Deepish Snow Tested: $53K Grand Cherokee vs $69K Defender - Which Is Best?

[@kevinohfficial]

Dog is just happy to be out there eating snow while his human drives vehicles around. What a life lol

[@kades.2960]

I still struggle to understand the reasoning of purchasing the Trailhawk GC and immediately downgrading its capability by installing highway all season tires. Such an odd thing to do to an off road trim.

[@SeeTheOutdoors]

Could not agree more. They said they were given the tires from Pirelli -- but why?!?! They put KO2's on just about everything else but even the stock Trailhawk tires would do better than these. Clearly Pirelli is just throwing money at them to highlight some new tire of theirs.

[@daviddion129]

I totally agree. It's ridiculous

[@Oldjeeper]

They take a perfectly good Grand Cherokee then hamstring it with street like tires. I guess they must be trying to give the poor Defender a leg up. I think it’s disgusting. Go over to Prodigal Overland for what the WK 2 is capable of matched against like competition.

[@TheMCD1989]

Agreed, I get that Pirelli wants them to advertise the tires but why on the offroad trim GC? Put them on something else! I really want to see them put a good set of tires on that thing, I'm not a huge fan of KO2s, I think there are better tires out there nowadays.

[@AlexSadof]

I have a 2020 GC Trailhawk 5.7 and threw 265/65/18 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws on it and they munched through snow no problem.

[@Chopperbob56]

So the Defender has the best off road system you have driven . It has a better interior . It outperformed the Jeep in this test. It has better towing ability. Better gas mileage. Faster at getting to off road height. It won every single test yet you picked the Jeep ? Obviously you made your decision before you started the test .

[@dennisbrown7252]

You got it , brother . Why even bother with a test? He probably made his decision sitting in his kitchen over a cup of coffee. Defender is better, in all categories, and not by a small margin. He likes Jeep because “it’s easier to park in a garage”? Good grief!! I guess he’d LOVE a Ford Ecosport! Jeeeezzzz, what a waste of time!

[@230879Darren]

Flying that flag again you Americans 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adkc19]

TFL loves to hate Land rover, it's their thang.

[@Chopperbob56]

@@230879Darren Yup, I’m actually a proud American myself but I’m fair . This review was a complete joke.

[@Chopperbob56]

@@adkc19 Absolutely

[@stevevice9863]

All of the fancy off road settings don't mean squat if you have lousy tires.

[@Floreypottery]

Yep why I got some Yokohama geolander A/T on my pathfinder their amazing in the snow they just plain grab and go no sliding around even in 2 wheel it runs good now better then my BFG AT on my Jeep and I thought those were good on snow

[@JF-lt5zc]

@@Floreypottery 32" Hankook Dynapro AT2 on our WK. Amazing grip in the rough.

[@1224tms]

Defender has inline 6 twin turbo with electric super charger . I’ve owned 2 grand Cherokee’s an 18 and 20 and now a defender . When suspension is lifted on the jeep the suspension is super harsh . The defender lifted is smooth no matter the height selected. The Land Rover performs a lot better off road.

[@crowman1450]

Perhaps that’s why it costs a lot more then?

[@Joe-kx7bl]

My defender is way better

[@nicholassmith7048]

Grass/gravel/snow is not for off-roading in deep snow, it's for snow covered roads. Sand mode should be used in deep snow.

[@steved5700]

I got the 2021 Grand Cherokee Laredo at the beginning of this winter and live in Ontario Canada. We get some crazy snow if you’re wondering. When purchased, the vehicle had all season tires equipped and I have to say I was less than impressed with its performance in the snow (regardless of mode). I purchased the Michelin X-Ice North 4 studded tires and HOLY CRAP. This vehicle is a tank when equipped properly. Tires 100% make all the difference people.

[@mortensenvick5711]

I think I'd buy a trailhawk if I lived in Canada

[@steved5700]

@@mortensenvick5711 we’re not all rich brotha 😂🤣 I wish I had one too

[@fahdabdulaziz5067]

Why did you change the Jeep Grand Cherokee tires? It comes with Goodyear AT wrangler as stock instead of the Pirelli which I think are street tires.

[@ajalbin350]

Was wondering the same…a Trailhawk with all season tires is not a Trailhawk anymore. Not a fair comparison with the off-road package on the Defender and then have stripped most important variable (the tires!) when trying to go through snow.

[@AVRJEH]

I have a JGC Trailhawk with the Hemi and love it! It is capable beyond everything in its class/type of SUV off road…with the possible exception of the LR much more expensive vehicle. Better use of money is the JGC Trailhawk!

[@stephenheldt186]

It would be a very good idea to ensure both vehicles have the same tires to see the true capability difference in the 4 wheel Drive trains.

[@monzav8]

This was my exact thought! That would be a true comparison test of the 4WD and control systems.

