The Trailhawk in Hydro Blue Pearl is stunning and you can get it with all the bells and whistles with the Trailhawk as well plus the disconnectable front sway bar and you can get it in the 4Xe as well !!! Happy Wife is a Happy Life Doc !!! I almost purchased a GC L Overland but two days later the wife had emergency gallbladder surgery so that put a damper on the parade.
@Casey2502 жыл бұрын
You know that Overlanding is becoming popular when Jeep starts putting it on Cherokees. Had a blast at EJS, thanks guys!
@regenakowitz2 жыл бұрын
We did too and it was great meeting you! 😊
@BoCoOverland2 жыл бұрын
Having owned a 2018 GC Trailhawk for 2 years running, I can confirm your impressions, Brad and Regena. It's fabulous on the highway and long drives and more capable offroad than most give it credit for. It's not a rock crawler and I would not consider taking it on difficult trails. Having said that, I've overlanded in Baja, Colorado, Moab, Death Valley and the Mojave Rd with zero issues. On the Mojave, my buddy with the 4runner had to go find gas midway to finish and I did the entire trail in 4W low and finished with a quarter tank, so range is a plus. Do I want a Rubi or Gladiator for more offroad capability? You betcha, but with this being my daily, it's a good combo.
@pilotgabe2 жыл бұрын
This is a great use case for the "overlander" segment of offroading. It's pretty much what we do, just in an LR3 and LR4.
@chase41162 жыл бұрын
I have the Overland Grand Cherokee, for a combination daily driver that can handle some off roading it is incredible. The ride is way better than a 4runner or Wrangler. Very luxurious and comfortable. Can handle plenty of regular off road stuff but not a massive rock crawler. Though I've seen a few guys rock crawling the Trailhawk on KZbin. I just did a long multi state drive in it and it was so comfortable with so much technology I actually enjoyed the long drive.
@scotteramsey2 жыл бұрын
More his and hers reviews. You could be onto something with this.
@michaelyoung33372 жыл бұрын
This is the review I have been waiting for! Consider me sold, I am keeping my JK for the fun stuff, but this is a great compromise for long road trips and a daily driver. Thanks for the great work.
@robc50822 жыл бұрын
Dude. You are totally getting one. If mama's happy, everyone is happy. 👍
@capt.stubing56042 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Trailhawk pretty much loaded and a gladiator that’s pretty built. My wife would rather drive the grand Cherokee or take it on trips any day of the week. She’s always comparing it to her Lexus 450 which the GC is a close second. I took the GC out back on Elephant Hill with no real issues.
@jeeproverbydesign2 жыл бұрын
Brad & Regina, thank you for this review. I know it’s not your normal content, but your opinion is definitely appreciated. The GC is a great vehicle for light-duty off-roading, camping, and overlanding in my opinion. This past weekend, I took my son on a 14 mile dirt trail in NC to camp and hike. 4Lo wasn’t necessary, but having it made some mildly difficult downhill sections easier. I think the Trailhawk would be a great overlanding vehicle and would compete well with the Bronco or the 4Runner. I kinda hope Regina gets her want, but maybe a Trailhawk with the disconnecting swaybar and we get to see a GC Trailhawk on TrailRecon soon! Thanks!
@adventureswithlori36472 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 GC and I love how smooth the ride is! It also handles just as good in the snow filled driveway as my husband’s rubicon.
@brunnie2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a very nice combo vehicle. Great for around town and decently off road capable. Thanks for the review. Until next time... Travel safe.
@themaddscot2 жыл бұрын
We have the new Grand Cherokee L Overland with some nice tech in it and we love it for road trips and easy "off" road. Comfy ride, loads of room but suffering through some quirks. We however like the vehicle.
@Moats_Life2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great review. I have the 2.0L turbo (non electric version) in my 2020 Rubicon JLU and love it. Even adding a lift and 37's didn't seem to affect the perceived power and torque. Adding the 4xe option to the Grand Cherokee line is a great idea and I think my wife would really like it. Thanks again for doing this review.
@Mannix0072 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine that this Jeep, FULLY loaded with most off road and luxury options/packages, cost only a bit more than my my '21 JLU, that didn't even come with the steel bumper package or headliners. Like you guys said, it's not an overland beast like we're used to, but is a much better road trip vehicle and super plush. Hmmmm :). Great video, as always.
@J.Young8082 жыл бұрын
I think the best line of the whole video is Regina’s “It’s got the charger in dillybob ... yeah that.”
@regenakowitz2 жыл бұрын
☺ I've totally got a grasp on highly technical terms!
