Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts from $132,800 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee opens at $129,950. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee the more affordable entry point by $2,850.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $146,080 and $142,945 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Genesis Electrified GV70 and Jeep Grand Cherokee hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 83% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis Electrified GV70 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 8 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 8 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Grand Cherokee counters with McIntosh audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers palermo leather-trimmed. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 4-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 280kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving all four wheels.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 280kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 17.3kWh (Jeep Grand Cherokee).

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 199mm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 4,914mm (2,964mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 564L advantage.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,722kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 922kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Grand Cherokee).