2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Series III 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
I have a 2023 Long Grand Wagoneer L with every option including the 510 HP Hurricane engine with heavy duty towing. it was a special order. My wife and I have had an Escalade and Yukon Denali XL for years and planned on getting a new his and hers Cadillac or Yukon but was not impressed with the bony seating, bad reviews by mechanics I know and the clunky large cylinder engine and … bad visibility over the high square front hood. . A racecar driver and mechanic friend advised me to look into the GW with the new Hurricane engine In-line 6 cylinder. I test drove one and had to have one. After driving a new Escalade and Suburban, the decision was easy. I was concerned about buying a 2022 as it was the first year and turned down a few deals on 2022s. After the first purchase, my wife wanted a new car so we shopped around for large BMWs and Mercedes (which are now all hybrids it appears). I test drove these with her after a 6 hour weekend trip in my Grand Wagoneer L and was not impressed with these SUVs compared to the solid heavy but quick and nimble GW. The Others just felt like a cheap ride. She eventually found a White Series 2 with extra options and Sea Salt seats and fancier wheels. I had her drive it first when the sun went down, in fog and rain:). The next day it was easy and she quickly fell in love with this car and does not miss her desired X7 or Mercedes luxury SUVs. These cars are smooth, quiet, nimble and feel like the king of the road. They will accelerate extremely fast and especially when passing on the highway! It's like my BMW motorcycle when it comes to passing and highway driving. We've had no problems and we love the extravagant interior. My wife hated the bony seats in the newer generations of Yukon and Escalades and the Jeep GW has wonderful luxury seating. The car has more feature than many people use. I spent weeks studying the manuals for the GWs and the UConnect system. We now feel like we mastered the options and entertainment systems. We bought the 8 year 85,000 mile Mopar Maximum care extended warranty. I understand that buyers get lemons with any of the luxury SUVs. We've been fortunate so far. Any one who says that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is not at the level of the Escalade Yukon Denali or Navigator has not spent enough time in both of them. There is no comparison between the Hurricane engine and the clunky Puffing large displacement 8 cylinder dinosaurs. It's like comparing a BMW racecar engine with a large work truck 8 cylinder one.
UPDATE 9/25/24 Both GWs are running great....awesome vehicles. no problems with them
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