Richard Hammond Reviews The Chrysler Grand Cherokee
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11 жыл бұрынPrepare for excitement as Richard Hammond returns, diving into the heart of the all-American experience with the powerhouse Chrysler Grand Cherokee.
With its roaring 4.7L V8 engine propelling it from 0 to 60 in a mere 8 seconds, Hammond puts this American marvel to the ultimate test on an exhilarating test drive. Buckle up for a ride that's as bold and thrilling as the Grand Cherokee itself!
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@pauladams2445 3 жыл бұрын
Most of them didn't go off road much in there early years, but now wj's are out there just as much as xj's and other jeeps. And they keep up just fine.
@jeffeybel7771 9 жыл бұрын
My grand cherokee has 230xxx miles original engine and Trans even after my teenage years of abuse I drive it every day. Definitely should be top gear approved. 02 grand cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4
@jcrosslin8 6 жыл бұрын
93 ZJ Limited 4.0 in the house. 220k Gets us EVERYWHERE we need to go!
@ruk2023-- 5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for one at the moment. I have several family members in the US who barely maintain theirs and they have well over 200k miles on them. Fuel costs are steep in the US but I can pick a V8 up for a couple of grand.
@WhatsAl2k 5 жыл бұрын
Ralph Hardwick if you're still looking, the XJs (reg Cherokees) are soaring in value, especially if you can get a mint and rust free example. Atleast the value is soaring in the north east USA. The ZJ/WJs are somewhat stable in price currently, I'm partial to the 4.0L and not the 4.7 but they both will do an excellent job.
@timleming2325 5 жыл бұрын
I too have a wj and its awesome!!
@briandjordjevic9969 5 жыл бұрын
They are built tuff I got a 93 and it got 330 thousand miles haven’t done anything to it
@rcaive0875 2 ай бұрын
I've had my 2001 4-litre since new and I still look forward to driving it every day, with full confidence in its reliability. That really says something about a vehicle when the ownership experience still feels that way after that much time.
@chasermalloy7406 3 жыл бұрын
I love their bad reputation. It keeps them cheap for us ! I've had three ZJs and thee WJs. My current immaculate low mile 2002 overland is the best but I loved them all. I lean towards the injected 6 because of the great performance economy combo but the 4.7 HO is just fantastic. The people who cry about engine failures are generally the ones who decided to just sneak home with the red light on after a fan belt or a hose let go. When a modern car overheats you STOP and you fix it or tow it. An expensive tow is always cheaper than a new engine.
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Mine's an 04, had a wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost of the repair and I'm like, "You mean to tell me something wore out on a (then) seventeen year old Jeep? I'm shocked." The simple joy of motor vehicle ownership can be summed up in two words, "Now what?"
@joshbacon8241 4 жыл бұрын
My dad used to have a 2002 Grand Cherokee Limited when I was 10 years old, and it had one of the most comfortable seats of ANY car I had ever sat in. They were EXTREMELY plush & comfortable, and the moment I sat down on them for the first time while we were picking it up back in July 2010, I was in heaven - it felt like a giant sofa on wheels... 😍👌
@Spheredalai 2 жыл бұрын
who knows an American jeep can fit nicely in Europe!
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
My first Jeep was in high school driver's ed. I recently found an 04 in my price range and figured if I could handle a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a nervous sixteen year old with a learner's permit, I can certainly handle one now.
@detective3728 10 жыл бұрын
it might be from Chrysler.. But it´s called JEEP!..
@SAMann729 5 жыл бұрын
Christian mrclep doesn’t mean it doesn’t break like a Chrysler or share parts from a Chrysler lol... and this is coming from a WJ owner. I will say it’s more fun to work on than most other Chrysler’s/Dodge offerings
@_martydunlop 4 жыл бұрын
@@SAMann729 The braking in the WJ beats all other SUVs of the time.....? Only the Range Rover beats it on wet road. Still, made in Utah, Chrysler is merely the corp that own the stock. This is Jeep.
@woodrs01 3 жыл бұрын
Your right. Although it was owned by Chrysler, even Chrysler themselves called it Jeep. Your quite right mate
@user-xl7dn3zu6t 7 жыл бұрын
man age did him a favor,lol.
@tx4runner459 Жыл бұрын
I will say… early 2000s Jeep GC had some GOOD seats. I have a customer at the shop I work at with a 2000 limited w/ 4.7l V8 and it’s quick, quiet and comfortable as hell.
