jeep out of business...it is CRAP. They still cant get it right. Too bad..it is a nice vehicle to drive when it works but too many quality control issues.

[@desertrek1]

Good review and being an owner of a Trail Hawk now for a little over 6 months I would agree with everything in your review. Very capable off road due to the rear locker. Only thing that I have found irritating is the climate control seems to have a mind of it's own sometimes and will not stay in either mode of recirculating on or off. Though after reading many articles it's not just the Cherokee with this issue or just Chrysler products. As far as mileage, as long as I am not a lead foot with my average commute of about 22 miles each way I am actually averaging 22 mpg. This consists of about 12 miles freeway and 10 surface streets. Beats the heck out of my Frontier pickup at 17 mpg.

[@chadhaire1711]

+desertrek It drives great but I wish they did away with that crappy 9-speed.

[@desertrek1]

+chad haire Also forgot to mention mine is the 3.2 V-6 engine. I agree the nine is a bit of a waste. It never ever gets into 9th gear, maybe at 85 on the Interstate but won't hold the gear and ends up back in 8th. Tried it once on a trip to Tucson (living dangerously) just to see if it would go there... I do really like the Cherokee and it tows great behind the RV.

[@chadhaire1711]

+desertrek The later 9-speeds shift into 9th gear.

[@MrSwift05]

The stop start can be turned off using the settings input

[@chadhaire1711]

MrSwift05 Could be--didn't find that in the manual. Good to know....Frankly I rarely turned off because it never seems to activate that much, which was fine with me!

[@cyprowski]

It resets every time you turn the vehicle off.

[@billl2003]

WRONG. The only easy way to turn off the auto start/stop is to disconnect the hood open sensor switch on the driver side in the engine compartment (easy disconnect). You will get a warning that the auto start is disabled the first few times you start the car, but it will go away. I have done this and it works.

[@AND838]

Hi Chad some say that V6 make it heavier and less nimble in city driving is that any true? Am almost about to get v6 version but still not decided...thanks for the review btw!

[@chadhaire1711]

+AND838 At two tons already the V-6 isn't going to make a difference in weight.

[@donski170]

Great review, when I trade in my mustang I will get this V6. Thanks chad. This would not have stood out as much before I saw this review.

[@chadhaire1711]

+Don Gronczewski I would like this rig better without the 9-speed.

[@donski170]

+chad haire yeah I do not like the way the gears do not match the dash read out. Would like to see the manufacturer explanation on this

[@28maak]

i was told the manual shifter is not a true manual shifter,, It is designed to set a max gear. and it switches between them.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

You did a good job reviewing the car I just wish I had gotten to see you driving off road a little more

[@chadhaire1711]

+Michael Miller I have to keep the videos short and Jeep doesn't like getting scratches on their paint. Thus the short off road clips.

[@courtneybayer2521]

The manual gear shift is not traditional, if you shift it to 5th gear it wont go higher,but you cant shift through the gate and have it in 9th gear going 60. It's for bad weather and off roading to have more control, not performance like paddle shifters. I own a 2015 Cherokee, the transmission will kick in to 9th gear,but at high speeds and usually on a down grade. Its too tall a gear to keep the car moving under any other conditions.

[@ib516]

+Courtney Bayer Yes, he had no idea what he was talking about in regards to the transmission. We owners know.

[@chadhaire1711]

+ib516 We also know you have too much time on your hands. You make videos worse than mine by the way

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Great unbiased review. I thought select fire was not allowed in the States....I'm from Canada so we are always jeleous. 5 in the mag max for my poodle shooters or 10 in my M14 full battle rifle -- crazy inconsistent laws up here.

[@chadhaire1711]

+Keith Moriyama have 146 other vids to watch...

[@chadhaire1711]

have another Cherokee video out in a few days.

[@anshul567]

Hi chad, if you read this, could you please advise if i should get 2.4 or 3.2. I really like the trailhawk but the mileage is making me nervous otherwise i would have chosen the sport model. If I get 2.4, what is the actual mpg we get. I could check it on google but i wanted to ask someone who is actually driving it.

[@chadhaire1711]

the 2.4 is okay for 2 wheel drive but for 4x4 it sucks. The fuel economy isnt that much different

[@anshul567]

chad haire thanks for your suggestion

[@joloui2035]

i seriously considered this to buy, but the 9 speed transmission is not ready for prime time...they replace i read 10 or 12 transmission per week...and they keep "flashing" the transmission with updates... so i bought a rogue:)) happy to date.

[@chadhaire1711]

Jo Loui A Rouge?? You traitor! LOL

[@joloui2035]

not even, rogues are manufactured in Tennessee:) But i too really liked the cherokee, just didnt want to play casino with the transmission.

[@bly4233]

Get the lifetime warranty and don’t worry about it.