@andreipretorius922 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Love the color. Great review. I tried to convince my mother to get one but she settled for a BMW X3 M40i, more to her taste. You guys definitely should get one. Regina deserves a great daily driver
@9adriano212 жыл бұрын
Love my WK2 Trailhawk, it’s more than capable off-road, I did valley of the moon in it, including the gatekeeper. On road, drives like a sports car compared to other off-road capable options.
@andysolorzano41262 жыл бұрын
We needed a new car. I tried to get my wife to go into a GC but she opted for the Cherokee TrailHawk. She leased it for 3 years and then turned it in. I tried to get her to go into a GC again but a used Wrangler TJ presented itself and we bought that instead. NO bells and whistles in the Wrangler TJ and she misses that. She also feels we need to go electric soon. Hoping that this GC 4xe Overland Edition will have the same reaction on her as it did on Regena. Thanks to you both for your impressions.
@andymckane72712 жыл бұрын
As is always the case when the two of you evaluate Jeeps, I respect your opinions far more than anyone else on the Internet and in the printed media. Thank you very much. P.S. My wife loved her 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland diesel. Its weak point was with the diesel exhaust particulate filter. P.P.S. I took delivery of my 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ten years ago this past Sunday. My Rubicon is THE most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Andy McKane, 19 April 2022.
@atomneely2 жыл бұрын
My wife has a 2019 Grand Cherokee and boy does it feel like a sports car compared to my Gladiator. Its an amazing vehicle, she's super happy with it and I bet these new models are even better.
@ronzky11862 жыл бұрын
WOW!!What a nice car!
@BlackWarriorLures2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@jimmyhiggins42 жыл бұрын
My wife just bought one, but only a limited 4x4. She absolutely loves it. Waiting to see how dirt trail/dune worthy it is.
@stanleyfurash79292 жыл бұрын
We had a Range Rover Discovery 1st gen when our kids were young and before that a Bronco 2. To her Grand Cherokee , Ford Explorer etc was a mommy van. The one time we bought one it was how soon can we trade it in. We traded it for the Discovery. Now on our second Wrangler with an FJ Cruiser in between. Of course our kids are grown and as always if they don't like the back seat they can walk.
@AZOverland20172 жыл бұрын
Like it or Not, this is our future. Thanks for sharing!
@BlackWarriorLures2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it won't be long before you won't be able to buy a ICE vehicle.
@jeffrey.edgett2 жыл бұрын
Those bright blue tow hooks are a bit out of place on the Overland which has been the more luxurious off road capable trim. They originally showed the Overland 4xe with chrome hooks. I definitely would prefer chrome or black hooks paired with this trim level.
@natpaul812 жыл бұрын
We love our Grand Wagoneer. We get tons of compliments.
@IronWolfOverland2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing - my wife was just looking into the Trailhawk version.
@TomB19842 жыл бұрын
I’m looking forward to a trail hawk 4xe coming to your garage soon! Great video!
@jmg23352 жыл бұрын
I think Regina is due for a nice upgrade. My daughter and Son-in-law have a 2020 GC Trailhawk, and love it.
@JesseHires2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I own a JKUR and a JKR, both reasonably modified. We also have a 2020 GC and love it. SHould also mention that we don't baby the GC. We are course marshals as Sweep at a number of TSD and Stage rallies, so it sees its share of rough roads and long distances.
@tuckerperry86222 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee base model and that jeep impressed me the Jeep Grand Cherokee from 2011 to present are very capable all around great suvs I’ve taken mine to New York and recently to Moab and back with no issues which was 3400 miles and I plan to purchase a 2018 grand Cherokee trailhawk soon!!thanks for the review and showing this
@melvinjensen9782 жыл бұрын
I think most of us would be happy if we could could actually buy all these. If the dealer actually had cars on their lots again would be nice
@optimusoff-road27702 жыл бұрын
You kiddingly mentioned the lumbar support you could press fast to make it massage, but that button above the seat position save is for the massaging seats🤣😎. Great video as always, love your videos🤙🏻. We own the 3 row overland and absolutely love it for our family with 3 kids, it’s a great compliment to our JLUR in the garage.
@regenakowitz2 жыл бұрын
What?! It really does massage? Now, I have to have this!!! 😄
@optimusoff-road27702 жыл бұрын
@@regenakowitz yep ours has it, so nice on road trips or a long commute home with the seat heater on!
@calvincafferty4312 жыл бұрын
You mentioned moving the seat controls for a seat massager, the button right above the memory buttons is for messaging seats! Also hope you get to try the trailhawk in the future! Love the videos BTW!
