 What is up you guys, welcome back to another one. If you're new to the channel, I am Goldpony, I do new car truck SUV reviews on YouTube. And today I'm quite excited. We are in the brand new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L courtesy of Stetler Dodge Jeep Ram in York PA. For more information on their inventory, please feel free to check out the link in the description box below. And so this essentially is the Jeep Grand Cherokee but with a third row. And so this one's gonna be competing with other SUVs like the Hyundai Palisade, like the Kia Telluride, like the Toyota Highlander, just to name a few. This is all new, by the way, for the 2021 model year the Jeep Grand Cherokee has yet to have a third row until this particular year. So I'm quite excited for that. But not only that, we have an air suspension on the Grand Cherokee L that we have here today. And I'll go over the suspension in a little bit here but that is quite exciting for me. And so in this video, I will be testing out and going over everything about this one from acceleration to braking to steering feel, ride quality, sound system, exhaust clip, all of that fun stuff. So having said all of that, what do you guys say? Let's just go ahead and jump right into it. And as always, let's start with pricing. And so as you can imagine, there are several different trim levels for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, starting with the Laredo, starting at $36,995, altitude for $40,195, limited for $45,995, overland, which is the one we have today, starting at $52,995, summit for $56,995, and lastly the summit reserve, starting at $61,995. And by the way, that was all pricing for the rear wheel drive configuration. If you wanted to add all wheel drive to any of those trim levels, simply add $2,000 to any of those prices. But when it comes to the power plant of the new Grand Cherokee L, there are two options available to you. First one is going to be a 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6. This is the one that comes standard. This one puts out 290 horsepower at 6,400 RPM, 257 pound feet of torque, coming in at 4,000 RPM. Again, power center rear wheels or all wheels through an eight speed automatic. We do have paddle shifters here too, by the way, so we will be testing those out in a little bit here, but all in all, MPG numbers come in at 19 in the city, 26 in the highway for the rear wheel drive, 18 city, 25 then on the highway for the all wheel drive variant taking regular unlit fuel. But so then there is the other engine configuration, this one being a 5.7 liter Hemi V8. By the way, this one is a $3,295 option if you wanted to go that route, but this one puts out 360 horsepower, 390 pound feet of torque sent to all four wheels. Through an eight speed automatic yet again, zero to 60 time for that one, approximately 6.5 seconds, with MPG numbers coming in at 14 in the city, 22 then on the highway. But so now having got all of that out of the way, before we do any kind of fun paddle shifter or acceleration test in this one, I did want to mention, there are plenty of drive modes for the Grand Cherokee L and that toggle switch is located just to the left of the circular shift dial. And by the way, this isn't a traditional shifter, it is simply a circular shift dial. Turn it to the right, you're gonna put it in the drive, turn it slightly to the right, you put it in reverse neutral and then there's park as well in case anybody was curious about that. But back to the drive modes, they will include auto, sport, rock, snow and mud and sand, adjusting things like the shift points, the throttle response, steering sensitivity, all wheel drive system, engagement, traction control and actually the braking as well. So that is quite a bit if you're asking me, but anyways, having now got all of that out of the way, what do you guys say? Let's find a straightaway, I first want to put the paddle shifters here to the test and let's see how quickly they are going to react for us here. All right, here's our straightaway for the paddle shifter test in three, two, one, go. Slight delay, ever so slight delay, really the paddle shifters weren't that bad, considering we're in a three row SUV and really you're probably not going to be using the paddle shifters for an acceleration. Anyways, what more than likely you're going to be using them for is maybe some engine braking when you're going downhill in the snow here in Pennsylvania. It's your less likely to actually hit the brakes and slide off the road. So they're there for that. So that's always a good thing, but actually they're not that bad, just a slight delay. But anyways, now I haven't got that out of the way. What do you guys say? Let's go ahead and find a straightaway yet again and let's give back full control to the Grand Cherokee L here and let's see how quickly this thing is going to get us here up to speed. All right, you guys here is our straightaway in three, two, one, off we go. Kind of uphill, but perfectly fine. Definitely not going to have any issues of merging onto the highway. By the way, we don't have the MEV8. We do have the V6 here, but that was in sport mode and that was plenty of an acceleration for the Grand Cherokee L without a doubt. Not going to have any issues of merging onto the highway with that one, but to go along with that acceleration as always, braking is equally important. Of course, you will find four-wheel disc brakes coming standard across the board on the Grand Cherokee L. As far as that braking feel goes, it's definitely on the firmer side, which I really, really like. Usually with three-year-old SUVs, it's kind of soft or spongy or softer braking feel overall, but not with the Grand Cherokee L. It's definitely on the firmer side. I love this. It feels like it