Honda Pilot
Price: from $52,784
Mazda isn’t targeting the Pilot directly, but the Pilot still has some arguments to convince buyers, although it doesn’t turn out to be as elegant, as refined or as fun to drive as the CX-90. On the other hand, the Pilot makes better use of the space offered. The tricks on board are numerous, the seats are clear and the trunk swallows a greater quantity of luggage than in the CX-90. However, it consumes more hydrocarbons and, for the time being, Honda does not comment on the upcoming arrival of a hybrid engine.
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Price: from $59,240
Much like Mazda, Jeep aspires to mingle with luxury brands. The price of the Grand Cherokee L bears witness to this. Unfortunately, by opting for the stretched version (L), the buyer cannot benefit either from the 4xe plug-in hybrid engine (offered on the regular Grand Cherokee) or from the 3.0L Hurricane inline six-cylinder. The latter should, however, make its debut under the hood next year and suddenly dislodge the 5.7 L Hemi V8 still offered. In the meantime, the consumer must fall back on the 3.6 L V6. The latter does not have the heart and the legs strong enough to stand up to Mazda’s 3.3 L. For the rest, the Grand Cherokee will be appreciated for its off-road skills, its higher towing capacity and its ride comfort.
Kia EV9
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Kia EV9
Price: nd
The EV9 deals a heavy blow to many utility vehicles with three rows of seats. Fully electric, this Kia is expected in dealerships by the end of the year. It promises an electric range of 480 km when its drive mode is limited to two-wheel (rear) drive. Kia still hasn’t announced the range of the all-wheel-drive EV9, which will have two power units powered by a 99.8 kWh battery. The towing capacity of the EV9 rivals that of the CX-90, but unlike the latter, its configuration allows it to accommodate only seven people on board.