All New Jeep Grand Cherokee L WL75 V8 HEMI VS V6 Review || Which Has The Best MPG And Acceleration?
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
- Check out this comparison between a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with a V6 and HEMI V8. Which one is right for you??? || Like || Subscribe || Share ||
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Yeah for sure go for the 5.7. Our cruisers are almost a 50/50 mix of v8 and v6’s. By far more problems with the v6 engines. Head and valve train issues. I think it’s due to the demand we put on them and lots of idling. For us the 5.7 has been very reliable and the drivers overwhelmingly prefer them. The biggest difference in performance is noticed in higher speeds. The difference in 0-60 is one thing but I’d say the difference of 0-100 is an even bigger deal breaker for us. Loaded down with equipment and turning and catching up to cars at interstate speeds is a struggle for the v6. Love the side by side comparisons you do!
Wow this is great info bro, thanks for sharing! I never think about people who are typically hauling 7 passengers and gear so that could be a factor even if someone isn’t planing to tow 👍🏾😊
@@JB_WhoWork one should watch how much cargo wt/# passangers are in the car payload = payload. the v6 has to work hard with 7 on board plus luggage id go v8 now if just 2maybe 4 ever in the car v6 might be ok
Awesome sauce 👌😎!
After reading this, if I knew I would be driving this with my family often, maybe 3 people or more, I would just go with the V8
I just don't like the cost of maintenance and repair for Jeeps
I will say the Gen 3 V6 is pretty much bulletproof, I’d say this V6 has faired well over the years to it’s competitors like GM and Hyundai.
The 5.7 has it’s issues as well just like the V6. A family member is almost hitting 130k on her Pacifica Limited and asked me what Chrysler product to look into, I told her to look into the Durango RT Tow&Go.
Great video!! You cemented my decision to go with the Hemi 5.7 option. Thanks!
Great video man!! This is exactly what i wanted to see! 🤙🏼
Thanks Chris 👍🏾
Appreciate the info. I went with the v6 just for the fuel eco. It’s a family car and travel. The v8 would be nice, but not for a daily stop and go drive. We got the Limited 4x4 still nice but at about $20k less than the Overland.
VERY GOOD! This is the type of comparisons I want to see
Great video! just what I was looking for! Thanks!
Such great video bro!! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the great review! New subscriber. I knew the 5.7 would be the way to go, but also wondering about the 6.4 as in the Durango.
Thanks for the great information , the Video was great !
Great video!! Thank you 5.7 it is! Much love from Toronto
Thank you 🙏🏾
I've always gotten my Jeeps in V8 in the past (3 of them). I just got the 2022 Overland in V6. The torque curve is pretty good from 0-30+. It's perfectly fine for city driving and gets better gas mileage. Yes, the V8 is quicker and has better performance, but the V6 is soooo much better than what it was even 10 years ago. Back in the day the V6 was underpowered and really impacted the driving experience. I think the V6 these days is good enough and saves a lot of money upfront in vehicle acquisition cost & gas down the line. V8s are VERY thirsty!!
In 2012, I went from a v8 jeep grand Cherokee to a v6 and, yes, I missed the power.... at first. I'm now buying the L and I'm getting the V6.
Hey JB shared out your premiere. Watched those ads. Stayed to watch from beginning to end. Happy September!😎 Have a blessed week🙏🏾
Appreciate your support!
@@JB_WhoWork 💪🏾😎💯
Bad ass review! Thank you! Literally helped me make my decision. Thanks!!
Which one did you end up going with I'm deciding between a V6 and V8 Grand Cherokee summit but I want the third row and I have to have the 19 speaker setup which is standard in the summit and I believe the third row might be available only in the V8 well to get both you might need to go v8. They actually have one near me that's a V6 with a third row but not the 19 speakers. By the way what's up Justin this is Charles from South Carolina I know your mom and dad I used to well we know the family well and are related somewhere down the line. I used to actually used to work for your mom and dad and I got your information well I had your information before, but I don't think I had your number so I reached out to her and came to your video tonight but yeah I want to decide on well I have some other questions I want to get with you on in general
You nailed it, That ZF transmission on the 5.7 is a dream! Smooth, fast and strong!
