Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Kia EV9
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MSRP$41,535 | MSRP$54,900 |
Listings1400 | Listings600 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, which is priced at roughly $85,000 in Canada and worth it—most of the time. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the Kia EV9, the Korean automaker innovates in more ways than one. It’s not only a new vehicle, or even only a new electric vehicle (EV). It also introduces a new business model that allows owners to continue to customize their vehicle long after they’ve left the dealership. And yet, while it breaks new ground, the EV9 manages to provide a refreshingly familiar driving experience. It looks like Kia’s got a winner on its hands. Well-appointed, comfortably sized, and offered at a price point fit to embarrass its luxury-brand rivals, the EV9 is a compelling package. Add to that its intuitive driving feel and its potential for later-term customization, and this just may be the ambassador vehicle it takes to bring the EV-wary over to the green side. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine215 hp Electric |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity76.1 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City99 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway77 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine Name215 hp Electric |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)64 hours |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity76.1 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City99 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway77 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4524 lbs | Curb Weight5093 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height68.9 in |
Length204.9 in | Length197.2 in |
Width84.6 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase121.7 in | Wheelbase122.0 in |
Maximum Payload1370 lbs | Maximum Payload1322 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $41,535 | $54,900 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, which is priced at roughly $85,000 in Canada and worth it—most of the time. | With the Kia EV9, the Korean automaker innovates in more ways than one. It’s not only a new vehicle, or even only a new electric vehicle (EV). It also introduces a new business model that allows owners to continue to customize their vehicle long after they’ve left the dealership. And yet, while it breaks new ground, the EV9 manages to provide a refreshingly familiar driving experience. It looks like Kia’s got a winner on its hands. Well-appointed, comfortably sized, and offered at a price point fit to embarrass its luxury-brand rivals, the EV9 is a compelling package. Add to that its intuitive driving feel and its potential for later-term customization, and this just may be the ambassador vehicle it takes to bring the EV-wary over to the green side. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 215 hp Electric |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 76.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 99 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 77 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 215 hp Electric |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 64 hours | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 76.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 99 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 77 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4524 lbs | 5093 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 204.9 in | 197.2 in |
Width | 84.6 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 122.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1370 lbs | 1322 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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