Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
I think the first thing you have to recognize is that in many ways they're different vehicles. If you're buying a new grand cherokee they're a lot closer, but still different. I would compare them as such. (Also Im assuming you're talking a new GC to an older RRS)
Comfort - The GC is never going to be a RR. The fact is theres a 30k price gap there when new and that 30k buys a lot of luxury. People buy RRs because they are beautiful, luxurious cars great at daily driving and exploring the back country. If they only wanted capability they would buy a Jeep Wrangler. It WILL out perform any stock RR in technical terrain despite what diehard rover fans will tell you. That being said Jeep had made great strides trying to bring the GC up onto a RR comfort level without the price tag. The fit and finish of the interior is fantastic and not even comparable to previous models. That being said when driving the car it still felt light and almost plastic in some ways. Im not sure if thats just a sign I've been driving an overweight beast too long but it bothers me.
Capability - The capability of these cars is going to vary depending on the model. A RRS with HD package (rear locker) will likely outperform the GC. The traction control system is amazingly advanced and can pull a locked rover over just about anything. That being said a new GC is downright impressive off-road. Their TC system is equally impressive and enables the Jeep to handle just about ANYTHING you come across. Its no Rubicon, but for a stock SUV its darn hard to beat. You will have no issue going anywhere I've posted in this thread with a new GC.
Reliability - this is tricky. The RRS is the "most reliable RR" according to many and I've personally had very few issues. That being said its a RR so maintenance is expensive when it does happen. An aftermarket warranty is a must in my opinion. Based on past models I would like to say the GC is very reliable, however I've heard of a few issues and this model is essentially an entirely new car that hasn't been proven. The fact that Jeep won't warranty the diesel engine like other models was a big red flag to me.
Either way, you can't go wrong. Both are great vehicles and will take you on even better adventures. Its going to really all come down to personal preference and love. Im a little less rational than most when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. I believe that exploring, off-roading, or whatever you want to call it is a thing of passion that we do to liberate ourselves from the daily grind of life. Shouldn't the vehicle you use for that be one you're passionate about as well? Thats why no matter what happens I also choose the vehicle I love, over the vehicle that practical. It just so happened that with the sport those were one in the same for me.
Comfort - The GC is never going to be a RR. The fact is theres a 30k price gap there when new and that 30k buys a lot of luxury. People buy RRs because they are beautiful, luxurious cars great at daily driving and exploring the back country. If they only wanted capability they would buy a Jeep Wrangler. It WILL out perform any stock RR in technical terrain despite what diehard rover fans will tell you. That being said Jeep had made great strides trying to bring the GC up onto a RR comfort level without the price tag. The fit and finish of the interior is fantastic and not even comparable to previous models. That being said when driving the car it still felt light and almost plastic in some ways. Im not sure if thats just a sign I've been driving an overweight beast too long but it bothers me.
Capability - The capability of these cars is going to vary depending on the model. A RRS with HD package (rear locker) will likely outperform the GC. The traction control system is amazingly advanced and can pull a locked rover over just about anything. That being said a new GC is downright impressive off-road. Their TC system is equally impressive and enables the Jeep to handle just about ANYTHING you come across. Its no Rubicon, but for a stock SUV its darn hard to beat. You will have no issue going anywhere I've posted in this thread with a new GC.
Reliability - this is tricky. The RRS is the "most reliable RR" according to many and I've personally had very few issues. That being said its a RR so maintenance is expensive when it does happen. An aftermarket warranty is a must in my opinion. Based on past models I would like to say the GC is very reliable, however I've heard of a few issues and this model is essentially an entirely new car that hasn't been proven. The fact that Jeep won't warranty the diesel engine like other models was a big red flag to me.
Either way, you can't go wrong. Both are great vehicles and will take you on even better adventures. Its going to really all come down to personal preference and love. Im a little less rational than most when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. I believe that exploring, off-roading, or whatever you want to call it is a thing of passion that we do to liberate ourselves from the daily grind of life. Shouldn't the vehicle you use for that be one you're passionate about as well? Thats why no matter what happens I also choose the vehicle I love, over the vehicle that practical. It just so happened that with the sport those were one in the same for me.