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It's the same transmission design in both. ZF designed, ZF built in the V6. ZF designed, Stellantis built in the V8.
@@jv8296 Actually, you have that reversed. The 845/850RFE for the 3.6L V6 is ZF design, Stellantis built in Kokomo, IN and the 8HP75 for the 5.7L V8 is ZF Design and ZF build in Gray Court, SC. They are basically the same transmission with obviously more clutches and slight differences for the higher torque capacity applications and to mate to the respective engines.
@@johnfleck4738 the weird thing is, I know this. I must’ve just typed it backwards when I originally made the comment.
yo great video ... I got my GLC Overland last week and hit the tint shop the next day. I got the V6 bc I don't need anymore tickets and it's mainly for the entire family to ride together but you got me wanting to go get that 5.7 now lol
The performance is marginal at best but the transmission is the biggest selling point for me. If you’re not towing the V6 and 850RE is fine 👍🏾
Great video!
Hello JB Reviews. Good comparison video between the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Overland trim with the V6 and the same trim level with the V8 engine. While watching the video I saw and heard the differences between the two engines. The V8 engine with the definite advantage. When the time comes for me to get the Jeep Grand Cherokee L it'll be in the Overland trim with the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine. I'm on agreeable terms with what you said about the Summit and Summit Reserve trims. The rims on those two trims are not as stylish like the 20 inch rims on the Overland trim. It appears that the rims on the Summit and Summit Reserve trim levels have that luxury/comfort/relaxed look. Maybe during the mid-cycle refresh year one or two more rims might be more stylish will be available for those two top trim levels. They did that for the outgoing fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee on the mid-cycle refresh year. So, let's see what happens when the time comes.
Thanks for sharing, I don’t dislike the wheels on the summit ⬆️, but I think the overland wheels finish the look better 👍🏾
Didn't like it at first but it's growing on me 😍😍😍
the sound was improving as you were breaking it in!
Great job on the video dynamics and quality of content. Question, were you saying that the v6 or the v8 was the vehicle you believed will have the better resale value?
Thanks, the V8 would have better resale since they will be a lot less but when I think about where the worlds going, i may be wrong… 👍🏾
@JB Reviews thank you for the clarification and thought that is what you meant. Bases on the when the statement was made in the video, I wasn't sure. However, thank you again.
Very good review. I had a 2013 Grand Cherokee Ltd. with the 3.6 and it was a great engine. Put 125m miles on it and it ran like it was brand new when I sold it in 2020. I purchased a 2019 Chrysler 300C platinium edition with 1200 miles on it, with the 5.7 hemi engine. I now have 42,000 miles on it and i still enjoy getting into it and driving the car. Its wonderful. more power than you would ever need, but yet when the mood strikes, its got a nasty attitude. I love it. I am getting towards 80 years old, and in another 2 years when I buy a new car, it WILL be a grand cherokee with the hemi in it. (GOD WILLING). Good review, jeeps are expensive !!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to get mine! Overland with 5.7L!!
Nice!!!
I can’t wait for the 2 row version of the white one.
In December I bought a Diesel Grand Cherokee Limited and still have it. I love it. About two weeks ago I thought I would get the new L series but found that you cannot get a diesel and it uses about 30% more fuel ( petrol) and only tows around 2800KG instead of 3500KG. Very disappointed. Not sure what to replace it with or just keep what I have.
great review
Awesome video🙏
The 6 cyl is a very nice feeling engine in the 2021. sounds good and for normal driving when you don't floor it it is quick. WIih that said the V8 is sweet and better for large towing.
I have a 2020 GC High Altitude with 5.7. It is a great combo. You can drive it like a comfortable, people hauler or drive it aggressively and it will automatically (or forced hitting the button) and the air suspension tightens up and drops down, steering tightens up, transmission recalibrates with faster shifts. It is a great all around machine. Look forward to getting a new one with the new body style.
Air suspension drops .75 inches in sport mode or above 50... it does not 'tighten up'. The shocks are not magnetic and there is nothing that changes with the dampening (in the wk2 with quadralift). The steering does not tighten up in sport mode... aside from putting the steering into general sport setting on the uconnect screen. But if you think it does then keep on thinking it. 😀
Cool video!
