2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee in Oakville

Now that finally the warmer weather has arrived, your thoughts may turning to buying a new vehicle. Whether you have a family, or are a daily commuter, or you just use your car around town, SUVs have become extremely popular, likely due to their versatility, sporty exteriors and well-appointed interiors, and lots of choices for power and driveability options under the hood.

If you are already doing your comparison shopping in and around any suburb of Toronto Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington and Hamilton, perhaps the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has caught your attention. With its newly-designed exterior, classic and recognizable Jeep branding and iconic seven-slot front grille, the 2019 Cherokee is a great package of sport, speed, 4 x 4 capabilities and luxury. If you are comparing it to another SUV such as the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, this Jeep SUV shines a little brighter in some areas.

According to the sales experts at South Oakville Chrysler Dodge, your local Jeep dealership, a big difference is that the 2019 Jeep Cherokee comes with a more powerful engine. This 2.4L Tigershark Multi-Air 1-4 has 180 hp and nine speed automatic transmission, and the 2019 Equinox offers 170 hp with its LS 1.5L Turbo, with six speed automatic transmission.

For those who like to head off the beaten track in the summer, you will enjoy Jeep's famous 4 x 4 traction control system with four wheel drive, versus the Equinox offering of all-wheel drive. And if your trips away Oakville and Mississauga involve towing a small trailer, camper or a boat, the Jeep Cherokee can tow 2,000 lbs, which is an additional 500 lbs more than the Equinox which maxes out at 1,499 lbs.

All of these options are good factors to take into account when buying a new vehicle. Our team at South Oakville Chrysler Dodge, in addition to sharing our current Jeep lease offers with you, can help you with other Jeep and SUV comparisons, to ensure you get a vehicle that completely suits your needs.