The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L looks to take on heavyweights like the Lincoln Navigator L, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and GMC Yukon XL Denali. Adding seven inches to the Wagoneer’s wheelbase and 12 inches to the length, the new Jeep Wagoneer L provides enviable third-row legroom, behind which buyers will find ample cargo space.
The Wagoneer L expands its trim lineup, adding a lower-priced base model. Also new is the Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-6 cylinder engine. With the Hurricane under its hood, the Wagoneer L delivers impressive horsepower, towing, and torque, along with exceptional fuel economy, considering its size and weight.
The Wagoneer L — available in three trim configurations — offers three 4-wheel-drive (4WD) systems, a host of high-end options, and performance that belies this massive SUV’s size.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L: $62,495
The base Wagoneer L, unlike some other base trims, is surprisingly well-equipped. Then again, Jeep is aiming the Wagoneer L at the premium SUV segment, so maybe we shouldn’t be so surprised.
Power for the Wagoneer L comes from a 3.0-liter inline-6 engine. This “Hurricane” powerplant is good for 420 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive with a limited-slip rear differential comes standard, with the option to upgrade to Jeep’s Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD, which adds $3,000 to the bottom line.
When opting for 4WD, the Wagoneer L includes the Select Terrain system with five different driver settings: Rock, Snow, Sand/Mud, Auto, and Sport.
Additional mechanical features include a load-leveling rear suspension, a 31-gallon fuel tank, and a Class IV trailer hitch receiver built into the frame at the factory.
A walk around the Wagoneer L’s exterior reveals 18-inch alloy wheels, deep-tinted rear privacy glass, acoustic laminated front door glass and windshield, power heated side mirrors with a tilt-down in reverse feature, and an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror.
Mirror-mounted lamps light the path as you approach the Wagoneer L, while a hands-free power liftgate makes it easy to load or unload cargo without reaching for the key fob or liftgate button.
LED lighting is used extensively on the Wagoneer L, including headlights, cornering-illuminating fog lights, taillights, third brake lights, and liftgate puddle lights.
Keyless Enter’ n Go allows unlocking the door by touching the handle, so long as the vehicle recognizes the proximity key fob.
Rounding out the Wagoneer L’s exterior features are a rear wiper/washer, roof rack, active grille shutters (which close at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics), and body side steps.
The Wagoneer L’s interior is a pleasant place, with standard Capri leather upholstery, heated and ventilated 8-way power front seats with 4-way lumbar support, and a heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. The Wagoneer L also includes a memory setting for the driver’s seat and side mirrors.
Jeep continues to place the controls for audio volume and station selection on the back side of the steering wheel, meaning you’ll have to learn to remember which controls do what, as they are not marked.
The Wagoneer L’s 40/20/40 second-row seat engages a power tilt-and-slide feature making it easier to get to the third row, which also possesses a 60/40 fold-and-recline feature. The third-row seats include remote-folding headrests.
Wagoneer L amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, power-adjustable pedals, cruise control, and a 115-volt outlet.
Audio and infotainment come from Jeep’s Uconnect 5 with TomTom navigation. The system includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM 360L, and integrated voice command.
Through TomTom apps, buyers have access to travel and traffic information. In contrast, the Wagoneer Connected apps open the door to a Wi-Fi hot spot, remote start and unlocking, service updates, and vehicle reminders.
A 9-speaker Alpine audio system comes standard and includes a powered subwoofer.
Standard safety and driver-assist systems include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, hill start assist, front and rear parking sensors with braking, and a rear backup camera. You also get remote start and a selectable tire-fill alert system that lets you know when you’ve reached the proper tire pressure.
The base Wagoneer L also has a reminder to check the rear seats before exiting the vehicle.
Oddly, features standard on most competitors are optional for the Wagoneer. They include lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and adaptive cruise control.
Jeep bundles the Wagoneer L’s options mostly into packages.
The Convenience Group adds lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, heated second-row seats, memory for the power steering column, rain-sensing wipers, and a wireless charging pad. Also included are a 360-degree Surround-View camera, heated second-row seats, ParkSense parallel and perpendicular park assist, a cargo management system, and rear door manual sunshades.
The Premium Group adds 20-inch wheels and a tri-pane panoramic sunroof, while the Rear Seat Entertainment Group brings Amazon Fire TV and dual 10-inch monitors.
