Lexus UX vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2024 price

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Summary

2026 Lexus UX

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

By Emily Agar

By Marcus Craft

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

V6, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

3.2L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

20.9 kWh/100km

Electric range

52 km

Battery capacity

17.30 kWh

Seating

Likes

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

Air suspension
Very capable 4WD
Smooth and refined PHEV

Dislikes

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

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

2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

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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

2026 Lexus UX 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

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.

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Lexus UX vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
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