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SUV buyers encountered a competitive market in 2017. While there's not a terrible choice of the bunch, the experts here at Pat McGrath Chevyland have our favorites. We've narrowed down the best choices to three and found Jeep Cherokee and Chevy Equinox have distinct advantages over our third favorite?the Ford Escape.
Escape owners have consistently been disappointed by the SUV's four cylinder engine while Cherokee and Equinox buyers AT LEAST have the option of upgrading to the more powerful V6.
If acceleration, power, torque, horsepower and towing capacity are your selling point?don't make the mistake of going with an underpowered SUV like the Ford Escape. Make the right choice?Jeep Cherokee or Chevy Equinox.
Jeep Cherokee in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jeep Cherokee feels more powerful than rival SUV's?.because it is!

Pat McGrath Dodge Country in Cedar Rapids has over 50 Jeep Cherokees for sale with up to $6,000 off select models! Stop in today and ask to see one of our rare SUV's featuring a V6.
Jeep Cherokee Features

3.2L V6

25 CITY MPG


Cabin
- MSRP: $22,800
- Made in the USA
- Largest SUV in the mid-size segment
- 2.4 liter V4 184 horsepower OR 3.2 liter V6 with 271 horsepower
- MPG (city/highway/combined): 25/31/25
- Fiat-designed base four cylinder engine OR optional V-6
- Five Star Government Tested Safety Rating


- "Pinched and Pointy" Nose Grille
- Luxurious cabin
- Eyelet headlights
- NINE speed automatic transmission
- Active Drive I that activates when wheels lose grip
- Active Drive II for off road use
- Select-Terrain adjusted allows you to select between auto, sport, sand/mud and snow modes.
- Dual-zone climate control
- Reversing Camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Power tailgate
- Auto headlights
- Puddle lights
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob
- All Cherokees are covered by a five year/60,000 mile power train warranty

Chevy Equinox in Cedar Rapids, IA
Equinox Blows the Doors Off Ford Escape!

The Chevy Equinox also comes packed with a bigger, more powerful engine than anything you'll find in a base Ford Escape. With two options to pick from, if speed is what you're after the 3.6 liter V6 SIDI is for you.
Besides offering a phenomenal engine package the Equinox can show off many other dazzling features:
Chevy Equinox Features

3.6L V6

21 CITY MPG

Touchscreen


- Deep-tinted glass
- Front Fog Lamps
- Chrome heavy exterior
- Luggage rack side rails
- Power Sunroof
- 18" aluminum wheels
- MPG (CTY/HWY): 21/31
Gadgets, Gadgets and More Gadgets!

- Heated driver and passenger front seats
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- StabiliTrak Electronic Stablity Control System
- Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector.
- OnStar Guidance Plan for 6 Months upon new purchase
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- 7" diagonal color touch-screen with MP3 playback capability
- Audio system features 80-watt 6-speaker setup.
- Bluetooth for cell phone
- Chevrolet MyLink
V6 Engines vs V4 Engines
SUV drivers like a little pep in their step. Don't be left dissappointed by the four cylinder engine package offered by Ford. Test drive the 3.6 liter V6 SIDI Chevy Equinox and you won't ever look back.
The advantages presented by Jeep Cherokee and Chevy Equinox make them THE SUV the auto experts at McGrath Auto recommend to our valued customer base.