The Jeep faithful have been without a large SUV to fit their growing families since the ill-fated Commander went out of production at the end of the 2010 model year. Now the 2023 Wagoneer revives a name from the brand’s past along with the concept of a full-size off-roader. Built to serve the same purpose as the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Ford Expedition, and the Nissan Armada, the Wagoneer offers a roomy cabin, a tall driving position, and a 10,000-pound towing capacity. Add in one of the Wagoneer’s three all-wheel-drive systems, and the only limitation to the SUV’s off-road capability will be its massive size—we doubt it’ll fit on some trails. But the Wagoneer is more likely to spend its time on-road, where it offers a smooth ride and a well-isolated cabin that makes it an attractive road-trip vehicle with seating for up to eight. Luxury buyers may be more interested in the fancier Grand Wagoneer, which we review separately.
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What’s New for 2023?
In its second year on the market, the modern Wagoneer generation grows to include a long-wheelbase L model with 12 inches added to the SUV’s overall length and an additional 7.0 inches of wheelbase. This extended Wagoneer L offers even more passenger and cargo space than the already spacious Wagoneer models. A new twin-turbocharged inline-six cylinder engine replaces the thirsty V-8 engine under the hood and boasts 420 horsepower. A blacked-out Carbide appearance package is now available, too; it adds gloss-black wheels, black exterior trim detailing, and special interior trim and upholstery.
