2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

　　

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

byRonald MontoyaSenior Consumer Advice Editor & Content Strategy

　　Ronald Montoya has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written over a thousand car related articles and bought and sold over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Ronald is a senior consumer advice editor and content strategy at zzdcar and has also contributed to the Associated Press. He has also been featured on ABC, NBC and NPR on a number of car shopping topics. He got his start in the auto industry by taking a part-time job at a car dealership, where he worked in the service and accounting department.

　　, rating written byRonald MontoyaContributor

　　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.

　　Jeep introduced its redesigned Grand Cherokee SUV last year by first debuting a spinoff version, the Grand Cherokee L. The L is longer than the regular Grand Cherokee and uses that length to make room for a third row of seating. (The standard Grand Cherokee has only two rows.) This puts it in the same class of midsize SUVs such as the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 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) - $40,325 MSRPLaredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $42,325 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $45,430 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $47,430 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $46,645 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $48,645 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $56,240 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $58,240 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $60,300 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $62,300 MSRPSummit Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $66,780 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is available in a six- or seven-seat configuration and features a second row that can slide 7 inches to make room for third-row passengers. Rear seating is pretty roomy by midsize SUV standards, and you should have little trouble persuading passengers up to about 6 feet tall to make their way to the very back.

　　Interior roominess joins other positive traits such as an available V8 engine that provides stout towing power and above-average off-road ability. But there are a few issues that prevent it from reaching the top of its class. Take a look at our Expert Rating below to get our test team's take on how the Grand Cherokee L measures up.

　　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 that absorbs bumps in the road 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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