[@jaldeborgh]

You are exactly correct. After watching countless comparisons of off roading SUV’s it’s rarely about the the actual vehicle but rather it’s about the tires. Doesn’t matter if it mud, rocks or snow, it’s primarily about the tires. What’s frustrating is shows like TFL only test stock vehicles when anyone buying a vehicle to do serious off-roading would know to change out the tires before taking the vehicle off road. If all vehicles were equipped with the same tires you’d have a much more interesting video.

[@user-pt1kj5uw3b]

Yeah wish more offroad tests used the same tires.

[@ertatta]

Oh wow, I assumed this was the ‘22 Jeep GC. Lame!

[@jaldeborgh]

@@ertatta I agree, this made little sense. Just another opportunity for Tommy to bash the Defender, his bias is showing.

[@RLee-zs1ds]

I have driven (3) Grand Cherokees in the past 28 years, each one getting 350,000 km (220,000 miles) I drive on snow for at least 4 months a year. My road is an up hill gravel road 1 km (0.65 miles) long before getting to any asphalt roads. We often get freezing rain and up to 4 m (13 feet) of snow a year. I run Blizzak tires and have never been stuck by snow or ice. My next car will be another Grand Cherokee. Service was not covered in this video, and it is a plus having local mechanics who can service Jeeps. Not all garages or mechanical can or will service a Discovery.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

i have trailhawk 2019 in Russia 3.6 very durable relieble!!

[@mrgbluecar]

Unless both vehicles are on the same tire, its a silly comparison. Same as the previous video when you compared a truck to an SUV in the snow. Its all about tires when talking about snow performance.

[@rockymntdan1]

Exactly

[@overlandbobcat1712]

At the very least, use the tires that come from the factory.

[@paulm6481]

I actually like the interior of this generation Grand Cherokee better than new generation. It has much less black gloss on center area, and a real transmission lever instead of that idiotic knob. The looks and performance are also fine with this generation. Jeep should keep making this and call it a classic Grand Cherokee. Much more dependable than that Land Rover, even though Land Rover is way cooler.

[@JF-lt5zc]

Our '14 WK has been pretty good. However, I just installed the 3rd radiator in it. They are aluminum/plastic and they fail at the joint. Also, with the 3.6 it is just fine for daily driving and does 19/25 mpg. Pretty good for that kind of rig.

[@itzreece6347]

I'd take the wk2 over the defender. I love my JGC and the 5.7 is awesome.

[@onefastboi14]

@@itzreece6347 what year do you have? I’ve seriously been considering buying one

[@onefastboi14]

@@itzreece6347 what year do you have? I’ve seriously been considering buying one

[@itzreece6347]

@@onefastboi14 2019 4x4

[@jaldeborgh]

Tommy is clearly struggling with the Defender because of the experience he had with the long term project vehicle, which in my opinion TFL botched. The original idea was great…everything you need and nothing you don’t. Yes, they got a lemon but the mistake they made was to take a P400 without the full set of off-road options, which they then treated like true off-road machine. An S model Defender with all the off-road options runs in the high$50’s to low $60’s so Jeep Rubicon equivalent and will be slightly worse than the Jeep is a couple of areas but remarkably better in a number of areas. As for this video, Tommy says at one point don’t buy the 4 cylinder but later says he’d buy the one with the steel wheels (which is the 4 cylinder). Also, the P400 hybrid uses the same 4 cylinder motor, which is used in a number of other JLR vehicles and is well regarded.

[@Chopperbob56]

Tommy’s decision that he has learned enough was premature.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Same old, same old. They are KZbinrs not necessarily experts. Their last Defender video was a joke.

[@MarkR973]

I like tommy but I also miss the other reviewers

[@gbaby4rb64]

I’d like to see the 2022 Grand Cherokee vs. the Defender

[@betweenthepines4000]

Shame no EcoD to stack up to it too. Maybe its coming

[@fanfei20]

Yeah the 2021 model looks like (and is) ten years old

[@KoningWilko]

yup, a little "silly" to compare old cherokee to new defender.

[@silvanop3234]

@@fanfei20 it's 2 different class. Defender it's G class competitor, jeep trail cost 47k (not 53 as in video) and defender X 110 start at 86k (not 69, as in video) - so it's almost half of the price

[@peanuts2105]

Defender is in another league compared to the Jeep

[@interestingwaytoexplore4848]

Landrover defender is for me always on any day. That's a fabulous machine and it got amazing capability..

