![]() Missing equipment in our jeep for this price range includes power sun roof (which I do not really care for) and navigation. The colour which looks like black in pictures is actually a very dark green. Limited trim has more creature comforts like memory seats and power lift gate but costs whopping 8,000 dollars more than Laredo X. V8 would be an overkill for me because I dont have any boats or trailers to tow. I chose the pentastar V6 engine because it has been tried and tested in many dodge and chrysler vehicles. Below average fuel economy due to dated transmission.Ĥ. Less storage space and cargo capacity for a midsize SUV.ģ. Time less design with clean understated lines.Ģ. Attention to detail with premium fit and finish.ĥ. Very good rear leg room with no hump in floor.Ĥ. More tech features than similarly priced competitors.ģ. Refined V6 engine with plenty of horse power and torque.Ģ. I just followed my heart and decided on Grand Cherokee and my wife backed me up on my decision.ġ. We both were impressed by the quiet cabin, tech features and awesome power of 290hp pentastar engine. We went to test drive the jeep first and every thing changed once we pulled off the dealer lot. My friends advised me against buying a Chrysler product but the new Grand Cherokee looks too sharp to resist. Also the bumpy ride because of suspension designed for off road use and mpg ratings of 15 city and 20 highway scared me away from wrangler. I really wanted a jeep wrangler but I had to rule it out because of seat height and position of pedals which made them hard to reach for my wife who stands at 5”1. ![]() Resale value and fuel economy were not in my check list as I plan to keep this vehicle for a longer term and I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks at the gas station for a good ride. Then came the Ford Edge with an advanced touch screen My ford touch system and good driving dynamics but again looked like a soccer mom SUV with feminine lines. Honda did not offer the right size for us because CRV is plain too small and Pilot is a full size 8 seater. I tried to think like a stereotypical desi and researched Toyota Highlander which got everything we needed but does not stand out in the crowd of boring crossover SUVs. SUV buyers prefer Honda CRV or Toyota Rav4 and families that need bigger vehicles look at either Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. Newbies buy a preowned civic or corolla while settled Indians go for a brand new accord or camry. Most desis in the US stick to either Honda or Toyota for obvious reasons like resale value and fuel economy. ![]()
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