Glad you liked the seats! I work for the company that builds the Cherokee seats for Belvidere Assembly. I'm on the driver line, so I built that comfy seat that you were sitting in. I own a 2019 Latitude 4x4 and I love it! Great video!
@Dana Smethhurst thank you much for what you do! I recently got a ‘21 Lat Lux and I’ve had it for almost a year, the seats are oh so comfortable. My seats are finished in Ski Grey! They look gorgeous and the 2.0T is a blast!
Drove my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4X4 V-6 from New York to Florida and two weeks urban driving in Florida during January 2020. Maintained 75 mph on highway, when not in traffic, which did occur around city areas. My average was just under 27 mpg. Have driven 1600 miles mixed conditions I’ve taken mpg at every full up and consistently got over 26mpg. I’ve done this trip four times with the same mpg. Real world mileage using adaptive speed control on highway. My Cherokee is totally reliable and just so comfortable on the highway.
So all three of these 4x4 systems in the jeep do have the rear axle disconnect attribute in order to eliminate parasitic loss in the drivetrain to save fuel. However, when it is that cold it will always be connected due to the possibility of ice and snow being present. 37 degrees Fahrenheit or colder this will happen. It will be heavily biased to the front wheels but connected nonetheless. Hope this helps. Feel free to do the same test at warmer temps. You will probably see better results.
We have a 2019 Cherokee Limited with the 2 liter turbo. On a trip from Colorado to Houston Texas, we averaged 30.3 mpg. We have done this trip twice in the last year, and the average has always been over 30 mpg.
My 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk's (with 2.0L turbo) trip computer is always about 10% optimistic. On long mostly uninterrupted highway trips it will do it's rated 28-29mpg, but stop and go and city traffic really eats through fuel, worse than what it is rated for. After 23k miles I am averaging 21mpg (manually calculated) with about 60% of that city driving. Best tank so far was 27.5mpg and was 90-95% highway.
Some good talk for Renegade 1.4 170hp A9 owner. After two years that Cherokee can be a naxt step. Just love that "snow", makes huge work on snow or ice
I have a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk. It gets about 5mpg better in the summer time. I've regularly seen near 30 mpg highway cruising at 70 mph- mostly flat Ohio. There are a LOT of features with the Active Drive settings, as they also adjust the traction control system. My TH has been completely reliable, and is better off-road than a stock Wrangler Sport (thanks to the traction control and rear locker). It can just about match a stock Rubicon, it's biggest weakness is the relatively low ground clearance (9") and of course it can't be modified to the extent the Wranglers can be. Just know your vehicle and drive within it's limits. A stock Rubicon Wrangler can't match a Wrangler running 4" lift and 38's, either. ;)
Just a small correction as I work for Jeep. They don’t offer the 3.6 V6 in the Cherokee, instead it is actually a 3.2 V6. Different displacement. Just letting you guys know. Love the channel :)
@@Glad2BGolden Because it's too large and meant for the larger brother the Grand Cherokee. Both are VERY reliable V6 engines though. And i'd take a V6 over the turbo 4 any day.
I think the Wagoneer isn't ready just yet....But the G Cherokee has been seen with production sheet metal running around with cladding I think that is the one that will be shown at the Chicago Auto Show
Yes, but you (i) add a SIGNIFICANT amount of time to your trip and (ii) potentially become a liability/danger to everyone else on the road by travelling at a rate of speed that is well below the posted speed limit. Stay safe.
@@RepublicanJesusthe2nd - uhm, yeah. My personal experience with drivers doing 10-15 mph below the posted speed limit on interstates is that it is problematic. Mr. Porter indicated ↓↓ that he was with traffic and/or at the posted limit. :)
Got a 2019 Overland for mom with the upgraded Alfa motor - was really impressed. She loves it (has like 1k miles on it though so not much ). It's roomier inside than I expected and I like how it drives. Edit: one thing that blew me away is how bad the city MPG is on this motor. She's 76 and drives like every other grandmother but I got in her car to change a setting the other day and she was averaging something like 13.8 MPG. Either she drives like a psycho or start and stop is a nightmare for this powertrain.