Four-wheel-drive models offer the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, which adds Quadra-Drive II 4WD with a 2-speed transfer case, front and rear tow hooks, heavy-duty engine cooler, Selec-Speed control, Trailer Brake Control, Trailer Hitch Lineup Assist (uses the rearview camera) and Trailer Hitch Zoom (lets you zoom in on the hitch).
Standalone options include a passenger-side interactive display monitor and 20-inch wheels.
With the $2,000 destination charge, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L costs $64,495. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,159. See 2023 Grand Wagoneer L models for sale near you
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L includes:
- Alpine audio – The Wagoneer L’s standard audio system consists of nine Alpine speakers, including a powered subwoofer. A 506-watt amp ensures loud, precise music reproduction in all three rows.
- Heated and ventilated front seats – These help keep occupants comfortable year-round.
- Hands-free power liftgate – With the key fob in your purse or pocket, you only need to approach the liftgate, kick your foot below the bumper, and open the automatic gate. Repeating the kick closes the gate.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series II: $68,080
The Series II elevates the Wagoneer L’s luxury and capabilities, bringing along several base model options as standard, and opening the door to more upgrades.
While it retains the same engine, transmission, and optional 4WD upgrades, the Series II offers the Quadra-Lift air suspension. This system replaces steel springs with airbags that can raise or lower the Wagoneer, adding 3.6 inches of lift when needed.
Series II exterior enhancements include 20-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, and a rear backup camera washer.
Building off the base trim, the Series II adds Nappa leather upholstery, memory for the power steering wheel and power-adjustable pedals, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and full-speed forward collision warning.
Optional packages beyond the base Wagoneer L include heated second-row captain’s chairs and a power-folding/reclining third-row seat.
The Convenience Group adds automatic high-beam headlights, a head-up display, driver drowsiness detection, heated second-row seats, Intersection Collision Assist, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, traffic sign recognition, and ParkSense parallel and perpendicular parking assist.
The Premium Group adds 22-inch polished wheels, a tri-pane panoramic sunroof, and adjustable roof rail crossbars.
The Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package is available on both 4WD and 2WD models; the latter receives everything except for the Quadra-Drive II system and Selec-Speed control.
Later in the model year, the Carbide Package will arrive for the Wagoneer L. It adds 20-inch black gloss wheels, piano black exterior accents, black interior accents, and the tri-pane panoramic sunroof.
With the $2,000 destination charge, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series II costs $70,080. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,259. See 2023 Grand Wagoneer L Series II models for sale near you
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series II includes:
- Rain-sensing wipers – These convenient wipers automatically activate when rain, mist, or snow hits the windshield.
- Adaptive cruise control – This system works with the cruise control, keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and slowing or speeding up as traffic patterns change. The system can even bring the car to a complete stop.
- Available parallel park assist – Find an open parking spot, activate the system, and the Wagoneer will steer while you work the brake, shift lever, and accelerator.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series III: $74,220
Building off the Series II, the Series III Wagoneer L adds automatic high-beam headlights, heated second-row seats, a power-folding third-row seat, and a wireless charging pad.
Opting for 4WD brings the Quadra-Trac II system with a 2-speed transfer case, the Quadra-Lift air suspension, adaptive damping, and Selec-Speed control that acts like cruise control when low-speed off-roading.
Available equipment packages for the Series III include the Premium Group that adds a 950-watt 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, 22-inch polished wheels, adjustable roof rail crossbars, power deployable running boards, luxury floor mats, and the tri-pane panoramic sunroof.
With the $2,000 destination charge, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series III costs $76,220. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $1,370. See 2023 Grand Wagoneer L Series III models for sale near you
2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Series III includes:
- Power-folding third-row seat – This rear seat effortlessly lowers, creating a wide flat cargo floor to haul even more stuff.
- Available Quadra-Drive II – A 4WD setup for serious off-roaders, the system includes a 2-speed transfer case, Select-Terrain settings, and low-speed rock crawling capabilities. Available on all 2023 Wagoneer Ls.
- Available McIntosh Sound System – A step up from the standard Alpine system, the McIntosh upgrade brings 19 strategically placed speakers, including a 10-inch subwoofer, all driven by a 950-watt amp.