@regenakowitz2 жыл бұрын
This vehicle is even more amazing than I realized! Now I REALLY want one!!! 😄
@thomasvrieze5272 жыл бұрын
Plus they are very good in the snow.
@ThatGuyAlex692 жыл бұрын
My wife bought a 2022 compass trailhawk and I'll tell you it's awesome. Wish my gladiator had some of the features lol btw heated and COOLED seats!
@krasnaludek2982 жыл бұрын
Have owned 4 GCs over the years & 3 Wranglers … all excellent. There are less & less dirt roads & trails in my area, as Urban sprawl has expanded radically. It means that a Wrangler no longer makes sense, as I’d have to do a road trip of 2+ hours just to go off pavement (beyond short file trails).
@RedFaceeee2 жыл бұрын
I have the 4xe Wrangler and I’m telling you its a DIFFERENT vehicle compared to any of the other Jeeps I’ve ever owned. The gas + electric engine makes the Jeep Wrangler into a everyday comfort vehicle to drive. I think this channel has given the 4xe wrangler a really bad rep.
@2005GMK2 жыл бұрын
I was watching the Trailhawk 4Xe, and looks awesome. But since been watching your power wagon, I think that will be my next one. After I got done with my 19 GC Trailhawk.😉
@srtabc1232 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for an actual off-roader to get behind the wheel of one of these and shine some light on the capabilities of the Grand Cherokee. My WK2 has gone everywhere I’ve wanted it to. Is it a Wrangler on 1-tons and 40s? No but the WK2 tows up to 7200lbs, gets awesome gas mileage, has plenty of tech and can hit some really good trails. I’ll wait to see if Jeep fixed the reliability issues of the quadralift but a 4xE Trailhawk might be in my future.
@hpcart2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this review, thanks again. Another suggestion can you start doing His and Her reviews on things and also garage coffee for his and her just an idea. Thanks again.
@dronebrosewithrow87382 жыл бұрын
It look like a Great family vehicle love the jeep
@joemattes83892 жыл бұрын
Great quick review.
@GregoryMeekins2 ай бұрын
I have a 2015 GC but if to get one the Overlander would be the one for sure wow bells on her wow!!!!!!!!!!!
@jaradderosa32522 жыл бұрын
Time to get Regena a trail hawk.
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
For sure if we were to get one it would be a Trailhawk edition.
@Malc6642 жыл бұрын
You have the Bronco which fits the bill for your lifestyle. Would you sell it for the Grand Cherokee? And which one is more comfortable on the trails?
@ASAPDGAF2 жыл бұрын
Lol Mother's day hint hint . Iove getting the wife "gifts"...that I work on 10 hrs over the weekend and break to fix later.
@chrisgrenzner93372 жыл бұрын
There's always room for another Jeep!
@chkwgn4602 жыл бұрын
Nice review and nice Jeep. We have a 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited that the wife daily drives. I lifted 2" and added aggressive mud tires. It's great, on and off road. We did all of Fins N Things and Hells Revenge with no problems except ground clearance now and then. We are going to Colorado with it this fall to do Black Bear, Imogen and Ophir. Really excited.
@garretlewis41032 жыл бұрын
Is there a new Jeep Grand Cherokee in the future? Regina was hinting pretty hard. She will stop telling you how much she loves it when she has one sitting in the driveway for her. 😁😁
@brianmedley86472 жыл бұрын
One other thing that this vehicle has is the ability to be flat towed. Jeep is one of the few manufacturers to offer this and it makes a compelling and versatile vehicle if you want to flat tow it behind an RV.
@shelm-b8p Жыл бұрын
Regina, I am sold too. I need a towing vehicle that can go also off road in the Tahoe region. (Yes, excluding Rubicon trail) While having a good gas mileage as a commuter.
@PrincessTS01 Жыл бұрын
I just placed an order for a new 2023 laser blue pearl compass with the 2.0l turbo engine and 8spd 4x4, I can't wait to finally have it built would have gone for 4xe but it makes the cost too much for me at this time, maybe next purchase.
@bquade702 жыл бұрын
All hail the trailhawk!
@asdfjkl4262 жыл бұрын
Brad, I think you better find a space in the driveway, because Regena is going to be driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the very near future I suspect.
@ryansessions62782 жыл бұрын
I think this is an amazing car camping vehicle....not extreme overlanding, but you can do some trails and car camp with this.....Wish I could afford one to compliment my ecodiesel gladiator
@coloradomallcrawlers2 жыл бұрын
If I didn’t know better, I’d say you have been watching my videos (trail ratings & SUV off-roading) 😉. Nice review!
@OXFOOT2 жыл бұрын
Hmm
@charleskuykendall96252 жыл бұрын
How much is the battery replacement ?
