2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2.0T - Redline: Review 

So car review guys says i don't like sport mode cuz it turns of traction control and then complains about it downshifting slow and was lagy.... UHH try putting it in sport mode that's what its for! I have the 200s with the V6, the 9speed is designed to get you the best MPG it wants to always be in the highest gear possible to save MPG. You switch it to sport mode and most of that lag and slow downshift goes away. It then wants to stay in lower gears and keep RPMS up.

Not in the market but just to watch your car reviews. Honest and no sugar coating.

A classy touch from Sofyan with the Sergio Marchionne tribute to start the video. That's why he's one of the most respected RU-vid reviewers.

You know the acceleration isn't good when he doesn't giggle.

I love my 2019 cherokee trailhawk. No problems with the transmission. With the active drive II option I'm able to tow it behind a motorhome.

Watched this review while sitting in a Cherokee at the dealer. (I’m going to start doing This more) the interior portion of this vehicle is biased and not truthful (cheap feeling materials ) touched everything he did at the same time and same way he touch and poked and everything is very well built.

This man should have done this review with the Limited or Overland model. The Limited and the overland models would compare nicely to the other competition reviews. The Trailhawk Elite is in a league of its own (off-road). POOR CHOICE BY THE REVIEWER . I drive the 2019 Limited and I am very pleased these last 8 months, comfort, design, engine performance (v6 3.2L) and the 4x4 in the Limited model is great for my Western New York winter that has hit us so far. I originally was looking at the Trailhawk but I have a family now and a budget. 4x4'ing (off road) in any Vehicle will cost you money and my bright white limited with chrome rims, less aggressive tires (MPG) and panoramic roof is my stress reliever these days. its a treat to drive! Its my first Jeep and I LOVE IT!Thank you for your time.

He seems so excited doing these reviews. The monotone voice is great for putting you to sleep!

Jeeps motto, "We may be poorly made and slow, but we're expensive."

But why are you testing a rugged off-road SUV with flip flops on? @5:13

I pick up my 2019 trailhawk on friday. Excited to have a Jeep for mn winter.

I have no clue why I watch reviews from Redline Reviews whenever a FCA product is being evaluated. Even the Trackhawk GG was not enough to garner your satisfaction. This Jeep is in a class alone. Only 4WD Lo available in the States in it's class. Gives you 2 top engines. Your "favorite" thing to have on a car, a pano roof. I loved that you called the 9HP ZF trans garbage in this review, but said NOTHING of the sort when tested in Honda/Acura products. I get it, you don't like FCA products, but a good reviewer knows how to be "objective".

Informative. But I don't understand why the host keeps referencing Rav 4's, CRV's and others as equal comparisons. This Jeep Trailhawk should be presented with an emphasis on its 4x4 off road capabilities. That is where the focus should be. It is the soul of this version of Cherokee. The gentleman should have presented a non Trailhawk Jeep, for that is where this review was predicated on. Glossing over the 4x4 capabilities of this version of the Cherokee, does it somewhat of a disservice.

I drove the Cherokee Overland and it was great. I have no idea what people are talking about when complaining about the transmission. This isn’t a sports car. If your into a sporty feel then this isn’t for you. But don’t turn that into a negative.

The V6 engine is still by far the best engine. Don't get fooled by the optional more expensive 2.0T engine. Might as well enjoy having a V6 engine, such a rare breed nowadays.

This looks the BEAST !

Make believe it's a Toyota. You'd have nothing bad to say about it. You'd at least leave anything bad out and make believe it's perfect.

I think you're over reacting about the transmission. The updated transmission in the 2019 Cherokee is great.

I just traded in a 2014 Trailhawk for the 2019 Trailhawk Elite. This Vehicle presentation was better then the Dealership's Salesman's presentation. I am 5'6" in height so the seat comfort was adequate for me. The best Comfort Seats are perhaps the Cadillac and the Lexus but you can have two Jeeps for the price of one Cadillac or Lexus. I traded in two Jeep Cherokees for two 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elites. There is a noticeable lag when accelerating into traffic. Warning Jeep service departments are expensive so do buy extended warranties past the three and five-year marks.

I have the 2020 limited turbo, I think they made some more refinements to the 9 speed. It definitely downshifts quicker, and I have no trouble passing people to the left. There is still that quarter second lag, but once the torque kicks in you're off.

I don't agree with you on this review. Cherokee is an excellent riding vehicle. The interior is super comfy. 2.0 is very quick when you are in a hurry. Finally an indisputable off-road champ.

I am 5'7 and 140lbs and CANNOT find a comfortable seat either! Fords are made for 200lbs and above, GM's are made for 6' tall people.

