agree, we prefer the all blacked out that altitude offers, We bought the limited so we could get the panoramic sunroof, family cam. the thing i hated was that (at least right now) is that if you want to get the tow package (1k upgrade) you are forced to upgrade wheels, tires, and 10.1 display. so it really is like 4500
I’ve seen all of your videos on the Grand Cherokee L, Jason. Great job on all of them! I agree with your suggestions 100%. One more thing I would suggest is to offer the Alpine 506 Watt sound system on the Altitude. It was offered on the WK 2021 model as part of the Sun and Sound package. Not sure why it wouldn’t be offered on the WL model in that case? Might have to wait for 2022 to see if it’s offered. Oh well. Keep up the nice work once again!
This is the best review of the new JGC L I have seen online so far. Great pace and not overly detailed and boring. It's even better than every other big name auto journalist review I have watched. Please do more reviews and keep up the good work. You have a new subscriber.
I have the same 1 black on black Altitude Its a looker when its clean and shining. Drives smooth at 80mph no shakes. Pros it drives like a luxury sedan smooth ride. Thank God thought it was going to drive like the Wrangler hard. Its pretty roomy. It looks more sinister at night without the fog lights don't need them. Cons the dashboard as nice as it looks at night its the problem. No matter how bright you want to the dashboard it looks pretty dim.There is no option to utilize the setting throught the radio. Even the roller are on the side to adjust it still not bright enough as on some vehicles where you have to turn them down casue there to bright at night.When you compare the night and day I wish the day light was the same option as the night. I don't undersand why is this is listed as the 4x4 when its AWD all the time no option to go into 4wd on this trim level.It runs on the Hydra 1 awd Radio 6 speakers is pretty weak decent but not going to blow your ears off it pretty modest.
I agree with everything you said. The front needs some led fog lamps and the rear should have visible dual exhaust to make it more aggressive. One thing I hate about my 2018 grand Cherokee altitude is the single rear exhaust. Looks out of place on the altitude model, which is supposed to be the sportier of the trim options.
I agree with everything you said about the likes and dislikes for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Altitude trim. Across all six of the trim levels Jeep did a great job with the overall design schematics. A new design was well overdue. The appearance on the exterior has a sleeker/seamless profile which is nice. The same can be said for the interior which has a more luxurious look and feel. As for the gripes about the Altitude trim, yes they should've included fog lights. Then, have it optional if it should be slightly tinted or not. Maybe for the blacked out rims other style rims could be blacked out as well in the next coming model year or the model year for the year after. In general all automakers include couple more standard features or couple new features at some point within the same generation of the vehicle. As for the back of the vehicle in the Altitude trim the exhaust tips should've been exposed. The exhaust tips are concealed for the Laredo, Altitude and Limited trims. I know the reason why Jeep did it like that which is to tell the difference between those trims and the higher trims Overland, Summit as well as the Summit Reserve. What Jeep could've done to distinguish the differences between trim levels on the exterior is to still have the dual exhaust tips below the bumper (regular positioning like the outgoing generation) for the three low trim levels and like what they have now is have them integrated through the bumper for the three high tier trims. The back of the vehicle looks naked on the three lower trims the way it is now. As for the interior Jeep should've made the select terrain feature standard on all six of the trim levels. If they had done that people would automatically know that no matter what trim level they get they will always have that select terrain feature. In regards to things that are standard I'm glad that for this newly released fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep made all the lights in the headlight unit LED, made all the lights in the tail light unit LED, made the license plate lights LED, all the interior lights are LED, having the driver instrument cluster screen fully digital now, having adaptive cruise control, having cup holders in the third row of seats, having air vents in the third row of seats and having USB/USB-C ports in the third row across all the trim levels is nice.
Love the breakdown Jeffery! I would be really curious to see if any changes are addressed for the 2022 trims. I thought I was the only one who noticed these things lol but I guess it's a common thing people would want to see.
