Snowpocalypse Winter Testing | 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Full Tour & Review
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Surprise! It's snowing, which means we get to thoroughly test this 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo in some seriously rough weather. We're doing Snowpocalypse winter testing on TestDrive!
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The WK2 Grand Cherokee has been on the market since the 2011 model year, and has remained mostly unchanged during that time. We featured the 2017 Trailhawk a few years back, but we're back at it with the final model year for this generation. Our full tour and review is on this 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with most of the optional extras selected. We go over everything you need to know if you're thinking to buy this vehicle for winter.
Our test vehicle comes equipped with the cold weather package, lighting package, Uconnect Navigation, and safety tech package. Key features include bi-xenon headlights with LED fog lights, remote engine starter, keyless entry, power rear liftgate, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, 8.4" Uconnect infotainment with Navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, blind spot monitoring, emergency forward braking, rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning.
We do some thorough winter testing with the Grand Cherokee during a heavy snow storm which dumped approximately 2 feet of snow in our region to see how the Quadra-Trac I 4x4 system works along with the Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires. We see if the Grand Cherokee can get traction under heavy snow conditions on the roads, along with whether it stays straight or gets messy when cornering. We also do some fun winter driving in the end of our driving segment.
We wrap up our episode on the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo by going over our real-world fuel economy testing with this vehicle, along with our likes and dislikes about it, and some information about sales data from FCA for 2018 and 2019 in the US and in Canada.
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If I were Jeep, I would continue making this version for another 10 years under classic name. It is the right size. It is the formulae that Honda tries to emulate with Passport, VW with new two row version of Atlas. Unless you get a German vehicle, you can’t get rear wheel drive two rows. Toyota would never redesign a vehicle this solid that sells in these numbers.
The reason it sells well: base V6 and ZF 8 speed are bullet proof. Entertainment screen just works. Remember when this was designed, it was the all bets on vehicle to bring Chrysler out of bad financial situation. That is why ten years on it is still competitive. All features were there were needed then and even now we’re built into it. Ride is smooth, interior is silent. It just works. Show me a Telluride that works the same way ten years from now. It is a vehicle that fits at county club and trendy places as well as school parking lots and can go off-roading too.
One can complain about quality issues, but the base version and limited are solid. The real high end with some of the autonomous driving features, big sunroofs, and air suspension can have minor issues. Get the Laredo or Limited or you are good. Get MOPAR extended warranty and even better.
I fear Chrysler will build next Grand Cherokee on top of Fiat Alfa platform and ruin it. This is the vehicle that 20 years from now will become the version of Jeep people will lust after like they today with Grand Wagoneer.
I wouldn't worry to much on it's next generation platform it's told that it could be based on Alfa Romeo's Gorgio platform which is FCA's best platform especially for stability and performance
How can you accurately predict the Kia Telluride's future in 10 years. Obviously the JGC is built on a more rugged platform and is designed for true off road capability. 90% of current mainstream SUV's and crossovers (excluding mainly Jeep, Toyota, and Subaru) aren't intended for true off-roading beyond the occasional gravel or dirt road.
It's not a bad idea. I laughed when RAM launched the Classic, and I see them all over the place. They could really easily make a Grand Cherokee Classic and sell it decently equipped as an entry level below the next generation.
Well, this shares the platform with the previous generation Mercedes M-Class, remember "marriage in heaven" between Chrysler and Daimler? Its a solid platform, we love our Limited from 2014. 100K miles without issues, just changed spark plugs but that's it, nothing broke, quite a few recalls though...
So eventually FIAT will have to put it on a new platform, will this be progress? Have to see....
KIA Teluride is totally different with front wheel transverse engine and longer, basically much closer to a minivan compared to the Grand Cherokee when it comes to offroad performance...
@J P Funny what you say. it outsold the 4 Runner in 2019. With a MBZ platform, ZF trans and the Pentastar V6, It is a solid SUV. Its a SUV you need to drive to appreciate. Most that drive them love them. I have a 2017 Limited, not 1 problem out of it, smooth, quiet, good power and great daily driver. If mine would get totaled or stolen, I'd buy another one.
Just think, if it was all that bad why would sales for year 10 be better then the 9 years before ?
I love the 2014-2020 Grand Cherokee it's the ultimate 4x4 SUV, the styling is the perfect mix of cool, elgegant, yet still tough looking. It never looks old.
Glad it's working out for you!
Hey don't leave us little people out 2011s 4x4's out of it lol
Also, would've been nice for you to mention that this has the Quadra Trac II system which is Not the base model Laredo fyi.