[@chuckmoore5382]

I had a '11 JGC Overland Summit for 10 years. The interior disintegrated after 5 years, FCA said they would fix it but always claimed they were waiting for parts, so never did. There was a serious safety recall related to the fuel system, again never fixed it for years. So had to drive it in fear it could suddenly shut down. I now have a '22 Defender P400SE which blows the Jeep away. Even in your test, the Defender smoked the Jeep in everything but you picked the Jeep. Seriously? A moment of silence for Anton Yelchin. You own a Jeep -- Bless your heart.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

i have trailhawk 2019 3.6 very good relieble durable and quality

[@Stabby666]

Was anyone else more interested in just watching the dog trying to stand up in the back of the Cherokee? 🤣

[@traviszack3]

My favorite thing about grand Cherokees. Is they all look like grand Cherokees especially in the front. Every generation is a slight evolution

[@aimlesslydriven]

This should be a Range Rover Sport VS Grand Cherokee. Defender is more Wrangler and Bronco level. Sure the price differences are stark but Land Rovers are just not cheap.

[@zachmcbee9311]

How so? These are the most closely related vehicles when it comes to build for off roaders....

[@aimlesslydriven]

@@zachmcbee9311 That specific Grand Cherokee chassis is OLD and the Defender is a new platform. The Range Rover Sport is a better comparison by age of chassis. Just because you have these vehicles “laying around” in your fleet doesn’t mean they are good comparison subjects to each other.

[@zachmcbee9311]

Ah,yes I agree with that statement, bit if it was the new WL, this would be the most apples to apples you could get for off roaders.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Both nice vehicles but the land rover for me 🇬🇧

[@BobbieCox-nv3vn]

If you Google ....(any year) automakers reliability chart. You'll see Land Rover always come in last place. Sure, it's beautiful and luxurious but it's a money pit. Their reliability sucks!! That's why you can buy a 80,000 Land Rover in 3 years for less than half it's original price.

[@chadgomes5048]

Tommy, please read the Defender manual! Grass/gravel/snow is for on-road snow. Manual recommends Sand mode for deep snow and snow on loose surfaces. More wheel spin. That said...the stock AT tires are lacking. I went with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, which ar 3 peak rated and much better traction on snow. KO2s are what many defender owners prefer, followed by wildpeaks, then a smattering of others, but almost all who want maximize capability switch from factory or use the UK off-road spec at a minimum (duratracs).

[@fredmertz3837]

Baja Boss tires weigh 20lbs+ more a tire than BFG KO2s. You can feel the difference.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

i have MT deegan at38 on my trailhawk very good tires

[@fredmertz3837]

@@димакруглов-м8э Is it three mountain peak rated or severe snow rated? MTs are not the best choice for on and off road winter weather performance.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

@@fredmertz3837 I mean МT-Mickey Thompson!! baje boss new version))

[@димакруглов-м8э]

@@fredmertz3837 Mickey Thophson deegat AT38 series)) They are better in deep snow than Bf goodrich Koe2 quieter and softer) As an example, we went with a friend to a snowy field with his bmw X5 2018 and I had BF tires on my jeep grand cherokee trailhawk Mickey Thopson, so I was driving, and my friend was always stuck !! We couldn't get to the forest!! Then, for some reason, a friend overheated as a result of the four-wheel drive ((

[@glgallow2]

I have a Grand Cherokee Overland Summit that I fitted BFG KO2’s to. I can tell you without a doubt that those pirelli’s are the only reason that Jeep slips or stalls in the snow. I don’t know what pirelli May have paid to get those tires put on this vehicle, but seeing that Jeep slide and slip around on almost flat ground has made me absolutely certain to avoid that rubber at all costs.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Skip to 10:38 mark to witness why you’re here.

[@silvanop3234]

air suspension: GC have a less air tank for lift - BUT - it's hided behind rear seat and run on close system nitrogen (cold temp are not good to test it) Defender i can't find info, but if it is like in l405, it's open system with reservoir on external part of the car and a 17 car get it rot. driving on that ground: GC the weight is 500kg lighter, and in this case more weight it's better.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

my trailhawk 2560 kg very havy suv

[@kirbycairo]

I really don't understand what happened to off-road vehicles. They went from solid, basic vehicles to luxury vehicles. And now it's almost impossible to purchase a good off roader that is not super fancy. I don't want digital screens or push-button starts or any of that stuff. I want a basic solid vehicle with a minimum number of things that can break. Am i just getting old?

[@FJUH]

I’m getting old too!! I just want a basic, solid, simple vehicle that I can work on and modify and isn’t going to break the bank.

[@flightmedic7634]

Yes. I agree with you and I am also getting old : )

[@czrmtz2431]

Yeah just getting old lol. On a serious note though you can still buy base level grand cherokees or wranglers for about $20000 less so I don’t really think this argument is valid.

[@SL1CEND1CEN]

@@czrmtz2431 Base grand cherokee is rear wheel drive and has way less offroad functionality. The base wrangler is a decent offroader though

[@1stgenbirdNH]

@@SL1CEND1CEN You can get a base GC 4x4.

