GoTestDrive.ca's video: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review / Walkaround The Grand Cherokee L is the first of the fifth-generation Grand Cherokees, with a two-row version coming later this year. It’s a smart way to improve sales for the model, as Jeep says the number one reason buyers didn’t choose the last-generation model was the lack of a third row. It’s also the first three-row Jeep since the ill-fated Commander of 2006-2010, but it will soon be joined by another three-row money maker, the larger, body-on-frame Wagoneer. I’m in an Overland model with the optional Off-road group that adds an electronic limited-slip rear differential, 18-inch wheels with Michelin Primacy XC A/S tires, and skid plates for the gas tank, transfer case, front suspension, and underbody. I bashed one of them, but the big crossover is no worse for wear. As an Overland it also gets a unique front fascia with a better approach angle, hill descent control, an air suspension with five modes and 4.2 inches of lift, adaptive dampers, and front tow hooks. Of course, for off-roading duty, this tester is also equipped with the Quadra-Trac II four-wheel-drive system with a 2-speed transfer case. The Selec-Terrain system that comes with four-wheel drive has five traction modes, but I’m in Rock mode, which shifts to low-range gearing to enable a 44:1 crawl ratio. The air suspension is also in its Off-road 2 setting, which raises the ground clearance from a standard 8.5 inches to 10.9 inches. That ride height creates approach, breakover, and departure angles of 30.1, 22.6, and 23.6 degrees, respectively. While those numbers can’t match the outgoing two-row model’s figures, they’re still enough to handle an arduous off-road run. My rock-bashing escapade came at the end of a trail that included hill climbs, hill descents, and off-camber exercises all approaching 30-degree angles, a dip through deep water, and some intricate rock crawling. The Overland handled them all well, despite a few scrapes on those replaceable skid plates. The new Grand Cherokee L’s bona fides seem to be intact, new generation or no. Bigger, roomier, more luxurious With the addition of the L, the Grand Cherokee grows up inside and out. The extra length adds two inches of second-row leg room and makes room for a two-passenger third-row seat. The second-row slides fore and aft 7.1 inches to balance space with the third row and its tilt-and-slide function makes it easy to get back there. The interior is big enough for both seating rows to have enough leg room. The third row also has enough head room for 6-foot-2 passengers, and enough shoulder room for a pair of adults to sit back there for trips around town. The seat bottoms sit too low to provide long-trip thigh support, but that’s true of every three-row SUV. In its last generation, the Grand Cherokee carved out a reputation as a mainstream SUV that could also compete with luxury models. Now in its fifth generation, the Grand Cherokee L does the same. ============================================================== Full inventory, reviews & purchase available: https://gotestdrive.ca ============================================================== More videos you can see at playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... ============================================================== Please LIKE my page in Facebook and be updated with latest info, prices and news: https://www.facebook.com/Gotestdrive ============================================================== Please SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoTestDrive Thanks for watching ;) $0 Financing available, BAD credit acceptable Trades are welcome Call Norm-778-321-0453