@@JOSELUIS-ci2hs Good lord... this is silly, but I notice with almost the entire FCA lineup. Highway mileage is *amazing* (my 5.7 300 was ~25mpg highway, my 6.4 charger was 22 and so was my Jeep SRT, maybe more like 20/21 with the Jeep - Pacifica 3.6 was like 28 on flat road) but city driving in ALL of them is AWFUL. 17 for the 300, 14 for the Jeep SRT, 15 or 16 for the Charger SRT and I shit you not, 17 for the Pacifica. I wonder why they have this behavior so consistently across their line or maybe the side effect of big-heavy old school platforms?
@@rkalla It's unbelievable. In the high way is decent enough with 24 25 mpg but in city conditions it plunge to 13 15 which is below par independently as its seems of the engine or the car. Difficult to justify
@@100M2B oh sorry it's the Turbo 4 that is in this review also. It's almost straight out of the Stelvio (not the Q4 obviously) - at least that's what I've read and given a new motor costs about $1b to develop it made sense to me.
I do have the 2.0T and the city driving mpg is really bad. you have to press the gas to the perfection to not ruin your mpg. highway mpg is really good tho.
I have not had a turbo for a number of years. It needed an oil change every 3k with special turbo oil. Did not like the turbo lag, and it was very expensive to fix if something happened. I prefer a normally aspirated engine and would go with the V6. Otherwise I would like to see supercharging over turbocharging. Plus how is that transmission response with the 4 cylinder? Love the styling of the Cherokee and that color is great looking.
I have been driving a 2019 Cherokee Limited with this same engine and 4WD system in a rental for the past 3 weeks. I agree that the 2.0 L turbo is a great choice for this vehicle. In temps between 35F and 65F I have been averaging about 27mpg driving back and forth to work in mixed driving. In an 80 mile all highway run however this thing hit 30mpg. The rental is a few years old and has 33K miles on it so it is more broken in then the one in this video was. I love the vehicle when I am inside it. It has a ton of features like heated seats and steering wheel, remote start, keyless door handles, push button start, auto start stop, panoramic roof with sunroof, leather seats, apple carplay, navigation, and blind spot monitoring. The only thing I have never liked about these is the styling of the body. I can't wait to see what they do to the styling with the next generation Cherokee. I hope they keep the 2.0L turbo and also offer a hybrid.
Made me laugh when you were in your home area and described it as dry road, in Britain that dusting of snow would have brought everything to a grinding halt. Excellent driving review.
I have a Kia Sorrento and since September I did not reset my mileage computer and right now it indicates 10 L per 100 kilometers with a V6 ! This jeep four-cylinder should be better than that 10.1 L per 100 Km you got. However I think I will blame it on the fact that you did your test at 120 km per hour. The difference between 100km and 120kmh is quite enormous on the fuel consumption. For example if I drive at 90Km/h I range at 8.5 L per 100km. If I drive at 120Km/H I range at almost 12L/ 100 Km in winter (Québec). On a highway when I drive at 100 Km I range At 9.5 L/100. Best advice if you really want to prove people on fuel economy just drive it in normal situation not at higher speed. Anyway at 120kmh chances are cops will give you a speeding ticket
I have owned two Jeep Cherokee vehicles, both with the V-6 and 9-speed auto, and both were the "TRAIL HAWK" edition. Both were very good vehicles, and were comfortable and easy to drive for long distances with out getting tired!
The V6 is a 3.2 not the 3.6 and your fuel mileage was really not that great and the v6 will likely be just as good at the speed you were going but the 4 will feel livlier because of the torgue,but reliability of the turbo engine is still no known so I would stick with the 6.
23.8 MPG, isn't so great when my '16 2.4L AWD regularly pulled 28 MPG on my commute to work at 70MPH, and reached as high as 32 MPG on a road trip throughout the southern tier of Western NY; and that was also with winter temperatures and oversized Hankook DynaPro ATM2 tires. I'd say your mileage is what I'd be expecting from a turbocharged or smaller engines at higher speeds. Additionally, when I would make my daily U-turn on snowy mornings it would fall flat as the system tried to stop any wheel spin, you definitely had to play with the selector know to get it to do what you needed it to do.
My V6 trailhawk gets at least that mileage on the highway, so 1k more for the same HP and marginally better TQ? Plus I think the max tow rating only comes with the V6
I own a 2019 Cherokee Limited and my MPG is decent. I just wish the fuel tank was larger. I feel like I use a tank really quickly and have to re fuel too often. I average 21.8 MPG with a mix of city/hwy.
