 What is up you guys welcome back to another one if you are new to the channel I'm Gold Pony I do new car truck SUV reviews on YouTube and today we are in the new 2021 Jeep Cherokee courtesy of Stettler 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 wanted to hop in this one today this is a very off-road capable SUV for not being the Wrangler of course also new standard safety features for 2021 also new standard features in general for 2021 as well so having said all that what you guys say let's just go ahead and jump right into it and as always let's start with pricing it said there will be a ton of different trim levels for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee first one being the latitude starting at twenty six thousand five hundred and thirty five dollars latitude plus for twenty eight thousand six hundred and five altitude for thirty thousand forty five dollars latitude luxe which is the one we have today starting at thirty thousand one hundred twenty five dollars eightieth anniversary for thirty two thousand three hundred and five dollars limited for thirty four two seventy five trail hawk for thirty five five seventy five and lastly the high altitude starting at thirty six thousand nine hundred and sixty five dollars and so for all of those trim levels with the exception of the trail hawk power is going to be sent to the front wheels if you wanted to add four-wheel drive to any of those trim levels oh simply add fifteen hundred dollars to any of those prices and so with all of those different trim levels you can imagine there are several different engine options available as well first one being a two point four liter direct injected inline four cylinder belonging to the latitude latitude plus an altitude this one puts out a hundred eighty horsepower at sixty four hundred rpm hundred seventy pound feet of torque sent to front wheels or all wheels through a nine speed automatic giving you MPG numbers coming in at twenty two in the city thirty one on the highway taking regular unleaded fuel but so then there is the second engine configuration belonging to the latitude luxe limited and trail hawk this one being a three point two liter naturally aspirated v6 putting out two hundred seventy one horsepower sixty five hundred rpm two hundred and thirty nine pound feet of torque again sent to front wheels or all wheels through a nine speed automatic giving you MPG numbers coming into twenty in the city twenty nine highway for the front wheel drive nineteen city twenty seven on the highway for the four wheel drive and then lastly there is a two liter turbocharged inline four cylinder belonging specifically to the high altitude trim level that one puts out two hundred seventy horsepower two hundred ninety five pound feet of torques and front wheels are all wheels through a nine speed automatic giving you MPG numbers at twenty in the city twenty nine highway for the front wheel drive nineteen city twenty seven on the highway for the four wheel drive but this one taking premium unleaded fuel a little bit of a difference there but before we do any kind of acceleration test in the new Cherokee I did want to mention there are some drive modes that come standard on this one they're going to include automatic snow sport and sand and mud mode justing things like the shift points daughter response traction control and actually the torque distribution as well I found that pretty cool you don't usually see that when it comes to drive minutes so when to specify it but so now having touched on all those what do you guys say let's go ahead and put it in sport mode here just going to turn this dial here to the right the dials located just in front of the shifter to adjust those drive modes let's go ahead and do a quick little acceleration test here let's see how quickly we can get this new twenty twenty one Jeep Cherokee here up the speed alright a three two one yeah buddy dang alright so we got the v6 but yeah that's plenty of acceleration most definitely not going to have any issues merging on to the highway for what this SUV is I really didn't expect that much but yeah that kind of a kind of was a lot more than I thought so plenty of acceleration here in the Cherokee love that but to go along with that acceleration as always breaking is equally important and so up front you're going to find 13 inch ventilated front discs in the back 12.6 inch solid rear discs as far as that 60 to 0 stopping distance goes that comes in at 124 feet which is pretty much right on par for the course it's not great but it's not horribly there it's pretty average so nothing wrong with that but as far as the breaking field goes it's been absolutely fine for me today if you look you do have to push in a little bit more to get it to stop but as far as stopping power goes though it really doesn't make a difference there it's just a little bit different of a feel than most other SUVs out there we'll say that that touching on suspension and handling you will find a four-wheel independent suspension for the Cherokee front and rear stabilizer bars doing also mention if you were to go with that trail Hawk trim level you will also get an off-road raised suspension so a little extra ride height for off-roading I suppose it makes sense for the trail Hawk also a locking rear differential for even better off-road capabilities with that particular trim overall though as far as ride quality goes I've had absolutely no issues here in my 2021 Cherokee that I have here today I actually say it's a little above average when it comes to ride quality actually do really like it so no issues there for me our steering feel goes that is actually excellent I really think Jeep nailed it with the steering feel on the Cherokee it's not too heavy it's most definitely not on the loose side either really it's absolutely perfect it's definitely leaning towards the heavier side of things which I personally love maybe that's why I really like it but I don't know as far as the 10 and 2 grips go it is a thicker steering wheel as well maybe that's kind of Jeep's off-road nature but I do like that the grips aren't as wimpy as some other SUVs in this class so that's well done as well and as far as cabin noise goes is perfectly fine again no issues with any exterior wind noise coming into the cabin through the doors or anything like that so really cabin noise is very on point as well but then touching on visibility I can see perfectly fine out the back when it comes to the second row headrest they are very much so pushed to the side so I do like that that doesn't hinder visibility as much