{"id":9592,"date":"2019-10-25T22:28:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=9592"},"modified":"2019-10-25T22:28:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:28:30","slug":"jeep-cherokee-vs-holden-equinox-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/jeep-cherokee-vs-holden-equinox-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeep Cherokee Vs Holden Equinox Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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This is the new Jeep Cherokee vs Holden Equinox comparison for 2019. We haven’t done a comparison with the Jeep Cherokee for a few years as it is a largely forgotten model and hampered by bad press for the brand (but not for the Cherokee model) over the last few years. We think it is a decent enough SUV and arguably one of the first of a new generation from the brand. It was clearly ahead at least technically, of the last generation RAV4 but has that changed with the all new Toyota?<\/p>\n

Jeep Cherokee vs Holden Equinox exterior design : The latest advertising for the Holden Equinox seeks to explain how good it looks but we think: only if you haven’t moved on from the late 1990’s. That said it’s not ugly but it’s not a super model either. The Equinox simply looks like a cheap SUV due mainly to the choice of paint quality and it’s derivative design. The Jeep Cherokee design may have started bold and different but with age it’s become conservative and even more so with the latest redesign. Nonetheless less the better paint and thicker looking panels gives it a more upmarket look. We think its funny how the original different looking Cherokee was the reason why is has sold so well and the ‘updated design’ is a step backwards and a signal for a sales decline.<\/p>\n

Jeep Cherokee vs Holden Equinox interior: The Jeep interior may be a relatively simple T-bar design but the quality of materials and little Jeep icons is better than the clearly ‘designed for affordability’ Equinox interior. Honestly the Equinox feels like Daewoo designed and made the car, it’s the lower end brand at least in perception compared to the much improved Kia and Hyundai. It’s not a Chevrolet … which is the ‘working class’ brand in the US and that also means Daewoo.<\/p>\n

Jeep Cherokee vs Holden Equinox engines and technology: The Equinox has a decent 2 litre turbo petrol 4 cylinder engine as an option and is the pick of the choices. The 2019 introduction of the diesel confirms how far behind Holden is in the market. Diesel engines no longer the has fuel efficient advantage or the low rev torque factor. They cost more to buy, maintain and refuel. On the other hand the V6 Cherokee is the best engine option to get with traditional power delivery. We like the V6 but it is little noisy and not particularly fuel efficient. Safety systems are based on which model grade you choose but the Cherokee is better due to auto brakes as standard across the range. The Jeep Cherokee is also better as it has a genuine 4WD hardware for no price penalty the Trailhawk version.<\/p>\n

The conclusion to the new Jeep Cherokee vs Holden Equinox comparison is the Jeep Cherokee. It is easy to arrive at the conclusion that the Cherokee is the better SUV as you get more safety systems as standard, genuine 4WD hardware as an option, the perception of better quality materials and at the same price as the Equinox. Sure you may argue that the Equinox is starts at a cheaper price and is bigger but it’s a very low base model and it’s a stripper with a manual gearbox.<\/p>\n

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