We traded out 2016 Cherokee after 8000$ warranty work in 2 years. It was junk. We have a Toyota Tacoma which is a midsize truck and gets better mileage in city or highway . Jeep left us stranded. We actually hit a pothole on highway and broke the strut/ wheel bearing and a few other pieces were damaged. They kinda fast is all I’ll say. We were gentle on ours. It was my wife’s ...
I think for the price, you should consider the Grand Cherokee Laredo, with the Quad 1 full time 4-wheel drive. You can get with the altitude package, the convenience package etc with the leather, the nav, heated seats, heated steering wheel for 45k. It is not completely loaded, but well equipped and unless you are going hardcore off road, it is a very capable vehicle, a much more substantial vehicle than the Cherokee. The economy is not much less than the Cherokee either.
I think I missed the good fuel economy and above average 4x4 system. Gas mileage seems to be the same as a 3 row Toyota Highlander and a reactive all wheel drive system just like a Highlander. I'd take a Highlander for that price.
That price is a bit off I just priced a 2020 Jeep Cherokee High Altitude 4x4 with the 2.0 turbo fully loaded for about $43,000 so you can get one for better than $51k.
I have a 2019 Cherokee 2.0t limited. Got it from Crowley Jeep here in Connecticut. It cost me 29k out the door with everything jeep has to offer on it. We now have over 30k miles on her and have been up and down the east cost. Car averages 26mpg every tank. Hwy was 30+ all day with the active cruise control all the way up to Montreal Canada. Love it a lot. We upgraded from a 15 limited with the 3.2 liter engine and would never go back. They even fixed the transmission issues.
Steven Thompson the after transmission was known for sketchy shifting, so they had to work on reprogramming it. Other people had mechanical problems with the transmission. Which transmission issues did you have?
@@kevinW826 locking going up inclines in gear. Harsh downshifts. Downhill lock. No use of ninth gear. Also the old ones used range selector shifters the new ones are tap shifters. If you do not know what that means it is one keeps you from going over the gear that you select. The other is the transmission shifts to the gear. Huge improvement over the old hp90 units from ZF
I have a 2019 Limited V6. The app I use for fuel mileage shows that over 18,510 miles, I have averaged 26.34 mpg. I think that's pretty good for a 4WD V6 vehicle.
If it's the Wagoneer, that won't be a surprise. They've been talking about that model for 3 years now. I was even given details about it at my dealership 2 years ago when I was getting my JLU Wrangler.
I wish there was some video on Jeep, Cherokee (not grand) towing! With the right tow package it can tow 4500 lbs. I have looked everywhere and have seen just one little clip. WE NEED INFO ON TOWING SMALL TRAVEL TRAILERS.!
Since my 19 RAM has been in the shop for over a month for a leaking 3rd brake light. I don’t think I will be buying another FCA vehicle. Really hate the 9 speed in my Jeep Cherokee and that is with the v6. Might feel better with the turbo? Even with the v6 I average 28-31 mpg
winter mpg tests are always a little tricky because of the way they change the fuels for winter affects mileage. Winter blend fuel has a higher reid vapor pressure so it properly atomizes at cold temps. the net result according to the EPA is that winter blends have 1.7% less net energy than summer blends. There are other factors as well such as road surfaces with high Mu (snow and salt) and denser air to slice through. All things being equal you should expect a loss of about 1-2 mpg compared to summer.
$51,000 for this midsize x over is a bit much. I would go for the GC Limited pkg. I have the 2018 Cherokee Lat Plus with AD1 and 3.2V6 with a lot of the luxury features and am very happy with it
Lol our 2020 trailhawk V6 gets less than 15 mi per gallon on average and maybe 20 on the highway but now that winter is here every winter we get about 12 to 13 mi per gallon 😂 might have never been stuck in snow thankfully. Getting out of it soon and into a 23 frontier. Definitely like the Jeep though
Depends on where you live, "warming up to 0C (32F)", gave me a smile living in California's central valley where we may get as low as 0C once or twice a year at predawn. Though, we can drive couple hours up into nearby Sierras high elevations for snow 'n' ice.
I finally watched this. I own an 2006. I would love to own an new one yet this is why not at this time for me. Mine has an straight 6. Doesn't smoke out of the exhaust pipe. 180,000 + miles on it. Some work done. Yet I can get 22mpg. Then also I know how to dive on snow and ice. Extra settings for me personally is pointless. Yet I really do like the new ones. Those look very sharp. Who knows. Maybe some day. Yet we will see. I've been looking. Take care and thanks for sharing this new Jeep.
ok just brought home today the trail hawk which I think looks much much better than this model for my wife she loves it I really dont care for the little engines they are sticking in these things but Im probably just used to my HEMI that puts out 395 HP in my RAM. Being said who buys a 4 cylinder anymore ???? and omg the gas millage is horrible! SERIOUSLY? It dosent matter what engine you pick in this car it is just to heavy to have these little engines! All 3 have horrible gas millage its almost the same as my HEMI. But good video man!
