Jeep signaled its return to the big league after almost 30 years with the Grand Wagoneer Concept, a near-production show car that previews the brand’s upcoming full-size SUV.
The new flagship of Jeep’s range will enter production in early 2021 and will be offered in two flavors: Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Initially, we thought that the main difference between the two models would be limited to the length of their wheelbase, but since then we learned that Jeep is planning to market the Grand Wagoneer as a proper up-market luxury rival to models like the Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS, among others.
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According to Jeep’s president Christian Meunier, a fully loaded Jeep Grand Wagoneer will top $100,000, and if the thinly-disguised “concept” is an accurate portrayal of the flagship version, then you should be able to discern how the new big Jeep looks against the competition.
So, let’s see what else is out there for around $100k of your hard-earned.
Lincoln Navigator
Believe it or not, the Lincoln Navigator is one of the older models here, as it first entered the market in late 2017. The Navigator shares the same body-on-frame chassis with the Ford Expedition and is offered with a single powertrain in the form of a twin-turbo 450 HP 3.5-liter V6 paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Prices for the Navigator start from around $76,000 and reach all the way up to $108,000 for a fully loaded long-wheelbase Black Label.
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac finally has a new Escalade in its arsenal, with the 2021 model gaining not only a front independent suspension but also a very healthy boost in modern tech and luxury features. The big Caddy will also feature the company’s semi-autonomous Super Cruise system and an extended wheelbase option, while available engines include a 420 HP 6.2-liter V8 and a 277 HP 3.0-liter diesel.
Prices for the 2021 Escalade kick off at just over $76,000, but go nuts with the trim levels and options and watch the MSRP climb past the $100k mark in the case of the Premium Luxury Platinum ESV.
BMW X7
The biggest SUV with a BMW badge created quite some noise with its front end styling, but ever since the 4-Series came out, the objections appear to have subsided significantly.
Styling aside, the BMW X7 offers pretty much excellent road manners and strong performance. This is especially true in the case of the X7 M50i, which is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 producing 523 HP and starts from $99,800. A more affordable xDrive40i with 335 HP is also available, starting from $74,900.
Mercedes GLS Class
Mercedes wants its current GLS to be the “S-Class of SUVs”, blending impressive tech features with a comfortable air suspension that can also bounce if you tick the right box in the order sheet, to keep everyone on board relaxed and happy.
US customers with a $100k budget get to choose between the 362 HP GLS 450, starting from $75,950, and the 483 HP GLS 580, which kicks off from $98.800.
Range Rover
The oldest model in this list is the Range Rover, which has for many years been one of the most popular luxury SUVs in the market, offering impeccable levels of comfort pretty much on every terrain along with true off-road credentials.
Land Rover offers both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the Range Rover, but in this list, only the former fits our budget. For around $100k, customers can look at both the 355 HP 3.0-liter P360, which starts from $92,000, and the 395 HP 3.0-liter P400, which is priced from $103,500.