Regresar al NewsVehicle Type: The 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a full-size, three-row luxury SUV capable of seating seven or eight passengers.
Price Range: The base model Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a starting MSRP of $93,945 after the destination fee is added. Top-of-the-line Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III Obsidian models start at $116,190 with the destination fee included and before options are added. Opting for the long-wheelbase version adds $3,000 to that price. Fully optioned models will approach $125,000 after all available extras are added.
Powertrain: There is only one powertrain available across the entire Jeep Grand Wagoneer lineup.
A 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine, referred to as the Hurricane engine, powers each model.
It produces 510 horsepower and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Four-wheel-drive comes standard, as well as a two-speed transfer case.
What’s New for 2024?
Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, has made two notable changes to the Grand Wagoneer for the 2024 model year. The previously standard V8 Hemi engine from last year has been removed from the lineup altogether. In its place is the slightly more fuel-efficient and more powerful 3.0-liter inline-six Hurricane engine.
The second change of note is the discontinuation of the Series II trim level from the lineup. In 2023, the Grand Wagoneer included base, Series II, Obsidian, Series III, and Series III Obsidian trim levels. This year, the lineup has been reduced to base, Obsidian, Series III, and Series III options.
What’s Good?
- Buyers have acres of passenger and cargo space inside either the Grand Wagoneer or long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L of choice
- The Grand Wagoneer is the epitome of an ultra-luxury SUV, with both road presence and features to back everything up
- Standard four-wheel-drive means that the Grand Wagoneer has some off-road chops to complement its domination of the city streets
What’s Bad?
- An enormous price tag matches its enormous size
- Buyers will have to budget appropriately for fuel expenses
- The Grand Wagoneer’s sheer size can make it difficult to maneuver in some parking lots, narrow streets, and other areas where space is limited
Would we buy one? Yes. An ultra-luxury Jeep with enough space to rival some of the largest SUVs available is a win in our book.
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Overview:
Jeep resurrected its legendary “Wagoneer” nameplate with the modern version of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer for the 2022 model year. Alongside the regular Jeep Wagoneer, the Grand Wagoneer serves as the largest Jeep model available, slotting above the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Like its smaller sibling, both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer come in long-wheelbase versions for an even more cavernous driving experience.
Both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are body-on-frame SUVs built on the same platform as the RAM 1500 pickup truck. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the more luxurious of the two and competes with other full-size luxury SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade, BMW X7, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GLS Class, Lexus LX, and Lexus TX. It is not the largest of the three-row luxury SUVs, but it comes close to the Escalade’s vast amounts of real estate.
It currently has the highest base price of any full-size American SUV on the market. It even overshadows the base Mercedes-Benz and BMW models in the class by several thousand dollars. Offering a comprehensive list of impressive standard features and impressive size to fit the bill, there should be plenty of buyers to want to experience this behemoth of a vehicle.
Even though it is a very different vehicle from the original Wagoneer, Jeep’s modern take on that model is well-executed and fits perfectly in a market that demands more features, more practicality, and more SUVs. A high starting MSRP will likely drive some buyers away, but there should still be more than enough lining up to experience everything it has to offer.
Overall Score: 4/5 stars
Driving Experience: 3.5/5 stars
The Grand Wagoneer’s 510-horsepower Hurricane engine is more than adequate to get it up to speed, but there is no getting around its girth. It is not as agile as some rivals around the corners, and it can be tricky to maneuver in tight areas. The plethora of cameras and parking sensors it has available is certainly beneficial to buyers.
Apart from its agility, the Grand Wagoneer’s powertrain is responsive and smooth. Even smoother is its ride. Active dampers and air suspension help smooth out bumps in the road, and all three rows of seats are comfortable for just about any size passenger. Despite this, the Grand Wagoneer still reminds you that it is a truck under its skin on the roughest of roads.
A sub-five-second 0-60 MPH time and more than adequate brakes should surprise most, but its over-assisted steering detracts from the overall driving feel that it could provide. Of course, the Grand Wagoneer’s off-road capability is there to get you out of trouble if you need it to. It does not provide Jeep Wrangler levels of capability, but it is more than capable of getting buyers through tricky road conditions when they present themselves.
Safety Features: 4.5/5 stars
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have awarded the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer a safety rating. Several other full-size SUVs like the GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX, Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia, and BMW X7 have not been rated either. This is not uncommon for a large SUV. Given its size, the Grand Wagoneer should give most buyers confidence that they will be protected in the event of an accident, but that is not a replacement for a safety score.
