2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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The Grand Wagoneer's turbocharged six-cylinder engine provides robust power, whether towing a trailer or quickly merging onto a highway. The Grand Wagoneer has decent off-road capability relative to other SUVs its size. But there are other aspects to the Grand Wagoneer that we aren't as fond of. The suspension smooths out small bumps just fine, but driving over bigger ones can result in uncomfortable up-and-down body motions. Uneven pavement can cause the SUV to move side to side pretty dramatically. Other full-size SUVs feel more secure and stable.

We do like the Grand Wagoneer's comprehensive collection of advanced driving aids. The adaptive cruise control and lane centering work great in rush-hour traffic to make driving easier, and the surround-view camera system and blind-spot aids are very helpful in maneuvering in tight spaces.

The Grand Wagoneer gets an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in combined driving, which is a bit below what rival SUVs can get but is not unexpected considering the vehicle's size and power.

There's plenty of space for adults in all three rows, with great third-row headroom. Seat comfort is excellent and the cabin is well insulated from noise. The front seats offer many adjustments, plus well-executed heating, ventilation and massaging functions. The second-row seats get heat and ventilation on higher trims, while the third row can recline a bit and has nice armrest padding.

What we don't like are the touch-sensitive controls, which can be distracting and frustrating to use while you're driving. A retracting touchscreen that reveals a wireless charger and power ports is a neat idea, but in practice you have to choose between accessing the cubby and using the touchscreen.

Got small children? We found that there's ample room for installing car seats, and the adjustability of the second-row captain's chairs make it really easy to access the necessary anchors.

The Grand Wagoneer offers 27.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, which beats the Escalade's 25.5 cubic feet. And the Jeep offers 70.9 cubic feet with the third row folded and a max of 116.7 cubes with all rear seats down, both of which are less than the Caddy SUV. One huge oversight is its relatively low hatch opening height. Anyone 6 feet tall will likely have to duck under the liftgate. Small-item storage is OK, though the spaces themselves aren't generously sized. If you need even more cargo room, the Grand Wagoneer L has even more space for your gear and competes with the like-minded Lincoln Navigator L and Cadillac Escalade ESV.

The Grand Wagoneer also offers exceptional towing capability, with a max capacity of 10,000 pounds.

Jeep had good intentions here. The USB power ports are almost too numerous to count and there's a hidden wireless charging pad. But in our testing, we found that the charging pad doesn't securely hold a smartphone and let the phone slip off, stopping the charge. The Grand Wagoneer does have wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is a plus.

The available McIntosh sound system failed to impress too; we found it lacked volume when running some of our sample soundtracks. Despite our best efforts, we could not get the optional rear-seat entertainment system to work properly.

The 2026 Grand Wagoneer L sees a dramatic price drop and a proportional value increase in 2026. It is priced well below most of its luxury competitors. The Wagoneer's interior quality can't quite match the execution of some competitors. Some of the wood trim looks cheap, for example, and all the glossy, touch-sensitive surfaces are smudge-prone. But there's undeniable value here for what you're paying and all of the features you're getting in return.

Jeep's warranties are unremarkable. Basic coverage is provided for three years/36,000 miles, and the drivetrain warranty is five years/60,000 miles. Several competitors offer an extra year on one or the other, and still more throw in free maintenance, which Jeep lacks.