With proper tires our Grandcherokee Altitude with quad 1 is the most confidence inspiring vehicle we have owned. Plus it averages 22 around town and 26 to 28 on the highway depending on how fast you drive it. We have owned front drive biased AWD systems before and you can tell a big difference in the snow , the quad 1 in the grand Cherokee does way better of course that’s our opinion.
Actually not quite. The original 2014 has the rear disconnect axle as well. I have the 2014. A most interesting vehicle. Your economy is about right. I beat that estimate around 25 or 27mpg on my trip to near Detroit from Nashville and did that no problem.
Yes congrats on 100k subs in a pretty good pace. Much deserved. Anyway thanks for sharing this Steven, now that they FINALLY changed the alien/snake looking front end to something much more handsome and grown up, I am actually interested in the Cherokee if I can't get the Colorado ZR2 that I have wanted since they came out a few years ago. I would prefer the Trailhawk trim since I like to go hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, etc... and since I won't be rock bashing/crawling that would work just fine. Hmmm I wonder if it is the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer that they have had in the plans for a while. Something to give FCA a competitor to the body on frame extra large SUVs from GM, Ford, Toyota, etc.... They already announced the 4x4Es for 3 of 4 of their vehicles. Should be interesting to say the least.
If you buy this or any FCA product and you want to keep it past warranty get ready and save money for all the repairs that the endless Money Pit you bought will require.
@@70xr7Cougar I don't have it any more. Was needing a truck more, so I traded it a while back. Never had an issues with mine though. I kept up the maintenance, oil changes every 5k. I wouldn't be afraid to get a used on that didn't have high mileage. I recommend the v6
i have a 2016 cherokee 3.2l, i've found that fuel economy drops considerably when the temp is below 40 degrees F. I believe the AWD system kicks on automatically at this temp (along with the other temp sensitive items like heated seats etc) and kicks you out of 2wd. I've gotten 30+MPG in the summer but struggle to get over 24 in the winter.
You are absolutely correct after the temps drop down past 36 degrees it automatically activates awd modes and sensors. I work at jeep that is how most of our systems work. Also turning on the wipers in heavy ran
The Honda CRV AWD pulled 32mpg Highway & 36mpg in Motortrend testing. I’m a Jeep fan, but the competition is smoking Jeep. Active Drive I should at least come close to competitors. ADII & AD Lock have reason to come up short.
@@caspforge I researched it heavily before we purchased. The 2.0 requires premium fuel to meet the advertised MPG ratings. The 3.2 L is also a proven engine and has proven reliability where as the 2.0 is an Alfa Romeo engine that will most likely be expensive to repair and may or may not be a reliable long term power plant.
I’m getting 28-33(today 33) with 7800miles and a mix of driving. My last one was a 2015 with the crappy trans this 2020 has a very fast shifter-also it seems the mileage will drop when the temp drops to around 35f.
Typically FCA AWD systems fully engage below 7c ( or somewhere close) and your fuel economy really suffers. I get 9.8 with mine. In the summer, I can get mid 7’s, but I have the V6.
Yes, the MSRP is insanely high, but I bought my 2020 Trailhawk for 22k at the end of the month when the 2021 models were starting to come out. Better deals to be made at the end of year.
I have an '18 Cherokee Trailhawk with the 6. Last time I took a trip and checked the mileage based on mileage and fuel used I got 30 mpg. What are you doing wrong? BTW, I actually like the looks of the '18 over the '19. Young at heart I guess.
Wait, the Chicago auto show was in February and Jeep still has yet to release the new Wagoneer? They need to build up anticipation for it by showing us SOMETHING.
this is great and all but when are you guys going to do a comparison of these with the non-trailhawk cherokee. I can't find any good non-trailhawk cherokee data anywhere.
I have mixed feelings about this newer Cherokee. I like it but don't like the price. The 4x4 system seems promising. I sorta miss the classic Cherokees because they didn't seem to be trying so hard to please everyone and had a rawness to them that made them affordable, yet very capable 4x4s.