To help boost its safety appeal, each Grand Wagoneer comes with a full suite of safety features including automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a rear-seat alert system, a side-distance warning system, a park-assist system, and front and rear parking sensors.
In addition to these standard features, other ones like driver attention monitoring, night-vision assist, and an intersection assist system can also be equipped for more cash. Both the Grand Wagoneer’s standard and extra driver’s safety features are excellent for the class, even though a full suite of features should be expected at the vehicle’s high price point. Without a true safety rating, however, the Grand Wagoneer just misses out on a perfect score from us.
Value: 4.5/5 stars
Even though the Grand Wagoneer’s price tag is a lot to swallow, it rewards buyers with a ton of features, an upscale feel, excellent utility, and even a bit of off-road capability for its large size. Even base models come fully loaded with tech and safety features. Everything feels well-built and sturdy, and there is no lack of high-end materials. The top trim levels feature real walnut wood and Palermo leather.
The Grand Wagoneer certainly feels nice and makes a statement, but it can be used in practical situations too. Every model comes standard with Jeep’s top-tier Quadra-Drive II four-wheel-drive system and an adjustable air suspension that can provide up to ten inches of maximum ground clearance. Maximum towing capacity comes in at over 9,800 pounds.
Most buyers will likely not be taking the Grand Wagoneer on too many off-roading adventures or making it do a ton of construction work, but it makes for a great adventure vehicle to take camping.
Several other full-size SUVs have comparable towing potential, but most do not have the opulence that you get with the Grand Wagoneer. Likewise, many luxury SUVs feel just as nice to drive and spend time in, but they cannot compete with the Jeep’s capability and towing capacity. Because of its enormous price tag, it just barely misses a perfect score. We also have yet to see how it will hold its value compared to the competition.
Tech Features: 5/5 stars
The list of standard tech features on each Grand Wagoneer is lengthy. To start, each model comes equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen that runs off the latest Stellantis’ Uconnect infotainment system that can be found in several other Dodge and Chrysler models. It is user-friendly and responsive, adding to the overall utility of the Grand Wagoneer.
A second 10.25-inch HVAC touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, quad-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging, and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system round out the standard infotainment features.
Additional standard tech features include 20-way power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, heated second-row seats, a massaging driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, semi-active dampers, air suspension, and hill-descent control.
Additional options include a passenger-side 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 23-speaker McIntosh audio system, a dual-screen rear seat entertainment system, a rear seat monitoring system, a center console cooler, a night vision system, and a digital rearview mirror. European competitors especially can come close to what the Grand Wagoneer offers, but its impressive array of technology features still wows us more.
Practicality: 4.5/5 stars
Most large SUVs are quite practical by nature of their size alone, but competitors like the Lexus LX and Mercedes-Bens GLS fall on the low side of the segment in terms of overall space. The Grand Wagoneer is not nearly as large as the Cadillac Escalade, but it has most of its rivals beat where space is concerned. Like many others in the segment, the Grand Wagoneer is offered in both a “short” and long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L model.
Both the Grand Wagoneer L and the standard wheelbase Grand Wagoneer have more cargo space behind their third rows than the Escalade: 44.2 cubic feet to the Escalade’s 25.5 and 28.4 cubic feet to the Escalade ESV’s 41.5 respectively. Things change behind the second row, though, as 72.9 cubic feet are available on GW models and 88.8 cubic feet open up on GW L models. The first of those numbers match the Escalade but the second falls behind its rival.
The most cargo space you can get behind the first row of the standard Grand Wagoneer is 96.9 cubic feet. Long-wheelbase models come with 112.9 cubic feet. Both capacities fall well behind what the Escalade can provide. When not hauling any cargo, all three rows of seats are adult-friendly and comfortable, making transportation of nearly anything a breeze.
If you are not hauling anything inside the cabin, you will benefit from the Grand Wagoneer’s near-10,000-pound towing capacity, eclipsing the Escalade’s towing potential by well over 1,000 pounds. Its advanced four-wheel-drive system also means that you can get out of most normal situations without an issue. Even with its max cargo capacity falling to the Escalade, it remains one of the most practical vehicles on the market.
Styling & Design: 4/5 stars
The Grand Wagoneer does not feature a huge front grille like so many other modern vehicles, but its sheer size can make it look a little gaudy for some. Others will appreciate its likeness to the regular Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Cherokee models that slot underneath it on the totem pole. It is a far cry from the Wagoneer from years ago and lacks any of the retro-modern styling that so many automakers have embraced, but there is nothing overtly ugly about its exterior.
