2016 Jeep Cherokee V6 - Redline: Review 

I love the “stupid” volume and seek buttons on the back of the steering wheel!!

Dang man I've been following you for a long time and you have grown and your channel is really really awesome

This past May i bought a 2016 Cherokee with every single available option (including the V6) on the limited trim. I love it so much, I also drive with a lead foot and I'm averaging 23-24 mpg. I recently went on a road trip (460 miles) and I was averaging 30-32 mpg at 80mph.

Not sure why people hate the way this looks so much.

I love the look man it has grown on me..

I own the 2015 Limited ADII with tow prep. It's a decent vehicle overall, provided you have the V6. There are however, some things Jeep needs to improve upon in my opinion. They could have done a much better job providing adequate storage space around the center console area, where the shifter is. The two small bins Jeep provided are strangely shaped, and you can't fit much there. They don't even provide enough space to fit a cell phone. The only other option is to put the phone in one of the 2 cup holders, or put it inside the armrest storage compartment, where it's out of sight. If you've got the V6 with the ADII, don't expect to get more (mpg) than 20-21 combined. The freeway mileage is actually pretty good for an SUV though. You can get 23-24pmpg at about 75mph. If you can keep the car at 65mph or under, you can get 26-27mpg on the freeway. The best I've done was 26mpg. Don't trust the fuel mileage calculator. Its calculations are consistently 2 mpg generous. The V6 engine provides adequate power, but low end torque could be a bit better in my opinion. Its lofty tow rating (only when equipped with the factory tow prep) is derived from an upgraded axle ratio and the addition of a bigger radiator and some tranny coolers. Buyer be aware! You can't buy the V6 and simply strap on a hitch after the fact and be rated to tow 4500lbs. I'm not saying a V6 Cherokee with an aftermarket tow package can't physically tow 4500lbs, I'm saying Jeep won't rate the vehicle as such, and neither will the warranty. You're stuck with a rating of 2000lbs unless you have the factory tow prep package. Most of the problems Jeep has had with the 9 speed transmission are software related. There have been numerous software updates and from what I can tell, most of the problems have been sorted out. ZF says the transmissions are supposed to shift hard. Some other problems still persist however. While driving from a rolling stop, the transmission will often start in 3rd gear. This causes 4-5 seconds of engine lag which can be very annoying when you need the vehicle to accelerate quickly. You'll have to manually downshift to 2nd gear to avoid this, which is what I do. It's a decent car overall. I put 20,000 miles on mine last year and so far there's nothing that's given me cause to think it won't be a reliable vehicle. You'll probably never see 9th gear, even on the freeway, but truthfully, this vehicle needs a high gear transmission in order to get decent highway fuel mileage.

I'm not sure how you get "It's always hunting for gears" I find that statement false as I have owned one now over over a year and never had this happen. Gas milage with the V6 is actually better than the 4 cyl, I normally get 32-33 mpg and our last trip to Saint Louis from Dayton Ohio it averaged 36 mpg! So if you are test driving one of these with less than 1000 miles then maybe the funky shifting you feel is the transmission still in learning mode.. trust me after 1000 miles it's smooth as silk.

Why would anyone give you a thumbs down on this review? You always do a great job!

You really do great job on car review's . Thanks for the number on add-on options on the jeep and discount the deals give 4 to 5 grand when they purchase brand new

Excellent review Sofyan! After seeing each individual Cherokee review with the 4 and 6 cylinder engines, I honestly believe that the V6 is a much better fit for the vehicle for both it's personality and the delivery of its overall performance. I also noticed that the 9-speed auto was able to shift better with the V6 than it did with the 4 cylinder because the PentaStar engine sounded more quieter and less noisier than the TigerShark engine did with it. - Michael

A place to put your drug paraphernalia LOL...

I love your reviews! As always, keep up the good work, the Cherokee is a nice compact SUV, but Jeep's realibility is still awful! Also are you going to review a 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring Sedan?

Good driving portion of vid. This & Forester xt battling it out for my purchase. It seems some good discounts on Cherokee now. Subie never drops prices to much.

Remember when Jeeps came off road ready in the base trim and you didn't need a special trim package?

Finally another review. I'm hoping to see a 2016 maxima, Jetta, Passat, or challenger review.

