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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　, rating written byReese CountsContributor

　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a midsize SUV that's basically an extended three-row version of the long-running Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee L slots in toward the top of Jeep's lineup, though it's smaller than the recently revived Jeep Wagoneer. With seating for up to seven, the Grand Cherokee L packs more space and more utility than the standard Grand Cherokee while offering all of the same capabilities and features. Changes for 2024 are few, though standard four-wheel drive on the Overland trim is a welcome upgrade.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$173/mo  for Grand Cherokee L Laredo

　　Grand Cherokee L Laredo

　　Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $41,535 MSRPLaredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $43,535 MSRPLaredo X 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $42,035 MSRPLaredo X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $44,035 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $46,140 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $48,140 MSRPAltitude X 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $46,640 MSRPAltitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $48,640 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $50,230 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $52,230 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $62,195 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $66,460 MSRPSummit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $70,940 MSRP

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　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: A bigger Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most iconic nameplates on the road, with the original ZJ generation debuting in the early 1990s. Currently in its fifth generation, the Grand Cherokee has spawned a nearly identical but slightly longer three-row variant, the Grand Cherokee L. Mechanically, the pair are identical, offering the same V6 and V8 powertrains, the same trim levels and the same off-road capabilities. The L is longer but no wider than the standard Grand Cherokee, meaning it's still quite a bit smaller than the full-size Jeep Wagoneer. That said, the Grand Cherokee L is much less expensive and offers better fuel economy than the big Wagoneer.

　　

Competitors to consider

Just about every automaker around offers a three-row SUV of some form, so the Grand Cherokee L has plenty of tough competition. The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade twins (the two models share the same platform and powertrain) have been two of zzdcar' highest-rated vehicles since their debut, though we're also fans of the Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander. If you don't need the Jeep's off-road capabilities or available V8 power, we think it's worth looking at some of its competition. Check out the zzdcar Expert Rating of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.5

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the Grand Cherokee L drive? We tested the Grand Cherokee L with its base 3.6-liter V6 engine (Jeep offers its muscular 5.7-liter V8 engine in top trims). The V6 is a likable enough engine on its own, but it often feels overworked in a vehicle this big. At zzdcar' test track, our test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, which is slow for the class. We also have reservations about the light, loose steering feel and lack of feedback from the brake pedal. Upsides include smooth shifts through all eight gears of the automatic transmission that contribute to a comfortable and relaxed driving experience.

　　Of course, this is a Jeep. And though there's only so much capability you can have with a three-row SUV that's 17 feet long, the Grand Cherokee makes the most of what it has. The four-wheel-drive system helps make the most out of slippery situations. This isn't quite a Range Rover, but it'll get you farther into the woods than most other seven-passenger SUVs.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Grand Cherokee L? Comfort is a strong suit of the Grand Cherokee L. Its long wheelbase and optional air suspension create a cushy ride, and bumps in the road are absorbed before they make it to passengers inside. It does this without feeling floaty or losing its composure. The leather seats in our Summit test vehicle also proved impressive, with an available massage function in the front row and pleasing comfort in the second and third rows.

　　This big SUV can't keep noise out of the cabin the way it does with bumps in the road, however. We noticed more wind noise at highway speeds than we expect from this class, and the V6 engine was loud and sounded unpleasant when pushed.

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