The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD system is just BETTER | why and how to USE it!! 

have a 2012 GC Overland Sum. I'm 65 and it as comfy as a Cad with the handling of an BMW with the utility of a jeep with a HEMI. I love driving this Beast.

I've put only 46k miles on my 2017 GC Trailhawk, & still absolutely love her! Best overall vehicle compromise I've ever owned for both on / off-road handling & performance in dry, wet conditions. A lot of fun in mud & snow! It's perfect for a small family.

I absolutely love the fulltime 4WD in the Grand C, I had a 2007 and was very impressed by the 4WD.

I have a 2022 Wk2 Grand Cherokee Pentastar V6 with Quadratrac II. Love it. Sting Grey. Traded in my Wrangler Rubicon for it. MUCH more comfortable for paved roads and better mileage. They sell more Grand Cherokees then Wranglers. Quadradrive II has locking rear differential. Some new Wranglers have the option of full-time wheel drive systems with CV joints instead of universal joints in front axle (Sahara). Grand Cherokee has much more room for hauling cargo. I love both vehicles - they have a different purpose and use.

My grand Cherokee came with everything, even a butt wiper ! All 4x4 all the time and when I lock into rock or mud it becomes a damn mountain goat 🐐 and drives up skyscrapers lol. I’m absolutely in love with my Jeep.

First good summary overview of the drive system in the Jeep Grand Cherokee…I have a Trailhawk version and love it! Nothing has more off road capability in an SUV!

Traded a ram 1500 hemi for a 2021 Laredo 2021 with Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system. Unreal system and I come from a F150, Silverado truck background. Took it up a muddy hill in 4 Low and the Jeep is so smooth.

Dude I just got one of these and this was the most informative video ever, good stuff 👏🏼

great video,, i have 2013 wk2 quadra trac ii 5.7 himi 161k miles , no issues... i had a wrangler for 10 years prior

Absolutely great and educational video.

Just bought a lightly used Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi, it’s amazing! Great info here, thanks!

Thanks for this video! I have a 2016 summit. This video was super informative

I have both vehicles, you are 1000-% spot on.

This was an excellent video. Thanks, you did a really good job of explaining how the system works. That is helpful to me because I'm looking to buy a good used Grand and I am seeing some that claim 4WD but do not have the selector. They are strictly full time four wheel with no option for super low range.

Best ever explanation! I have a JGC 2021 5.7L 4WD Limited and coming from a Ford 4x4 this was a great video to watch

Thanks for the great information good sir!

I bought a 2011 GC overlander with the V8, I love it! Can’t wait to take it offroading

Nicely done my man.

Thanks...very informative video.

Great video. I have 3 GCs. ZJ, WK and WK2, love them all!!! Best 4 wheelers EVER

Great technology knowledge!!

Great video. I've just purchased a 2013 GC Overland as an upgrade from a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 3.5 V6 (fantastic car). I've done a lot of back country in the eastern rockies with my Santa Fe and am looking forward to being able to get further out with the Jeep. Although the Santa Fe was an AWD/FWD switchable system, it's nothing like the Jeep. Your description of the modes will help me greatly as I learn how to use the vehicle effectively. Looking forward to trying it out in the mountains.

1 thing I noticed on my 2014 is. You can only get into 1st gear when in 4 low, only when in rock mode. All others modes start in 2nd gear while in 4 low.

Just got a Trailhawk 4xe, and man that thing is a blast to drive on forest roads compared to my cx-9. Haven't taken it really off-road yet, but I'll get there.

Might be worth mentioning keeping tyre sizes the same so it doesn't destroy the transfer case when driving on the road?

I currently drive a WJ w the 4.7 with Qudra-Drive. 210k miles and still running strong. My first Jeep was a 76 SJ, miss it.

love my 2016. this is my third grand and by far the best ive had

i have a 1995 jeep cherokee v8 quadra trac and it’s so reliable i love it

My first jeep Grand Cherokee limited. So you saying. It's automatically In 4*4? Let's say in winter just dial to snow? Can you be driving down road and dial or park position?