@guynall4025 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 1999 wj with 4.7 and Quadra drive 217 k mikes and so far going strong
@Ferraridude13 5 жыл бұрын
That concept PT cruiser is an absolute stunner
@nickgee7291 3 жыл бұрын
I remember these! they were so nice! it's interesting watching a review from. when a car was new
@Slayer_of_truth 2 жыл бұрын
Just got mine and i love it
@heart-gettragic-out628 10 жыл бұрын
Check ignition and may God's love be with you
@DakotaJaegle 7 жыл бұрын
Heart-Get Tragic-Out LOL
@OneclickOutside 6 жыл бұрын
Imported to youtube from VHS! Sweet!
@Mistahhuntah 5 жыл бұрын
Ughhh most of those cars were concepts. Chrysler had the coolest concepts in the 90's.
@negrokrilinful 8 жыл бұрын
my mom used to have this car, a 2001 4.7 Limited. Very comfortable, and the V8 made the car run like a beast... the only downside: piece of shit of reliability, the car had only 65000 km and the electronics where fucked up, sometimes the key won't even turn so you could start the car. Not to mention the maintenance at the dealership was a bit to expensive ($1500)
@damonfleming2695 8 жыл бұрын
4.0 too f the 4.7
@DakotaJaegle 7 жыл бұрын
SuperNikola WJ is better
@852urkl 7 жыл бұрын
You know, it is really sad. Jeep's are well known for their reliability but yet everywhere you turn on these online sites there is always one person who says they're garbage when history has proven otherwise. Their contemporaries are in the junkyards while they are still running fine. Anyways, the 4.7 was a steamy pile of poo compared to the 4.0 Straight-Six of happiness,
@MrBrentles 7 жыл бұрын
They're known for their reliability in Australia. They're known for letting new owners down with their warranties though. They're a bucket of shit hand grenade.
@MrGolferjoseph 7 жыл бұрын
852urkl jeeps well known to be reliable? they always come at the bottom of the reports
@LittleMikeStarCraft 7 жыл бұрын
why wear glasses if your not going to use them?
@MrDarkvaldor 6 жыл бұрын
Furness Prime Because 90's
@lackyparker7799 5 жыл бұрын
It’s cool
@zigaveren3902 4 жыл бұрын
I wish that going from 0-60 in 8 seconds would still be considered very impressive today
@terrystratford1235 4 жыл бұрын
Was the fastest suv of its time!
@nicholasturner5159 2 жыл бұрын
@@terrystratford1235 no it wasn't fastest suv of its time... Y61 Nissan Patrol 4.8L inline 6cyl (185kw / 248hp / 420Nm)... Jeeps 4.7L V8 (164kw / 220hp / 394Nm)
@terrystratford1235 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasturner5159 just googled it, nice suv! 0-60mph it's showing 10.1 seconds!? If that's true it would make it slower than my wj!
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
On the way home with my GF, I decided to pass this slow moving truck so i changed lanes and put my foot down. I admit as was pleasantly surprised by the power, but as I went back to the right lane I asked my GF, "You wanna know how fast we were going?" "No." 😎
@DakotaJaegle Жыл бұрын
@@ninjabearpress2574 lol
@terrystratford1235 4 жыл бұрын
Police had to drive my car, to help me out!!!! Driver really liked it! Comfy and responsive he said!!! He did have a big grin on his face!!!!
@chasermalloy7406 2 жыл бұрын
I think this test was done while the wj was still current wasn't it ?
@larrywelchko6136 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting take on a Jeep coming from the “Closet American”.
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Here in the states, I'm the proud owner of a 2004 Grand Cherokee so I'm ready for the zombie apocalypse.
@adamJeepstuff 9 жыл бұрын
my 03 is awesome
@travistuttle9756 7 жыл бұрын
he said no good off road? shit i took mine offroad all the time...stock btw...never had a problem. and this is hard core alaska offroading
@ANasCarBoi 7 жыл бұрын
Travis Tuttle lmao my dad has the 95 Orvis edition with. The 5.2 V8. It's an absolutely mosnter
@cembese7930 5 жыл бұрын
He said it is not "Soft roader", it is all terrain capable vehicle.
@alexpaumen3937 2 жыл бұрын
The 4.7’s I heard anyway have REALLY bad head gasket issues.