Inside is a different story. A no-expense-spared experience is waiting for customers who purchase a Grand Wagoneer with screens all over the cabin, leather upholstery, and real wood trim. Everything looks and feels premium. The overall layout may not be your thing, but styling is subjective, and those who think it is too much can simply look further down the Jeep lineup at the Wagoneer or at a different full-size luxury rival.
Regardless of whether or not the Grand Wagoneer’s styling is to your liking, touches like a tri-pane sunroof, a rear-seat entertainment system, a center console refrigerator, and some of the black trim touches that come with the Obsidian model are impressive.
Fuel Efficiency: 1.5/5 stars
Both the Grand Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer L share the same fuel economy numbers. Each model returns EPA fuel economy estimates of 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Those numbers are better than what the outgoing Hemi V8 could provide, but most rivals have it beat. Even the Cadillac Escalade outshines it, though buyers have to opt for that vehicle’s turbodiesel engine option to win the fuel economy battle.
Buyers who are concerned about fuel economy could look to the Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer L models as nice alternatives. Those models are available with rear-wheel drive, unlike the Grand Wagoneer. RWD Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer L models earn fuel economy estimates of 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway with a less powerful version of the same Hurricane inline-six engine.
Even four-wheel-drive Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer L models only see both of those estimates dip by one MPG. Buyers who can afford the Grand Wagoneer’s price will likely not care as much about its thirst, but in today’s economy and automotive market, it is worth noting that nearly every competitor provides at least one more fuel-efficient option.
What’s it Going to Cost Me?
The 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer lineup consists of four different trim levels from which to choose. Regardless of your trim level of choice, each Grand Wagoneer comes standard with a twin-turbo 510-horsepower inline-six engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel-drive.
Standard safety features across the lineup include automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a rear-seat alert system, a side-distance warning system, a park-assist system, and front and rear parking sensors.
The base model Jeep Grand Wagoneer starts at $93,945 with the destination charge included. If you want the long-wheelbase Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, the price will go up by $3,000.
Standard tech features included on the base Grand Wagoneer include Nappa Leather upholstery, a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, a second 10.25-inch HVAC touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, quad-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging, and a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system.
Additional standard features include 20-inch aluminum wheels, 20-way power-adjustable front seats, a tri-pane sunroof, heated front seats, heated second-row seats, a massaging driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, semi-active dampers, air suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential, a two-speed transfer case, Jeep’s Selec-Terrain System, hill-descent control, and a class IV receiver hitch.
Several additional packages and options can be equipped on base model Grand Wagoneer models. A $4,495 Convenience Group highlights those options and adds an active driving assist system, driver drowsiness alert, an intersection assist system, traffic sign recognition, night vision, a rear-seat monitoring camera, a digital rearview mirror, and adjustable roof rail crossbars.
The $2,595 Rear Seat Entertainment Group option adds two 10.1-inch rear entertainment screens with Amazon Fire TV and a video USB port. For your hauling needs, you can equip the $1,870 Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. It includes heavy-duty engine cooling, a trailer brake control system, trailer hitch zoom, chrome tow hooks, and a removable rear tow hook.
Other notable options include a second-row bench seat that replaces the standard captain’s chairs and allows for eight-passenger seating for $595, a $1,995 front-passenger interactive display, and $395 all-weather floor mats.
Next in the lineup is the $106,440 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian trim. The Grand Wagoneer Obsidian L brings that cost up to $110,035. Standard features include everything from the base trim plus Palermo Leather upholstery, 22-inch wheels, the passenger interactive display, driver drowsiness alert, traffic sign recognition, a 23-speaker McIntosh audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, and black exterior and interior trim pieces.
The Rear-Seat Entertainment package, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package, Second-Row Seating package, and floor mats all remain options. The Convenience package also remains optional but at a lower cost of $3,995 since some of the features from that group become standard on Obsidian models.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III is the next model in the lineup. It starts at $114,595 with the destination charge added. It includes all the standard features from the base and Obsidian models plus upgraded quilted Palermo Leather upholstery and all of the features from the Convenience package. Grand Wagoneer Series III L models add $3,000 to the base cost.
Top-of-the-line Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III Obsidian models have a starting MSRP of $116,190 with the destination fee included. Long-wheelbase Series III L models cost $3,000 more. This trim comes with everything from the standard Series III trim plus the black exterior and interior trim elements from the standard Obsidian trim.
The Towing package, Second-Row Seating package, and Rear-Seat Entertainment package all remain optional on the Series III and Series III Obsidian models.
We think the best Grand Wagoneer model for our money is the standard base model with the Convenience package added. It comes with enough features to make us more than happy with the extra safety enhancements from the Convenience package to make us feel right at home without spending over $100,000.
