Cross-shopping other EVs

[HoustonEaDo]

I am starting my research for a replacement vehicle when my lease ends - leaning towards the 2026 model of the Electrified GV70 since I have thoroughly enjoyed my'23 model.
As I have been investigating the various EVs out there, the Jeep Wagoneer S caught my attention - mainly because of the insane discounts being offered. Has anyone looked at or driven one ?

One example: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5c7a87a5-89a7-47d6-bb01-29f37389043b/

 

[Blitz118]

I am starting my research for a replacement vehicle when my lease ends - leaning towards the 2026 model of the Electrified GV70 since I have thoroughly enjoyed my'23 model.
As I have been investigating the various EVs out there, the Jeep Wagoneer S caught my attention - mainly because of the insane discounts being offered. Has anyone looked at or driven one ?

One example: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5c7a87a5-89a7-47d6-bb01-29f37389043b/

There is a reason why the discounts are substantial. Please search for reviews on YouTube and see a few examples below. I took delivery of a 2026 Electrified GV70 yesterday, and I'm enjoying it.

 

[HoustonEaDo]

Wow - sounds like they are beta testing them on the public !!

 

[steveinarizona]

I am starting my research for a replacement vehicle when my lease ends - leaning towards the 2026 model of the Electrified GV70 since I have thoroughly enjoyed my'23 model.
As I have been investigating the various EVs out there, the Jeep Wagoneer S caught my attention - mainly because of the insane discounts being offered. Has anyone looked at or driven one ?

One example: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5c7a87a5-89a7-47d6-bb01-29f37389043b/

Give us your mandatory requirements, your I really, really want this feature, nice but not absolutely necessary, with this I don't like the car, with this feature I disqualify the car.

I will use myself as my example: mandatory: small size, luxury, powerful performance; I really want: Easy entry/easy exit, HUD, 360 surround cameras, lots of buttons and switches for features I might want to adjust while on the road, a good dealership nearby, a blended braking system; nice: large battery pack OR rapid charging; don't like: too many features adjusted via the info screen; disqualify: Minimalist system (e.g., Tesla model 3/Y; Polestar 3).

A year and a half ago, for me this meant the Genesis GV60 Performance. I think it still does. The new Porsche Macan EV also meets my specs but it is at least 50% more expensive once you go through the famous Porsche option list to make it a similar vehicle. Customers with different answers, will come out with different vehicles.

 

[HoustonEaDo]

Ive already got a list of EVs that I'm interested in - was mainly curious if anyone had experience with the Wagoneer S

These are what I'm looking at so far:
2026 Electrified GV70
Blazer EV SS
Cadillac Optiq
Jeep Wagoneer S (probably off my list now)
Rivian R1S
Audi SQ6/Q6 eTron

 

[vmi9d3]

Ive already got a list of EVs that I'm interested in - was mainly curious if anyone had experience with the Wagoneer S

These are what I'm looking at so far:
2026 Electrified GV70
Blazer EV SS
Cadillac Optiq
Jeep Wagoneer S (probably off my list now)
Rivian R1S
Audi SQ6/Q6 eTron

I've been eyeing the Rivian R2, comes out in 2026. Smaller version of the R1 and probably comparable in size to the GV70.

 

[HoustonEaDo]

I've been eyeing the Rivian R2, comes out in 2026. Smaller version of the R1 and probably comparable in size to the GV70.

I will definitely check out the R2 if it is available when I need my replacement. I would be nervous about buying something from a startup though - with the uncertainty around EVs lately, I wouldn't want to end up with a vehicle and no support, like Fisker

 

[dtlinker]

I was in a similar position a few months ago. I had been intrigued with the Macan EV as it seemed to check all of my boxes, but I was having trouble getting over the price tag. I was looking for other options and came across the electrified GV70, which was intriguing. I then discovered the GV60 which I had never heard of, and it was even better for me. To make a long story short, I ended up buying a low-mileage 2024 Performance GV60 last week and I am loving it. My son was pushing for the Macan, so I created a spreadsheet comparing features of the Macan 4 and 4S to the GV60. The bottom line is that the GV60 leaves nothing on the table, and has some features that you can't get at any price on the Macan. For example, I have been using face and fingerprint recognition almost always, and it is not available on the Macan. It provides a surprising emotional connection. It is as if the car says "I know you!" and then "I trust you to drive me!"

For interest, here is the spreadsheet: It was sweeter still that I got mine at many $10K's less.

	Macan 4​	Macan 4S​	GV60 Performance​
Base price	$81,600	$88,000	$72,525
HP	402	509	483
0-60 mph	4.9	3.9	3.7
Storage cu ft	19.1	19.1	24
Storage seats down	47.6	47.6	54.7
Leather interior	$2600	$2600	Standard​
Premium seats	$1,780	$1,780	Standard​
Heated seats(rear)	$600	$600	Standard​
Massage seat	$1,360	$1,360	Standard​
Roof rails	$420	$420	Standard​
Insulated glass	$960	$960	Standard​
Leather steering wheel	$340	$340	Standard​
HUD	$2,620	$2,620	Standard​
Park assist/digital key	$1,920	$1,920	Standard​
Drive assist`	$1,120	$1,120	Standard​
Torque vectoring	NA​	$1,550.00​	Standard​
External 120V	$170	$170	Standard​
Max load 120V	150W​	150W​	3,600W​
Facial recognition	NA​	NA​	Standard​
Fingerprint recog	NA​	NA​	Standard​
Total upgrades	$13890	$15440	0
Final price	$95,490	$103,440	$72525

 

[NVQB10]

Give us your mandatory requirements, your I really, really want this feature, nice but not absolutely necessary, with this I don't like the car, with this feature I disqualify the car.

I will use myself as my example: mandatory: small size, luxury, powerful performance; I really want: Easy entry/easy exit, HUD, 360 surround cameras, lots of buttons and switches for features I might want to adjust while on the road, a good dealership nearby, a blended braking system; nice: large battery pack OR rapid charging; don't like: too many features adjusted via the info screen; disqualify: Minimalist system (e.g., Tesla model 3/Y; Polestar 3).

A year and a half ago, for me this meant the Genesis GV60 Performance. I think it still does. The new Porsche Macan EV also meets my specs but it is at least 50% more expensive once you go through the famous Porsche option list to make it a similar vehicle. Customers with different answers, will come out with different vehicles.

Great list! I agree with everything (as long as it fits a 6-1/240 lb body).