I have a 2011 Overland model, so far she's never disappointed me
Glad to hear it!
This design won't get old!!! Love this car
I think Jeep could keep selling this for another 5 years as a 'Classic' trim like the RAM 1500.
@@PRNTestDrive absolutely agreed
I just bought a used 2017 GC Summit edition. I have a Ram 2500 and previously had a 2015 Ram 1500. After only 2 weeks I totally love my Jeep! I also love my 2500 Power Wagon. I can wait for the snow to fly this year!
Glad to hear it, enjoy!
Buying this coming summer/fall and this vehicle is on the short list. I searched out a review in Canada and came upon yours. Great to see a real world review.
Hope you enjoy it!
Sure love mine dang lol it’ll never get stuck in any snow storm Grand Cherokee is the ultimate sport to any kind of land
Glad to hear it!
The design has held the test of time. Unlike many of the Japanese "flavor of the month" designs that get totally changed every 2 years.
I still think Jeep could continue selling these as 'Classics' for another few years, much like they're doing with the RAM 1500.
Agreed, buy the time you buy a new Camry or Accord, you'll blink and they are coming out with another new style 😄🤦♂️
I have a 2017 JGC. No problems with it. So far it is my favorite out of 12 vehicles I have owned,
Glad to hear it!
I own 2014 ecodiesel grand Cherokee with ever option and155 k miles still running strong. No major issues yet knock on wood with diesel but need shocks but I did put 22 in rims .I drive it a lot so assuming why I haven't had any problems! Absolutely love it!
Glad to hear it! I'm fascinated by the diesel Jeeps, the first one I experienced was the 200X Grand Cherokee with the 3.0L CDI engine. A neighbour loved diesels and always had Passats, but bought the Jeep when they first became available. It unfortunately was traded back in for another Passat pretty quickly. I'm looking forward to try the Wrangler diesel.
2010 wk2 still keep it （front two strut, rack steering, hvac air flow distribution box replaced recently and just hit 120k km.
Fair enough
We enjoy our Trailhawk and High Altitude. Snowing here today.
Glad to hear it!
I bought a 2021 WK2 Grand Cherokee as I like this model better than the L model. I have been a long time Jeep owner and think this is one of the best Jeep models and better SUV's out there. Quadra Trac Ii makes handling the worst of roads much better.
If you look at the body style of other SUV's out there many of them have copied this Jeep in some way or another. Aged platform aside, it's proven and still very relevant compared to other vehicles out there.
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Hope it works out for you, enjoy it!
It's still looks really good and distinguished.. You know for sure that's a Jeep product nice review mate
I'll be interested to see how the next generation Grand Cherokee looks in comparison to this. I think Jeep has done a good job over the decades to ensure they have a consistent design language.
I have never had any problems with the temp control in my Chrysler....Just set it and forget it, stays nice and constant.
Glad to hear that it hasn't been a problem for you, we've tested a number of Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge vehicles and find a consistent need to adjust the temperature often, perhaps you're in a climate that allows for more regular temperatures and the system works better.
My son has a 2015, Hemi. It has had a radiator replaced, cheap plastic, it has had a heater core elbow replaced, cheap plastic, it has a TCM that is going out. Other than that it's not had any issues.
If they wouldn't use cheap plastic in critical engine components then it would be a much better vehicle
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
Just bought a new JGC L Overland, love this configuration! Thanks for the info, exactly what I was looking for!
Glad to hear it! I had one of the Ls booked before the end of the year but I wasn’t able to keep my booking, hopefully I’ll get the chance to try one this season.
Traded my 2011 Lorado for a 2016 Anniversary addition. Basicly a Limited . Can't wait for snow!!
It should handle it very well, especially with a good set of winter tires!
Just bought a 2021 overland and the one thing I noticed right away is these things can turn on a dime. Tightest turning radius I’ve ever experienced. Even tighter than a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk
Glad to hear it!
I have now 2019 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and this is my second W2K. Love it!
Glad to hear that!
