The Jeep Grand Wagoneer:A Classic SUV With Modern Relevance

2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The large, boxy Grand Wagoneer is predicted to be the priciest and most opulent model in the 2023 Jeep portfolio. The full-size three-row SUV gets a more potent engine and a long-wheelbase version for the 2018 model year. Competitors of the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer include the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade.

Overview

For 2023, Jeep brings back the Grand Wagoneer name and positions it as a more opulent variation of the similarly brand-new Wagoneer. Recently, Jeep revealed that it would build a small number of Grand Wagoneers with the brand-new "Hurricane" engine, in this case, a twin-turbocharged inline-six with 510 horsepower. Orders for the update are already available and will cost $2000.

The large, boxy Grand Wagoneer is predicted to be the priciest and most opulent model in the 2023 Jeep portfolio. The full-size three-row SUV gets a more potent engine and a long-wheelbase version for the 2018 model year. Competitors of the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer include the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Es calade.

What's New for 2023?

A former V-8 engine is replaced with a new V-6

Grand Wagoneer L with a long wheelbase

Pricing and Which One to Buy

With prices that may well reach six figures, the Series II trim level of the Grand Wagoneer series appears to offer the best value. The Series II has more luxurious leather-trimmed seating, a rear-seat monitoring system, 22-inch wheels, a two-tone roof, a 10.3-inch touchscreen for the front passenger, and additional driver aids like night vision and a semi-autonomous drive mode.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

A 6.4-liter V-8 engine with 471 horsepower powers the Grand Wagoneer, which also comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. A few variants also come with a 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbo engine with 510 horsepower, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The Grand Wagoneer has body-on-frame underpinnings, like its domestic competitors, in this instance coming from the Ram 1500 pickup truck.

The Jeep, on the other hand, has an independent rear suspension as opposed to Ram's solid rear axle, giving the SUV a smoother ride and superior handling. The Grand Wagoneer provides an adaptable air suspension that may raise or lower the ride height by half an inch, in addition to some four-wheel-drive systems. Additionally, it has a maximum towing capacity of 9860 pounds, two-foot water-fording capabilities, and a ground clearance of 10 inches.

The largest Jeep offers a calm and elegant ride on the highway, but its pickup-truck frame makes it jiggly on less smooth ground, according to our initial driving impressions. The large SUV also struggles with maneuverability in tight places and experiences noticeable body roll on twisty roads, which is made worse by its light and ambiguous steering feel.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Expect the 2023 Grand Wagoneer to be anything but fuel-efficient with a 6.4-liter V-8 and standard four-wheel drive. It will get 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway, according to official estimations. We can assess a vehicle's real-world mpg after we have the opportunity to drive one on our 75 mph highway route as part of our thorough testing program. Visit the EPA website for more details regarding the Grand Wagoneer's fuel efficiency.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The Grand Wagoneer gives large families the chance to live the Jeep lifestyle, which hasn't been feasible since the old and loathed Commander was around, with standard three-row seating and room for either seven or eight passengers. For maximum passenger capacity, a bench seat is also offered in addition to the regular second-row captain's chairs. As the upscale version of the standard Wagoneer, its interior is replete with opulent details like real wood and cutting-edge technologies like a 12.3-inch completely digital instrument cluster. The interior also features "Easter eggs" from the original Grand Wagoneer, such as an "EST" sign and a steering wheel with two spokes.

When you open the door, an inscription reading "1963" appears on the edge of the dashboard. This largest of the Wagoneers has a head-up display, a camera-fed rear view mirror, and a rear-seat monitoring system that projects a video feed onto the center touchscreen in addition to programmable ambient interior lighting. When the third seat is folded down, the cargo space behind the second row increases to 71 cubic feet.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Its multi functional infotainment system is one of Grand Wagoneer's most stunning features. The Jeep's dashboard is covered in screens, even without the digital gauge cluster. The center stack, which houses a 12.0-inch center touchscreen and a 10.3-inch touchscreen with HVAC controls, is a major attraction. Beginning with the Series II, the front-seat passenger will have access to a second 10.3-inch touchscreen. A Wi-Fi hotspot with a monthly fee, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB connections in all three rows are desirable standard features. Another 10.3-inch touchscreen is provided for second-row passengers between the captain's seats; if the rear-seat entertainment system is chosen, two more 10.1-inch touchscreens are added. Every Grand Wagoneer is equipped with a potent McIntosh stereo, but Series II models and upwards feature a 1375-watt unit with 23 speakers.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Grand Wagoneer is not only equipped with a variety of driver-assistance features as standard but the luxury SUV can also be ordered with an equally extensive range of additional aids. These consist of self-parking, adaptive cruise control, and night vision with pedestrian and animal recognition. In the future, a mode that allows for hands-free driving will also be available. Visit the websites of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for more details regarding the Jeep's crash test results. Important safety elements include.

Pros:

510-hp new engine

a roomy third row

conventional four-wheel drive

Cons:

Captain's chairs in the second row limit cargo space.

low fuel efficiency

not enough difference from the less expensive Wagoneer

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Jeep now provides a limited powertrain warranty that is competitive but unremarkable. All models do, however, receive three years of maintenance-free from the firm.

Three years or 36,000 miles are covered by the limited warranty.

Five years or 60,000 miles are covered by the power train warranty.

Three years and limitless miles of free maintenance are included.