2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

　　

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

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　　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 hasn't traditionally had much to offer shoppers interested in a three-row SUV but that's changed the past couple of years with the introduction of the big-daddy Wagoneer and the Grand Cherokee L. The Grand Cherokee L is about a foot longer than the standard two-row Grand Cherokee, and Jeep has put that space to use by adding a third-row seat. If you like the idea of driving an adventurous SUV that can also seat up to seven people, the 2023 Grand Cherokee L could be your vehicle.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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 (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $60,195 MSRPOverland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $62,195 MSRPSummit 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A) - $64,460 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

　　We like the Grand Cherokee L and think it's a respectable choice for a three-row SUV, especially if you plan on occasionally heading off pavement or towing a big trailer. But there are also some reasons why we rank rivals such as the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas higher overall. Scroll down to see more of our test team's full evaluation of the 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

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　　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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