WHICH ONE IS IT?? 12:55 'the ride is rough and loud from the tire and drumming noise.' 16:49 'the ride is very comfortable, quiet, and calming.' 18:36 'the infotaiment system frustrated me *a little bit* .' 18:46 'I wanted to punch the infotaiment system in the face.'

Just traded in my 2015 FWD Cherokee with the 3.2 for a 2019 Cherokee Altitude FWD 2.0 Turbo. The new transmission DOES shift better, kicks down faster and holds gears longer. Not perfect, but for most drivers it will perform just fine. The 0-60 is equal between both vehicles, however the turbo accelerates better beyond 60. For kicks, I will take the new 2019 turbo to the strip and see how it will compare to the 14.803 @ 93.06 I was able to squeeze out of my 2015.

I don’t get that you guys are bashing the trans because I’ve driven the Cherokee and thought it was quite punchy. Don’t really get that you guys want an off-road suv that’s fast as shit on the highway :/ get a trackhawk if you want fast 😂

It's a heavy car, expect it not to accelerate that quickly. Plus it has a lot of 4x4 gear. I owned a V6 Limited, loved it. I also found the transmission very smooth, perhaps on rare occasions it may have jerked forward. My seats felt great, not sure why Sofyan was uncomfortable. I had a smilar issue with my 2017 Countryman.

I like all his videos on cars but he doesn't really understand what it is about Jeeps. When he first starts the video he says the trail rated badge is because of the tires, later he also mentions the 4X4 options. The trail badge means it has skid plates to protect against rocks, also has the air filter in a position to stay dry for water crossings, a transfer case for lower gearing to crawl out of places you get stuck in with regular gears. On the Cherokees you have the option to electronically lock rear end to a posi. Watching his videos I know he likes the Porsche and BMW's for powerful motors, Jeep is made for trails first and being comfortable on paved roads second. I love my '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 318 motor, it is so comfortable on and off road. It takes care of me in Colorado for the last 20 years. Once you own a Jeep, you learn to appreciate what they can do. If you just want to drive on the streets buy a Honda, hehe. Sorry, I had to throw the last part in, no offense to Honda lovers. I can take my Jeep up mountain trails over boulders with ice and my Jeep doesn't slip but if I have to get out and unlock a gate, I can barely keep my feet under me.

Greetings Redline Review! I've been watching your channel for quite some time and really enjoy learning new vehicles and there features with some history about the vehicles too. You guys rock, keep doing what you do! I am curious thou, if Redline Review has a 'Vehicle Review Request' from the subscribers? If so, I'd love to see a review of the 4th Gen Toyota 4Runners. I mention this on the Jeep Cherokee review, because Jeep and Toyota are huge rivals.

Why would anyone buy a rav4 or a rogue when you can have one of these? Looks so good.

Want to see this head to head with Discovery sport.

I have a 2020 with the turbo and it just goes when I put my foot down. Maybe the refinements in the 9 speed for 2020 made a difference.

The same shit 9 speed that was in the Chrysler 200

It's got great torque. I took the 2020 2.0 turbo and the v6 for a test drive. I'm picking up the 2.0 turbo tomorrow with 8,000 $ in savings compared to the 2021 v6....can't wait. One more sleep.

Always liked the aesthetics Jeep has to offer , but for the price point , I feel you can get more with some other makes. That being said , the trailhawk trim is very handsome.

I own a 2017 Cherokee Trailhawk. And everything you said about this 2019 is the same issue with the 2017. Even though I have the V6. Its ridiculously sloooow and the transmission is always lost.

"Unfortunately the 9-speed auto in this car is still... how do I put this... garbage?" lol

An SRT-6 Cherokee would be really run to drive @RIPPSupercharger. The 3.2 Pentastar shares the same block as the 3.6, just need a Pedalmax to remove throttle lag.

1:49 hahaha he literally says flip fuck and proceeds to correct himself

My 2019 2.0T's transmission was wonky at first. But the car must have broken in because it's very smooth now except for when I'm screwing around in sport mode. Used to driving an Audi sedan, so I may have driving habits the Jeep techs aren't used to... Oh yeah, and why doesn't he test the thing off-road? Same old "heres the buttons, here's the acceleration, here's the interior" rubbish. Misses the point.

Sick car

LOVE MINE

Sandals?

i like the red hooks, you gonna need them

picked up the 2019 limited, usually if im passing people or something of that nature, ill throw it in the semi-manual setting and it feels quicker , atleast to me.

