2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The Jeep Wrangler has poor fuel economy, wind noise, an uncomfortable interior, and reliability scores near the bottom of Consumer Reports’ rankings. Despite those results, the Wrangler has been popular for decades. Next to endless options of aerodynamic compact SUVs, its boxy, military-inspired design makes it timeless and charming. It’s also especially capable off-road, and is available as a pickup truck. The Wrangler’s rugged appeal benefits the rest of Jeep’s lineup of small, medium, and large SUVs. The Cherokee and Wagoneer, despite their name’s historical appeal, usually score low on Consumer Reports’ customer satisfaction surveys. However, shoppers drawn to the Jeep name who are comfortable with sacrificing handling and fuel economy for three-row capacity can consider the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Low reliability scores across the brand make it difficult to recommend buying a used Jeep.

Jeep turned to a storied nameplate for an all-new, full-sized SUV. The Wagoneer and the more premium Grand Wagoneer are the same vehicle, distinguished by powertrain, equipment, and trim details. The base engine is a 392-hp, 5.7-liter V8 on the Wagoneer. The Grand Wagoneer is fitted with a 471-hp, 6.4-liter V8. Each is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Wagoneer has standard rear-wheel drive, while the Grand Wagoneer has a standard four-wheel drive. The more premium-priced Grand Wagoneer looks to set a high standard for comfort and convenience features, with large infotainment screens, generous wood trim, and available audiophile-grade stereo. Both versions come with a solid roster of standard active safety features, including FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW. For 2024, the V8 engines on both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were dropped in favor of more efficient and powerful twin-turbocharged inline-6 powerplants. The Grand Wagoneer received a 30-hp power bump to 540-hp for the 2025 model year.