Nice to see the acceleration difference between the two powertrains, thx for sharing! I'd estimate real world combined mpg between both awd models is a 3-5 mpg difference. Most sales will still be the V6. It's comparable in acceleration to it's V6 class competitors. It's a pricey machine in the higher trims so unless you're a driving enthusiast, tow a lot as you mentioned or load up a lot with passengers/cargo most will be fine with the more available V6. I don't know what's happening currently with Jeep production but some members of the JGCL FORUM are complaining that JEEP are shipping models (Overland/Summit?) that should have the adaptive air suspension WITHOUT it currently? And showing a $750 credit (when the air system would cost thousands!) on the window stickers! Possible chip/part issues? A number of new owners or those waiting on orders are not happy campers and think Jeep are being deceptive about this. I can't confirm any of this but just came across this info on the forum. Other complaints relate to noisy a/c, connectivity issues with carplay, laggy uconnect, flimsy panels around center console. Mostly "new vehicle" bugs that should work themselves out but the "non-adaptive air suspension" in the models that should have it if true is concerning. Anyone shed more light on this would be great? Want to pull the trigger on an Overland V8 by early next year but spending this kind of money I'd want peace of mind as part of the package too!
Thanks for sharing this, I can confirm noisy A/C but can’t remember if this was in all of the ones I tested because it was really hot.
I ordered a loaded overland and the confirmation paperwork showed the 750.00 credit. I had the dealer make sure the vehicle was indeed going to have air suspension. Had it came without it, I wouldn't have taken delivery,period. The other thing I wanted to give you a heads up about is if you order it with McIntosh audio, there are issues with it, randomly locking up squeezing loudly and loss of control until it stops and reboots. Aniyi g as hell and no pattern. Been in for repairs 5 times, and if Chrysler doesn't dig the head out and quit with the star flow system for troubleshooting, I'll lemon law this thing. At 65,000 large iwo t put up with it.
All depends on what kind of driving you do. All hwy driving the difference may be just a couple mpg. If it's all stop and go city driving the difference will be more like 5 mpg or more. I have the 5.7 and it downs gas very quickly in the city.. like 12mpg. But hwy can be up to 22 with mds.
Good video. I ended up with a CPO V6 GC Limited. Couldn't find any with the Hemi :( lol. That proves your point right there!
Lol, congrats and thanks for sharing 👍🏾
I’m gonna trade my 2018 compass limited in for two row grand Cherokee overland 2022 debating between v6 or 5.7
Brilliant review brother. Not interested in these trucks but I can’t turn down a JB video ✌🏾👍🏾
Appreciate it, thanks for the support 👍🏾🙏🏾
Good Job Son! I love the 5.7L Hemi with kick ass power! 😊
If you have ever driven a V8 by CJD, you will always choose it over the V6 when you can afford it, or in these days find it, they are becoming modern day classics by the hour. The power, sound and feel is intoxicating.
Nice review
Does the 2022 summit reserve v6 come with self driving feature?
You can tow 7200 pounds with a weight distribution hitch with a 5.7. Regular hitch is still 6200. That's per the owner's manual. Other than that., excellent video!! 2021 summit with v8 here!
Nothing wrong with the V6 but if you buy a big SUV like this thinking about fuel economy you're alrealdy trippin, there's no such thing, the V8 might be a thirsty ass car but it pays off with reliabilty and massive towing upgrades and extra performance for overtakes and hauling people !
And the lovely V8 sound !
What year are these? I thought you couldn't get them with the towing hitch receiver?
We have a large family, so if we owned one of these it would usually have 5 or 6 riding in it. Definitely sounds like it would be better with the V8 for that.
Ordered V8…awesome
I've got the V8 in Overland trim. Test drove the v6 and my wife commented on how much the engine seemed to struggle up hills - almost like it was redlining, so that was a no go for us. V8 is great - only downside is fuel economy sucks. We do mostly city driving and avg about 12 miles/gallon.
Thanks for an excellent comparison. What are your thoughts about GC L Limited 4X4 V6 .
Thanks, it’s the best value for the L because you still get a lot of great features standard and the only thing you start upgrading from the LTD, is wheels, leather quality, bigger screen (available), and more hi tech stuff becomes available. The only downside is you can’t get a V8
@@JB_WhoWork Thanks. Wheel wise - I would rather stick with 18 than 20. Your thoughts? Have concerns about 20 on a heavy suv. I have 20 on my MB S class and had multiple issues.
