The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is huge. Its Jeep styling hides that dimension a bit higher than the GM and Ford vans which can be proportioned extra equally to their full-size truck cousins, however this sucker remains to be practically 18 toes lengthy. It is 4 inches longer than a Tahoe/Escalade and Expedition/Navigator (however falls nicely in need of their respective Suburban-sized fashions). That further size is absolutely on show on this check, and fortunately, can truly be appreciated by those that purchase this monumental new Jeep.
Observe that this check applies to each the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer for the reason that “grand” bit applies to its fanciness moderately than a distinction in dimension. As such, the specs say they each have 27.4 cubic-feet of cargo area behind the raised third row. Theoretically, that is a 1.9-cubic-foot benefit over the Tahoe and a extra vital 8.1-cubic-foot distinction over the Expedition. Nevertheless, of their baggage assessments, I found that the Tahoe’s real-world benefit is far smaller. This check with the Grand Wagoneer would as soon as once more level within the course of GM’s real-world capability being nearer to Ford’s and Jeep providing the type of further capability the specs point out.
The third-row reclines, so per common, I set it at an angle I would really feel snug sitting for an prolonged time period. And I inform you, I actually might within the Grand Wagoneer third-row because it’s legitimately spacious and cozy, even for somebody 6-foot-3. Maybe much more so than the Expedition/Navigator. However that is a story for an additional day.
As in each baggage check I do, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that will have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 vast, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Bam, that was straightforward. All the baggage match. That is the primary SUV I’ve examined, together with crossovers, that would swallow all six baggage behind their raised third rows. The Expedition left one of many greatest baggage behind, whereas the Tahoe would’ve left the flowery bag behind except I jammed every thing as much as the ceiling.
The distinction for the Grand Wagoneer actually comes all the way down to that further size. In each the Ford and GM SUVs, my greatest bag goes proper up in opposition to the liftgate. Within the Jeep, observe how a lot area there may be between the largest bag (decrease proper) and the place the carpet meets the scuff plate. Additionally observe that I might stack the opposite giant bag and one of many medium baggage on their aspect width-wise. No manner that is taking place in both the Ford or GM. There’s additionally no scarcity of peak obtainable, as even with the flowery bag loaded on high, it was nonetheless additional away from the ceiling than it was within the Expedition, and maintained rear visibility. Keep in mind, I don’t load baggage to the roof for the sake of visibility, baggage flying into the cabin and, at this level, consistency. You are free to take action.
So there you may have it. Clearly, a Suburban or Navigator L would have extra room than this, however in addition to these extended-length fashions, I really feel assured in declaring that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer (and Wagoneer) has probably the most area behind the third row of another SUV. You possibly can match seven folks inside and will have sufficient room for his or her stuff.
Now, just a few different cargo-related gadgets.
The seats increase and decrease by touching these buttons as soon as. It is a good characteristic, particularly given how a lot of a attain you’d need to the third row in case you needed to pull it up manually.
Now for one thing not so good. The ability liftgate button is inside moderately than on the liftgate itself. This implies it may be coated up with baggage, because it was throughout this check, or you find yourself fumbling round for it at nighttime.
Or worse …
You as soon as once more clonk your head on the rattling liftgate that does not increase up as excessive as most different SUVs. Sure, even with the height-adjustment operate. I am tall, nevertheless it’s sometimes not this dangerous. Ouch.
