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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Forester

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee

$77,950 - $129,950

2024 price

Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester

$37,890 - $50,140

2024 price

Summary

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2024 Subaru Forester
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 2.0L

Fuel Type
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Fuel Efficiency
3.2L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Hefty price-tag
  • Disappointing electric driving range
  • Wheel and tyres not suited to off-roading

  • Traditional interior design feels old compared to rivals
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Sparse amenities in back row
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summary

Jeep Australia's first plug-in hybrid, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, has arrived at a time when the company’s sales figures need a decent shot in the arm.

Though it’s seemingly spearheading a large and extra-large SUV hybrid push into the Aussie market, with the likes of a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid on its way, the marque’s debut PHEV is only available here in the range-topping Summit Reserve spec, and only as a five-seater.

So, does the 4xe have enough of a jump on any large SUV hybrid rivals – including a rumoured but postponed Ford Everest hybrid – and is it enough to give the brand a much-needed boost?

Read on.

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2024 Subaru Forester Summary

There is a plethora of medium SUVs to choose from in our market, so what will make you notice the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S?

It's second from the top for the (petrol) Forester line-up, has a decidedly spacious cabin, and probably most importantly, an affordable price point! 

It has some tough rivals, like the practical Nissan X-Trail, which you can now get with seven seats and the feature-heavy Skoda Karoq

Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4, is also a contender. So, should you make like the snow fields and join forces with this Subaru?

I’ve been driving it with my family of three to find out for you.

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