The 18” inch wheels don’t look that great in my opinion but to each his own. Issues with wheel size?
@@JB_WhoWork the 20s on my S class had a tendency to easily bend (lots of road potholes).
Gotcha, you won’t have that problem with the GCL
Great video
Thank You!
Awesome Video.
I just bought a Summit Reserve 2 row. 5.7 is no longer a option. I’m good with that. It will be mostly used for city driving so we don’t needed that added fuel cost. You can build an Overland to match the Summits options but you will end up spending the same amount of money will less luxuries, like leather wrapped trim and ventilated rear seats.
Do they make leveling suspension kits?
Great idea.
I was one of the first to have a Grand Cherokee L Limited end of June 2021 and boy was it nice but it was a Lemon unfortunately and it went into the shop 15 times. Then few months later seen dealers taking few grand off sticker Vs I paid 2k over sticker so I opted for a buy back and it took a year and now that the new style grand cherokee 2 row came out it pushed the sticker price up on the 3 row grand cherokee Ls and now a 52k jeep was now 58k for the Same exact options and I lost the tax credit from trade in so had to go back to a Durango to get the best deal. Jeep electronics was a major fail that hopefully is fixed now. And the piano black around the cup holders is also a Huge fail.
Good video
I bought the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe and when you put it hybrid mode which makes both electric motors and the 2.0 L turbocharged engine into service, it really moves. Im not a fast driver but I understand the 0-60 in it is in the low 5s.
Getting 27-30 electric miles?
I went with an Overland 4xe over v6 or Hemi. Between work and home all on EV mode. For other times hybrid. Instant torque n smooth ride specially with air suspension.
Actually thinking of buying one. Love the Overland, the seats, the looks and options that are offered. the options are what's driving me towards the Jeep. Worked at GM and have for many years purchased GM products, but now they are not offering many options and they sure don't listen to customer ideas and suggestions. Yes, the FAMILY does get a discount, but if you can't get what you want, BIG DEAL! Price is the only thing that's got us thinking, maybe not now. The comparison of light and dark interiors is something I just don't understand in people. Even the outside color makes a big difference in hot weather. Just got back from Florida and there are so many dark colored cars down there> I just don't understand that. The video here appeared to be honest and fair.
Went with the V6 overland with all the packages. We’ve always had V8’s weather they were supercharged or NA, even in our old GC, but with how gas is going and especially the amount of traveling we do the V6 is a much better option for us
V6 is the play. Drove a Durango with the penta from Lake Tahoe to San Fran in 100 degree weather at 8000 feet up and down mountains with 5 people and all the gear. V6 was plenty strong. V8 sounds better but you'll pay $10,000 premium over the life of the car with upfront upcharge and then fuel economy that sucks. Sure it sounds better and incrementally faster but honestly both engines are antiques and I wouldn't pay extra for the V8.
@@price9195 100% agree. That’s exactly what my thinking was when we were getting ours. Obviously the V8 is better but with the economy and how far technology has come reality wise, there isn’t a huge difference between the two. I test drove both and yeah obviously there was a difference but not enough for me to justify extra 3-4k up front plus fuel, etc like you said.
I do wish though that they put the V8 transmission in the V6. But this one isn’t bad either so can’t complain.
Hope you went for the tow package. I.e. free towing for 3 years, you'll need it!
@@stevepulse4893 HA! Great joke!
You bought junk. I didn't. The facts are the facts, consistently the lowest rated vehicles dependability wise.
That big girl moves with the Hemi!
very informative video! im hoping you can ask FCA why they cant built 2-door 392 jeep wrangler
Thanks, Manufactures sometimes cut their own feet off… I would have released a limited production launch edition 2 door Wrangler and then released the 4 door. I do understand that most people want the 4 door but a 392 2 door would be cool 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork yeah especially 392 with xtreme recon package. thanks bro, keep it up!
Man, if the Overland had a high altitude package night vision and a heads up display, I would agree, but because it doesn’t have that stuff you gotta go to the summit. Hahaha oh you just said some of that! Good job noting that!
