By Jeep Portsmouth
A full passenger cabin is the strongest reason for an NH family to choose the 2027 Grand Wagoneer L. With the third row occupied, its 42.6 cubic feet of rear cargo space hold 14.7 cubic feet more than the standard Grand Wagoneer. The shorter vehicle already has 27.9 cubic feet, so a household that travels with fewer bags can keep the smaller footprint and the same 420-horsepower gas engine.
Key Numbers
- Cargo with all three rows upright: 27.9 cubic feet standard; 42.6 L
- Overall length: 216.1 inches standard; 228.1 L
- Wheelbase: 123 inches standard; 130 L
- The L-body starting MSRP premium is $3,000 for matching equipment
- Both gas bodies produce 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft
Hampton Beach Gear with Everyone Aboard
A Hampton Beach State Park trip puts people and luggage in the vehicle at the same time. Folding the third row creates more storage, but it also removes the seats a larger family needs. The L addresses that specific problem: it gives more space behind the occupied third row.
Beach chairs, a cooler, towels and a stroller fill that rear area quickly. For a household coming from Exeter with every seat in use, the L is the stronger cargo choice. A family from Rye carrying a lighter load has a useful 27.9 cubic feet in the standard body, with less overall vehicle length along Route 1A.
The 2027 Grand Wagoneer specifications separate seats-up cargo from the larger folded-seat volumes. Seating remains a separate selection: eligible second-row benches provide eight places; captain’s chairs give seven.
The Extra Foot on an Exeter Driveway
The standard Grand Wagoneer measures 216.1 inches long, and the L measures 228.1. Both are 83.6 inches wide excluding mirrors. A household gains rear storage by adding length, rather than choosing a wider body. Wheelbase increases by seven inches, from 123 to 130.
A hypothetical 20-foot bay measures 240 inches. The standard vehicle leaves 23.9 inches of total length clearance; the L leaves 11.9 inches. That space is shared between the front and rear. Mirrors, the garage door, the liftgate and room to walk around the SUV add their own clearance needs.
For frequent trips through Exeter or stops along Route 1, the standard body earns its place when the smaller footprint matters every day and its luggage area is sufficient. The L earns its additional length when a full cabin and a larger load regularly travel together.
Third-Row Room and Cargo Are Different Purchases
Published third-row legroom is 36.6 inches in either Grand Wagoneer length. Choosing the L primarily increases rear storage; it does not buy a longer published third-row legroom measurement. Both bodies also list 40.9 inches of front legroom and 42.7 inches in the second row.
The difference becomes larger when seats fold. With row three down, the standard body has 70.8 cubic feet, and the L has 88.8. With both rear rows folded, maximum cargo volume is 94.2 and 116.7 cubic feet respectively. Those arrangements suit bulky purchases or travel with fewer passengers.
A Durham household with older children in all three rows benefits from the L’s seats-up cargo area. A Dover household that regularly folds the third row has a different balance: the standard body already gains substantial room without moving to the longer vehicle. The Grand Wagoneer overview connects both bodies with their cabin and capability choices.
Somersworth Comfort: Length Before Leather
A base L starts at $68,000 MSRP in 4x2 form, compared with $65,000 for standard 4x2. Matching L configurations add $3,000 to the starting MSRP. Prices exclude destination, options, taxes and fees; destination is $2,795 on the listed gas lineup.
Limited L 4x4 starts at $76,100 before those additional charges. It pairs the larger luggage area with Nappa leather and heated second-row seats. Overland L 4x4 starts at $84,000, adding an equipment combination that includes 19-speaker McIntosh sound and air suspension.
For Somersworth families whose main issue is luggage, choosing the L body addresses that issue directly. Moving up to a standard-body Summit Reserve buys Palermo leather, a seven-seat layout and 23-speaker audio; it retains the standard body’s 27.9-cubic-foot rear cargo area. The 2027 trim comparison gives each listed gas configuration’s starting MSRP.