@@EverythingCarReviews As for Jeep addressing changes it could happen in one of two ways or both at the same time. Let's say they already know what we know, they could put it into effect. If not that, they could put changes into effect based on a lot of customer feedback received. Before this new fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L got released they got a lot of customer feedback on what to be expected. I sent them one feedback message. The one I sent was sent both ways via online message through their web site and the same message in letter form via snail mail. I think it was either in late 2018 or sometime in the early months of 2019 I sent them my messages. The first thing I mentioned in my message feedback was to include third row seating. Based on what Jeep said at their Conference presentation event earlier this year in January, they said they decided to include third row seating due to customer feedback received. The amount of feedback they got to include third row seating wasn't a little bit. It was a good amount. I don't know how many feedbacks they got from other people to include third row seating, but one was from me. I also mentioned to include power folding rear seats, a surround view camera, a larger size infotainment screen, wireless charging pad, hands free foot activated lift gate, have the second row of seats with the ventilated functions and three stage heated/ventilated seats for all the seats. For the outgoing fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee they had the heated/ventilated seats for the driver and front passenger seat while for the second row back seats those just had the heated function. The function were in two stages and now it'sin three stages. As you can see all those features got implemented for this fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Within the coming weeks or sometime next month I'll send them feedback on just few minor tweaks to be done within this new generation.
The Limited seems to be the sweet spot for features and pricing. Go up any more trim levels and you start to get into luxury SUV pricing. You'll be tempted though. Just remind yourself what you would pay for a competitor's offering and your bank account will thank you.
Nice video! Would you ever consider doing a quick video on how the base sound system sounds? I love the altitude trim but I also wish it had the premium sound package and cannot find a video reviewing it and no dealers near me have a Laredo in stock to test it out
@@JamesStiling I actually ended up ordering an altitude after test driving a base model limited and the sound system wasn’t as good as what’s in my 2015 GC premium I think I’m able to live with it. I compared it to my 2015 Cherokee which did have a base sound system and some of the songs I remember it struggling with actually played on the L base system so I was happy. But I guess we will see how it is in every day use I could be disappointed lol
Great lighting for this video! The interior shots of all black vehicles can be hard...unfortunately it also captures all the dust and fingerprints on the gloss black as well. Two questions: does the Altitude trim come with wireless carplay? Also does it come with LED headlights?
Appreciate the feedback Jake! Gloss black is definitely a fingerprint magnet lol. The Altitude trim does come with Wireless carplay, it is standard with the new Uconnect 5 systems. The Altitude has the LED reflector headlamps & LED daytime running lamps in amber.
I purchased the Altitude model. Love it, only gripe is I now wish I had tow hooks and hitch. They should of named this model the Attitude since it doesn’t come stock with hooks and hitch.
@@SubePelayo928 yes.. since the one I purchased didn't come with the tow package I just bought the piece from jeep and had a 3rd party install it it with the wiring. The cover still goes over it
One thing to note, and I’d be curious to find this out for sure, but when you’re building the 4x4 Altitude on Jeeps website, the drive mode toggle does appear. I even cross referenced this by building a 2WD and it didn’t show up.
@@EverythingCarReviews Interesting. Then does that mean the website is showing that control on the 4x4 even though it's not actually available? For me, that's important because I agree with you on having the manual control for it.
I’m not too sure about the US markets. I do know they have different specs and trims but for us Canadians, even though it’s a 4x4, we don’t get the drive mode on the Altitudes. Only on the higher trim levels.
@@EverythingCarReviews Checked one out on the lot today and it didn't have the manual toggle. A little disappointed because it specifically shows it online.
Does this have daytime running lamps too or were the highlights just on? If so those orange running lamps are just as soon as the running lamps on the overland and limited
They messed up by not giving us any options. Bigger screen, dual sunroof, full leather seats., and limited has these options but it's not blacked out! What the fuck
I agree. It`s much more prettier, much more spaciouserer, much more bigger, much more desirablor, much more blacker and much more moderner than the old one. I let you know if I think of something else much more.