What is the self driving feature called?
thanx for the video tho. and the difference for the engine is for towing me i rather v6 is more then enough & pretty strong for my jet skis but if you have a boat well the v8 is the choice. so depends on ppl needs jeep have the choice compare to others company with 4 cylinder or weak v6.
Curious what your acceleration test would look like with 3 more full size adults with you in each car.
Very less power for a big 5.7 tho......would be nice to have 392 horsepower as its wageneer counterpart
Great video. You did this test well and definitely have good mechanical knowledge about the two powertrains.
At the risk of answering a question nobody might be asking, my brother and I have done identical loops towing the same ~2500 lbs trailer and jet skis on highway and country roads. He averaged 15.6mpg in his WK2 3.6L Overland, and the following weekend taking my 2020 Explorer ST we averaged 15.9mpg. As similar as we could make the test. It is clear my ST had significantly more power in reserve with its 400hp / 415 lb ft, but it was an interesting comparison nonetheless. This was a half hour each direction, roughly 80% highway.
I was set on a WK2 5.7L Trailhawk until we had a second kid and I needed a bit more space with a third row. Of the WK2 I really enjoyed the added power and torque of the 5.7L and in my mind there was no question which to get, especially considering the fast speed highway towing I do. The ST may not have the interior quality of the L especially, but for me it was a better decision. Better bang for the buck getting a used model, as what I paid would equate to only a new limited L with a 3.6. But the ST has a phenomenal powertrain and brakes, way better performance than the 5.7, with fuel economy approaching or equal to the 3.6. If you can live with the interior and build quirks, and stiffer suspension it's a great option.
Keep up the great work JB!
Great info, thanks for sharing and thanks for the comment 👍🏾
I've had two 3.6L JGC WK2s only because there were no Hemis on lot and I was in a hurry. I would strongly advise a Hemi if you have any designs on keeping one long term. It's so lame and uninspiring with the V6. Difference in fuel economy is negligible on a long trip. The whole point of getting a Grand Cherokee in the 90s was to geta 318 or 360, a 4wd SUV that was pretty quick for even performance cars back then.
For me, the V6/V8 decision all comes down to towing a 6,000 travel trailer and comparing that experience. They can both tow it. But am I going to find the V6 getting tired or struggling at all ? I currently drive a Jaguar F-Type S, so the HEMI acceleration is meaningless.
I would have loved to go with the 5.7, but the local dealers only put them in the summits, while I got an overland... I didn't feel like the engine was worth 10k... 2-3k sure I'm down. I just didn't wanna spend 70k on it
We have the Summit Reserve Hemi with the active drive assist feature...how were you able to use it without the vehicle prompting you to put your hands on the wheel. It's suppose to prompt you after a few seconds of not touching the wheel.
It seems like if you touch it every couple of seconds, it resets the prompt but it popped up a few times off camera when my hands are on the wheel 👍🏾
The comment about the dark colors heating up the cabin etc. Is the reason I favor white exterior vehicles at very least. I did what I call a touch test years ago. The white paint was by far much cooler in the direct sun light than any other color, even colors close to white. Nothing came close to white paint temperature. On a 85 deg. day with direct sunlight, I could keep my hand on the white paint for a long as I wanted. Any other color you can not keep your hand on those colors for even a few seconds, unless you are looking start burning your hand. Im looking at the Grand Cherokee’s now. Thanks for the info.
For me I get the v6 for the gas and for towing I only will tow bikes. So I’m good
I skipped the protech package. I don’t need night vision. The overland with luxury group and hemi is a nice setup! I’m so glad I splurged for the hemi. After watching this video.
Definitely the way to go!
Is the digital dash more configurable? It looks so plain the way you have it set up
It is
Did you have the ride height at normal or aero for the fuel economy test?
Normal
Here's the real question, since I couldn't get my hands on the V6, how do I improve performance on the V6, or am I stuck?
Tuner, buy a tuner and you won't regret the v6 at all and you'll save roughly 3k
I have drove the Hemi Rams since 2009 with the latest being 2020 model. I drove the new 2023 Jeep GC L and it had plenty enough power for my wife and I. I bought the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V6 for the better fuel economy. We have Biden in there for 2 more years (I hope no more) so gas is going to be high, so I'll take the V6 and fuel economy. The V6 is no slouch either. Very nice vehicle!