@KorraTheFrenchie2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure this one had the off road package? The wheels don’t look like the correct ones with the OR package.
@psychologicaltirefire81902 жыл бұрын
Not to mention the OR pack has a "trail rated" badge on both fenders, which this one doesn't. I mean it's a BIG difference in capability between a offroad pack equipped version and one without. An Overland with that pack is basically the Trailhawk but without the Trailhawk bumpers and swaybar disconnect.
@antster72 жыл бұрын
Looks good but jeep's advertised lease special are bait and switch
@edwardsimmons37212 жыл бұрын
Great looking vehicle.
@tdog6092 жыл бұрын
Happy wife happy overlanding! 😊
@KaiMirra2 жыл бұрын
Love that the 4xe has blue accents, but the blue with that red pearl color just kills me lol, clashes too much imo.
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I think manufactures need to start moving away from blue or green accents to identify an electric vehicle.
@michaelyoung33372 жыл бұрын
Ironically I love the blue accents, be glad to buy a Trailhawk 4xe version and have the blue tow-hooks versus the old red. Totally personal preference.
@KaiMirra2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelyoung3337 That's not what I meant. I absolutely love the blue on the 4xe, but the blue WITH the red body color is ugly.
@shawnm2597 Жыл бұрын
If you ever decide to sell your yellow jeep to get a cherokee, let me know. I love your yellow jeep.
@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын
I don't think she'll ever get rid of your little yellow 2 door.
@odoroussmegma21912 жыл бұрын
Great vidjia Bread. Did you like this hybread more than your wrangler hybread?
@67wildwolf2 жыл бұрын
Bard her Yellow jeep needs a friend.....doesn't it? Nice review. Now if Jeep could only get it's all electric range extended.
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
LOL! I may not have a choice about her Jeep getting a friend. I look forward to more range in the future.
@67wildwolf2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailRecon Brad I always knew you are a smart husband and dad. I drove the Grand Cherokee with the 3rd row it wasn't a 4xe it had the V8. Oh have you see the new version of yellow for the JL? Don't let her see it......
@musicman972 жыл бұрын
I wish you could have talked more about the powertrain and the transition from EV to ICE while driving. I understand this is a bit rough and disappointing in daily use.
@chillis282 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@MikeUtah2 жыл бұрын
Regina needs a V8 trailhawk, she has been wanting more power lately.
@psychologicaltirefire81902 жыл бұрын
It's a killer formula. It checks ALL the boxes for me from tow capacity, fuel economy, visuals, comfort features, range, bells&whistles, and offroad capability. But I have heard some pretty bad things about the WL Grand Cherokee and even those WS Wagoneers. From what I've heard it's mostly the electronics and mainly the interior electronics. It just doesn't bode well to me that they're this unreliable out the gate.
@stephbarbershop2518 Жыл бұрын
Is the Trailhawk capable of doing Colorado trails like the Alpine Loop?
@ryankolt73412 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the new Ineos grenadier ? Looks to be a great overland rig .
@bdubs10102 жыл бұрын
Wishing they would have added the 4XE to the "L". I have 4 kids who can't all fit in my JLU anymore so been looking at the GCL. If the 4XE was optioned in the L, I would place an order. Guessing it's just a matter of time.
@oldsnwbrdr2 жыл бұрын
As a Wisconsinite I’m very interested in night vision option. We hit a deer last year and I almost t-boned one last week. I wonder to what extent night vision might help and how wide it’s field of vision is.
@ryans91232 жыл бұрын
All that chrome needs to go!!
@AD_in_AZ2 жыл бұрын
What was your mpg on the trip?
@pilotgabe2 жыл бұрын
The Grand Cherokee would probably be grouped in with the Land Rover LR3 and LR4 (Discovery line) (I own one 3 and two 4's), and from what I can tell, the Grand Cherokee would be a great option for up to moderate terrain. Probably can't do the Rubicon out of the box, but someone who buys this won't be doing that in this vehicle anyway. Our LR's have taken us through A LOT of technical terrain and it's bar none the most comfy off-road vehicle in this class you can get. For Jeep fans, this would be the next best thing.
@psychologicaltirefire81902 жыл бұрын
Jeep themselves have done the Rubicon Trail in a WL Trailhawk 4×E, not to mention it was in all electric mode. There's a few pictures floating around of them doing it. The bumpers look pretty shredded on the Grand Cherokee they used to do the trail in. More than a few people have done that trail in WK2 Trailhawks.