@@EverythingCarReviews At the S Trim Level you are getting forward collision warning and avoidance, lane keep assist, lane departure assist and warning, blind spot collision warning and avoidance, rear cross traffic warning highway drive assist, smart cruise, 10.25 inch touch screen infotainment with Nav, heated seats, sunroof, wireless charging pad and UVO Link ALL STANDARD at $38k MSRP for AWD model. Then we get to the awards this vehicle has won being the most sought after mid size suv in North America with a far more superior 10/100k power train and 5/60k basic warranties. Then the kicker is that the telluride BEFORE the market went crazy was being traded in a year later with 30 & 40K miles and seeing MSRP value and above on trade and still ranks as the #1 midsize SUV for resale value. Much Better value on the Telluride comparing the Altitude and there is a $6000 difference in MSRP.
@@zachdskeys5697 If we compare apples to apples and use the CDN market. The Grand Cherokee L comes with all those safety features standard as well. Each has its own unique features and the Grand Cherokee lineup is known to be the most awarded. As for warranties, it's pretty much the same. You can't really compare the Grand Cherokee L with the market going crazy because these literally just came out not too long ago. If you compare the normal 5 seater Grand Cherokee trims, you can say the same. I wouldn't consider it a better value because if someone has a higher budget, the Grand Cherokee L has the Telluride beat by a mile. With the Grand Cherokee L's, I'm sure many would pick that since it's packed with features and aesthetically pleasing inside and out. Not hating just facts and what I've heard and seen.
@@EverythingCarReviews They are similar except body. And few details. Like Brand name:):):) All other similar. You can tell me what is the different. Thank you.
@@ТанкистТ-55 You can't get massage seats, night vision camera McIntosh speakers, different leather seats, heads up display, a dual-pane sunroof, and more :) :) :)
@@EverythingCarReviews This is accessories which you can get for additional money. Same you can have on Dodge Durango Just choose model R/T with options. Once again Cherokee an Durango similar cars there is AWD, Engines, Chassis, Brakes , Cooling system same.
I agree. I plan to get this trim most likely but if it had fog lights and a panoramic sunroof, at least as an option, that would make it perfect!
Right! I'm curious to see if any changes will be made to the 2022 models.
agree, we prefer the all blacked out that altitude offers, We bought the limited so we could get the panoramic sunroof, family cam. the thing i hated was that (at least right now) is that if you want to get the tow package (1k upgrade) you are forced to upgrade wheels, tires, and 10.1 display. so it really is like 4500
I’ve seen all of your videos on the Grand Cherokee L, Jason. Great job on all of them! I agree with your suggestions 100%. One more thing I would suggest is to offer the Alpine 506 Watt sound system on the Altitude. It was offered on the WK 2021 model as part of the Sun and Sound package. Not sure why it wouldn’t be offered on the WL model in that case? Might have to wait for 2022 to see if it’s offered. Oh well. Keep up the nice work once again!
Appreciate you watching the videos! Yea totally, we could see that in the 2022 trims. That is a must have haha.
This is the best review of the new JGC L I have seen online so far. Great pace and not overly detailed and boring. It's even better than every other big name auto journalist review I have watched. Please do more reviews and keep up the good work. You have a new subscriber.
I really appreciate your feedback! Thank you!!
I have the same 1 black on black Altitude Its a looker when its clean and shining. Drives smooth at 80mph no shakes.
Pros it drives like a luxury sedan smooth ride. Thank God thought it was going to drive like the Wrangler hard. Its pretty roomy.
It looks more sinister at night without the fog lights don't need them.
Cons the dashboard as nice as it looks at night its the problem. No matter how bright you want to the dashboard it looks pretty dim.There is no option to utilize the setting throught the radio. Even the roller are on the side to adjust it still not bright enough as on some vehicles where you have to turn them down casue there to bright at night.When you compare the night and day I wish the day light was the same option as the night.