[@Arthur-l7w6d]

Defender is just awesome in all aspects

[@anthonyd50]

I feel like the Jeep is being misrepresented in every one of the videos you’ve used it in. Those Pirellis tires are half as capable as the stock Goodyears that come on the Trailhawk. I get your probably sponsored by them but you should make sure to address this. The stock Trailhawk tires absolutely blow those Pirellis out of the water.

[@WisconsinDIYGuy]

I have an 18 jeep grand cherokee trailhawk with the v6. I can get 24 to 26 on the hwy and 14 to 15.5 mpg while towing a 6x10 enclosed trailer. With it's ample power and great mpg I don't see the need for a more complex turbo engine with less space in the engine bay and more to go wrong.

[@kylemoua]

Put the same off road tires on the Jeep and it’ll walk the defender. Very important to have the same tire on all vehicles when comparing off road capabilities, right? The OE wrangler all terrains that come on the TH would have been a good comparison…

[@andygoodson2399]

The question I always find myself asking in a comparison, especially if I'm in the market is, "would I put a dead deer in the back? " . I think I'd have a hard time doing so in a $70k vehicle.

[@mybusiness6125]

Valid question, although in fairness the back of that Defender actually looks pretty easy to clean with no carpet.

[@andygoodson2399]

@@mybusiness6125 that's an excellent point.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Yeah I don't get the luxury thing if you are going to do real off-roading and having to worry about every little ding and scratch.

[@efimlos]

@@norwegianblue2017 $53k still a lot of money, so for whom have them probably not a big issue taking such vehicle off-road don't forget taxes on top the sticker price

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@efimlos I agree. If I did buy a brand new off-roader, I would get something like a Jeep Wrangler Willys and keep the price and luxury features to a minimum. For my money, I like to buy cars that are a few years old and have taken the big depreciation hit already.

[@glenndickson7627]

That was a totally unless test. You need some actual snow (bumper deep) to drive them through and some BFG ALL TERRAIN KO2 tires on both vehicles. Then find a hill offroad and see who goes the furthest

[@donhappel9566]

ah yes, the good old BFG KO2....the white claw of tires. It works...ish.... but every mall-worthy "overlander" thinks they're some kind of amazing off road tire. (insert laughter here) #sponsoredbytoyotahuntingtonbeach

[@glenndickson7627]

@@donhappel9566, who said they were a great off road tire? Not me. I want GOODYEAR MT/R's for just off road. The KO2's are a great tire for ICE, SNOW, and mud that most people can afford. They are likely better tires for just deep snow but I will bet they are useless on icy highways

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@glenndickson7627 lol? They’re barely adequate in “ice & snow” they’re an “all terrain” tire which BG definition means compromise & they’re more geared toward light rock/sand/ruts than mud. FWIW I run studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta’s in 315/17R70 on my 2020 Raptor during the winter, which I shouldn’t have to point out….would chew both these toys & spit em out offroad lol

[@glenndickson7627]

@@MS-mr4zm Some of us like to use parkades (studs banned) and I like to travel into Minnesota (studs banned) so we look for an all around good tire for mud, snow and ICE. Having tried just about every decent all around tire out there, in my opinion the BFG KO2 is about as good as it gets. I have 3 JEEPs and all of them have between 400,000 kms (250,000 miles) and 500,000 kms (300,000 miles) that we have personally put on the JEEPS since new. My wife drives her Patriot 4 x 4, 200 kms every day to get to work and back on back roads that are often not plowed and 30% of them are gravel roads in the middle of nowhere. She has never been stuck yet in 15 years (on her 3rd JEEP) My RAM 1500 4 x 4 is young and it only has 350,000 kms. Winter in Western Canada runs from mid October to mid April and often till mid May. We travel all over North America. As two examples we have been through the Sierra Mountains (CA and NV) in a blizzard and up through Northern California to Washington in a blizzard on BFG's. We had chains with us but we did not need to put them on as the BFG's gave us the traction we needed. So you use what you like for your driving conditions but I would bet you haven't seen a fraction of the ice, snow, blizzards etc that we see.

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@glenndickson7627 literally LOL @ this statement. There’s a bigger delta between the way an “all terrain” tire will perform in winter conditions & a dedicated snow tire than there is between how an “all season” tire would perform @ a track against a DR. That’s not hyperbole, it’s literally a fact.

[@fredmertz3837]

GC if you fold the seat has a flat floor. You need to test SUVs to see how many large dog crates they will hold.

[@brianschaning1575]

Hate the rear swing gate on the defender

[@donwilber1628]

When did Land Rover "pioneer the terrain response dial"? My wife's 2012 Grand Cherokee has one. She has the Overland Summit, and at ten years old, we still love it.

[@davelack553]

I don't know Don, but my 2005 Discovery 3 (LR3) has the terrain response dial.