instantly brings you to a stop. So, well done Jeep for the braking feel. I gotta give you credit for that. That touching on suspension and handling up front, you're gonna get a short and long arm front suspension in the back, independent multi-link rear suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars. As far as that ride quality goes, it is brilliant. It is perfectly fine. I have had no issues with the ride quality in my short test drive here today in the Grand Cherokee L. So that is definitely on point. And part of that is due because we do have the quadrilift air suspension. And so you can actually adjust that manually. It's also going to adjust dependent upon which drive mid that you put it in. But for the manual adjustment on the right-hand side of the shift dial, there's actually a little toggle switch here. You can hit that up if you wanted to raise the height or push it down to lower the height. So that is pretty cool. So maybe at highway speed, you want to lower it. And then if you're going off-roading, obviously you can raise up that air suspension for quite a bit of additional ground clearance if you wanted to. So we'll get to that of course in a little bit here. But overall, as far as steering feel goes again, I think Jeep did a very good job with that. It's not too heavy. It's not too light. I would say it's perfectly fine. It's right on point. I would maybe it tends to lean a bit on the heavier side, which I personally enjoy. Better helps point you in the direction that you want to go. So I think the steering feels 100% on point in the Grand Cherokee L without a doubt. As far as cabin noise goes, again, it's perfectly fine. It's been over 50 miles per hour here. Sometimes with other SUVs, you get a bit of wind noise coming into the cabin. Once you get higher up in speed, but not with this one. Well done, very well insulated. There is acoustic laminated, not only front windshield, but front side glass and rear side glass as well you don't get the rear side glass unless you're going Mercedes Benz typically. Ultra luxury vehicles get that, but you do have it here in the Grand Cherokee L. So for that reason alone, it is ultra serene on the interior here of the Grand Cherokee L. I just have the climate control on right now. So you guys might hear a little bit of that, but very quiet cabin. I'm very impressed with that as well. And then touching on visibility, I can see perfectly fine out the back. One of the key attributes to that is that there's third row headrests kind of fold down. So if you don't have third row passengers, you have better visibility because of that. So I love that. I can see perfectly fine out the back and rain sensing once your wipers actually do come standard across the board as well. But that about rounds out the performance segment of this review you guys. Let's now go ahead and take a look at the exterior of our brand new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. All right, so here she is you guys, the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L finished in black. Very menacing look to this one. Very good looking front end, but speaking of, let's go ahead and start up front here. LED reflector headlights with the auto leveling feature coming standard for all trim levels. Of course, automatic feature with that coming standard as well. Meaning when it starts to get dark at night, those headlights will turn on automatically for you there. LED daytime running lights also coming standard along with that. If you were to go with the overland trim level and up, you will get LED projector headlights providing a little better illumination there. Also with that same trim level, front corner LED lamps as well and LED fog lights then coming with the limited trim level and up. Then take a look at the front grille, you're actually going to get unique front grille styles dependent upon which trim level that you go with and they're not going to differ too much just with the design to them really. So I did want to mention that though, none the less and just above that front grille, of course you do have the Jeep lettering found on the front portion of that hood there. But again, like I said, overall very menacing look and I love, I almost forgot to mention the front tow hooks finished in chrome as well. Very cool look. The kind of pays homage of course to Jeep's all for nature, so very cool look. Anyway, so let's now go ahead and make our way to the side of the Grand Cherokee L here. Roof rails coming standard across the board rear privacy glass also coming standard. Taking a look at the side mirrors, there are gloss black heated side mirrors that do come standard with integrated turn signals. Then if you were to go with the overland trim level and up, you're also going to get that reverse tilt down feature meaning when you put in a reverse mirrors will tilt down so you can better see what is beside you kind of to the back there. Auto dimming side mirrors also with that overland trim level and up them. But then taking a look at the wheel configurations, 18 by eight inch aluminum alloys coming with the Laredo and limited 20 by 8.5 inch gloss black aluminum alloys coming with the altitude overland and summit. And then for the summer reserve, you're going to get 21 by nine inch polished aluminum alloy wheels. Don't want to forget to mention the coolest part on the side of my personal opinion. Of course you have that Jeep Grand Cherokee lettering on the front doors, but just behind that you will find an American flag logo. So I thought that was the best part personally. So anyways that about rounds off the side of this one. Let's now go ahead and make our way to the back. It's open now since we are around back body colored shark fin antenna all the way to the top just below that rear spoiler with