About the Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a midsize SUV with three rows of seating. It’s essentially the same vehicle as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but with a 6.9-inch-longer wheelbase to allow for the increased seating capacity. The Grand Cherokee L debuted in 2021 for the 2022 model year, and it has eight trim levels including Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, Altitude X, Limited, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve.

What are the advantages of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Luxury features including massaging front seats in higher trims
Standard three-row seating capacity
Legit off-road credentials

What is the best Jeep Grand Cherokee L model year?

There are only four (including 2024) years where the Grand Cherokee L was available, and there have been no significant revisions. So, finding an example with low mileage and exceptional condition is more important than the model year.

What are the disadvantages of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

New, the Grand Cherokee L starts at $42,630, but nobody wants a Laredo in two-wheel drive. The middle-of-the-pack Altitude X in four-wheel drive runs just a hair under $50,000. Go bananas with the order guide and a three-row Summit Reserve is $73,040. Not exactly cheap. Also, the V6 is ok, but its pretty thrashy under the hood and its fuel economy is pretty grim at 21 MPG combined. Select the V8, which sets you back a staggering $3,995 even in the top trim level, and your fuel economy plummets to an abysmal 17 MPG combined.

Comparison: Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L better than the Kia Telluride?

The Telluride has become the vehicle to beat in this class. It’s absolutely no wonder Kia manages to sell 100,000 of these things every year, and it’s come directly at the expense of vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, sales of which have fallen almost every year since the Telluride arrived. The Telluride gets about the same fuel economy as the V6-powered Grand Cherokee L, but the Kia’s engine feels much more refined. The Telluride can seat eight, while the Grand Cherokee L tops out at seven. And to cap it all off, the Telluride is, on paper anyway, 15 percent cheaper than the Grand Cherokee L. Note, however, that retailers have managed to sell the Telluride at a premium since its introduction, so you may find a closer deal in the real world. Off-road performance is really the only reason to select the Grand Cherokee L over the Telluride, even in the X-Pro trim level.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L a reliable car?

There are no current recalls on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L or the Grand Cherokee it’s based upon. The Grand Cherokee is a fairly established platform at this point, even though it had a recent full model change in 2021.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L worth the cost?

Selling at such a price premium over the Telluride, it’s hard to justify the list price. However, Jeep often offers rebates and incentives, so it may be possible to land a Grand Cherokee L below its MSRP. On the used market, low-mileage V6 Grand Cherokee Ls are available in the $38,000 range, while the V8 increase the used price to into the $45,000 range.