@rubberwoody Жыл бұрын
Go for the 5.9
@DakotaJaegle Жыл бұрын
My 4.7 did good got beat for 120k miles out of its 200k
@olliejabooty6777 Жыл бұрын
The thing about 4.7s is they’re reliable but they’re really sensitive to neglect, don’t skip an oil change and don’t overheat the engine and you wont have any problems
@thefelixrodriguez3917 4 жыл бұрын
Richard Hammond, at least in this video, sounds like what I imagine Christopher Walken would sound like if he were to talk in "normal" speed. Just me?
@torferguson3866 Жыл бұрын
Grand Cherokee was a pioneer of luxury off roader. Seriously capable 4x4 system. Now you get em cheap on craigslist!
@Spheredalai 2 жыл бұрын
this particular model has the most early version of quadra drive, thus it's not that fast for the system to engage, but when it works, it does wonders, people even consider these the better and more reliable than land rover, i much prefer the 2nd version of quadra drive from its sibling, the commander, definitely not the selectrac
@Bogdanini 8 жыл бұрын
I have same jeep.This car is spacious only for Richard Hammond. I can't fit "behind myself" and at front passenger seat badly made glove box - bad for knees.
@DakotaJaegle 7 жыл бұрын
Bogdanini I could probably fit a smart car in back of mine
@Bogdanini 7 жыл бұрын
You don't get it don't you? I'm not talking about the trunk (which is far from ideal, comparing to musso). I'm talking about space for people.
@DakotaJaegle 7 жыл бұрын
Bogdanini are you Korean?
@Bogdanini 7 жыл бұрын
Dakota Jaegle If i was Korean it would be enough space for me in WJ=)))). Musso just most spacious 4wd i had.
@852urkl 7 жыл бұрын
I can fit in the passenger seat fine of my dad's jeep. (I'm 6' 2") You are just nitpicking because you want the seat all the way up, and want interior space for Andre the Giant.
@captainglass1157 6 жыл бұрын
That amazon money did his wardrobe the world of good
@davidwhitehouse4511 6 жыл бұрын
grand cherokees are the boss on snow covered streets and k5 Chevy blazers
@charlesmacgilchrist3648 6 жыл бұрын
The previous model managed to sell with a 5.9l rated at 11mpg city.
@bilaljaved8887 10 жыл бұрын
Jeep! Not chrysler just like mini cooper not bmw!
@jimbobjones3391 9 жыл бұрын
bilal javed Or Range Rover, not Tata!!
@user-xl7dn3zu6t 7 жыл бұрын
well jeep is owned by Chrysler so yeah.
@MrLazyAmerica 7 жыл бұрын
Well fiat owns Chrysler, so Fiat Ram 2500?
@user-xl7dn3zu6t 7 жыл бұрын
Brad Woodring thats nothing to be proud of.
@MrLazyAmerica 7 жыл бұрын
Never said i was proud, just pointing it out
@safirot3263 4 жыл бұрын
20ty years later it's all about safety with this car.
@australiantruckspotting8883 3 жыл бұрын
What, the lack of ?
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, got me an 04 Grand Cherokee so I'm ready for the zombie apocalypse.
@stinkycheese804 6 жыл бұрын
It's always funny when some fool says "blah blah most will never go offroad" so you don't really need it, oblivious to the fact that much of the world encounters SNOW in the winter, and given more than a small amount, you may not only encounter a snow terrain just as demanding as being off-road, you might even need it to get out of your driveway in the morning because the effin' snow plow went through and you've got two feet high ice chunks between you and the road.
@717UT 5 жыл бұрын
I think these things are awesome in winter too. And I had mine off road in the Rockies. I do love it.
@coastaku1954 4 жыл бұрын
Finally someone with sense. You're right, everyone who's older than 35 years old goes on and on about how these SUVs are only used to go to the mall or Modern SUVs will wet themselves if they see some dirt. It's even worse on the old Motorweek Retro Reviews, the comment sections are filled with Baby Boomers talking about how their 1982 Camaro lasted them 35 years and over 500,000 Miles, or how their Truck is still, well, trucking after 40, then they go on and on about how modern cars are terrible and only appeal to Karens with all their driver aid systems, and how when they were driving, they never crashed. They don't realise that Human Error is one of the most dangerous things while driving and many many Macho, Alpha Male, Republican, 70 year olds with a 69' LTD don't think about that. They only think "New car bad" or "New car look same as other car"
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't set out to get an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we just sort of found each other, but my one deal breaker was no white vehicles because it snows around here...it snows a lot. Inferno Red is in the "say you didn't see me" spectrum.