I like the videos made in the snow. But talk about Durango. several years ago I had a 1999 Dodge Durango with a 318 c.i.d. (5.2) engine in it. It had factory 31" Firestone A/T tires on it, and I couldn't wait for a snow storm. Living in an apartment in St. Paul, MN and parking on the street, we would have to have our cars off the street after a snowstorm for plows to come by. It was a Christmas Eve and it snowed heavily for a day and a half. 25" of snow, and of course there are snow drifts. Sitting in that Durango was like sitting in my living room as I let the "truck" warm up to operating temperature. I left it in 4-wheel drive when I parked it, because I was prepared for the storm. I cleaned all the snow off the Durango and asked my neighbor, who was shoveling out his driveway if he thought I would make it down the street. He said "yes", and I was hoping he was right, since the snow was pretty deep. I hopped in the truck it was warm, but I didn't let that make me too comfortable, because I didn't want to be stuck in the snow. I put it in reverse and backed up about a half foot so I would have no snow depth under the tires as I tried to gain momentum. I went forward grinding up the snow and bouncing like I was off-road. It was fun and I was hoping I wouldn't just sink into the snow. I know the tires were giving me the grip I needed. I got to the corner and there was a car stuck with three guys trying to get it out. I drove around the block to the main road and saw two more cars stuck in the road. I came up to the main road which had been plowed, but left a big ridge of snow from the plows. The road to the left and right had no oncoming traffic, so I held a low speed, and powered though the snow bank and I could feel the Durango bouncing up and down and the Firestone tires pulled the truck through the bank crawling onto the freshly paved street. Driving down the main road the only vehicles that were next to me were the lifted trucks, But I would have put money on it that if someone was driving their Jeep Grand Cherokee that they wouldn't be as confident trying to go down those snowy roads, or trying to get though a two foot snow bank.I don't know what happened to the Durango, but the new ones don't look as capable as the older model. I switched over to Jeep.
We did some testing last year in the snow with the Durango and found the tires were likely the culprit on our snow testing. Unfortunately for winter testing, the Durango SRT we featured this year still had Pirelli Scorpion Tires but we had no snow to test them on.
Great to see another video from you mate
We've got some fun stuff in the pipeline!
The only thing this does poorly is the cargo area. For the price and fuel economy, the space inside is very limited. But other than that the reason it still sells well is they got everything else right.
I mean its "a true suv" but pleasant to drive on the road, its comfortable and upscale, and the trailhawk is a genuine offroader.
With the 2021 model on the alfa romeo platform, they are modifying it to get as close to this as possible while still supporting all the new manufacturing processes because of how well they nailed the grand Cherokee. The cargo area will be much bigger though as it's getting a third row option like a 4runner
I've seen some spy shots of the new Grand Cherokee, or what people assume is the new one. It looks noticeably longer, but I'm wondering if those spy shots aren't the Grand Wagoneer that's supposed to launch again soon.
@@PRNTestDrive Yea rumor mill has been running crazy with the GC and Wagoneer. Some are saying the GC is staying 2 row and they're saving the 3 row for the wagoneer, others are saying the GC is getting a LWB 3 row model, like how chevy has the blazer and traverse, and then the wagoneer will just be a big ass body on frame suv.
They are also toying with their new inline 6 turbo
It'll be interesting to see what they actually end up doing. I think we'll see both at the Detroit Auto Show, I asked my FCA reps last week about a surprise showing at the Toronto Auto Show and I felt like they knew it would be coming soon.
@@PRNTestDrive yea they have been selling 2020 grand cherokees for dirt cheap right now, the same way chevy is handing out suburbans. They're clearing inventory for a reason
Hopefully they don't make this a 3 row vehicle. I don't want to have to switch to a Wrangler.
I live in Pennsylvania and Just bought a 2021 Grand Cherokee with a Blacked out package that has the 20inch rims. The vehicle stickered for $45k and has some nice amenities, but one thing it doesn't have that your test vehicle does is a select knob for different driving modes. Seems weird that my wife's Fiat 500x has them at $27k and the Jeep doesn't I don't know if they changed packages for this year. I know I didn't want to spend thousands more here in the US just to get a few more options.
That's one thing I find with Jeep, specifically with the Grand Cherokee, since they offer a number of different transfer cases it's not always easy to figure out which one comes on which trim, since it's not really an option that you can select.
It's not the vehicle, it's the tires. I have a Ford Mustang with Blizzaks and I can drive all day in blizzard conditions. Daily drive it in Minnesota.
Tires definitely make a difference. I'm disappointed we couldn't test the 2020 Durango we're premiering today in the snow, FCA put some monstrous Pirelli Scorpion Winters on it, and we find those end up gripping the best.
I have a 2011 jeep overland but im considering upgrading to a 2020 trailhawk
Fair enough! We've driven that trim too on a 2017 model year.
Torsen differentials are the difference from other 4 wheel drive vehicles.
I have a 2011 JGC Laredo X(4x4) with the 5.7L and it is awesome offroad even on all-season tires. I plan on changing tires this winter what yall recommend? and these Jeeps are reliable and parts are decently priced.
Michelin X-Ice are always good, I've also had good success with Toyo Observe GSi-5/6s.
