- The luxury SUVs
- Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Momentum
- Land Rover Defender 90 D240 SE
- VW Touareg V6 TDI Luxury
- Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3D GX-R
- Lexus RX 350 F Sport
- Jaguar F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic Black
- Porsche Macan S
- Audi SQ5 Sportback TFSI quattro
- Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic
- Ineos Grenadier 3.0T
- Range Rover Evoque P300e Bronze Collection
- BMW X3 M40i
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L is now available in three specifications in South Africa, with pricing starting at R1,299,900.
The Cherokee gets its power from a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine – the same configuration found in Jeep’s other recently launched vehicle, the Gladiator bakkie.
This powertrain provides the SUV with 210kW and 344Nm, allowing a maximum towing capacity of 2,813kg.
As for fuel consumption, the 4×4’s eight-speed automatic transmission helps it to achieve an average usage of 10.6/100km, an expected figure for such a large powerplant.
Depending on the model chosen, the Cherokee will also receive a limited-slip differential, integrated off-road cameras, and up to five driving modes comprising Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow and Mud/Sand.
Ground clearance, meanwhile, is listed at 277mm, and the SUV has an approach angle of 20.6 degrees, a break-over angle of 18.2 degrees, and a departure angle of 21.5 degrees.
The driving experience is further complemented by a suite of high-end features including tri-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, wireless phone charging, an 8.4-inch infotainment screen, blind-spot monitoring, active lane management, rear cross-path detection, 360-degree cameras, and adaptive cruise control.
This is also the first time that the Grand Cherokee is available with seven seats, and the 481-litre boot is able to accommodate up to 1,238 litres of luggage when these rear seats are folded.
The luxury SUVs
Below are the luxury SUVs from other automakers in South Africa that can be bought for a similar price as the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Momentum
- Price – R1,305,000
- Power – 183kW/350Nm
- Boot capacity – 302 litres
- Seats – 7
Land Rover Defender 90 D240 SE
- Price – R1,307,594
- Power – 177kW/500Nm
- Boot capacity – 297 litres
- Seats – 5
VW Touareg V6 TDI Luxury
- Price – R1,312,100
- Power – 190kW/600Nm
- Boot capacity – 810 litres
- Seats – 5
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3D GX-R
- Price – R1,321,700
- Power – 225kW/700Nm
- Boot capacity – 620 litres
- Seats – 7
Lexus RX 350 F Sport
- Price – R1,323,000
- Power – 221kW/370Nm
- Boot capacity – 453 litres
- Seats – 5
Jaguar F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic Black
- Price – R1,334,760
- Power – 150kW/430Nm
- Boot capacity – 650 litres
- Seats – 5
Porsche Macan S
- Price – R1,337,000
- Power – 280kW/520Nm
- Boot capacity – 650 litres
- Seats – 5
Audi SQ5 Sportback TFSI quattro
- Price – R1,380,400
- Power – 260kW/500Nm
- Boot capacity – 500 litres
- Seats – 5
Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic
- Price – R1,384,593
- Power – 287kW/520Nm
- Boot capacity – 550 litres
- Seats – 5
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T
- Price – R1,416,985
- Power – 210kW/450Nm
- Boot capacity – 1,152 litres
- Seats – 5
Range Rover Evoque P300e Bronze Collection
- Price – R1,421,800
- Power – 227kW/540Nm
- Boot capacity – 472 litres
- Seats – 5
BMW X3 M40i
- Price – R1,459,046
- Power – 285kW/500Nm
- Boot capacity – 550 litres
- Seats – 5
Keyword: Luxury SUVs selling for the same price as the new Jeep Grand Cherokee