Having the radio controls on the back of the steering wheel is extremely convenient. It did take a while to get used to though.

May be my next daily. Thanks for driving in sport mode. Like the v6 racket.

Can you share what build or model of the car you're reviewing? I believe the transmission was fixed August last year. If so you may be driving an older version which has a bit of the ZF transmission issue? Love the car btw! Exterior/Interior is so pretty compare to it's ugly competitor Mazda, Rav4 or Subaro :)

Why can't Chrysler just put the 8 speed in every car with the 9? It would be so much better

what a great review, thanks for helping us out, keep up the good work.

Nice review mate. Well done. Good overview and what I was looking for to compliment others. Sweet as dude. Cheers.

11:23 where the weed goes lol

I test drove the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Limited last night. I recently purchased a 2016 Acura RDX. I'm thinking about trading it in for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Limited. I know this video is about a 2016 Redline but they look the same and seem comparable from what I seen. I would love to see reviews between the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 2017 and my Acura RDX V6 2016. I like the look of both. I had a Mitsubishi Montaro for the last 16 years. Anchorage, AK doesn't have a Mitsubishi dealership and I'm not willing to pay the travel to Seattle just to do a test drive on the car. The Acura 2016 RDX is a nice car but its size is like a car. I need a true 4X4.

Why no auto headlight feature on the Sport??

Paraphernalia lol ... I love that you went there. It’s what we’re all thinking anyway. Thumbs up for that 👍🏼

I remember when this car came out. I remember being confused on whether the LED lights were the running lights or the headlights, LOL! It's definitely controversial, but keeps it interesting. I don't see it aging well though.

Between this or a outback. Like that it still has the v6. I like the sound controls on the back of the wheel. Guess I've just memorized what they do from owning chrysler vehicles.

lots of people have problems with that transmission....do your homework before buying..

i have the exact same one black metallic flake paint with panoramic sunroof only differences. Only complaint after 6 years of ownership is the exhast rusting and failing 3 times now with current mileage at 52k

they are not stupid media buttons I love what they do with them I wish all car lern from jeep

4:43 😂 WHAT??

I would love to see you review a Outback 3.6R.

They said you get all the ladies with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee especially the snow bunnies❤👍2023.. We are in the future everyone

Should i buy a 2014 jeep Cherokee trailhawk with a lil over 200k miles?

After driving the 9speed in the 200 I don't want to touch FCA 9speeds anymore.

Great review! Could you by any chance review the 2017 Elantra?

Great review!

My question is how is the Transmission on it I have the 2016 latitude so far Been the Best Jeep I owned love it but just really Scared about if it's true or not if the Transmission will go out Please let me no what I should look for Thank You but yes I'm Really happy for my Jeep Cherokee and yes later down the Road I will own a new one to hope everyone has a great Holiday

is the cargo area in the trunk bigger then the jeep compass?

Not a good solid thunk. Drove a new Jeep Compass last year given to me by someone else's insurance since they hit my Acura, the vehicle was heavy, and slow. Too heavy for the 4 cylinder in the vehicle, only thing that felt decent was it felt like it could drive up a mountain.

That 9 speed auto has been a sore point from the get-go, why so many gears is beyond me, it gets no better mileage than a 6 speed.

great video thank you for this review...

Are you going to review The Focus RS? I'd really love to see the cars pros and cons. Thank you! :)

I would love to see you review the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

awesome review as usual sofyan! think you could get your hands on an abarth to review?

If I didn't know it was a 9 speed I would think it was a CVT by the sound!

i guess if the test drive wanted to really attack the highways in a jeep he could run a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. that's attack mode in a jeep. these are exceptionally popular in Western PA. tons of them on the roads.

Wondering why your not mentioning the Subaru Forester in any of your comparisons. Afraid the jeep won't match up.

Can you please do a video on the 2016 Ford Explorer sport?

Great Review Sofyan! I like this vehicle and the fact that it offers the tougher suspension which is better suited to handle the bad DC metro area rounds. FCA and Honda both need to work on shift programs for the ZF 9sp in my opinion.