[@elmafudd9703]

Both will break down as soon as the warranty runs out. If either lasts that long. My old Volvo could do that.

[@matthewprather7386]

Glad you bought a WK2! I have a 2018, and it's nice to see you comparing yours to other vehicles. Please do a roller test, including without the rear e-locker. The Defender is definitely a cooler, nicer vehicle, but thanks to WK2 volume production you can get parts in stock or overnight anywhere you are in the country, for not too much money. I suspect you'll need parts for both vehicles...

[@10p6]

I like your option, but it is wrong.

[@gregp4716]

Hey, at least the defender made it all the way through the test this time. The test everyone wants to see is the defender vs the gx 460!

[@roberthoovan4130]

Yes

[@trailoverland6462]

Whoa! New camera man & editor? The quality of this video feels extremely premium.

[@letour32rr]

I opened this video 23 Defender CEL’s illuminated globally that very second.

[@Purpleyamz]

Is the Jeep 4x4 or AWD? Full-time active 4 wheel drive is essentially a form of AWD no? I guess the Jeep has a "4-low" which by some definitions means it is 4WD? I know that all of the companies have their own definitions of AWD/4WD but can someone clarify the capabilities of this Quadra Trac 1 vs 11 vs Quadra Drive and why this is considered 4WD not AWD?

[@Land_Raver]

In the 70s to save fuel car manufacturers started using part- time 4wd systems. Older trucks used transfer cases with center diffs (NP203). Land cruisers, rovers, VAG, some jeeps still use full-time 4wd systems with a center diff. I think AWD arose from a marketing campaign. Acura? But those were front wheel drive and only sent power to the rear when needed.

[@zachmcbee9311]

4wd is awd but awd is not 4wd, make sense?

[@geraldfischer6049]

What about equal tires same tire from both vehicles? The one tire and the advantage or the other? I know I switched from Michelin to Goodyear and made a difference!

[@mr.g3588]

I wouldn’t touch that Land Rover with a 10 foot pole. Reliability, maintenance costs and resale vale are horrendous.

[@interestingwaytoexplore4848]

Defender wins the race here. It got better snow control.. jeep bit struggled.. it was easy for defender. love it..

[@williampatten9165]

Doesn't this kind of contradicting what the comparison between the defender and the Tundra video determined?

[@1970351C2V]

"The 4WD in the Land Rover is the best in the world"....was this filmed before or after it got stuck and the pickup from the 60's had to pull it out? :)

[@blackymadd336]

What happened to the blue Defender?

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

They sold it, the white one is a press loaner

[@matthconphoto]

I don't care about the Jeep - I'm happy to see the Defender back in action 🤣☺

[@jre617]

The Trailhawk's seats are actually the SRT seats and are superior and more supportive than the GC seat in every other trim level. They are all day comfortable. Are the WL Trailhawk seats different from other trim levels? No one has said. Also, please don't say "piano black." This is ridiculous term because it implies the highly polished lacquered wood of a piano. In a car interior, it's just cheap shiny black plastic. Big difference.

[@hellkitty1014]

Not quite SRT seats as those are far more bolstered than these.

[@jre617]

@@hellkitty1014 I believe they are exactly the same seats, it's just that the foam is denser in the SRT than in the TH.

[@gsdgta6992]

Piano Black is the actual term used by the auto industry interior designers. It is susceptible to quality rejects due to the high gloss. Most examples are painted plastic, and the cost is not cheap compared to mere molded plastic.

[@jre617]

@@gsdgta6992 Nevertheless, dumb phrase.

[@bleedingmonkey]

Why test snow performance of suvs with all season tires?

[@carlbeveridge384]

You have very few tire options in 19”. Convert the P400 to18” if you want to go off road in the Defender.

[@carlbeveridge384]

@@kenp4124 No. You do a rear caliper swap on the P400 to use 18”s. It’s an I6 not a V6 BTW.

[@FJUH]

@@carlbeveridge384 so spend even more money to make an off road vehicle actually off road capable?

[@carlbeveridge384]

@@FJUH Yes. If you have the money you get what you want. If you don’t you should not be in a Land Rover to begin with but you can get 18” steel wheels on your more budget friendly P300.

[@cyronader]

69K defender is that before or after massive dealer markup?

[@JustinWalton-nw8yu]

new the jeep comes with goodyear kevlar at. why does it have highway tires on it

[@ENGBriseB]

That Defender does look nice its in a class of it's own.

[@jamesparkerjr5539]

Unfortunately, piano black is not "early 2010s". It's use has greatly expanded on the new Jeep products and is also increasing across the board as more and more luxury options move to capacitive touch (another crappy trend).

[@9663mu]

Always a good day when the LR doesn’t break down…just saying 😀

[@9663mu]

@miyahtallulah hey thank you mate. 😀 because you know the TFL guys didn’t have a problem with theirs on 3 different occasions right ?

