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Review of the Wagoneer and reason for these reviews can be found in my other thread, located here:
TL;DR version: My parents are once again looking to replace their 22 year old somewhat derelict Expedition and my dad wants to downsize, my mom doesn't.
The Grand Cherokee L is kind of the compromise, being bigger than the Grand Cherokee, but smaller than the Wagoneer/ Expedition.
This one was well equipped, having the 5.7L and McIntosh stereo system. It's about $12,000 less than the Wagoneer, but has the same powertrain.
Some pics:
Pros:
- Adjustable ride-height with kneel function for ease of ingress/egress
- Excellent selection of and quality of materials throughout
- Heated/cooled seats with massage function
- 5.7L/ZF8 combo is well sorted and behaves as expected and of course sounds great
- Non-eTorque setup meant no auto Start/Stop and a normal feeling brake pedal
- McIntosh sound system is VERY good
- Updated uConnect system is extremely responsive and the larger screen is easier to use. System is intuitive and easy to navigate
- Well-designed centre console with good button placement
- Conventional HVAC controls
- Conventional seat heat/cool buttons
- Wireless charging pad
- Surprisingly good sized 3rd row
Cons:
- More road noise than the Wagoneer
- No grab handle on the pillar to aide in entry
- Optional running boards (which this one didn't have) aren't as generous in terms of foot room as the Wagoneer
- No pedal height adjustment (Wagoneer and RAM 1500 have this)
Ultimately, my opinion of this vehicle is quite favourable. It could do with a bit more insulation to mute the road/suspension noise, which is not something you hear on its bigger Wagoneer sibling. That said, the centre stack and HVAC controls on this vehicle are considerably better. My dad really liked this vehicle and my mom, despite her preference for the Wagoneer, was indeed able to get into it with a bit of work, unlike my WKII, which she could not get into period.
For something that's a good compromise, this vehicle fits the bill and dad was clearly much more comfortable driving it than the Wagoneer. If he gets his way, this will be the direction they go I suspect.
2022 Jeep Wagoneer review
My parents are once again considering a replacement for their ancient and somewhat derelict 2000 Expedition. Dad is 75 this year and he's driving around in a 22 year old vehicle in the rust belt. The blower motor just failed on it the other day, so it is once again in the shop. It has perpetual...
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TL;DR version: My parents are once again looking to replace their 22 year old somewhat derelict Expedition and my dad wants to downsize, my mom doesn't.
The Grand Cherokee L is kind of the compromise, being bigger than the Grand Cherokee, but smaller than the Wagoneer/ Expedition.
This one was well equipped, having the 5.7L and McIntosh stereo system. It's about $12,000 less than the Wagoneer, but has the same powertrain.
Some pics:
Pros:
- Adjustable ride-height with kneel function for ease of ingress/egress
- Excellent selection of and quality of materials throughout
- Heated/cooled seats with massage function
- 5.7L/ZF8 combo is well sorted and behaves as expected and of course sounds great
- Non-eTorque setup meant no auto Start/Stop and a normal feeling brake pedal
- McIntosh sound system is VERY good
- Updated uConnect system is extremely responsive and the larger screen is easier to use. System is intuitive and easy to navigate
- Well-designed centre console with good button placement
- Conventional HVAC controls
- Conventional seat heat/cool buttons
- Wireless charging pad
- Surprisingly good sized 3rd row
Cons:
- More road noise than the Wagoneer
- No grab handle on the pillar to aide in entry
- Optional running boards (which this one didn't have) aren't as generous in terms of foot room as the Wagoneer
- No pedal height adjustment (Wagoneer and RAM 1500 have this)
Ultimately, my opinion of this vehicle is quite favourable. It could do with a bit more insulation to mute the road/suspension noise, which is not something you hear on its bigger Wagoneer sibling. That said, the centre stack and HVAC controls on this vehicle are considerably better. My dad really liked this vehicle and my mom, despite her preference for the Wagoneer, was indeed able to get into it with a bit of work, unlike my WKII, which she could not get into period.
For something that's a good compromise, this vehicle fits the bill and dad was clearly much more comfortable driving it than the Wagoneer. If he gets his way, this will be the direction they go I suspect.
