2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. 2021 Kia Telluride

The 2021 Grand Cherokee L is Jeep’s all-new three-row version of their very popular Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee L offers seating for seven and premium interior features along with off-road capabilities. The Kia Telluride is also new to the segment. It was introduced in 2020. It too offers seating for seven. Let’s see how these two stack up against each other and find out which is the better buy!

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Power & Handling

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers two outstanding engines, a V6, and a V8, and provides drivers with all-weather capability thanks to the available Selec-Terrain Traction Management System and Quadra-Lift Air Suspension. The standard engine for the Grand Cherokee L is the 3.6-liter V6 which delivers 290 horsepower and a 6,200-pound towing capacity. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 puts out 357 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, which gives the new Grand Cherokee L a best-in-class tow capacity of 7,200 pounds.

2021 Kia Telluride Power & Handling

There is only one engine option for the Kia Telluride, a 3.8-liter V6direct-injected aluminum-block engine that produces 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is the standard drivetrain. However, you can opt to upgrade to an all-wheel drive for a fee. The 2021 Telluride offers a decent towing capacity of 5,000-pounds, but it is pretty tiny compared to the Grand Cherokee L’s 7,200-pound.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Features & Design

The Grand Cherokee L allows everyone to stretch out and find a quiet, comfortable seat thanks to a second row that features a best-in-class 39.4 inches of legroom. The all-new Uconnect 5 10.1-inch touchscreen gives you complete personalization with up to five user profiles, a customizable home screen. At the same time, the Interior Rear Monitoring Camera allows you to keep a close eye on pets and passengers in the back without turning away from the road. Drivers will love the Digital Rearview Mirror, which gives you a high-definition view of the road behind you.

2021 Kia Telluride Features & Design

The Telluride offers a seating configuration of a second-row bench seat as the standard, but buyers can opt for dual captain’s chairs that slide forward for 3rd-row access. Rear passengers can enjoy available dual sunroofs and standard USB ports. The Telluride also offers a 10-inch touchscreen display and standard voice-command navigation system, as well as features that let you amplify your voice to rear passengers or use only the front row speakers. The driver will appreciate the available Head-Up Display.

Conclusion:

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the better choice here. It offers more space and far more power. So visit us at Columbiana Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM and see for yourself just how impressive the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee truly is. At Columbiana CJDR, we specialize in the whole car buying process. So from the test drive to the drive home, we will help along every step of the way.

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2021 Kia Telluride