[@jeromep3182]

Now I will say that’s both are nice I would choose the defender all day long but what I will say is when you look at the crash rating for both of the vehicles the good old Jeep Grand Cherokee is dangerous and the defender has much better. Can safety crash rating so I respect Land Rover for build an all around product that go off road get good fuel be comfortable stylish and also has high crash impact safety ratings that’s a hard thing to do I can’t get the visual of what that Jeep looked like when it was crash tested made me change my mind quickly.

[@scotturich]

Where is that? The place you’ve been doing snow testing. Roman mentioned TFL Ranch

[@v_n_bot]

Try comparing cherokkee with the subaru in this snow !

[@glenwilcox794]

I like the Defender but with those mall-crawler wheels, hidden recovery points and limited underbody plating it is probably best used for ski trips on pavement. Your snow tests were a great demo for those who are considering the Defender in CO. The GC isn't a super hard core off-roader but it is capable and a better match for off-road in a number of areas. I'm a 2018 GC Trailhawk driver so I may be biased. Looking forward to checking out the 2022 next-gen GC Trailhawks.

[@petermorris3665]

Different wheels, exposed recovery points and enhanced underbody protection are all factory options available for the Defender.

[@JRs-guitars]

Not a fair test due to tires. Both vehicles are very capable. I have a GC limited but if had $ to throw around...I'd pick the land rover

[@andymckane7271]

Nice comparison, Tommy! Sure, the snow wasn't as deep as it might have been (as someone else wrote below). My biggest question is: How will the reliability of these two vehicles compare over the first five years of ownership? How will it compare over ten years of ownership? And another good question, how much will the owner have to pay for dealer performed service work for each vehicle over, say, 25,000, 50,000 and 100,000 miles? If Land Rover reliability is better than it was in the last days of British Leyland (known as B.L. at that time), your Defender may be the more desirable of these two vehicles, the Grand Cherokee and the Defender. Thanks for another interesting video! Keep up the good work!

[@димакруглов-м8э]

jeep more relieble and durable

[@jeffchaney5434]

Will the Land Rover allow 18" wheels if you wanted to add them on later?

[@Offensivebeast]

Don’t think so because they don’t fit around the bigger brakes that come with the bigger engines.

[@jacooosthuizen3593]

i would like an updated video on this with the newer jeep.

[@danbrown8310]

Yes but is it reliable the defender

[@laloajuria4678]

none of this matters to me, but i appreciate the cars are actually frozen solid and used.

[@knobbiesshreaded3137]

Defender for the win!

[@MegaStump12]

If you test in fairly deep snow looks like actual snow tires would be used to get a fair comparison, all season tires is still a mystery to me if you have a 4by4 and lots of snow.

[@michaelhorn4540]

I love my jeep grand Cherokee, but after 100,000 miles it's a money pit, tonight mine is sitting on the side of a road waiting on a $400 alternator to arrive. Every time I turn around it's $100 here and $200 there.

[@Cavscout101]

Try the Sand mode in the WK2....full power for the snow.

[@leslieseale9761]

Nice video. I was a bit surprised you favored the Jeep at the end. It appears the Defender did far better in the snow as well as your up/down test. Perhaps that was most based on cost rather then function. Ty

[@hege750]

So, is this your 4th Defender or is it a loaner? What happened to the blue Defender?

[@jeepinpete4016]

I own the exact same Grand Cherokee as the one in the video (different color) and I can say that the tires that came with the car are very poor performing in snow. I couldn't wait to get them off the Jeep when they wore out. I also upped to a bigger tire, 265/75/r18 Falken Wild Peak and man has the vehicle changed. Very solid grip and the snow rated tires do amazing with all the tech in the GC. I often drive through snow in the Sierra Nevada and this GC will inspire confidence with a better tire. I like the look of the defender but would never buy one. Too many headaches and repair costs are astonishing.

[@philtripe]

What color Jeep? none of that means anything if you dont tell us what color ... i heard white performs best in the snow. That way you can park it in a snow drift, and no one will see it

[@rf_v6]

None! im not a toyota fan but 4runner will obliterate if not annihilate both😎

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Now how about comparing the new 22 grand Cherokee with the new defender!?

[@conorfoley7585]

Any tips on getting Blaze’s dog hair out of the interior? I have 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks and it’s impossible to remove their hair from my jeep.

[@MEDEDOME]

Use a pumice stone on your carpets, just don't be to aggressive with the pressure applied. Make sure to purchase a pumice stone that is fine not coarse. Works real good just follow along with your vacuum cleaner as you lift the hair from the upholstery.

[@conorfoley7585]

@@MEDEDOME awesome thx!

[@MEDEDOME]

@@conorfoley7585 Welcome.