You lost me around me 2:30 when you said ,“I really like the wheels and tires you get on the trailhawk..... I mean, this is what makes the Cherokee trial hawk an actual off road vehicle” ..... never mind the rear locker, or the lift..... I know you know that the tires and wheels have nothing to do with what makes trailhawk anything special.....tire barn solves that problem.

Theres no reason to buy the 2.0 turbo. With only +2mpg above the v6, the 2.0 turbo wouldnt do u much at all.

I’ve always been a fan of your videos and the fair, unbiased reviews. The one gripe I have is how you say compac instead of compact. Please enunciate.

It was the this or the Santa Fe sport. Both were nice cars to buy but I went with Hyundai for its amazing reliability and warranty , more features and more room. V6 is better than 2.0 t for the Jeep ! Jeeps seem to be priced higher even with heavy incentives. And Sophian your wrong. Cherokee felt much faster than CRV hands down for acceleration. It may feel sluggish at the beginning yet but 0-60 and a quarter mile crv doesn’t Stand a chance with this cherokee

It’s a Jeep. Not a Ferrari.

RIP Master Marchionne

Good review. I really appreciate how honest your dislikes are conveyed. Question tho wouldn't a toyota 4runner trd pro be a better comparison than a CRV or Rav4. Mainly because of the trailhawk package your testing? CRV and Rav4 are nothing more than big grocery getters.

Actually, only a single press is necessary to turn off the engine remote start.

I concur this is a very honest review, good job. The insurance company covers a V6 model to me during me car repair. pros: masculine look, easy to use in-car system, good eye sight. cons: the transmission doesn't feel smooth at all, and can't feel the acceleration after 100km/h.

You only drive the Acura with 9 speed in sport and call it great then don’t put this in sport and say the sport doesn’t make a difference when it does I own a 200 w 9 speed. I can’t believe this man.

I drove the 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk & a Limited with the new 2L Turbo, but when the pricing after options creeps into a BMW X1 Xdrive, it’s just nonsense... Testing a Compass now, but I think I’m done with Jeep models all together.

I liked the old Led lights better. Looked more aggressive 😍.

The very first thing I do with every video of yours that I have time to watch is give it a thumbs up, because I know your videos are just as interesting as action movies. Now, on to this one. As always, I appreciate what you do, Sofyan. Keep it up!

I bought 2019 and at 5000 miles it sits at the dealer with manufacturer's best engineers trying to fix it. Day 15 at time of post. Beware of the bells and whistles and transmission

I really like the design and off road capabilities of this SUV, I agree with the transmission. I drove different cars with the same 9speed and it just sucks. I wish at least they would have a manual option on this car. Overall I think it has character and it’s a comfortable car for families.

coming across a bit snooty. i think the engine has lots of character based on my drive in it.

I have the 2018 Compass and the touchscreen and car play sucks in my opinion. Car play doesnt always want to connect and it has froze my phone as well, like Sofyan experienced. i've also had problems with the touchscreen itself where it freezes and its also gone haywire on me where the screen started depressing buttons and jumping around, even after turning off and on the car a few times. The transmission, which I believe is the same as the one in this Cherokee (9 spd), is SEVERELY sluggish. Not terrible around town but def noticeable pulling onto the highway. It's still a great vehicle and excellent off road but it def has its flaws. This is my 3rd Jeep and I hate to say it but I've never owned a Jeep that didn't have some type of "issue". I probably should stop buying them but there's just something I love about them.

A lot better looking than the pre-refresh Cherokee

Jeep should reproduce the Cherokee classic from the late 90’s

I own a ‘17 Cherokee with the Tigershark & I can honestly say, that 9 speed is honestly terrible & when letting off the gas it doesn’t want to up shift...also, when leaning into the throttle 3/4, it basically drives as if it’s being floored - it will reach the rev limiter & show no difference from when being floored, the 9 speed is ok around town though, I just don’t like the simple fact that it revs horrendously when not even provoked...other than that, the Tigershark is a pretty good sounding engine & that’s about the only positive thing I can say!

I bought it and it true and good

I was looking for a Jeep trailhawk. After watching the video. It’s giving me a bad taste. I want something that would make me sit very snuggled.

$41,000$!!! Shit compare this to a trd rav 4 no comparison. This thing will be worth 26k in a few years! It is cool. No comparison to Honda Toyota and Mazda as far as reliability though shit at this price get a CX-5 signature 320pft put some mud tires and a roof basket on it. Even a Subaru limited. For the price though no. This is a leaser. With discounts. Go ahead attack me fca guys. “They are reliable” lol

Do you have a video that just explains the 4 wheel drive system. I am not new to 4x4 but i am new to Diff Locks and wanted a video to explain the best ways and times to use it. I have the 2019 Cherokee Trail Hawk and want to make the most of it. Great review video.

