[hobbie1]

We have a 2023 Overland 4Xe - super quiet, very smooth and mileage has been great - have driven combo of freeway and around town. Mileage is upper 30's to low 40's. From the dealer day 1 - the average says 29.6. Other favorite things, Night Vision, Massage Seats, McIntosh Audio and extensive adjustments for the seats. Fit and finish over our 2015 Summit Eco Diesel - WL is a way better product.
Having said that the 2022 Overland V6 we bought was a mess. FCA did us right -they bought it back.
Not counting the 2022 this is our 8th Grand Cherokee. First. one was a 1996. - then 98, 99, 2001, 2005, 2011, 2015 and now the 2023.
2nd favorite was the 15 Eco Diesel. The diesel prices and it being 7 years old pushed us to the new one.

 

[hobbie1]

When the 2011 Grand Cherokee came out, I immediately loved the new look. Such a big improvement over the prior generation. Then the facelift in 2014 was initially a bit disappointing. But when they updated that facelift again in 2016 and got rid of those little "pockets" under the headlights, I think that's when they finally nailed the WK2 design. To my eyes, it was by far the best looking Grand Cherokee ever made. Especially ones with the dark grills and trim replacing any of the normal brightwork.

I thought for sure Jeep would mess up the next generation because it would be so difficult to improve upon. But honestly, I think the WL is a perfect progression of the WK2 design. To me, it looks very similar, but just updated in many ways. I'm not a huge fan of the long wheelbase L because the proportions seem a little goofy to me, but I still think the WL is a good looking Grand Cherokee and I'll most likely get one to replace my WK2 some day.

Ironically, I have a WK2 Trailhawk and I don't like the way the WL Trailhawk looks at all. So I'll most likely end up with a WL Overland or maybe a Summit Reserve.

It grows on you after you see it up close. I preferred the looks of our 2015 Summit till I got up close on the WL. The win is the interior of the WL.

 

[hobbie1]

Doesn't need to grow on me....I liked it from the beginning. I'm not sure that you read my comment, unless you're referencing the long wheelbase version.

Sorry that was from my perspective. Since we got ours we get a lot of Likes. But I will say by far everyone comments first on how great the interior looks. And they all like the massage seats.

 

[hobbie1]

God gives the buyer the wisdom to buy extended warranty and provides the finances necessary to make that happen.

As for the general presence of massage seats in cars, good ergonomics are hyper important. I interpret it as adjustable. Anything that can put me to sleep or place me in a state of "torpor" is no go.

Exactly - that’s why we have a 7x100 zero deductible max care from Mopar. And they are covered.
The massage is just right - they don’t put you to sleep. They are pretty common even Ford F250’s can be had with them.

 

[hobbie1]

Hey Sarge - did you ever get your new one?

We've hit week 3 / 700 miles and no issues on the 4Xe.

 

[hobbie1]

Geez - maybe it's that one guy? Ours went as planned..... No one knows where the unit is?