The GW is by far a better vehicle over the tired and dated Escalade and Navigator. They both are a rebadged gm product. Jeep took their time making a high end model and it’s definitely better. The only solid part of an Escalade is the 6.2. You can get a very well equipped series 3 for 115-120k.
I absolutely adore this SUV, but the price Hike and the arrogance of these corporations foisting such hikes on the consumers is a major turn off.. I'll wait to buy a used version of the car or I'll just stick to something that's more practical (and affordable) i.e something in the Kia Sorrento or Honda line.
First time I saw the title, I went to the US build and Price website…..about $123-125K US. I like the L, but…won’t fit in my American Garage…too long. Even my regular length JGW barely fits in the garage. Too much Chrome, although in their defense the Chrome isn’t exactly the traditional full bright chrome…a little more subdued chrome. Definitely needs some toning down of the chrome trim. Biggest problem with the rear seat entertainment is there is not a way to remove the screens…..with the trend in larger almost full length moonroofs, the earlier flip down DVD screens have been moved to the seat backs….fine, but I would like the option of removing the screens. I have had two SUV’s with rear seat entertainment screens and never even removed the protective film wrap from either one.
I believe there is a chrome-delete option for the Grand Wagoneer now, giving buyers some choice. It worked out well for GM, making the Denali Ultimates come with vader chrome over the regular stuff. Means people have to pay more to get it, which is exactly what carmakers want.
I wish we got these in England from an owners perspective but I'm glad we don't from a drivers perspective. Every now and again someone imports an F150 and has to have their driveway widened.
I'm sure one of these over there would be ridiculous! We're lucky out here having larger roads and highways, but New York City is the #1 market for Escalade and Escalade ESV which are about the size of this. I don't know how drivers of these can make it in NYC, its nuts there!
I liked it quite a lot more than I had expected. I saw a few Wagoneers on my drive back to drop it off, including another Grand Wagoneer. Compared with the Escalade it's priced well, but the resale market seems tough on them from what I've seen so far.
@@PRNTestDrive It's a good point. NYC streets are no bigger than British city streets. The avenues are massive but not the streets. In fact they are so similar to the streets in the city I Ilive in England (Manchester) that a few well known TV and films have been filmed here under the pretence of being NYC.