@VMAFIA Жыл бұрын
I dont mean to be rude but winter driving is nothing compared to offroad driving. For one you're in 4lo offroad and require more ground clearance and articulation. I agree that during winter you need a solid awd system to help maintain traction and a few inches of clearance helps in deep snow but the wj less capable then modern suvs in the snow and is far more capable offroad.
@ninjabearpress2574 Жыл бұрын
@@VMAFIA I've kept my 04 Cherokee stock, with the least expensive all-season radials, and I've never had a problem dashing through the snow.
@hardlydank932 Жыл бұрын
Nice to know Hammonds hatred of caravans wasn't just made up for top gear lmao
@oscarjuma1582 4 жыл бұрын
He kind of looks like young Scotty Kilmer
@Rockbottom-f1h 6 жыл бұрын
No corners here in America. Clearly you’ve never been to Ohio. As far as fit and finish obviously you’ve never been in a European junker.. vw, Peugeot, Audi bmw. Really these guys compare everything to a brand new Porsche. Not enough power, fit and finish. Are you kidding me. This can’t be for real. yes, every single cherokee will be driven through a field! I guarantee that!
@coastaku1954 4 жыл бұрын
You're calling Audis Junkers? Also, cars can have nice interiors, plus he never ONCE mentioned the fit and finish of the interior, he only talked about the equipment and how spacious
@davidmcclellan2786 3 жыл бұрын
If he thinks the grand Cherokee is big, he should have tried the Ford excursion. And the excursion is smaller than my truck.
@DementedDistraction Жыл бұрын
Gotta love how gigantic he feels this Cherokee is for the time, when now all the gargantuan, oversized compensators on the road completely dwarf that Jeep.
@real_papaganda 6 жыл бұрын
So funny to watch it in 2018 lol
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Still enjoying a bit of Jeep porn in 2022.
@captainevenslower4400 2 жыл бұрын
Those Sunglasses are violently 90s
@hawthornselitelevel1220 Жыл бұрын
0 -60 is ls more like 7.2 secs I tested mine with three friends and it did that up a slight incline. Engine is a beast!
@Kenster1025 3 жыл бұрын
To be fair in the dialogue, he said "Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee".
@royalplays8733 5 жыл бұрын
chrysler grand cherokee bruh
@iMernerner 5 жыл бұрын
British people are Weird
@gp85hkg 5 жыл бұрын
@@iMernerner fell asleep at the space bar, then entered a nonsensical group of letters (".)
@lightningbuster 4 жыл бұрын
Zero to 60 in about 8 seconds? I always thought it was more around 7.
@hunterbieberich4756 4 жыл бұрын
You guys are getting single digets?
@khaos2nd 3 жыл бұрын
Those are English seconds. American seconds are a little faster
@CHEESEBURGERRC 2 жыл бұрын
I believe the HO V8 is around 7 while the normal V8 is around 8.
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, when I pull up to the highway entrance from my house, once I get an opening to pull out? In my head I hear, "Core systems transferring control to probe craft, launch when ready." I put my foot down it doesn't take eight seconds, and that's with a V6.
@DaddyFutbol 6 жыл бұрын
Chrysler???
@Ferraridude13 5 жыл бұрын
Muesli is actually effing delicious
@jameshill7694 6 жыл бұрын
I had a JK once... Shot myself in the foot with that one. Then I bought a 99 WJ 4.7. 24 mpg on hwy at 70 mph! 18 into headwind. My JK got 20 and 9 into headwinds. With the back seats down, fits a twin mattress no problem. Only downside, climate control dampers and electrical gremlins. Now that I've gotten all the electrical issues sorted, it hard for me to call her Christine anymore.
@ninjabearpress2574 2 жыл бұрын
Mine's an 04, I call her Big Red. Had an age-related wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost and I'm like, "Do my windows go up and down, do the doors lock and the interior lights go out?" "Yeah." "Here's your money."
@Shand1982 10 жыл бұрын
It's funny seeing Richard Hammond in his earlier years, quiet a cheesy presenter, it's a wonder how he managed to get a job with the BBC. Also, sort your shades out chap!! ;)
@germangutierrez5910 10 жыл бұрын
I think he still is a cheesy presenter, I like it anyway. Totally agree about the shades, on or off, decide!!!