as some of the other SUVs that I've tested recently so visibility is right on point there as well and it would also mention rain sensing windshield wipers come standard on every single trim level you almost never see that to be quite honest usually it's on upper trim levels if it's offered at all but every single trim level of the Cherokee it's gonna get those automatic windshield wipers so it's just one last thing you got to worry about kind of like automatic headlights I absolutely love that and again you don't usually see that so that's why I'm emphasizing it but that about rounds off the performance segment of this review you guys let's go ahead take a look at the exterior of this brand new 2021 Jeep Cherokee all right so here she is you guys the new 2021 Jeep Cherokee definitely a nice look to it I will say that let's go ahead and start up front on this one of course up front you will find that signature Jeep front grille and by the way that front grille will differ amongst the trim level slightly for example chrome grille surrounds are gonna come with the latitude latitude plus and the latitude luxe actually and then gloss black grille surrounds coming with the altitude and granite crystal grille surrounds coming with the high altitude so ever so slight difference between the trims there did what I also mentioned when it comes to that trailhawk you will find matte black hood accents as well as some red front tow hooks as well if you were to go with that trim level to the sides LED headlights do actually come standard on every single trim level well done Jeep for that little extra illumination at night there they do of course come with the automatic feature meaning when it starts to get dark at a night they will turn on automatically for you there and you do actually get LED daytime running lights as well it's a very nice setup when it comes to the headlights up front there LED fog lights are going to come them with the latitude plus trim level end up if you wanted to go that route so they're making our way to the side of the Cherokee roof rails do come standard on every single trim level and they are going to be either silver or black depending upon the trim level you guys are looking at the silver of course right now so another little difference there rear privacy glass coming standard across the board also silver or black window surrounds dependent upon the trim tying together with the roof rails of course when it comes to the side mirrors they are body colored power adjustable side mirrors they will be heated for all trims as well with integrated turd signals actually then looking down at the front doors you of course do have that Cherokee lettering found on the bottom portion of the front doors that looks good and take a look down at the wheel setup then they are going to differ once again 17 inch aluminum alloys coming with the latitude latitude plus and latitude lux then 18 inch black aluminum alloys for the altitude 18 inch aluminum alloys once again for the limited 17 inch unique alloys for the trailhawk and lastly 19 inch aluminum alloys for the high altitude but now let's go ahead and make our way to the back of this one but so now since we are around back there is a rear spoiler with an integrated brake light just below that rear window wiper LED tail lights once again coming standard on every single trim level got to love that there's some trim level badging of course on the bottom right hand portion of that rear liftgate and actually just below it all dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips got to love that look but anyways do you believe you guys know what we have to do next as always here is that exhaust clip it's up and now since we are around back of the Cherokee when it comes to opening that rear liftgate there is a button on the key fob itself also a button on the liftgate and there is a button by the driver's side left knee once you're inside as well but once opened up cargo capacity comes in at 25.8 cubic feet if that was not enough space there is a 60-40 split meaning the receipts do fold down bumping that up to 54.7 cubic feet then then also in that cargo area there are four cargo tie down hooks there are a couple grocery hooks as well if you were to open up that cargo floor we're going to find a spare tire with actually a good bit of extra space surrounding it so if you did want to hide something back there there really is plenty of space to put something back there like a tire inflator kit or something like that also a 12-volt power outlet back there in the cargo area as well but then making our way to the rear leg room that comes in at 40.3 inches so for reference i'm an even 6 feet tall this is how much space i had back there a decent amount of space actually back there rear center armrest with cup holders is going to come with the latitude plus trim level enough there's also rear ventilation for the rear passengers as well but to my surprise there is a 115 volt power outlet back there and you see that from time to time in sdv so people can charge up i don't know your hair straighteners or your drills or whatever so it's pretty cool that that's back there also a couple usb charging ports as well so pretty much everything you could possibly want for the rear passengers maybe with the exception of heated rear seats or something like that but making our way then to the front seats manually adjustable claw seats come with the latitude eight-way power driver seat comes with the latitude plus trim level and up and those front seats then are going to be heated as well latitude lux trim level and up adds to that leather seating then trailhawk is going to give you a cloth vinyl seating combination but overall when it comes to seat comfort definitely plenty comfy that was one of the things i first noticed when i hopped in the Cherokee here seats are really quite comfortable for long road trips things like that so i did like that then take a look at the steering wheel again it is tilt and telescoping it is leather wrapped for the latitude plus trim level and up otherwise it's urethane and it will be heated for the trailhawk trim level and up and again the grips are plenty fine they are very well bolstered a little bit thicker which in my opinion is a good thing here for the Cherokee then make our way to the startup let me first start by showing you guys the key here you can find your jeep logo on the one side then when you flip it over lock unlock the button pop the rear hatch and the times two button in the middle there that is actually going to be a remote start which comes standard on the