[@fredmertz3837]

Wrap some tape around your hand and pick up the hair. Also try a good shop vac. I have rough collies. On my GC another option is open all the wondows at 80mph+ and close mouth.

[@markrichards6171]

Brush the hair into a pile while wearing disposable rubber gloves. It works great.

[@deejayimm]

No the new Defender got criticism because of the same reason you're using it in a video where you compare it with the Grand Cherokee...., The defender was always competition for the Wrangler. They turned the defender into another discovery..... Imagine if Ford had released the new baby Bronco, as the new Bronco..... Land Rover screwed the pooch...

[@jerrymyahzcat]

LR3 = Discovery 3 Once again flooring it in snow. You never just floor it in snow. You want it to grab and bite so you ease in the throttle. Don’t stab it. There’s that silly comment people make again “it’s 4WD because it’s got a low range”. Low range isn’t a drive system. It’s just gearing. You could have a 4 speed transfer case or none it’s still a 4WD as it drives 4 wheels - permanent 4WD in this case (Defender). Grass/Gravel/Snow mode is meant restrict wheel spin as it’s designed for use on slippery, low traction surfaces. By reducing wheel spin you obtain grip - which is what happened. Flooring it does not provide grip if the wheels are spinning. If you wish to play about spinning wheels put it in sand mode and turn off TCS.

[@raymondrichard547]

My view, In 20+ years of 4 wheeling, I have only seen 1 LR off-roading. and does it come with a mechanic?

[@itzreece6347]

Can we get the same test with these 2 like the Tundra/Defender?

[@Rhinomssy]

Will you guys please change the tires on that GC. We know you were given the tires but your not showing what this jeep can do by holding it back due to the tires. It's unfortunate cause I love the channel and actually have a 2017 trailhawk with the V8. I have KO2s on mine but I live in Alabama so not much snow here. Please please please ditch those tires on the GC

[@truthdefenders-]

Hahaha... the frustration over the blow out at the 9:07 mark was worth the price of the ticket, too funny.

[@LowreyContractorsUK]

So since when has a car got to provide rain protection out side of the car ?

[@showmemorefunthings9208]

Does that Grand Cherokee have the Heavy Duty brakes for towing?

[@hj7993]

Yes. It has with towing capacity of 7200 pond.

[@MEDEDOME]

@showme The Trailhawk comes with heavy duty cooling system but no heavy duty brakes except on the 475 hp SRT and 707hp Trackhawk versions with Brembo brakes.

[@fredmertz3837]

Yep

[@hj7993]

The brake code for a Jeep Grand Cherokee can be found on a decal that is located in Your glove compartment. This will let You know whether or not You have the heavy duty brakes installed from the factory or not.

[@volodymyrprosov6134]

Trailhawk only 5.7 hemi has it

[@bdawg8907]

Pirelli all seasons on the GC? Those can’t be the factory tires on a Trailhawk, Are they? Tires make all the difference.

[@af22raptor23503]

That was a fair evaluation of the performance of both vehicles! I currently drive a 2020 Grand Cherokee Hemi Trailhawk that I took delivery of on Feb 2 2020 but this is not my first GC my first was a 97 Laredo 5.2L Magnum V8 w/Up Country Package which was a 2 inch lift, Under body Armor and off road tires with full size spare tire that was good but had issues like if you were going on a 40 degree down hill like engineer pass at Idle Speed the Transmission would STALL OUT the ENGINE and I had NO POWER trying NOT to HIT the Other Jeep ahead of me because I was part of the Ouray Jeep Jamboree. Other issues were the interior started to come apart after 2 years of owning the vehicle but it was covered under warranty that is one thing I will give to Jeep they are VERY GOOD about Backing their PRODUCTS. A few years later I purchased a TJ because the convertible top was calling me because I was living at the Beach Town. After a few years of the TJ life I return the Grand Cherokee because I was married and the wife did not like the convertible top of the TJ. I went away from GC for a few years but came back in 2020 with the Trailhawk but that was after I test drove the Defender because I ALWAYS LOVED the OLD SCHOOL Military Defender 90 and 110. During my time in the Military both in Europe and in the Middle East I was lucky enough to get to drive Defenders and they were a BLAST and when I heard that we were getting them back again I wanted to try one before I got my new SUV but it was NOT the SAME Driving Experience that the older ones had like you SAID THEY are TOO BIG and HEAVY! It is a Shame that the DOT Regulations Killed the Importation of the Military Type Defender 90 that was so Popular in the 80s and 90s. Now days a 1995 Defender 90 will cost you almost as much as a NEW 2022 Defender and I have seen a few that have been modified with Chevy LS1 V8 Engines that can run upwards of $160K now that is what I CALL a KICK ASS Defender and not this Luxury Box that you can take into the Dirt.

[@genesishep]

Fair to cripple the Jeep by replacing the all-terrain off-road tires that came with it and adding all seasons street tires? Then do a snow performance comparison with a vehicle that has capable tires? I don't understand the logic there but okay.

