Welcome the Jeep Grand Wagoneer back from the grave. The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has returned in a massive way, literally. It’s one substantial three-row SUV with tons of advanced bells and whistles to enjoy. But is it really as grand as it seems? 

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer worth buying? 

Yes, if you want a capable SUV that includes tons of advanced tech and modern convenience features for your family, then you can’t go wrong with the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. It provides space for your entire family, including the dog, to enjoy the finer life. 

Critics are finally test driving the Grand Wagoneer around town and even taking it off-roading, and they’re finding it difficult to find any drawbacks. But there are three things that aren’t exactly loved. 

1. The Grand Wagoneer is thirsty 

If you’re interested in the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, you might not be concerned about fuel economy. If you can afford this beast, you can afford fuel. However, it only gets an EPA-estimated 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. 

Yes, you read that correctly. It gets a whole 13 miles to the gallon. But this issue may be solved soon. Jeep plans to offer a hybrid model for each SUV soon. It’s possible that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4xe will arrive soon. 

But the Wagoneer brings the heat. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 10,000 lbs. It can carry a payload of up to 1,500 lbs. So, sipping more fuel allows it to haul larger campers, trailers, boats, and more. 

2. The 2022 Wagoneer is hefty 

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is massive. It can weigh up to 6.450 lbs when fully ticked out. This amount of weight is hard to ignore. You may notice some jiggling in the cab as you ride over bumps and experience body roll-around curves. 

The Wagoneer does have an independent rear suspension that’s made of aluminum and chassis tweaks to enhance on-road manners, though. Also, the light steering requires constant attention. 

You get a 6.4-liter V8 engine with the Wagoneer that pumps out 471 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. Jeep estimates that it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about six seconds. So its hefty size doesn’t slow it down. 

3. The Grand Wagoneer is excessive for off-roading 

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has an MSRP of $86,995. But it is a grand vehicle, so it has tons of extra features, including enhanced off-roading capability. But usually, massive vehicles aren’t used for off-roading, and the Wagoneer isn’t trail-rated. 

Larger SUVs can be too wide to easily fit on more narrow trails, and they could be too heavy for soft mud and sediment. Also, do people want to risk getting their $100,000 vehicle scruffed up by nature? 

But if you do want to go off-roading, the standard Quadra-Drive II off-road system and all-terrain tires will conquer challenges reasonably well. It includes a standard electronic limited-slip differential and modes for Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, and Rock. 

The Quadra-Life Air Suspension has five different height modes. One offers an additional 3.6-inches of lift. But maybe if an off-roading package was optional, then people could access some savings.