I don't undersand why is this is listed as the 4x4 when its AWD all the time no option to go into 4wd on this trim level.It runs on the Hydra 1 awd
Radio 6 speakers is pretty weak decent but not going to blow your ears off it pretty modest.
1) more modern and fuel efficient engine 2) the glossy trim should be reconsidered
3) more colors
4) the high beams don’t stay on if Auto is selected
I completely agree I do love it but do wish we had the options mentioned in the video!
I agree with everything you said. The front needs some led fog lamps and the rear should have visible dual exhaust to make it more aggressive. One thing I hate about my 2018 grand Cherokee altitude is the single rear exhaust. Looks out of place on the altitude model, which is supposed to be the sportier of the trim options.
Agree with you on that for sure! Hopefully 2022 models would address some of these but let's see.
I agree with everything you said about the likes and dislikes for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Altitude trim. Across all six of the trim levels Jeep did a great job with the overall design schematics. A new design was well overdue. The appearance on the exterior has a sleeker/seamless profile which is nice. The same can be said for the interior which has a more luxurious look and feel. As for the gripes about the Altitude trim, yes they should've included fog lights. Then, have it optional if it should be slightly tinted or not. Maybe for the blacked out rims other style rims could be blacked out as well in the next coming model year or the model year for the year after. In general all automakers include couple more standard features or couple new features at some point within the same generation of the vehicle. As for the back of the vehicle in the Altitude trim the exhaust tips should've been exposed. The exhaust tips are concealed for the Laredo, Altitude and Limited trims. I know the reason why Jeep did it like that which is to tell the difference between those trims and the higher trims Overland, Summit as well as the Summit Reserve. What Jeep could've done to distinguish the differences between trim levels on the exterior is to still have the dual exhaust tips below the bumper (regular positioning like the outgoing generation) for the three low trim levels and like what they have now is have them integrated through the bumper for the three high tier trims. The back of the vehicle looks naked on the three lower trims the way it is now. As for the interior Jeep should've made the select terrain feature standard on all six of the trim levels. If they had done that people would automatically know that no matter what trim level they get they will always have that select terrain feature. In regards to things that are standard I'm glad that for this newly released fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep made all the lights in the headlight unit LED, made all the lights in the tail light unit LED, made the license plate lights LED, all the interior lights are LED, having the driver instrument cluster screen fully digital now, having adaptive cruise control, having cup holders in the third row of seats, having air vents in the third row of seats and having USB/USB-C ports in the third row across all the trim levels is nice.
Love the breakdown Jeffery! I would be really curious to see if any changes are addressed for the 2022 trims. I thought I was the only one who noticed these things lol but I guess it's a common thing people would want to see.
@@EverythingCarReviews As for Jeep addressing changes it could happen in one of two ways or both at the same time. Let's say they already know what we know, they could put it into effect. If not that, they could put changes into effect based on a lot of customer feedback received. Before this new fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L got released they got a lot of customer feedback on what to be expected. I sent them one feedback message. The one I sent was sent both ways via online message through their web site and the same message in letter form via snail mail. I think it was either in late 2018 or sometime in the early months of 2019 I sent them my messages. The first thing I mentioned in my message feedback was to include third row seating. Based on what Jeep said at their Conference presentation event earlier this year in January, they said they decided to include third row seating due to customer feedback received. The amount of feedback they got to include third row seating wasn't a little bit. It was a good amount. I don't know how many feedbacks they got from other people to include third row seating, but one was from me. I also mentioned to include power folding rear seats, a surround view camera, a larger size infotainment screen, wireless charging pad, hands free foot activated lift gate, have the second row of seats with the ventilated functions and three stage heated/ventilated seats for all the seats. For the outgoing fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee they had the heated/ventilated seats for the driver and front passenger seat while for the second row back seats those just had the heated function. The function were in two stages and now it'sin three stages. As you can see all those features got implemented for this fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Within the coming weeks or sometime next month I'll send them feedback on just few minor tweaks to be done within this new generation.