[@af22raptor23503]

@@genesishep You are 100% Correct on the TIRE Issue! The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is a MUCH MORE Capable Vehicle that the Defender because Land Rover is using the Name just like Ford is with the Bronco but neither Company build a Vehicle that is a CAPABLE and the Name Plate Heritage Implies! You also have to remember that the Defender had some All Season 20 inch Tires which made it fair because the Off-Road Tires are ONLY available in the 4 cylinder Version of the Defender. Back in 97 when I was looking at getting my first SUV I looked at the Defender 90 and actually got to test drive one for a whole weekend from the Dealership since a buddy of mine was friends of the Sales Manager it was a Soft Top 2 door and I really liked it but I was not too crazy about the PRIZE which at the time was about 17k more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee that I got which had the Up Country Off Road Package, 5.2L V8 and 5 Off Road Tires and Wheels. I ended up getting the GC and Putting the ARB front Bull Bar with Witch and also replaced the Rear Bumper with a Steel one that had a Tire Carrier when I had the bumpers done I also had the Springs up graded to take the Extra Weight of the Bumpers and it was a Great Off Road Rig that I used all over and I still saved 10k over what the Defender would have cost.

[@genesishep]

@@af22raptor23503 I may have misread your reply, were you saying the Defender in the video was riding on all seasons like the Jeep? If so you are mistaken, it was stated directly in the video that the Defender was required with the off-road package which included all terrain tires. Even if it wasn't stated in the video you can easily tell just by looking at them that they have an aggressive and deep tread pattern while the Jeep does not. In the snow, quality tires are everything, especially in climates like Colorado where they are filming.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

i have jeep grand cherokee trailhawk 2019 3.6 very durable relieble suv, drive as a track very havy!! It also has a resource and endurance!! My friend jeep grand cherokee 2012 3.6 mileage 565 thousand kilometers!! No problem!! So the Jeep grand cherokee wk2 is a rugged, unkillable SUV!!

[@WaspMedia3D]

Lol ... "deepish" - I'm having to plow through 12 inches of snow with my 03 honda pilot the last few days as the snow removal is behind schedule - and it goes through. I'd like to see it compare to one of these.

[@oldman8952]

That is your snow test? Any economy car with winter tires would drive through that effortlessly. Need more space? Any minivan with winter tires would do just fine too.

[@fredmertz3837]

2021 GC was dessigned almost a decade ago and based on a Mercedes ML. GC is far superior when it comes to reliability than the Defender. Biggest issue is Jeep stealers are gawd awful

[@joeamith838]

Unfortunately Jeep's Uconnect system is super easy to hack making the Grand Cherokee easy pickings...I'm curious if they ever fixed the problem

[@paulj9821]

@@joeamith838 you do realize that when those articles came out then even mentioned they did the same with other car brands they just had to pick one for that article. Yes they fixed it within 6 months and that was 5 years ago.

[@joeamith838]

@@paulj9821 I didn't know that..It's weird because it's still the most stolen vehicle here in Illinois (2021 stats)

[@димакруглов-м8э]

not ml

[@jokemas7er]

Why do you always use so much throttle on snow? The moment your tires slip is the moment you get stuck. Less acceleration is better. Otherwise the moment the tire slips you turn the snow beneath into glass and your only option is to dig out of the snow by grinding it down to the asphalt.

[@paulbarber1960]

I'm due a change this year and my Volvo XC40 will go. I was looking at a defender 90 but seeing your video I may try out the 110. Are you really considering fuel consumption over there now 😳

[@aldomartin7966]

You guys need to ditch those Pirelli all-seasons. I realize Pirelli is sponsoring those tires but c’mon, they make the Grand Cherokee appear incompetent!

[@stephanwilliot2324]

Always liked that Grand Cherokee. A really nice car. The 4 cylinder Defender should not be knocked off but in Diesel ⛽️ as the power is in the low revs which is good for off roading. I have the small Diesel Engine and extremely happy. Both are good are excellent buys.

[@chrishalstead4405]

Traction : Defender wins Luxury: Defender wins Comfort: Defender wins Styling: Defender wins Adaptability: Defender wins American reviewer: “Ah’m a-gonna call it a clear win for the Jeep!” Priceless.

[@reilluminati]

Thanks for this nice video.I agree with you…WK2 still rules.I own one and it’s a reliable car in every scenario. And also I love your dog ….so cute!!!

[@andyesir]

The defender does have a very luxurious interior to keep you comfortable as you wait for the tow truck because it's broke down once more

[@jphillips1904]

You didn’t floor the defender like you did the jeep on the hill test you had more throttle control

[@Trialsrider112]

Did you actually measure the snow because you can see it’s nowhere near 8 inches