The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might sound like two similar models with different sizes, similar to the size difference between the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. But if you head to your favorite Jeep dealer expecting the Grand Wagoneer to be a larger model, you’re going to be surprised. The two Wagoneers are the same size but have dramatically different features. Just to keep things interesting, there are now larger options available, but they’re the Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L, so each vehicle is also available in a larger size. Let’s take a look at the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer to see what they each offer, particularly their similarities and vital differences.
Get to Know the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer is a full-size SUV with three rows of seating inside, giving you a lot of room to bring friends and family along with you. Across these three rows, the standard layout is two seats up front, a second-row bench for three, and three seats in the back so that you can carry up to eight people. An optional layout replaces that middle bench with a pair of captain’s chairs to give you seating for seven instead. Generally quite spacious, the Wagoneer has more than 179 cu.ft. of total passenger space and up to 116 cu.ft. of total cargo volume behind the first row of seats inside. This increases to 131 cu.ft. in the Wagoneer L.
For the 2024 model year, the Jeep Wagoneer is powered by a 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine that delivers 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque. That’s the kind of power I like to see in a full-size SUV, and it feels great on the road with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Two-wheel drive is standard on the Wagoneer, with full-time active four-wheel drive (4X4) and two-speed electronically shifted 4X4 systems available if you want something with greater traction and control. In terms of overall size, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer both measure about 214 inches long, have a 123-inch wheelbase, and are just over 83 inches wide.
The Wagoneer comes with heated side mirrors in body color with supplemental turn signals incorporated into them. A tri-pane panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade is available for the Wagoneer, but it’s not standard on any 2024 model, even the pinnacle Wagoneer Series III trim. You get 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-season tires, though 20-inch wheels are available. Series II and Series III trims get speed-sensitive, rain-sensing automatic wipers.
Moving inside, you’ll find a gorgeous interior for the Wagoneer. A 10.25-inch multiview cluster display and tri-zone automatic climate control are standard in the Wagoneer. An auto-dimming rearview mirror is standard in every model, along with perforated Capri leather-trimmed seating, though the two higher trims come with Nappa leather seating instead. The front seats have 12-way power adjustability and are heated and ventilated while heating for the second-row seats is available but not standard.
Regarding additional tech, a 10.1-inch infotainment display and a nine-speaker Alpine sound system are standard for the Wagoneer. A 19-speaker McIntosh sound system with a 10-inch subwoofer is available, but only as part of a package for the highest Series III trim. Safety tech is also excellent, including a Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Front and Rear Park Assist, and more. A 360-degree Surround View camera is available for the Wagoneer but is not standard. Altogether, this is a fine luxury SUV with plenty to enjoy, but the Grand Wagoneer takes everything to the next level.
Basics of the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Now that we’ve met the Wagoneer, let’s meet its sophisticated twin, the Grand Wagoneer. This is also a full-size SUV with three rows of seats, but the Grand Wagoneer provides the second-row captain’s chairs for seven-passenger seating as standard equipment. A second-row bench is available here for seating to accommodate eight passengers, but in the Grand Wagoneer, the bench is optional, unlike the Wagoneer, where it’s standard. Due to the rich appointments inside the Grand Wagoneer, this one has slightly less room available, just over 172 cu.ft. of total passenger volume and almost 97 cu.ft. of total cargo space behind the first row, or 113 cu.ft. in the Grand Wagoneer L.
Although I like the powerful engine in the Wagoneer, the Grand Wagoneer gets an even more impressive version. This beauty comes with a 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo 510 engine tuned to deliver a beastly 510 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, 90 hp more than the Wagoneer. You get the two-speed electronically shifted 4X4 system standard on the Grand Wagoneer, with the same transmission as the Wagoneer. The Grand Wagoneer comes with a Quadra-Lift air suspension standard on every model, which is an available option for the Wagoneer.
Looking at the exterior, the Grand Wagoneer has some unique details like a black accent-color roof. This one comes with power foldaway heated side mirrors with auto-dimming functionality on the driver’s side and integrated supplemental turn signals. The Wagoneer’s optional tri-pane panoramic sunroof is standard on the Grand Wagoneer, as well as 20-inch wheels. The Obsidian and Series III trims come with 22-inch XL wheels for an even more commanding presence on the road.
Differences inside are immediately apparent. The Grand Wagoneer comes with a larger 12.3-inch multiview cluster display, plus four-zone automatic climate control. A digital rearview mirror is available. Nappa leather-trimmed seating is standard, with Palermo leather seats featuring quilted accents available. You get power 24-way front seats that are heated and ventilated, heated second-row seats standard, and much more.
Additional tech goes even further here with a larger 12-inch infotainment display, plus the 19-speaker McIntosh sound system is standard. To take things to the next level, a McIntosh 23-speaker sound system is available with a 12-inch subwoofer. You can also choose a Rear Seat Entertainment package with dual 10.1-inch displays featuring Fire TV and more to keep your passengers entertained. You can even add an available 10.25-inch Passenger Interactive Display and more to get up to 75 inches of total display throughout your Grand Wagoneer.
Key Differences
Although we’ve taken a good look at both of these models, I thought it would help to highlight a few major differences. For starters, the Grand Wagoneer has a more powerful engine and comes with 4X4 standard along with a Quadra-Lift air suspension, which are available options for the Wagoneer. You get more total passenger and cargo space inside the Wagoneer, which has a standard second-row bench with optional captain’s chairs available. The Grand Wagoneer offers the opposite arrangement. Finally, the Grand Wagoneer has more amenities and luxury features that are both standard and available, making it the ultimate option for sophisticated refinement from Jeep.
Which Wagoneer Is Right for You?
That’s a big question and one we can’t actually answer for you, though you now have the tools you need to make that decision. If it helps, think of the Wagoneer as the entry-level luxury SUV and go from there. It has impressive standard features, a great engine, and three trim levels for you to choose from if you want upgrades. Going up to the Grand Wagoneer essentially jumps you to a higher trim, giving you a more powerful engine and enhanced standard luxury and tech features, with even more available that you can’t get with the Wagoneer. They’re the same overall size, so you don’t have to worry about that, and it ultimately comes down to the kinds of features you’re looking for. Now, you’re all set to go out there and choose the right Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer that will elevate your drive each day.
