LDV D90 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
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LDV D90

$14,800 - $26,880

2020 price

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2024 price

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Summary

2020 LDV D90

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

By Tom White

By Marcus Craft

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

V6, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

9.1L/100km (combined)

3.2L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

20.9 kWh/100km

Electric range

52 km

Battery capacity

17.30 kWh

Seating

Likes

Makes more sense as a diesel
People-mover practicality
Affordable

Air suspension
Very capable 4WD
Smooth and refined PHEV

Dislikes

Terrible software
Cheap interior
A bit unwieldy to drive

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

2020 LDV D90 Summary

It’s pretty hard to miss the LDV D90.

Mainly because it is gigantic; it's one of the biggest SUVs you can buy. In fact, I’d say what’s drawn you to this review is maybe you’ve seen one of these behemoths trucking past, and you’re wondering what the LDV badge is all about and how this relatively unknown SUV stands up against popular rivals and other notable newcomers.

To get one confusing thing out of the way, LDV once stood for Leyland DAF Vans, a now-defunct British company which has been brought back to life by none other than China’s SAIC Motor – yes, the same one which also resurrected MG.

So, is this MG big brother worth looking into? We took the recently released diesel version of the D90 on test for a week to seek some answers…

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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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Deep dive comparison

2020 LDV D90 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Verdict

Looking for a cheap, powerful diesel SUV with huge cabin space and a humane third row for adults? The D90 is a really sound offering, especially considering the price of entry for this top-spec diesel which should resonate with Aussies a bit better than the petrol version.

It has plenty of issues that could be ironed out, but they’re all so small and not sale-breaking it’s almost annoying how much better the D90 could be with just a little work. Rivals should be looking over their shoulder for what comes next.

Verdict

A wise man* once said "Being first can sometimes feel like being wrong" and perhaps that's how it is with the 4xe, but at least Jeep Australia is giving the large SUV hybrid realm a good ol' try.

* Former CarsGuide Big Kohuna, Glen Knowles.

The company's first plug-in hybrid, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, is not perfect by anyone's standards, however, it is a definite move in the right direction.

It's a quiet and refined drive, it retains the brand's renowned 4WD capability, and even its hefty price-tag likely won't dissuade Jeep loyalists from giving it a go.

LDV D90 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee What's the difference?

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LDV D90 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
What's the difference?