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2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 CountsDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　The 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the biggest and best-appointed vehicle in Jeep's expansive stable of SUVs. Based on the Jeep Wagoneer (itself a truck-based SUV that shares its bones with the Ram 1500), the Grand Wagoneer ups the ante with lots of standard and optional features, better interior appointments and more powerful engines that push it into luxury car territory in both price and features. For 2023, there's a new extended-wheelbase model called the Grand Wagoneer L (which we review separately) that greatly increases rear cargo room.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4dr SUV 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$310/mo  for Grand Wagoneer Base

　　Grand Wagoneer Base

　　4dr SUV 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $87,995 MSRPSeries II 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $95,090 MSRPSeries II Obsidian 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $100,585 MSRPSeries III 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $107,995 MSRPSeries III Obsidian 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $108,990 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　While the Grand Wagoneer impresses relative to other Jeeps, it doesn't quite live up to the standard set by other large three-row luxury SUVs. Some of zzdcar' favorites include domestic truck-based rivals like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, both of which are also available in short- and long-wheelbase variants and with similar levels of features and options. It's not quite as spacious, but the less expensive Mercedes-Benz GLS offers some of the best luxury appointments and in-car tech you'll find in any new vehicle these days. Check out our Expert Rating of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer below.

　　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.

　　Good

　　7.7

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Grand Wagoneer drive? The Grand Wagoneer's beefy 6.4-liter V8 ensures that you're never struggling for power even with a full passenger load or a trailer in tow. Unladen, this big Jeep easily reached 60 mph from a dead stop in less than 6 seconds in our testing. That power comes on smoothly and with little delay.

　　The Grand Wagoneer has a decent amount of off-road capability, at least relative to other SUVs of this size. Four-wheel drive is standard on all trims. Its standard adaptive air suspension provides up to 10 inches of ground clearance. Unfortunately this Jeep doesn't handle on the road as well as its contemporaries. While full-size SUVs aren't exactly known for their nimbleness, the Grand Wagoneer moves with less composure and athleticism around turns than most other behemoths in this class.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Grand Wagoneer? Highlights in the Grand Wagoneer consist of excellent seat comfort, especially for third-row passengers, and a cabin well insulated against all types of noise. The front seats offer more adjustments than you probably need, plus decent heating, ventilation and massaging functions. The second-row seats also get heat and ventilation on higher trim models, while the third-row seats can recline a bit and have nice armrest padding.

　　We're underwhelmed with the Grand Wagoneer's ride quality, though. This SUV is based on the Ram 1500, and its independent rear suspension and adjustable air springs should in theory improve the ride even more. The Grand Wagoneer smooths out small bumps just fine, but driving over bigger bumps can result in some uncomfortable body motions. Uneven pavement, in particular, can cause the SUV to move side to side pretty dramatically.

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