I’ve got a lifted 2020 Gladiator Rubicon on 37s with all the bells and whistles. I love it off-road, but don’t trust it in the slightest on road with ice and snow. It’s such a terrible ride to take on longer trips, and in bad weather you don’t know what’s happening beneath you. You battle the wind, loud cabin noise, terrible seats, etc just to have a backache after a few hours of driving. Seriously considering trading it in for JGC. There’s no point trying to get to trails when you don’t feel comfortable getting there on asphalt, whether it be ride quality or bad weather, or both at the same time.

@dieselJL 9:55 How much was that stunning ring and who's the lucky guy/gal haha... Love the videos, keep up the excellent work !!!

Just got a 20 limited I absolutely love it. I’ve had 3 dodge rams in a row but I finally down graded to something smaller and I’m glad I did. Not the best in gas but it’s got nice power, sport mode is fun you just tap the gas and take off and in the rain the trucks amazing. I’m waiting for the snow to fall to I can see how this thing does in deep snow

18 limited with ome suspension 33's and full skids. Its cery capable

Hi thank you for this great video I’m in market for jeep grand Cherokee I live in Colorado my question is 4 WD is good for Colorado weather condition thx again

I have the 2015 JGC Overland Ecodiesel

Ooooh I peep the Arc’teryx 😅 money man

I have a 2019 Grand Cherokee limited and when in sand mode it turns traction control off. I’ve noticed when the tire start to slip a light flashed that looks like traction control activating. Any idea what this is or why?

2010 down had front and rear locking diffs with quadradrive 2 system.

These dont have lockers they have ELSD. Electronic Limited Slip Diff. It tighter and loosens the clutch packs. The WJ used hydraulic to do this which made it slower to engage.

I agree, the only thing missing on the Grand Cherokee are diff locks. They have a kind of brake intervention but it is not a 100% locker

Small mistake.... On LOW mode transfer case on WK2 2014+ is not using slipping clutch anymore, but is dead locked by engaging gear wheel... On High mode transfer case is routing torque via clutch and chain to the front wheels... But system works very well - in fact clutch is always partly engages, thus WK2 is full time 4WD... I was very happy with my WK2/2014...

Hello, just one question, if I have a Grand Cherokee Summit, Hemi, snow driving mode, do I need to put chains on it to go up or down the road and if I put it where it would be better, would it be in the front or in the back? Thank you very much for the video

Is the ecodiesel coming back to the Grand Cherokee? I love my ecodiesel in my JT.

2012 wk2 limited diesel here..I heard a bang putting it on 4low last time...once I've passed the obstacle I went back to 4 hi with no problem...should I worry? Thanks

That's what I love about the Wrangler, 4low, 4high. None of those traction control computerized options. The only "mode" I need is 4high/4low, Traction control off, EES off. Let me be the decider of how I drive, not the computer. :)

But Jeep is very cryptic about which system you're actually getting in your GC.

I own a 2012 but I don’t have a knob or switch for 4x4. I don’t know if it’s awd all the time

@1:10 It's always full four wheel drive.

Question, my 2019 Grand Cherokee is 4x4 but doesn't have the selection knob like yours... Maybe my dealership lied to me and it's not 4x4.

How do I put my 2017 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo in 4x4 ? It slips on light snow but my snow tires are in good condition

Is he talking about Quadra-Trac II or Quadro-trac II?

How do i shift 4WD drive for a down hill icy road?

Great short review! However, speaking slower and with a clearer diction would make it more enjoyable for the viewer/listener IMO. Ah, yes! You left out the Hill Descent mode; which, BTW, can be used uphill! I have a '16 JGC Overland Trail Rated and a '20. JGC Trailhawk. Love them both and all the features work flawlessly! No problems whatsoever.

which package and year is this?

Right

How good is it on the beach hope you reply

Be careful, not all GC’s have the 4wd Low transfer case. GC’s with the Quadra-Trac 1 do NOT have 4WD Low.

Come check out the 4H Auto in my 4XE 💕✌🏻

I hate that you can't fully defeat the traction control in all modes. If I turn the traction control off I don't want it still trying to interfere. If I hit the gas I want the damn wheels to spin.

No thanks, would rather have my regular 4x4 transfer case with lockers in both axles.

Don’t say right after making a statement. Irritating. Sorry but try to work on that

I love jeeps