Hands-On With RAM and Jeep's New Hands-Free Driving System!

RAM and Jeep have finally entered the hands-free driving game with the 2024 Grand Cherokee and the 2025 RAM 1500! The new Stellantis system isn't as well polished as CuperCruise, but I'd say it;s similar to Ford's Blue Cruise system in terms of its function and driver interaction. Both Ford and RAM's system need more time in the oven however to compete with GM's hands-free system. GM's is not only smoother, it operates on a larger network of roads and it's better about telling the driver what's going on.

[Zhenocnra]

I completely agree; The whole "take over now, driver; I can't do my thing so it's your turn now" transition, trigger, and notification all need to be much more in-your-face just like Super Cruise. Every manufacturer really does need to adopt that light bar on the steering wheel implementation that Super Cruise uses. It's just hands down (lol) the simplest and most direct way to notify the driver to take over.

Thank you for making this video. I always appreciate the information that I can glean from your videos. I was considering the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee for exactly this feature (and a few other features) but it's just not worth the money with this kind implementation missing the light bar. I'm glad to see it's not completely unpolished but I'm still disappointed it disengages so easily without much of a hint.

[michaelrobertson]

People really don’t like a chorus of beeps and chimes while they drive. However, I agree that some easy visual cues of what the driver needs to do are certainly needed in this system - right there in the normal line of sight.

[Cloud]

Many people complained about the Bluecruise notifications interrupting the radio and disturbing the passengers, which is why I think many of them are now silent

[thechett]

Great review, Alex. You should do an updated comparison video every 6-12 months letting us know your rankings for the various hands-off, eyes-on automated driving systems.

[kamilb]

Heads up Alex. You don't have to depend on your co-pilot to pay attention. Just put your hand on over the driver monitoring camera. Results will be the same.

[CaptainRotmeat]

I won't deny that SuperCruise's system is more visible, but I think that BlueCruise's system is more that satisfactory. Having your entire dash light up bright blue is hard not to notice. And personally, I really liked not having all the dings that I got on Tesla's FSD.

[manuelaluciani]

Hi there do you find that option only on high end trim level or you can add on the big horn and sport package ??

[GerardoLiraSolis]

Min 5:00 the chevy guy checking the RAM for a while, lol.

[naarealy]

Is this in-house technology or is there an outside supplier? What about for Ford Blue Cruise and GM Super Cruise?

[dennislau]

Would this require a subscription (a la GM's Supercruise) after the 1st 2-3 years?

[americanwireless]

Just wish ford or ram would do auto lane change by itself like it does on my escalade without me having to flick the signal on. Also does it move away from 18 wheelers when you ride next to them?

[de_stroyed]

Can you also order this exact system on the Grand Wagoneer models now too?

[mikekokorudz]

Hi Alex, I just watched this video. Very informative as I wait for my soon to be delivered Ram! What is the song you play in the. Video starting at 8:49?

[nathanchurch]

Is there a map or some information about what free/highways are logged for this system?

[tonystormcloud]

The constant blinking dash signals would drive me nuts.

[M-R-travel]

Any word if the ADA can be engaged when towing?

[flygt]

Alex, any idea when you will be ablt to test the RamCharger?

[Vamanos]

Alex, it's time you create your own adas / driver assist playlist with testing like this with your codriver

[Rascofresco]

I'd trust Tesla's Camera based ADAS which contributed to hundreds of fatalities vs Ram/Stalantis LIDAR/ADAS giving there spotty history when it comes to electronic components.

[Rioichi]

Sort of playing devil's advocate but, how does a cop know you're in hands free mode?