Rochester Trailer Trips and the L Tradeoff
Both gas lengths use the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six with 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft, matched with an eight-speed automatic. The L’s larger body does not bring a higher engine output. Its fuel tank holds 30.5 gallons rather than the standard vehicle’s 26.5.
Maximum trailer weight is 10,000 pounds for properly equipped standard-body 4WD with the 3.92 axle. The corresponding L is rated at 9,960 pounds. A 3.55-axle 4WD standard vehicle is rated at 5,970 pounds, and the L at 5,760, so the axle and equipment matter much more than the small difference between the highest ratings.
For repeated trips north from Rochester on the Spaulding Turnpike, Upland includes the HD Trailer Tow Package in its listed standard-body configuration. It also includes air suspension, skid plates and tow hooks. An L buyer gains rear luggage space while still needing the proper vehicle equipment for the actual trailer.
The Family Choice on the NH Seacoast
Choose Grand Wagoneer L when the third row stays occupied and the family regularly carries a large collection of bags, sports gear or beach equipment. Its additional 14.7 cubic feet sit exactly where that household needs them. Choose the standard body when its cargo area is sufficient and a foot less length improves everyday parking.
Either body can provide a seven-seat captain’s-chair arrangement or an eligible eight-seat bench layout. Cabin equipment then follows the chosen trim. That keeps the main purchases clear: body length buys storage, the second-row layout determines maximum seating, and the trim supplies the upholstery, audio and comfort features.
The Grand Cherokee L seats up to seven in a 204.9-inch body, providing a smaller three-row alternative. Gas Grand Wagoneer oil service follows the indicator, with a maximum of 10,000 miles or 12 months. Captain’s chairs give a seven-seat cabin; eligible Grand Wagoneer bench layouts seat eight.
Buy the Body That Works for Your Family
Premier Companies is locally and family-owned since 1979, with commission-free staff under the Premier People Promise. Its service to buyers continues through ownership. The body-size decision belongs to the family’s passenger and luggage needs rather than a commissioned sale.
Under Premier Pure Price, vehicle pricing has been negotiation-free since 1995. The group uses third parties such as CarGurus, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader in its market comparisons, saying “We price our cars, not our customers.” Premier Transparency publishes KBB trade values and available rates, rebates, residuals and incentives any hour.
Families can shop online and buy online through Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple, or work in person with the team. Its three ways to shop include a combination of remote and showroom steps. Online trade valuation and credit applications are available, and we deliver anywhere with coast-to-coast delivery.
Grand Wagoneer Family FAQs
Does choosing L increase the maximum number of seats?
Both Grand Wagoneer lengths offer up to eight seats with an eligible second-row bench. Captain’s chairs create a seven-seat cabin in either length. Choosing L increases the cargo area behind the third row from 27.9 to 42.6 cubic feet rather than adding another passenger position.
What does the extra $3,000 for an L buy?
Matching L configurations add $3,000 to factory starting MSRP and gain a longer body with more rear storage. Overall length grows by 12 inches, while wheelbase grows by seven. The gas engine retains 420 horsepower, so the price step buys space rather than additional engine output.
Does Summit Reserve automatically include the longer body?
No. Summit Reserve is offered in standard and L configurations, starting at $101,400 and $104,400 respectively before destination and options. Both have seven seats, Palermo leather and 23-speaker McIntosh audio. The L body adds storage behind those seats, while Reserve identifies the upper cabin equipment.
Is an L better for every towing household?
The answer follows passenger and luggage needs as well as trailer weight. Properly equipped 3.92-axle 4WD limits are 10,000 pounds for the standard vehicle and 9,960 for the L. The longer body adds rear cargo room; axle ratio, equipment, hitch limits and loading determine the trailer capacity.
Can our family buy online and have a Grand Wagoneer delivered?
Yes. Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple supports remote purchasing, a showroom visit or a combination. Online shopping includes trade valuation and credit applications. Premier Companies offers nationwide delivery, with the commission-free team providing the same Premier Pure Promise experience during the purchase and throughout ownership.
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