How much can you change an internal combustion engine? If an engine is a good design, why change? I have a 5.7L Hemi in my 2012 Ram and it has been 100% reliable. I have not had a single problem with it. Change for the sake of change is not necessarily a good thing.
Hi JB,
EXCELLENT comparison of both V engines!
Agree that the V6 has better fuel economy, but lacks the V8'S Hemi power output, & towing.
V8 my choice hands down!
Don't like hands free driving safety hazard!
I too hate electric vehicles! It will be the way of the future, but for now have a long way to go to prove realibilty for battery distance traveled before recharging, also use in cold climates, especially during winter.
Electrical infastructurer on the North America power grid for charging stations will take years to upgrade!
For the average person at this period of time the cost of a electric vehicle is too expensive. Price will drop over time as sales increase. Perfect example newer tv sets.
Thanks, yea I’m a hater when it comes down to electric vehicles… I heard someone put a speaker on a Tesla so it could make engine sounds 🤢…
The 5.7L is a better reliable choice over the TT V6 but I would like to see them offer it as a third option 👍🏾
Lane-assist saves lives….
@@Tydog96 No doubt lane -assist save lives!
My point ALL the new driving features welcome for driver, & passenger safety as tools in a tool chest!
At all times keep both hands on steering wheel
Driverless vehicles will be perfected sooner then we think. No doubt will relieve daily commuting stress!
Keeping both hands at all times on the steering wheel STILL REMAINS!
Seat belt use too!
@@JB_WhoWorkheck one guy put an LS in a model s.
Why didn’t they put the e-torque engines on it? And I’d like to see th 4xE on the l.
I agree!
A better test would’ve been top of the line 5.7 overland 4x4 vs lowest with 3.6 4x2. So you can actually see the power to weight difference.
Who buys a 2wd jeep cherokee? Lmao. 😂🤦♂️
@@hi4429 people who hardly ever take their Jeep off-road. Especially when the entire fam is in the back with luggage to boot. I’m one of those, keep a 4x4 Jeep, but the hundreds of dually trucks and 4x4s as dd’s I see that never touch dirt from coast to coast drives seem pointless loss of acceleration, gas, and $$$. Not one ☝️ of those badgers
Nice review, I just tested both myself and I walked out because the dealer offered me $38k for my 2021 Ram night edition loaded with the 5.7 and only 10k on the odometer for a trade in, also both overlands only had the V6s and sounded like bad sewing machines with little to no real power.
Wow…. Probably turn around and sell it for $54k. Yea I prefer the 5.7L if I got one 👍🏾
I lucked out and got $42 for my 2019 Grand Cherokee summit fully loaded…
I’m getting the smaller Grand Cherokee Summit reserve fully loaded. Can’t wait !
@@JB_WhoWork What type of gas does a Jeep Grand Cherokee L v6 need?
Regular
@@JB_WhoWork thanks very much
Wish this was at the Gaithersburg location
The 5.7 have cam issues. Mainly due to cylinder deactivation. Another reason why they got rid of it.
Have a loaded overland and you must keep your hand / fingers on the wheel. It will immediately start the warnings. Can you confirm the v8 does Not have auto start/stop? Not a fan of that. You get the auto hold as well on the v8.
It does not have stop start
So I'm in the market for a SUV. Tossed up between the Acura MDX Type S when it will be released or the Summit Reserve. I believe you have driven the Acura MDX Advance and now the Overlander V-6 version. Which would you pick? Which do you think will have less issues and better resale. I purchase mine vehicles out right and keep for 5-10 years. Thanks for the input and great video.
