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re: Comparing new 3rd Row SUVs: Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Kia Telluride vs. Chevy Traverse

Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:43 am to
Posted by N2cars
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Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:43 am to
Escalade for a Pathfinder and no regrets?


They are nowhere near the same class of vehicle.


Unless her Escalade was 15 years old...
Posted by RPC4LSU
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 2:32 pm to
I know it’s not in the OP but what are everyone’s thoughts on the Lincoln Aviator?
Posted by Ace Midnight
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 2:38 pm to
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Kia Carnival has SUV styling and it's actually roomy for a 3 row vehicle. When I was looking for a Telluride I happened to test drive a Carnival and it had everything I wanted. I got over the mini van angst real quick. It's a great car. I've had 16 cars in my 26 years of driving and my Carnival is the one I plan to hang onto forever.


Somewhere, Deadpool is smiling.
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 2:45 pm to
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Kia Carnival has SUV styling


I will say, whoever KIA paid to get everyone online to say nonsense like this deserves every penny. The Carnival looks like any other minivan but people regurgitate this talking point all the time
Posted by Ace Midnight
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:21 pm to
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The Carnival looks like any other minivan but people regurgitate this talking point all the time


I will say the new Kias feel about a half step above their class. The Telluride, for example, isn't a "luxury" SUV, but it punches above its weight, especially at higher trim levels.

Frankly, that's true of the newer Carnivals as well. I'd be curious as to just what Kia's take on a "Genesis" upbranding would look like - maybe just like Genesis, but maybe not.
Posted by Obtuse1
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:32 pm to
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I know it’s not in the OP but what are everyone’s thoughts on the Lincoln Aviator?


Reliability is shite. It is statistically less reliable than a Land Rover Disco...
Posted by jumbo
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:45 pm to
Got a Telluride EX X-Line back in March. Love it. Highly recommend.
Posted by jordan21210
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:09 pm to
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used XC90s

Stay far away.
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There are a ton of new 2025 GCs and Traverses that are getting $10k-$13k price cuts

Can’t speak to the Traverse except to say the redesign looks good.

I drive a ‘23 Grand Cherokee and it’s been good. If you go Jeep, stick to Limited trim with the 3.6 v6.
Posted by Scruffy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:13 pm to
We have the Nissan Armada and really like it.

Got a really good deal on the platinum with bucket seats.
Posted by Sunnyvale
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:17 pm to
I can only have Vans or Suburbans, They are the only vehicle large enough to support the personall big enough for the train that gets run on my wife annualy.
Posted by N2cars
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:20 pm to
Sold my 2010 base V6, 2dr, HT, six speed, Jeep Wrangler for 16K.
29,000 miles, no stories, no bad habits.
Bought it new in 2010 for 22K.

Bought a new 25 Jeep for 38 OTD.
Very impressed with build quality so far.

That V6 is soild, and never had an issue.
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:21 pm to
What year is it?
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:24 pm to
I dont know anyone that has one, but if youre gonna spend that money, I'd consider an X5 with the 6.
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:24 pm to
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but what are everyone’s thoughts on the Lincoln Aviato


total garbage
Posted by Scruffy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:26 pm to
2024

We really like it. Got a pretty good deal on it.

Wife had a 2016 GMC Terrain before that. Pretty reliable, but she drove it into the ground.
This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 4:31 pm
Posted by N2cars
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:34 pm to
I like the redesign, but the crash rating isnt great, for how big it is. Drivetrain is solid.
Posted by Scruffy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:39 pm to
I like both designs, 2024 and 2025.

The 2025 looks like it is trying to be a Range Rover.

Yea, the crash rating isn’t terrible, but it was improved for 2025.
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 4:53 pm to
New traverse looks really good but FIL mechanic said the Traverse motors are notoriously bad and they're already seeing the new ones in.

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when interest rates (hopefully) drop hard in the next several months, ideally before the year is over


Nope.
Posted by Hangover Haven
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 5:01 pm to
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Did a family trip in a 2025 Traverse a couple months ago with my wife's cousin. They traded a 2023 Grand Cherokee L for it. The Traverse is infinitely better.


My wife has a '19 with the 3.6 V6, has 310 HP. Got some get up go.. Only thing I don't like about it is the auto stop where you can't take it off...

She has the LT3 with the 20" wheels.. We take it everywhere...



The 2025 Z71 is pretty nice..

This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 5:07 pm
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 5:07 pm to
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The 2025 looks like it is trying to be a Range Rover.



Beyond both being large SUVs, the 2025 armada and the 2025 Range Rover look absolutely nothing alike
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