Just test drove a 2021 Grande Cherokee…I think it was a Overland, with RWD. What are your thoughts on that type of vehicle in snow, but with winter tires….I’ll be moving to Alaska.
Winter tires certainly make a difference, GOOD winter tires are critical though. It's not enough to just buy the cheapest ones. I don't know how the climate is in Alaska to be honest, I imagine there's a lot more snow than we get here, so finding one with AWD might be the way to go. Luckily Chrysler/Jeep don't change these vehicles much so you could get away with a used 2018+ and have basically the same vehicle as a 2021.
Good set of snow tires good front wheel drive will do
We're going to be testing that quite a bit this coming season.
Is it true that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will change shape in 2022?
That's been the rumour since the 2020 model year to be honest. It's possible they'll unveil a new Grand Cherokee this year as a 2022 model, I think FCA needs to get their Wangoneer sub-brand rolled out first which might delay any updates to the Grand Cherokee.
it might be good in the winter, but it won't be any good if you can't get spare parts for it x
Considering Jeep has made this generation for 12 model years I think getting parts for it won't be a problem, unless you live somewhere that these aren't sold.
I like the design but would like to see some tech updates like matrix-leds, hud and better infotainment. I’m thinking about going from 2017 Audi that has these to Grand Cherokee but lack of these is a small annoyance.
lol I have owned the Q5 from new and really in comparison the only place its better than the GC is on fuel economy as the Q5 can be a miser if you drive so. The GC beats any 4X4 period
@@menotyou7762 I tested GC 2016 but I didn’t find it as good as Audi qualitywise. Felt like interior is cheap plastic and tech needs updates. Have to test drive new model. Probably for off-road GC is better than Audi but I can deal with Audi, I don’t do hard off-roading.
Do you own GC? How is the reliability been?
@@TheTomppaa I own a 2018 Sterling edition with 70K on it. Only thing I had to change was the water pump. $44.00 and 35 minutes of my time, It had a small leak at the port signifying that it could fail this was at 54,000km so it may have been early but I changed it. Other than that oil changes every 10K and fill it up.
Now my 2012 Audi Q5, well that was a quart of oil every 1200km, I had the turbo changed $3,000 I had to change the timing belt $3200, switches would fail all the time even after service. A few leaks around the doors, I sold it at 112,000. Every time I took it for service it was 300 to 500. easy on gas but it was a nightmare.
Going from the Audi to the GC was the best thing I ever did. I love my GC and nobody is going to pry it out of my hands.
Lately I have been thinking about buying the new GC, I heard they were going to change it and I want the latest edition in the WK2 body before they do.
@1:10 Thats my first time seeing ARRET instead of STOP on a Stop sign....
What's really weird is seeing STOP signs out here anywhere outside of Montreal.
I checked out the 2021 Laredo E....nothing special, nothing different. Better off with a CPO 2019 or 2020. And can also go off roading even with the QT1 without the low range.
That can be said for a lot of FCA's vehicles, they don't really change them year to year, it's something we mentioned when we drove the 2019 Dodge Charger.
Which transfer case is in this ?
This would have had the MP 3010 full-time 4WD transfer case.
How is the 52k I purchased 2019 overland for less and I ordered it with almost every option
That’s something you’ll have to take up with FCA Canada.
2 feet of snow ? must be 3 inches ..u are from Quebec ,right?
I mean you can physically see the license plate on the car to answer that question. And we get significant snow here, including during the filming of this episode.
@@PRNTestDrive chill man , i was there actually , it was not that bad .Nobody was out driving though and i was surprised by that fact . I drove from Saint Hubert to Montreal and back that day in my fearless Traverse . I will be back the coming winter , hope to see more snow . Hopefully i will be driving a Rebel on KO2's
i live in the south of England x
Might be harder to find them then, fair enough.
if the main dealer can't get the spare parts how can i x
whats diferents of model 2019?
Essentially just rims and paint options, along with tiny changes to pricing and trim.
So, just to make sure, i need snow tires for when it snows. Thank God i watched this video.
I know you’re trying to be clever, but the amount of people out there who don’t do this and assume AWD/4WD and all-seasons is all they need is the reason I have to keep saying it. It might be a no-brainer to you, but there are a lot of people out there with no brains.
Auto insurance is proof enough that there are plenty of brainless drivers. If you want an object lesson, spend a week driving in Florida and you'll see that common sense isn't common
I just bought one today test drove it and loved it can't wait to see what it does in the winter.