Hey David, I have not driven the Acura MDX but my wife did have a 2012 Acura MDX. As far as reliability goes, I believe Jeep has gotten better but most of the tech is new so I expect some issues over the next 3 years. Acura needs Premium fuel and I think the MDX is a little more money option for option. If you plan on keeping it that long, I recommend getting a manufacture service contract if you are concerned about reliability 👍🏾
Hello David. Between the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Summit Reserve trim and the Acura MDX with the Type S trim, I would say get the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve. If you get that trim level Jeep Grand Cherokee L get it equipped with the legendary 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine so that it'll easily match up with the Acura MDX Type S performance wise. Do that because the MDX Type S is a turbo charged 3.0 liter V6 producing 355 horsepower. The 5.7 liter V8 on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L produces 357 horsepower. The V6 engine on the Jeep produces 290 horsepower and it wouldn't be powerful enough to go toe to toe against the MDX Type S. So, get the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine. Another reason to get the Jeep with the V8 is because the pound feet of torque is also more than the MDX Type S pound feet of torque. 355 pound feet of torque for the MDX Type S which matches the horsepower number while for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine has 390 pound feet of torque. So, a 2 horsepower advantage for the V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and a 45 torque advantage as well. Two other reasons to get the Jeep would be better comfort in the third row seating area. In the Jeep Grand Cherokee L there will be USB/USB-C ports, cup holders, air vents and a small storage area for third row seating occupants. The Acura MDX Type S just with only 2 out of 4 with those features. Finally, another reason to choose the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is due to the fact that it has more cargo space. It's 84.6 cubic feet of space for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L while it's 71.4 cubic feet of space for the Acura MDX.
I test drove the new MDX (regular, not a type S) and new Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6 and can tell you this much. Acura= better factory warranty and a premium brand. V6 felt much faster. Negative= tows only 5,000, very small third row, pano roof only on Advance trim? Jeep= plenty of room and interior rivaling Land Rover
I test drove both and decided on the GCL Summit Reserve 5.7. Oddly enough, the Acura felt cheap in comparison, it has brash loud engine and wasn't nearly as comfortable. Acura may be the "premium brand," but I was alarmed by the tin-can feeling.
@@jonathanstrater903 I'm on agreeable terms with you on that. In addition to what you said the Acura MDX in the Advance trim level has a pinch more plastic interior panels than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Summit Reserve trim. Not a lot of people know this, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee L on all trim levels comes with active grille shutters and electronic engine mounts.
JB, out of the hundreds of useless reviews out there you point out the good with honesty. Regarding the transmission you are 100% right. I have the Limited X 850R-E Transmission and annoyed to all heck. Shifting is harsh going through slow intersections, harsh down shifts. Come to find out the ZF is produced by ZF and to there standards and the 850R/E is a ZF but put together by FCA meaning Software coding, Gearing etc. Way to many Software issues and clunkyness. My son bought a new 2020 V6 Laredo and his is smoother upshifting but clunks on accasional down shifts. I think L adds additional weight which causes the V6 to not be as desirable while the older version with dual exhaust is just perfect (assuming you don't toe much) just my opinion. Thanks for the detailed video and your honest thoughts. Hope you do more comparison videos soon
Thanks for sharing Tim, really good info 👍🏾
Supposedly the weight has not increased on the L version
The ZF 8 Speed is stull tuned by FCA........
You don’t really need a V-8 if you’re driving these as commuter vehicles or city driving. With gas at $6.00 per gallon, It’s gonna cost you about $100 to fill the tank. The 3.6 L Pentastar V6 Is a Reliable and proven design, based on the German Daimler Engineering, with hundreds of millions of miles of durability. You don’t need more than 296 hp. I purchased A loaded Limited with a panoramic dual sunroof, the 10.1 inch Uconnect upgrade, upgraded alpine stereo, upgraded 20 inch alloy wheels, trailer tow package, and priced out at $53,400. That’s a hell of a lot less than a Overland. Granted the Overland has the air suspension, but how often are you going to be climbing over rocks with that extra 4 inch lift? Most of the buyers of these vehicles will be driving them to the local Walmart. Be sensible and buy what you need, not what you dream about.
When is 6$ gas happening?
Don't buy a v8 to complain about gas prices.
The owner's manual for the 2020 Grand Cherokee (Pages 361--362) states that "...high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89" is acceptable, and "The use of 89 octane 'Plus' gasoline is recommended for optimum performance and fuel economy " with the 5.7 Hemi. I used 87 octane "regular" exclusively in my previous GC with the Hemi for the entire 127,000 miles that I owned it, with the exception of when I drove it at high elevations (such as in the Colorado rockies) where performance was significantly improved using "Premium ".