[@albionhustler9836]

Thanks for the review. Btw your voice sounds like Jerry Reed "The Snowman" to me.

[@chadhaire1711]

I will check on that

[@mlhbrx96]

If a driver is used to switching to manual shift mode per the usual transmissions out there, the 9 speed gearbox will get annoying; as using that system differs from the norm.

[@ib516]

+Marc Hughes Exactly. It's not a "manual mode". It's called ERS and all it does is limit the top gear than can be used.

[@chadhaire1711]

+ib516 when it works. Let me know when yours fails.

[@fordfiveohh]

Sport mode makes the 4cyl wake up . But you're gonna get like 15mpg...

[@fordfiveohh]

You DO get good gas mileage on the interstate for 2.4 . I can get over 22mpg for sure.

[@nobodyhome7334]

So ... is the H & K 33 Standard equipment ? Or what option package is that ?

[@chadhaire1711]

That is the Hillary Clinton special.

[@jonsimmons945]

A man after my own heart. a "car guy" AND a "gun guy." Love it! If I bring my Jeep, can I please put some rounds down range from your Class 3?

[@chadhaire1711]

+Jon Simmons If you bring a moving target--pick your favorite Democrat.

[@brycehall6919]

The "manual" shiftability is not a real manual its for towing so the transmission doesnt shift into the its over drive and alsi the little strips of leds that look like the headlights arnt the headlights there below it

[@chadhaire1711]

the cat says this is old news and has been cussed and discussed a hundred times before...

[@suhailns3688]

I want This Jeep !! , Chad , can You review chevy tahoe or gmc yukon ? or Any Big truck SUV. I love what you do in any video :)

[@chadhaire1711]

سهيل العلي There are some big trucks in my videos but bug SUVs are hard to get. I might have the Infiniti QX80 in a few weeks about $80,000 worth.

[@suhailns3688]

OK , The QX80 Is nice , very like the nissan patrol. thank you very much anyway.

[@douglasbarbosausa]

Nice review!

[@chadhaire1711]

have 254 other videos to watch

[@evincgokkaya]

still same transmission ?

[@chadhaire1711]

still nine speed

[@CatcherOfBass]

Chad, can you get your hands on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt8?

[@chadhaire1711]

CatcherOfBass Can't get one. But had one before, very very fast 0-60 4.7 seconds, and great traction on wet roads. But the nagging worry about breaking is there, and it drinks gas. An expensive toy.

[@danbrauner9247]

chad haire how about a ram power wagon? Love your videos.

[@tyson6534]

those are not the headlights they are the driving lights... headights are in the middle of bumper.

[@chadhaire1711]

The cat says he is not so sure

[@fordfiveohh]

It's less than the V6.... Because.... The v6 has the automatic engine shut off.

[@unproven13]

7:39 it shows 16.6 mpg

[@steelballs5922]

when do you do a oil change?

[@cyprowski]

Always around 5000 miles. Or before a long trip!

[@bly4233]

I think the mfg recommends every 6k under normal conditions.

[@silentstormstudios]

I just let mine go until the vehicle indicates it's time, usually about every 7k miles. No reason to change oil every 5k miles with modern engine production tolerances and synthetic lubricants.

[@nobodyhome7334]

Did I just hear that the Engine's are coming from over Sea's ?

[@chadhaire1711]

+Nobody Home Could be

[@tomcray7907]

It's model small size for USA)

[@iamjedi06]

...@ 10:10 im sorry new body style designer! you gave it a good SHOT (fact)

[@unproven13]

Did I see that right? 16.5 mpg. My inline 6 Cherokee got better then that. My 2014 Ram 5.7 averages 14

[@chadhaire1711]

The inline cherokee got 15 city, and 18 highway--I know because i drove way too many. and only 180 horses. This one has far more power, more weight. 16-25 is normal for a vehicle in this class.

[@unproven13]

Thanks for the reply

[@melanietrontin3280]

I search the 4x4 edition jeep label in green coloration, 2015. Im a girl and i dont like road, i have past my 30 years old and congrats i got the rose paper in france, yeah you could be a free girl. I hope for this model if not , i stay to my home , tant pis .

[@fordfiveohh]

That 2.4 ain't getting good gas mileage anyway... I get 15 MPG....

[@chadhaire1711]

V-6 is a better pick for sure

[@Commander_HW]

damn i should have bought this color instead of the white one.

[@007twm]

Leave the cat alone.

[@chadhaire1711]

this is an old video--we have 342 more newer

[@007twm]

@@chadhaire1711 342 or none. You shouldn't pick on a poor cat.

[@chadhaire1711]

@@007twm he died last week so it doesn't matter now...

[@007twm]

@@chadhaire1711 Yes it does.

[@josephromo1059]

I didn't enjoy the dry humor. Although the information was very helpful

[@chadhaire1711]

have 253 other videos to watch with good info and drier humor..