I agree. They messed up by not having the full sunroof option.
Or at least have it as an option if someone wants it.
I got mine and I love it. Thanks for the video. 😁
Congrats!!
Got the 22 and I love it
Great suv!
The Limited seems to be the sweet spot for features and pricing. Go up any more trim levels and you start to get into luxury SUV pricing. You'll be tempted though. Just remind yourself what you would pay for a competitor's offering and your bank account will thank you.
Oh for sure! The only thing I wish they had the option for in the Limited trim is the blacked out package.
OMG, when you do a review of the Uconnect, give it a bit of a clean.
Nice video! Would you ever consider doing a quick video on how the base sound system sounds? I love the altitude trim but I also wish it had the premium sound package and cannot find a video reviewing it and no dealers near me have a Laredo in stock to test it out
I can definitely do a video covering this!
Cool can’t wait!
The base sound system isn't very good. I had the premium in my 2020 Cherokee and it was better in every way
@@JamesStiling I actually ended up ordering an altitude after test driving a base model limited and the sound system wasn’t as good as what’s in my 2015 GC premium I think I’m able to live with it. I compared it to my 2015 Cherokee which did have a base sound system and some of the songs I remember it struggling with actually played on the L base system so I was happy. But I guess we will see how it is in every day use I could be disappointed lol
Great lighting for this video! The interior shots of all black vehicles can be hard...unfortunately it also captures all the dust and fingerprints on the gloss black as well. Two questions: does the Altitude trim come with wireless carplay? Also does it come with LED headlights?
Appreciate the feedback Jake! Gloss black is definitely a fingerprint magnet lol. The Altitude trim does come with Wireless carplay, it is standard with the new Uconnect 5 systems. The Altitude has the LED reflector headlamps & LED daytime running lamps in amber.
Yes just got my 2022 Altitude my major gripe is the tires … the worst rated tires … I’ve sent Stellantis . Etc …. My complaint on that …
I purchased the Altitude model. Love it, only gripe is I now wish I had tow hooks and hitch. They should of named this model the Attitude since it doesn’t come stock with hooks and hitch.
Definitely! Even though this is my fav trim since it's blacked out, would have been nice to have that stuff.
@@EverythingCarReviews I’ve been looking for a leveling kit for it too as I would like to take it up in altitude
I bought the hitch bumper and had it installed by a 3rd party for my jetskis
@@tonyd9586 does the cover still go over it?
@@SubePelayo928 yes.. since the one I purchased didn't come with the tow package I just bought the piece from jeep and had a 3rd party install it it with the wiring. The cover still goes over it
In the Middle East the Altitude gets front fog lamps
lucky!
@@EverythingCarReviews I don't understand why they would not give you guys fog lamps 😅
agree on the exhaust. Such a shame. Hoping the two row has a high altitude addition thats a smidge more premium.
Hopefully! But I think it just might be kept the same but I hope not.
Thanks man, you just convinced me not to get an altitude. I'm going to get a black limited and get it Plasti dip instead.
Honestly that's much smarter to do lol
looks a lot like the lincoln Aviator no?
Kind of reminded me of a Range Rover at first lol
One thing to note, and I’d be curious to find this out for sure, but when you’re building the 4x4 Altitude on Jeeps website, the drive mode toggle does appear. I even cross referenced this by building a 2WD and it didn’t show up.
That is on the US Jeep website. In Canada, we only have 4x4 Altitudes.
@@EverythingCarReviews Interesting. Then does that mean the website is showing that control on the 4x4 even though it's not actually available? For me, that's important because I agree with you on having the manual control for it.
I’m not too sure about the US markets. I do know they have different specs and trims but for us Canadians, even though it’s a 4x4, we don’t get the drive mode on the Altitudes. Only on the higher trim levels.