Should work out pretty well, just make sure you get a good set of winter tires. Enjoy it!
you lost me at "I'd rather buy a Kia Telluride"
Oh well
Love the way snow looks hitting the truck looks beautiful. I live in NY so far last 2 years now snow I can actually say I miss it
I really lucked out with the weather when I filmed this one, some awesome shots of the snow!
2:19 Winter tires should be mandatory across Canada, if you ask me, but attitudes are hard to change. "I don't need winter tires" is a common sentiment here in Ontario.
Personally I agree, it's one of the reasons I dislike travelling back to Ontario during the winter. It's not that I have to worry about me, it's everyone else on the road. I hit some serious snow coming back from the Toronto Auto Show last Thursday, the X3 M Competition I had obliterated the snow on the road, but I was always keeping an eye out for the Corollas on summer tires passing by at 130kph.
I literally didn't have to touch my Automatic Climate at all in the first 12 months, always comfortable. Overall maybe 3 times after 18 months. 2018 Trailhawk in Oklahoma.
I'm glad to hear that, because every Dodge/Jeep product I've driven has had this happen to me.
Just drove this from Essex to Detroit , I am a student , and this car is best for me it holds by bicycle easily , along with big grocery trips , and runs like a butter on the roads , thanks and stay safe
Glad to hear it worked out well for you!
I’m buying a keep grand Cherokee this fall. It will be used but it will go nicely with our Honda Pilot!
Glad to hear it! Great thing about this generation is since it's been in production since the beginning of time you can get a good deal on an older one and still have the look and feel of the newest model year.
As far as trim this is more like a limited, a base Laredo does not come with adaptive cruise, Quadratrac, led headlights, nav system, or a sunroof.
That's the thing, once you option it up you're looking at similar money for those higher trims. It's a blessing and a curse for FCA, the trims have so much overlap with their large list of options that it works well for some customers who (for some reason) want a fully loaded Laredo but don't want to get an entry-level Limited, despite having almost all the same features.
Nice! Though what camera do you use when it snows? Weather sealed DSLR?
I've been shooting with my Canon 6D for about a year now, it's as weather-resistant as you could hope for. Holds up really well for the few times a year I film in the wet. The on-car camera I used on the outside was a GoPro Hero Session.
Is there any differences between any of the trims and how they perform in snow?
Yes, certain trims of the Grand Cherokee have different 4WD systems along with different transfer cases, allowing for slightly different off-road and rough weather control. It's important to check which trim gets what type of equipment when it comes to something like the Grand Cherokee.
My 2015 altitude totally sucks in the snow. Not sure if 2 year old pirelli verde scorpion tires are not good for snow or what. My 8 year old audi a5 coupe with original continental tires outperforms jeep in the snow in all departments - handling, traction, breaking. It is just that legendary german engineering i guess, that makes coupe drive in the snow better than suv...
That's strange then, normally Pirelli tires are pretty good.
PRN_TestDrive may be bad wheel alignment, i need to have it checked, as it really is unusual for jeep to be so unreliable in the snow.
Is the Laredo the same base model in America or is it Canada exclusive
There are likely differences with the trim features between the US and Canada. Sometimes they’re the same but it depends on the brand and vehicle.
How do you turn on snow mode?
If you have the correct off-road system you'll have the option on the drive mode selector. Jeep offers about 4 different transfer cases on this vehicle, meaning you need to have the right options selected from the factory in order to have all the off-road features.
I had a 94 jeep and messed up the transfer case because I was putting it in 4wd while stopped. I didn't know the vehicle had to be moving. So I think you drive really slow... And select the option you want... But keep moving
What about the Cherokee not the grand Cherokee I have a snow storm where I live right now can I get out in that?
With winter tires, probably. We drove the Cherokee last year but after winter. Most crossovers like that are well suited for snow as long as you have the right winter tires.
@@PRNTestDrive thx I did drive in some deep snow and did made it with no problems
Glad to hear it!
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quadra drive 2 ?
It’s Quadra 1
It’s Quadra 2, he mentions “putting it in snow mode at approximately 1:25 into video AND later on in video u see the dial by the console to switch modes...
@@richardcabello5028 I just got the 2020 Laredo and it has a Selec-Terrain dial as well, even though the salesman told me it has QuadraTrac I and all the forums say the same! Is it possible to have QuadraTrac I and Selec-Terrain? Or did they add QuadaTrac II on 2020 Laredo?
@@saimerjohn
If it has the select dial with mud, snow, auto, rock, 4WD low, etc it’s Quadra 2, Quadra trac one is automatic 4WD/AWD.. No-dial, just an empty pocket there for keys etc..