latitude plus trim level and up make up with that same trim level you're also going to get a keyless entry with push button start so all i'm going to do is simply put my foot to the brake and press that engine start button located just by the driver's right knee there it's open then once started up there is a black tan combination to the gauges which i kind of like because you don't really see it that much so that's nice tachometer all the way to the left speedometer to the right there is a fairly large digital display front and center which can be controlled by using the steering wheel mounted controls on the left side pretty much like all other jeep and dodge products really and of course you could check out a bunch of different things you could display a digital speedometer up there if you wanted to average miles per gallon at any given time how many miles you have left until you hit empty there's your radio settings up there bluetooth information safety information the list goes on but really a ton of information that can be used up there so and making our way to overall interior quality a panoramic sunroof is going to come on the limited and high altitude trims and it will be available actually on all other trim levels but the latitude so it is still there for you if you didn't go with one of those two trims if you wanted it dual zoom climate control coming with the limited trim level end up you will get a couple different sunglass holders i say that because there is one located on the roof and also one just above the tech display at least i think it is a sunglass holder you can definitely put sunglasses in there or probably other things too but anyways a little bit of storage in front of the shifter and i mean like a very little like enough to put a cell phone i would say also usb charging port in front of the shifter auxiliary port 12 volt power outlet just behind that you're going to find in a lecture mechanical parking brake that's pretty nice also dual cupholders behind that once again a little bit of storage and then within the center armrest usb charging port couple of different cutouts for change and a good bit of storage within that as well but overall when it comes to interior quality it's pretty much as expected for a jeep it's very practical very to the point so i have no issues with it is definitely quite nice then making our way to the tech display on the Cherokee seven inch color touch screen is going to be your standard setup bluetooth and audio streaming coming with that also android auto apple carplay actually meaning you have a smartphone you hook it up to the Cherokee a free navigation displayed up on that tech display it's always nice if you go with the high altitude trim level and up that will bump that size up at least to an 8.4 inch color touch screen display still getting android auto apple carplay bluetooth and audio streaming but that is also actually going to give you a factory navigation system for that high altitude trim level and up not that you really need it though these days with android auto apple carplay but that's how you're going to get it if you wanted it also you can check out your climate control information up there heated seat buttons can be located up there as well also the temperature outside and of course your radio settings up there too and by the way when it comes to the sound systems six speakers is going to come standard however you will get an alpine sound system an upgraded alpine sound system with the trail hawk however we don't have that trail hawk here today so what do you guys say let's go ahead and turn on the radio and let's test out this six speaker sound system we have in our Cherokee here today all right so actually not that bad of a sound system i will say that for six speakers there was plenty of bass more bass than you typically will find in a six speaker sound system i gotta be honest so really if you don't go with the upgraded sound system with alpine then this is actually plenty fine for a six speaker sound system i will say that but last thing i wanted to mention to you guys on that tech display is of course when you do put the Cherokee in reverse you will find a rear view camera coming standard across the board letting you know who or what is behind you which is always is going to lead us into safety and so first thing i wanted to mention when it comes to the safety here iihs top safety pick that is always a good start to the safety segment of my reviews so well done Cherokee for that front side side gird and airbags do come standard in the back you're going to have latch aka lower anchors and tether children for the rear car seats rear child door locks back there as well there is a tire pressure monitoring system that comes standard but here's where it really gets good for 2021 there is a bunch of new standard safety features for the 2021 Cherokee they will include automatic emergency braking blind spot monitor which is a big one because really that blind spot monitoring system a lot of times will come on the upper trim levels of other manufacturers but jeep put it on every single trim level of the Cherokee so you got to love that lane keep assist also coming standard across the board and that the latitude plus trim level and up is going to add in addition to that rear parking sensors as well and so when it comes to my final thoughts here of the 2021 Cherokee the iihs top safety pin it's always a great determination when it comes to overall safety of the vehicle so that pretty much says it all right there four-wheel drive is a must for this one in my opinion and you're not going to want a front-wheel drive jeep you're going to want the four-wheel drive especially if you live in pa there's plenty of appellation trails here it's a four-wheel drive is definitely one i would recommend the trail hawk trim specifically would be a fun one to buy on this one but even this trim that i have today here love the leather seats love the heated seats the seats are plenty comfortable it's really almost luxury like in a way so i really do like it the 8.4 inch screen is nice too so overall let me know what you guys think here of the Cherokee in the comment section below that is about it for this one you guys thank you so much for watching if you're free to follow me on social media at the bottom of the screen there if you like if you want to know what's coming next on the channel be sure to hit the subscribe and the bell notification button if you're in the new car reviews that is what we do here on this channel after all 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