an integrated brake light just below that rear window wiper. LED tail lights do come standard along every single trim level across the board. And I actually like this new slim tail light design as well. Very good looking in my personal opinion at least, but when it comes to that rear bumper, it's actually going to differ slightly depending upon which trim level that you go with. So it is going to kind of have a unique look depending on the trim level. Like I said, just below it all dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips integrated into the rear bumper. You guys know I love that look ever since I first saw them on BMWs. I think BMW X5 I first saw them, but either way, I do believe you guys know what we have to do next. As always here is that exhaust clip. It's open now since we are around back of the Grand Cherokee L. When it comes to opening that rear tailgate, it is a power tailgate for all trim levels across the board. Then if you were to go with the overland trim level and up you will find a hands free power tailgate in case your hands are full of groceries or whatever. Once opened up cargo capacity comes in at 17.2 cubic feet behind that third row. If that was not enough space, I do want to mention there is a power folding third row as I am showing you guys right now for the overland trim level and up. So it was very easy to fold that third row down but then manually folding second row of course. But still definitely like that configuration but with all rows folded down that is going to come in at 84.6 cubic feet which is definitely a good bit. Tie down anchors you can find back there. There's grocery bag hooks, cargo lighting, 12 volt power outlet and there actually is some in-floor storage in a very decent amount as well. You don't always get this much in-floor storage. I was very impressed actually when it came to that but spare tire beneath it all and plenty of space with all rows folded to get in a quick workout. So do a little push ups back there. You know, you gotta get it in when you can. But anyways, now making our way up to the third row legroom that is going to come in at 30.3 inches which of course on paper is not a whole lot at all but for reference I mean even six feet tall this is how much space I have back there. Did want to mention though rear ventilation does come standard for every single trim level across the board and it's actually found on the side of the vehicle as opposed to the roof or the ceiling where a lot of other manufacturers put their air vents so I did want to specify that. Rear cup holders of course coming standard back there and it was super easy to get into that third row. These are some of the best folding second row seats I've seen in quite a while. They folded a decent amount towards those front seats there so I was definitely no issues whatsoever with getting to the third row is what I'm trying to see here so I definitely like that. But anyways, now making our way to the second row legroom that is going to come in at 39.4 inches. So for reference again I mean even six feet tall this is how much space I have back there. 12 volt power outlet can be found back there. There are dual USB charging ports, two more phone charging ports to go along with that and there is actually 115 volt power outlet if you were to go with the limited trim level and up I thought that was pretty darn cool so you could power up your hair straighteners or if you're a guy or drill or whatever you want to do so I thought that was pretty cool and there's a little slot for some cargo maybe a cell phone just below all of that and dual cup holders then as well. Did I also mention for the overland trim level and up you're going to get second row side window sunshades coming standard also four zone climate control as well that is pretty cool and then if you were to go with the limited trim level and up for that second row you will get heated second row seats then too so always nice to spoil the rear passengers a little bit there then make your way up to the front seats cloth seating is going to come with the Laredo leather seating with the altitude trim level and up eight way power driver seat with the Laredo trim level and up heated front seats for all trim levels across the board you definitely do not always get that on other three row SUVs out there so definitely a big fan of that ventilated front seats coming with the overland trim level and up memory settings for the limited trim level and up and then also that overland is going to add a 12 way power driver seat and driver and passenger massaging seats as well so I did want to mention that but overall seating was definitely plenty comfortable definitely can see myself taking a long road trip perhaps to Ocean City, Maryland in the Grand Cherokee Elb now let's go ahead and take a look at the steering wheel it is in telescoping of course it is leather wrapped for every trim level across the board love that and actually heated for every single trim level across the board as well so we do quite often get snow here in Pennsylvania so the fact that every trim is going to get a heated steering wheel is definitely pretty nice then make our way to the startup let me first start by showing you guys the key here you do have your Jeep logo on the one side and when you flip it over lock unlock the button to pop the rear hatch and the little circular button with the times two in it that is going to be a remote start which just comes standard across the board along with a push button start also standard across the board so having said that I'm just going to put my foot on the brake here and press that engine start button and so but then once started up when it comes to those gauges it is a 10 and a quarter inch digital gauge cluster for every single trim level across the