The 9 speed is garbage. I have a 2014 with the V6. Ive had several tranny ecu updates. Still poor. High number of recalls. Leaky sunroof. Sub par for the $30K price bracket. High depreciation rate. Avoid it!

If it isn't a ricer or bmw, this kid has no clue.

Why would you be surprised a 2019 SUV has a lot of tech? “It has lane assist FCW ETC , which I was surprised to see in .. THIS car “ is it Because it’s a chrysler??? You are a VERY mean person when it comes who FCA products when fca has had these tech features since 2011. Come on times have changed they’re not with Daimler anymore. Move on people. Their back on the map 100% and people only give them credit for those stupid SRT cars.

I own one never had any problem

The Trailhawk version looks like a mountain boot on wheels. I like the rugged look of it.

I want that car since a long time

So nice. I would love to drive this...only thing is I have heard bad things about the transmission and maintenance in general. Anyone have any experience with newer Cherokees?

I've had one for a rental for the passed few days and it's not bad. (4x4 limited) There were a few things that I didn't like. The seats were never comfortable, they bottoms need to be a little wider or less bolstering, the blinker stalk should have been a little longer, and at night the interior light adjustment was a little too dark or really really bright with no good in-between. But the worst was when I started looking at the reliability... absolutely terrible

Horrible front end... the previous model looks much better and more modern than this model🤢

Mines doesn’t have the subwoofer nor hitch anything’s else but those two things

I wonder why the towing capacity is lower than the v6 that has less torque? He said that the torque is down lower than the v6 so that’s not the reason. Surely the 2.0 engine is not heavier than the v6?

Thank god they got rid of those lights and turn signals up high.

I agree with the one viewer statement ...I definitely go a lot by your laugh factor approval when you drive it. Ha!!!

Beautiful video and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 guys

I had a Jeep Compass "Trail-hawk" as a rental car, i hated it.

Is driving with flip flops allowed in the US? In Brazil, where people use a lot of flip flops, it's strictly prohibited because it can cause serious accidents....

Drove this as a rental, Agree with the reviewer turn signal lever feels cheap, engine is charachterless and sluggish, transmission is annoying, seats are uncomfortable and visibility is good except out the back window.

Going to lease one like that next Monday 😁

How does this compare acceleration wise and drivability compared to Forester xt?

It’s incredible to me how bad the ZF 9 speed is but how great the ZF 8 speed is. Two modern transmissions from the same company can be so radically different.

Please test the 2018 Jeep Compass there are literally no reviews on this vehicle and our family is considering buying it.

How far can it go on a tank of (premium) gas?

I DEEPLY REGRET buying my 2020 Cherokees. Learn from my MISTAKES. My 1st 2020 Cherokee was a lemon and my 2nd 2020 Cherokee was not built right and neither Jeep or the selling dealer Bob Poynter Columbus will make it right . BUYER BEWARE do NOT BUY a Cherokee or trust a Jeep dealer. Just Empty Every Pocket is a TRUE acronym.

They got rid of the passenger under seat gun compartment? Deal breaker!

How's the transmission when you put the system in Sport

We bought a 2021 V6 engine and love it!!

The 9-speed or anything else can't be much worse than the 6-speed PowerShift mess in my old '12 Focus. So clunky, balky and jerky. Not to mention it was in the shop five or six times while i owned it. Not great for daily use. I would go on record for actually saying I would gladly drive a CVT-equipped vehicle. So I now own a 2014 Murano and its great. V6 really makes the CVT much more palatable than the pairing with a four cylinder.

We have a 2019 Trailhawk and it’s just now turning up to 30,000. Miles and we love it so much. It has a plate underneath the transmission so it’s not too easy to steal or take parts off of it. It’s a 9 speed transmission and a 6 cylinder turbo motor with good gas we just float on the ground. We live on a mountain and if we have to leave it there and get away from it for our own safety this car will do the job. We love the fact that nobody can steal the catalytic converter or anything under our vehicle. 😊

I love redline reviews, but Sofyan hates on FCA always. I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite w/ the 2.0L Turbo and its been a great vehicle. 30K miles and no issues at all. The only knock is that there is a slight delay with the transmission, but Sport mode greatly improves that. I would recommend for a good review of the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, check out TFL, as they have done quite a few videos reviewing this vehicle, on road and off road.

Looks way better than the hideous last one

Anyone else notice... The shoes & shirt color kept changing LOL

Fuck that ZF 9 Speed Transmission.... Been struggling with it for 3 years! It's a real shame... Because other than the shitty transmission the Cherokee TH is the perfect off-road worthy crossover.