@pilotgabe2 жыл бұрын
@@psychologicaltirefire8190 oh nice! A buddy of mine did it in an LR3 on 33” tires, but had to winch a lot. Not for the faint of heart in an IFS vehicle 😂
@NANKEL12 жыл бұрын
Your lucky it doesn't come in Yellow, I think you would have to make room in that drive way. You better hurry up and put a blower on her JL it sounds like she loves the power👌🏁
@chuckw60992 жыл бұрын
Too bad the Grand Cherokee 4xe did not come out before the Wrangler 4xe. I probably would have bought one. I hope these do not have some of the issues that some people are having with the Wrangler 4xe. I have had great luck with mine so far, knock on wood. Great video, btw! :D
@bradh61852 жыл бұрын
That thing is going to self-destruct the day the warranty runs out.
@scottymac51742 жыл бұрын
I am still not a fan of this Hybrid/electric technology when it comes to extended offroad travel. Easy or hard. If you have a problem with this new tech, it is not user friendly to repair.
@BlackWarriorLures2 жыл бұрын
Yup, that's the bad part with all this tech.
@mrminer6042 жыл бұрын
You know Regina needs a second vehicle
@richardwheeler37682 жыл бұрын
Does it come in Regina Yellow? Edit: 11:14 - Nope.
@Bob-Campbell2 жыл бұрын
What kind of fuel economy in hybrid mode?
@psychologicaltirefire81902 жыл бұрын
The full gas V6 Grand Cherokee Overland gets 26mpg. So this one should be able to meet and should beat that using a 2L 4banger. On the spec sheet for them they get 56MPGe...whatever that is.
@charlesdawson52652 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would get any damage doing broken arrow or Schnebly hill road?
@fscottgray97842 жыл бұрын
With the trouble you had with your 4xe I would think you would be hesitant to own one again.
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
A little hesitant, but I am rooting for electric vehicles to be successful... my heart still belong to internal combustion.
@fscottgray97842 жыл бұрын
@@TrailRecon You mentioned in the video your driveway getting too full. You just need more driveway, not less vehicles. I am waiting for my PW order to come in so I can add to my fleet of 7 $x4s.
@richardwheeler37682 жыл бұрын
5:40 - Brad, we officially saw that you are out ranked by your wife!!!
@regenakowitz2 жыл бұрын
☺
@MWILSON72 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this is as reliable as your Wrangler 4XE?
@bwofficial17762 жыл бұрын
Grand Cherokees are really nice but they're getting way too expensive. Jeep is turning into a luxury brand because they know their customers will pay it. One of these modestly-equipped will probably be my next car in seven years or so, I don't want to go full EV. Hopefully by then Jeep will have given it more power and more EV range. Grand Cherokees are so dang heavy and the 4xe is several hundred pounds more so I would hope it rides nice. I've driven a WK2 Grand Cherokee V6 and you can feel the weight.
@dylanpembroke56562 жыл бұрын
Brad I love the channel but its hybrid not hybrEd. Not to be a jerk haha.
@justlivelovelaughfrugally2 жыл бұрын
I guess we’ll be seeing this as a new addition to the family?😂. Regena, will you consider trading in the Jeep you already have?
@casemcdonald11872 жыл бұрын
what trail was that
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
Court House Rock, in Moab, UT
@motionlessmerc89362 жыл бұрын
offroad package with those tiny road tires?, lol
@khalidalqattan69132 жыл бұрын
How many miles can it go when its fully charged
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
I believe it's around 26
@djp12342 жыл бұрын
I was planning on buying this thing, but they're not going to give it a Diesel engine.
@UncleT0ny2 жыл бұрын
really dislike the new Wagoneer
@charleshicks34922 жыл бұрын
Ver nice keep; but very expensive; video is👍😎😎😎😎😎
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
Agree, the 4xe ads a bit to the price for sure.
@mikedeiana15042 жыл бұрын
A friend just bought a grand Cherokee had it two months couldn’t wait to get rid of it his kids hated it when you close the rear doors the armrest hit you in the ribs very tight in the second row I believe he’s getting rid of it next week this is the first time I disagree with you I watch all your Content and love it keep it up
@mattiasherrera12 жыл бұрын
Great until it breaks! I think Jeep is on to something here, but I'll wait for Toyota to come up with equivalent Hybrid SUV, maybe like the GX460. And then that's the one I'll buy
@michaelyoung33372 жыл бұрын
Time will absolutely tell, but there is clearly something going on here.
@dontcallmemarty21772 жыл бұрын
Foot pounds of torque
@normgibson65652 жыл бұрын
You need a bigger driveway
@TrailRecon2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I keep saying!
@bobw92972 жыл бұрын
Buy the boss the jeep , happy wife and all that.....eh