Is the Grand Wagoneer L Worth It for Shore Trips? for Sale in Lumberton, NJ

Lucas Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram · November 6, 2026

The 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L carries more luggage behind an occupied third row on trips from Cherry Hill or Burlington to the Jersey Shore. Jeep gives the L 42.6 cubic feet behind that row, against 27.9 in the standard Grand Wagoneer. The difference is 14.7 cubic feet without asking anyone to give up a seat. If your third row is usually folded and you park in a tight Lumberton garage every night, the standard Jeep saves a foot of garage space.

Route 72 to Long Beach Island With All the Seats Up

A family heading through Manahawkin with passengers in the third row needs space for bags behind them. Folding that row solves the cargo problem only when nobody is using it. The L’s 42.6 cubic feet is available with the last row upright, so it is the stronger choice when the back bench carries family and the cargo area still has to hold everyone’s bags.

For a smaller group, the standard body opens 70.8 cubic feet behind the second row once the third row is folded. That is the better fit for a household that uses the last row occasionally, but carries a larger load of beach gear only when that row is empty. Both lengths seat up to eight on eligible builds, and the second-row bench supplies that eighth seat. The 2027 Grand Wagoneer research hub brings both body lengths together.

Two Ways to Seat a Family From Burlington

On eligible trims, the second-row bench adds an eighth seat for a full carpool or a weekend with grandparents. The seven-seat layout uses captain’s chairs and leaves a center aisle for children going to the third row. Neither layout requires a long body by itself. The L is for families who need the seating layout and room for bags at the same time.

Limited offers heat for the second row and a powered third row. The higher Summit Reserve is a seven-seat build in Jeep’s U.S. gas configurator. Summit Reserve’s seven-seat layout pairs second-row captain’s chairs with Palermo leather and a 23-speaker McIntosh system. The trim and equipment guide lists the factory prices and seating equipment.

What an Extra Foot Means in a Lumberton Garage

A standard Grand Wagoneer is 216.1 inches long. The L is 228.1 inches. In a garage with 20 feet of clear interior length, the body alone leaves 23.9 inches total in front and behind the standard Jeep or 11.9 inches total with the L. Those figures describe the remaining depth before shelves or liftgate clearance take up any of it.

The two bodies have the same published 83.6-inch body width. The extra foot is a depth decision, and the mirror clearance is a separate measurement at the opening. Shelving takes up part of the usable depth behind a closed garage door. The Grand Wagoneer dimensions list both body heights, lengths and wheelbases.

Towing Toward Toms River or the Delaware River

Jeep’s factory tow ratings change with axle ratio as well as body length. The properly equipped standard gas 4×4 with the 3.92 axle is rated up to 10,000 pounds; the equivalent L reaches 9,960 pounds. With the 3.55 axle, the standard 4WD is rated at 5,970 pounds in the same factory table. The axle and tow equipment matter more to that rating than choosing the bigger cargo area.

Upland includes the heavy-duty tow package in the standard body. If you carry a crew on a boat trip near Trenton, passengers and cargo share the vehicle’s load capacity with trailer tongue weight. The trailer’s loaded weight and the SUV’s own rating determine whether that combination works.

When the Grand Wagoneer L Earns Its Price

The base L 4×2 costs $3,000 more at the factory than the base standard 4×2, before destination and options. Both have the 420-horsepower Hurricane gas engine, and EPA rates both at 22 highway mpg in rear-wheel drive. The L’s extra foot yields 14.7 more cubic feet behind the third row with every seat upright. For a family that folds the back row before most drives from Cherry Hill to Long Beach Island, the standard Jeep’s shorter body is useful every time it pulls into the garage.

Shore traffic on the Garden State Parkway and Route 72 can put time on the running engine between fill-ups and mileage milestones. The factory maintenance guide covers the oil reminder and factory intervals, and Lucas Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram offers service scheduling at its Lumberton store.

Grand Wagoneer L Shore Trip FAQs

Will a Grand Wagoneer L have more space with everyone aboard?

Yes. The L has 42.6 cubic feet behind its third row, compared with 27.9 in the standard Grand Wagoneer. Those are the published volumes with the row upright. The L is a good fit when both the passengers and their gear need the back of the SUV.

Which second-row layout leaves a walk-through to the back?

The captain’s-chair layout leaves a center aisle and seats seven. A second-row bench on an eligible model seats up to eight in total. Both body lengths offer those seating layouts on eligible trims, so the center aisle does not require the longer body.

Does the Grand Wagoneer L have a different highway mpg rating?

In rear-wheel drive, EPA rates the standard and L gas models at 22 highway mpg. In 4WD, the standard body is rated at 21 highway mpg and the L at 20. Drive system and body length both matter when comparing the ratings.

How much does a Grand Wagoneer L add to the garage footprint?

The Grand Wagoneer L is 12 inches longer than the standard model, with the same published body width. A 20-foot garage leaves 11.9 inches of total depth in front of and behind the L before accounting for the liftgate or any shelves.

Where can I compare Grand Wagoneer listings near Cherry Hill?

Lucas Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram lists Grand Wagoneer inventory online from its Lumberton store near Cherry Hill. The standard model measures 216.1 inches and the L measures 228.1 inches. The Grand Wagoneer questions cover seating and towing for both gas bodies.