@@EverythingCarReviews Checked one out on the lot today and it didn't have the manual toggle. A little disappointed because it specifically shows it online.
@@jarrodfarmer9583 Was that one a 4x4 or a 4x2?
Does this have daytime running lamps too or were the highlights just on? If so those orange running lamps are just as soon as the running lamps on the overland and limited
It does have daytime running lamps in amber. The Overland has the white ones.
They messed up by not giving us any options. Bigger screen, dual sunroof, full leather seats., and limited has these options but it's not blacked out! What the fuck
Most definitely would have been nice!
Ambient lighting?
Starts from the Limited trim!
I like my limited better for the same reasons 👍
Wish they gave the blacked out option on the Limited trims.
I agree. It`s much more prettier, much more spaciouserer, much more bigger, much more desirablor, much more blacker and much more moderner than the old one. I let you know if I think of something else much more.
You got it!
Big screen with horrible big bezel smh.
Just takes some time getting used to lol
The telluride is a better buy. Same features and then some at the S trim at 6-8k less with a better warranty and higher resale value!
How is it a better buy?
@@EverythingCarReviews At the S Trim Level you are getting forward collision warning and avoidance, lane keep assist, lane departure assist and warning, blind spot collision warning and avoidance, rear cross traffic warning highway drive assist, smart cruise, 10.25 inch touch screen infotainment with Nav, heated seats, sunroof, wireless charging pad and UVO Link ALL STANDARD at $38k MSRP for AWD model. Then we get to the awards this vehicle has won being the most sought after mid size suv in North America with a far more superior 10/100k power train and 5/60k basic warranties. Then the kicker is that the telluride BEFORE the market went crazy was being traded in a year later with 30 & 40K miles and seeing MSRP value and above on trade and still ranks as the #1 midsize SUV for resale value. Much Better value on the Telluride comparing the Altitude and there is a $6000 difference in MSRP.
@@zachdskeys5697 If we compare apples to apples and use the CDN market. The Grand Cherokee L comes with all those safety features standard as well. Each has its own unique features and the Grand Cherokee lineup is known to be the most awarded. As for warranties, it's pretty much the same. You can't really compare the Grand Cherokee L with the market going crazy because these literally just came out not too long ago. If you compare the normal 5 seater Grand Cherokee trims, you can say the same. I wouldn't consider it a better value because if someone has a higher budget, the Grand Cherokee L has the Telluride beat by a mile. With the Grand Cherokee L's, I'm sure many would pick that since it's packed with features and aesthetically pleasing inside and out. Not hating just facts and what I've heard and seen.
@@EverythingCarReviews you should go see a Telluride S for yourself and made a comparison video. If you can find one that is.
@@zachdskeys5697 In Canada, we don't carry the S... It's the SX or SX Limited. BTW if my dash is not digital these days, I won't bother.
This car same as Dodge Durango with same engines.
No reason pay more when you can get Durango for less price.
They're two different vehicles. They may have some similarities but different.
@@EverythingCarReviews They are similar except body. And few details. Like Brand name:):):)
All other similar.
You can tell me what is the different.
Thank you.
@@ТанкистТ-55 You can't get massage seats, night vision camera McIntosh speakers, different leather seats, heads up display, a dual-pane sunroof, and more :) :) :)
@@EverythingCarReviews This is accessories which you can get for additional money. Same you can have on Dodge Durango Just choose model R/T with options.
Once again Cherokee an Durango similar cars there is AWD, Engines, Chassis, Brakes , Cooling system same.
@@ТанкистТ-55 Buddy no you can't. Those options are NOT available on the Durango lol
nope. Its a Durango not a Grand Cherokee and if your going to pay the price for the altitude why not go all the way???
The Durango and this are MUCH different in their own way. The pricing is in CDN and sure you can go all the way, if you’re willing to pay more.
@@EverythingCarReviews Its a rebadged and updated Durango. There are NOT many styling cues from the GC, In don't care what others say.
Everyone has their own opinions