My girlfriend's got a regular 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee it's not an l and it has the V6 and it has a sport mode you can click it and it will increase the horsepower but if you don't touch any of that and you drive it normal she pulls anywhere from 26 to 23 miles of the gallon all the time out of it everybody I talk to the V8 always sees about 19 and that's the best they can get which is really good but 23 to 26 is a lot better and the V6 to me has plenty of power
where is the side by side speed comparison?!
I know someone that had a V8 and said the gas mileage loss was not worth having it. I got a 21 V6 and am not towing with it and seems fine power wise but one thing I did notice is that if you get on the gas just even a little the mileage goes was down like it has to work too hard to get going. V8s seem hard to come by though.
Yeah in the L that v6 is having to work real hard so the mpg’s aren’t that much better. The v6 is totally adequate in the 2 row gc, in the 3 row it seems a little under powered
So whatever V6 I get it has to have the third row so which one do I not need to mess with? And also I definitely want the 19 speaker system as well and it seems the V8 has the best of both worlds when it comes to getting the third row and the 19 speaker setup. I live in mostly flat land area not a lot of hills or really any hills and also I will not be towing. Also it's not like I will be riding that many people all of the time I think at the most sometimes it may be for people but I may maybe once a year or so at the most 2 to 4 and sometimes just three@@mattbrown942
The problem is that a hemi should not have any hp below 430hp. Why don’t other overland models have auto brake hold? I’m shopping in CA and they don’t have auto brake holds on the overland, summit or summit reserve. The sound of the doors opening/closing not the nicest.
I think auto brake hold is only offered on hemi, I could be wrong
@@mohammadmalik317 Its based on the offroad package on the overland, has nothing to do with the engine
@@TnTTyler the ones i test drove definitely didn’t have the off road package but had the hemi in them, and they had auto hold. But any of the V6’s I drove including ones with the off road package did not have the auto hold regardless
never knew they put a hemi in the new one
Good comparison, but gotta save fuel bud, I’ll take the 6, no point in getting a V8 in 2022, everything is going hybrid or EV, even Jeep
No V8 for me because I hate that when the motor shift from 8 cyl to 4 cyl, and for the fuel v8 is getting 14 in the city and v6 is getting 19 in the city, so V6 is a no brainer for me unless I'm towing ALOT wich I'm not doing.
How were you able to drive 'hands-free' for as long as you did? In another video you could only go a few seconds before self-drive shut down.
How reliable is the cylinder deactivating system? Does it create any problems in a long run, like oil starvation?
I’m not sure but because the system has been around for a long time and is still being used, I’m sure it’s better than when first introduced 👍🏾
I have a tow /haul my 2013 ram I turn it off most of the time
Ask Scotty Kilmer lol
Do you have the windows cracked or something? Or is there really that much wind noise?
It’s probably the AC
@@JB_WhoWork ahhh that’s probably it. Was the cabin pretty quiet? What about the McIntosh sound system? Have you heard that?
The cabin is average quiet, not class leading and the McIntosh is definitely a premium sound system. Main benefit is it doesn’t distort ever 👍🏾
Oh the look on your face when the V8 comes to life..!!
Lol!
Stop being a hater of electric. Both have have their places. Test drive one and you will have a difference of opinion. Electric will not get rid of ice cars. Lol I both and love them both for different reasons.
The sound system in the reserve is massively better that the overload. You can't get it in anything but reserve and summit
They have the same sound system. 19 speaker mclntosh
@@anthonymaestas8876 when this video was made only the summit and summit reserve could get the McIntosh and the 5.7L. Since then the overload is able to get it.
Can you get a V8 with a lower trim? With 66k I can get a Tahoe Z71
Nope...
Bump down to a regular grand cherokee you can get the v8 for about 47k
2 row grand Cherokee the v6 is totally adequate, but with the 3 row it’s definitely a little under powered and that v6 is having to work pretty hard to move that big ass car haha. So for the L i would def go for the v8 but with the 2 row the v6 feels plenty powerful to me
Only 100# difference between the two…if it’s riding that on the edge of adequate and underpowered then I’d say the v6 is barely adequate at all. A full tank of gas will mess up the dynamics on the 2 row version lol.
V8!!!!!!V8!!!!!!! Hemi !!!!!!!!! my love!!!!!! 3 liter only juices!!!!!! 5.7 Forever!!!!!