The Grand Cherokee has been a mainstay in the Jeep lineup for years. Along with the Grand Cherokee’s development year after year, we have also seen the birth of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in 2021. This “L” designation, which stands for “long”, is a Grand Cherokee with a long wheelbase and a larger interior space for more passengers.

However, many critics are wondering why this long-wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee even exists. The Jeep lineup is full of capable full-size SUVs, so why was a long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee even developed? Is there any reason to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee L? Here is everything you need to know about the SUV and why it’s not worth buying.

A closer look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Starting at $42,130 according to Jeep, the Grand Cherokee L is a large three-row SUV with seating for up to seven passengers, and it has a maximum cargo volume of around 84.6 cu-ft.

This Grand Cherokee L comes equipped with Chrysler’s tried and true 3.6-liter VVT V6 engine, which makes about 290 horsepower. When properly equipped, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L can tow around 6,200 pounds, and it gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

If any of these statistics sound familiar, that is no surprise, as the specifications are nearly identical to the standard Jeep Grand Cherokee. The standard Grand Cherokee has a starting MSRP that is around $2,000 lower, but it offers the same powertrain, similar horsepower, nearly identical fuel economy, and the same towing capacity as the Grand Cherokee L.

The Grand Cherokee has around 13 cu-ftless cargo volume and, of course, it’s missing a row of seats when compared to the Grand Cherokee L as well.

Is there any reason to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

The only reason that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is on the market, is its low price. Jeep offers the much better Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, both in long “L” bodied variants, but these vehicles are incredibly expensive.

The Wagoneer lineup of SUVs is currently seemingly acting as its luxury brand outside of Jeep itself, having its section on the Jeep website. The cheapest Wagoneer L model starts at $64,595.

This puts the Grand Cherokee L at around $20,000 less than the cheapest Wagoneer. According to Edmunds, the SUV is also fantastic offroad, especially when compared to other three-row SUVs in the segment.

The Grand Cherokee L’s drivetrain is also very capable for its size. This 3.6-liter V6 is used throughout the Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep lineup because of its solid dependability and power. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is an SUV that can be dependable, reliable, and solid offroad, and also has a ton of cargo and passenger room.

If all you need is an SUV with a good amount of seating and you are a fan of the Jeep brand’s design language, the Grand Cherokee L might be your choice.