All you have to do is push the remote start button twice to start the engine… don’t have to push lock first or hold down

The only reason I would consider a Cherokee is if it's a Trailhawk. The other trim levels are no better off road than the competition.

can't see the hood it feels im guessing the roadway, its unsafe to use

I bought a 2019 Cherokee Latitude Plus 09/2019 - I put 6300 miles on it - Transmission was laggy, motor was great, interior was really nice (especially for a Jeep), Electronics are horrible. Last week the vehicle went in to Limp mode due to an issue with the EGR - had to have it towed 70 miles to the dealer (Chrysler only paid for 53 miles of this). The day we took delivery (around 100 miles on vehicle due to dealer trade) the cruise control switch didn't work. 2 weeks into ownership the windshield cracked due to an install error (Chrysler replaced). After picking the car up from the EGR problem, 2 days later the entire infotainment screen went out. Dealer said it was an update. I no longer have this vehicle as I do not trust it - I now have a Mazda CX5 - couldn't be happier so far. I cannot recommend the Jeep Cherokee, or Chrysler products based on my experience with this for approximately 2.5 months.

when are the 2016 altima and maxima reviews coming?

please do a vid to update us on your miata ownership

looks like you are in potomac...near falls road area?

Though I wished it looked a little more like a modern XJ, compared to the Rav, the Escape and all the other crossovers in the market it competes with I like it. I also still struggle with the lights not sure if I can get over the whole backwards headlight thing it has going on. Also the 9 speed transmission yuck.... Can't say I would buy one, but thinking about the market a lot of the die hard Jeep fans like me would just buy a 4 door Wrangler anyways....

hey can you do a review of a 2016 veloster? base preferably. thanks

"Off road suspension under the vehicle" No shit... where else would it be. And I'm sure u like the "big knob" lol

Best review !!

Really not a fan of the styling

Solid Review

Nice car and nice wheels

Why not the 3.6l pentastar? Seems silly to make a 3.2l version just for the Cherokee.

I'd kind of like to see it compared to a new Murano.

You should review the GLK !

are there transmission problems in 2016 models like the 2014 and 2015?

nice review!

WHERE'S THE CD PLAYER?

You can buy TWO Honda Fit LX's CVT for around 35K at full MSRP.

What would happen if the key fob presses up in your pocket in that same code. Would it actually start?

Love the reviews man , I'm First 👌

Lovin the shirt

d00d- apparently were neighbors, you just drove past my park! Cabels Mill REPRESENT! I'd love to buy you a cold one at Dog Fish Head.

Is the transmission fixed for 2016/2017?

Love the inside styling, minus the audio controls on the back of the steering wheel. The front looks bad...reminds me of the Subaru Tribeca.

Jeep has really lost it's way. Honestly, if they built the old basic Cherokee, with a few minor upgrades for extra aero and engine efficiency, it would be perfect.

Personally, it’s not terrible looking over all, the facelift Cherokee is better looking.

The problem with Jeeps is that they're not reliable at all. They AlWAYS rank at the bottom in the vehicle dependability test.

This or a Tucson?

11:26 he's been around the block a few times 😂

I just test driven this, and I did not like the transmission and seats. The armrest does not move forward.. Also, the stearings too stiff for its size

The only way I'd buy a "Jip" was if I owned an auto repair shop.

this is not a Cherokee just look at that front end

9spd is garbage. I wish they just used the 8spd they use in the charger and grand Cherokee. That's a pretty good transmission.

“Fully loaded” but does not have a panoramic view. Lol

Love you

Do a review in Springfield!!!!

It groans like a CVT

I love the new look but the vehicle is trash. I’ve had my shifter replaced twice in less than 6 months. They always have software updates and something always goes wrong after each update. I’ll never buy another Jeep EVER!!!!!

There is no kind of ugly this vehicle is destined to be another Chrysler/fiat that should not have been made. As in like the Chrysler K Cars, bad design then and now this vehicle is going to be and is now a bad design. Looking back people are going to ask What was Jeep thinking. Anyone remember the Pontiac Aztek???

*black leather*

It got a Ling Ling face😂

test drive a WRX or STI!!

Hey wake up! It is marketing stop being so fooled.

I've seen trims of this car for 10-17k. 3 year olds fyi.

I wish theyd keep more of an old school cherokee look with bad as interior idk y make it look gay

10:32 "I like the Big Knob" That's what she Said !!

Packing on his twinkies lol