@dfcvda 6 жыл бұрын
glad he doesnt jitter around like that now, talking like every other car show host. This must make him cringe if he ever watches ..anyway I have the 4.7 Jeep and I live in England.
@tekknoviking 6 жыл бұрын
must be not cheap to run i guess ...
@ThePuffin77 9 жыл бұрын
He should see the modern american SUV's! My Nissan Armada is 5.7 seconds to 60.
@BurritoSenor 9 жыл бұрын
no Nissan armada pulls like that without mods
@durango007na 9 жыл бұрын
+Du Fuaise toy don't know what your talking about. It's a 5.6 v8.
@BurritoSenor 9 жыл бұрын
ye still they only make 317bhp
@BurritoSenor 9 жыл бұрын
and there huge
@durango007na 9 жыл бұрын
But double check that acceleration times~ you'd be surprised!
@DakotaJaegle 8 жыл бұрын
who here knew this body style grand cherokee Wj was designed by Mercedes Benz?
@iphone3gsdivine 8 жыл бұрын
I didn't. but I did kno jeep got there Diesel engine from them
@Bogdanini 8 жыл бұрын
+iphone3gsdivine Not all unfortunately. 3.1 was some rubbish.
@Bogdanini 8 жыл бұрын
+Dakota Jaegle They didn't done a good job. can say as Wj owner. Very unwise usage of interior space.
@DakotaJaegle 8 жыл бұрын
+Bogdanini yeah we have a WJ and its cargo space is fine
@Bogdanini 8 жыл бұрын
Dakota Jaegle Comparing with golf yes. I had Ssangyong Musso before - much more effective space usage.
@BillehBobJoe 6 жыл бұрын
3:05 why do they always complain about tires in the UK, is it against the law to buy your own tires or do you just get a Vauxhall Frontera with offroad tires and go "Well i guess i have to spend more money on huge chunky tyres even if i never ever offroad mmh yes"
@cowboycarl121 6 жыл бұрын
its funny how the old videos talk about the 4.7 so much when it was the 4.0 I6 that really shines.
@viperkiller55pk 4 жыл бұрын
cowboycarl121 I’ve had a few WJ’s over the years and I’ve hated every single 4.0 I ever had except one and I’ve loved every 4.7 I’ve ever had especially the H.O’s never had any issues with the 4.7 but don’t even get me started on the 4.0 I have spots in the grass at my house where you know a 4.0 was parked for a while because the grass is dead and will be dead for another 40 years because of how bad they always leaked oil 4.7’s are where it’s at
@DakotaJaegle 4 жыл бұрын
MeGa HiTM4RkeR hell yes brother. always some jackass with dumb shit to say about the 4.7 mine has lasted 20 years
@tinkertime577 5 жыл бұрын
Dodge Chrysler Plymouth........JEEP
@frankburns8871 6 жыл бұрын
Hammond gets it. Then again, he appears to be out of his mind on cocaine or speed, so...maybe not the most ringing endorsement after all. Or maybe even better...enhanced sensory perceptions, and all that.
@evanjones3260 4 жыл бұрын
He'd make a mess of his trousers if he drove a 5.9 at the time haha
@DakotaJaegle 4 жыл бұрын
when the 4.7 jeep is faster than the 5.9 and used a whole liter less of fuel. its a cool jeep i get it but this was faster than the 5.9
@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 4 жыл бұрын
Its a Jeep
@obionemoreslice2479 4 жыл бұрын
Most British people won't ever take their jeep of road...... erm..... who's going to tell him? The 🤔😂😂😂
@plsniper 5 жыл бұрын
Chrysler Grand Cherokee? Chrysler?! JEEP! Jeep Grand Cherokee!! Chrysler took over the AMC Jeep and finally managed to fuck up Jeep and discontinue the inline 6 engine!
@terrificspokesman7416 4 жыл бұрын
Jeep not chrysler
@DakotaJaegle 10 жыл бұрын
4 runners suck ! 1999 jeep grand cherokee are good in mud dirt on rocks grass terrain:) haha
@pssoa1112 5 жыл бұрын
very bad review
@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 4 жыл бұрын
That was the worst American affectation ever .
@dennisjackson4085 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy one.
@cobolt13 3 жыл бұрын
Noone cares what you'd do.
@criticalbulbs Жыл бұрын
why english people hate the american cars? meanwhile the range rovers ( :D ) uses buick engine..... so funny :D dear british engineers! use british engines! ok? :D and what about range rover's air suspension system? :D who copyed jeep? :D
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