YouTube channel Bros Fourr SpeedYouTube channel Bros Fourr Speed heads in a different direction with its latest car review. Unlike recent looks at uber performance vehicles like the BMW M8 Competition, presenter Brian decides to check out a family hauler; the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude.
Looking At A Three-Row Jeep
First appearing for the 2021 model year, the Grand Cherokee L offers three-row seating versatility for Jeep fans not wanting to step up to the pricey Grand Wagoneer. The video opens with the Jeep’s crisp white exterior contrasted by an array of black-finish accents (part of the Altitude trim).
Black, five-spoke 20-inch wheels and the trademark vertical 7-bar grille reinforce the SUV’s muscular appearance. Brian remarks that despite the Jeep’s extra length (about a foot longer than the two-row Grand Cherokee), the reworked shape of the latest generation looks attractive.
Inside And On The Road
Exploring the cabin reveals black leather and microsuede upholstery complimented by white contrast stitching. Touches of aluminum trim give the Grand Cherokee L’s interior a modern look. We’re also taken through how the digital instrument cluster and center-stack infotainment screen work. A closeup of the back shows second-row captain’s chairs with plenty of room for Brian’s 5’11” frame, followed by a tolerable pair of seats in the third row.
Based on a brief behind-the-wheel encounter, the Jeep gets good marks for “Plenty of power to get up and go,” countered by feedback that the SUV is “…not crazy fast.”
About The Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude
While the base Grand Cherokee L starts at just above $40,000, the next trim up the food chain is the Altitude. The test vehicle stickers at just below the $50,000 mark, but a version with all the options adds another $2,000 to the total.
Perhaps what’s most notable is that there aren’t many available upgrades. There’s one engine choice; the trusty 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 making 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Want the 5.7-liter V-8? You’ll have to step up to the top-tier Overland, Summit, or Summit Reserve trims. Perhaps at some point, Jeep will offer the forthcoming Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engines in the Grand Cherokee L.
The Altitude also gets one transmission, an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and there’s no option for the suspension. It’s a no-brainer trim for car buyers who don’t like to get into the details.
Sources: YouTube/Bros Fourr Speed, Jeep