2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | The Best Engine To Get?

Published 2022-10-21
Jeep's plug in hybrid system has been a tad controversial. If you can't plug it in, fuel economy seems to be middling. Part of that is the weight and off-road mission of the Wrangler 4xe and the Grand Cherokee 4xe, and part of that is the way Jeep calculates the MPGs, which is stupid. That said, if you can't plug in and you want to save on gas, you should look towards a MPG-focused full hybrid or just buy the Jeep with the V6. On the other hand, if you *CAN* plug your Jeep in, even just a few times a week, you'll see a pretty massive drop in your gasoline consumption.

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00:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Styling
1:58 - How big is it?
3:40 - Engine deep-dive
6:31 - All about that fuel economy
10:54 - Seat comfort
12:49 - Cargo capacity
13:27 - Interior
19:50 - How does it drive?
30:08 - Bottom lining the PHEV Grand Cherokee

All Comments (21)
  • @policyguy3103
    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the way that Jeep is overstating the fuel consumption. Knowing that, this has just gone back on my list of possible vehicles.
  • @tednugent1100
    Just one of your best videos recently IMO. Great presentation of all of the hybrid info.
  • @LoveStallion
    Also, designers are WAY too in love with piano black of late.
  • Alex, I watched one of your videos that caught my eye yesterday. Now today, I've watched probably 10 of them. I really love the style and format of your videos, especially the level of detail that you go into and how you intuitively answer questions that many people would have about the subject vehicle. Thanks for providing this excellent resource!
  • @rvbyron1
    Excellent video. There is a lot more detail about the mechanics of the Grand Cherokee 4xe than I have seen on any other video!
  • @josilver
    Fantastic video. Learned a lot about the Jeep, but also the competitors and mechanics. Great level of detail!
  • @MrKozanitis
    Great detailed review, as usual! Thank you. I now look forward to your next, even more detailed review, as you promise, of the different trims; especially the 4xe Trailhawk!
  • @The-DP79
    I just sold my 2017 Pacifica Hybrid, and I absolutely LOVED the drivetrain. If it's anywhere near the GC 4xe, it's gonna be a Swiss Army knife of a vehicle
  • @devgrp9
    Alex -- Great presentation and demonstrates your complete knowledge of the vehicle and competition. Thanks.
  • Great explanation on the complicated way Stellantis treats the fuel economy stats. As an owner of a Rubicon 4xE, it feels like a lot of folks are having a difficult time understanding how these systems actually perform. I’m very similar to your use-case, and rarely add fuel anymore. In fact, since fuel does become stale after a while, and the system has to maintain that, I have only been keeping a quarter tank at max. I think it’s a fantastic platform with a few quirks. Thanks for the great breakdown on this one. 👍
  • @cmsjca
    Hey, you are driving in my area! Good to see a review of my car in my area. really good points and you are right, I haven't heard some of those points anywhere else.
  • @Streeknine
    I love plugin hybrids. Best of both worlds. Hardly visit a gas station unless I take a seriously long trip. It's been over a year since I had to get gas in my Volt.
  • @brianl1495
    Great video, very informative, and you did a great job staying on point. Excellent review. Thank you.
  • Amazing video!! Subscribing because these types of videos are exactly what I want when researching vehicles! Nice work! Thank you!!
  • The calculation for mileage is the same as the Pacifica Hybrid which has been around for a while. Stellantis is not changing it anytime soon.
  • @TimT0564
    I am not a fan of EVs and purchased a new '22 Grand Cherokee L Overland with the V6. With Jeep offering 10% off sticker and dealers discounting even further, I traded in the gray whale on the 2 row '23 Summit Reserve 4Xe. I really appreciate all of the details that you went into about the plug in and I had to make room in the garage for charging, but I am liking it so far and using little fuel, even on the freeway @ 75 mph. Color me happily shocked.
  • @Goodbrod
    Great video, thank you. So much good information.
  • @sammalone4988
    Great review. Informative and well reasoned commentary. I have to check out the X5 plug in hybrid but this is a string contender.