board you guys know I love digital gauge clusters because they are more customizable they really bring the gauges to life you can choose to display whatever you want to choose to display up there which is why I absolutely love digital gauges and the Jeep here in Cherokee L definitely did a very good job the one thing I think they maybe could have added to this is maybe some different color options but other than that I absolutely love these digital gauges that Jeep put in this thing so big fan of that but then making our way to overall interior quality of power sunroof coming with the Laredo and altitude limited trim level and up then is going to add a dual pane panoramic sunroof so definitely a longer sunroof there it extends into the rear seats LED interior lighting coming with all trim levels across the board three-zone climate control coming standard across the board as well universal garage door opener for the limited trim level and up wireless phone charger for the overland trim level and up along with multicolor ambient lighting which I am definitely a big fan of of course and overall with the contrast stitching found on the doors the wood like accents found on the doors the aluminum trim found just above the passenger side glove box along with some more contrast stitching just above that it's actually some very very nice interior quality in the Grinch here in Cherokee L without a doubt they did a very good job especially that wood trim on the doors I was a big fan of that but anyways just in front of the shifter you will have more charging ports a 12 volt power outlet dual USB charging ports two phone charging ports as well any wireless phone charger again for the overland trim level and up just behind all of that you do have dual cup holders as well and within the center arm rest a decent amount of storage within that and of course you actually have an overhead sunglass holder I must forgot to mention that as well so overall interior quality was definitely very very well done here in our overland trim level at least of the Grinch Cherokee L without a doubt now let's go ahead and make our way to the tech display 8.4 inch color touchscreen display coming with a Laredo and altitude then if you were to go with a limited trim level and up that is bumped up to a 10.1 inch color touchscreen display either way you get Bluetooth and audio streaming also Android, Auto and Apple CarPlay so you have a smartphone simply just hook it up to the Grinch Cherokee and therefore you have free navigation display up on either screen on that tech display there factory navigation system is only going to come on the 10.1 inch display screen although you don't really need it as long as you have a smartphone of course you can check out your ambient lighting settings up there climate control settings and of course your radio information as well and so this is one of the best parts you got six speakers coming with the Laredo altitude and limited nine speakers with the subwoofer is going to be optional for those but then there is a 19 speaker I believe it's called McIntosh I'm probably mispronouncing that but a 19 speaker high-performance sound system for the Overland trim level and up that comes with 950 watts and that is the one we have today so having said that I do believe you guys know what we have to do next That was ridiculous you could feel the bass in your chest that was an amazing sound system crystal clear ton of bass like I said it was a brilliant sound system for the Grinch Cherokee L without a doubt it's the last thing I wanted to mention to you guys on that infotainment screen is when you do put this one in reverse you of course will find a rear view camera coming standard across the board letting you know what is completely all around you which is always it's going to lead us into safety and so to start front side side curtain airbags do come standard also driver and passenger knee airbags as well in the back you're going to have latch aka lower anchors and tethers to children for the rear car seats rear child door locks tire pressure monitoring system but also coming standard for all trim levels will include lane keep assist the blind spot monitoring system with rear cross traffic alert forward collision warning rear parking sensors and then the over lintrim level and up is going to add to that front and rear parking sensors highway drive assist highway assist system integrated off road camera intersection collision assist system and night vision with pedestrian and animal detection but overall when it comes to my final thoughts here this is a three row Grinch Cherokee finally I'm so happy they brought this to the market and I have no doubt they are going to sell a ton of these things especially here in the US where SUVs are all the craze but air suspension also that's a big win for the Grand Cherokee L because the competition if you were looking at maybe the Honda Pilot Toyota Highlander Hyundai Palisade Kia Telluride none of those get an air suspension but this one does that's really one of the big selling points of the Grand Cherokee L in my opinion ambient lighting is great in this one great interior quality overall as far as room for improvement goes I kind of wish the digital gauges like I said were a little more colorful but you know me with my bright green cars and bright yellow cars just makes things more interesting in the end I guess also can get a little bit pricey when you compare this to the competition I believe this Overland that I drove here was approximately $61,000 so believe the other competition top out at right around 50 give or take so it's a little bit more than the other ones but so anyways that is about it for this one you guys thank you so much for watching feel 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