2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs 2022 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in a similar traditional SUV styling. It featured a tall hood, broad shoulders, trapezoidal wheel arches, and an upright profile. The Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a standard black roof, model-specific hood, front fascia, and grille. The grille leaned forward slightly, with laser-etched knurling in the slots, and the wheel center caps had an acrylic glass covering to protect the “Wagoneer” logo. The vehicle's body-on-frame architecture allowed for independent front and rear suspension, with an aluminum hood and doors, and a composite tailgate to save weight. Inside, the Grand Wagoneer offered high-end features like 24-way power front seats with memory, massage, lumbar support, and four-way power headrests, along with heated/ventilated first- and second-row seats and a heated steering wheel. Nappa leather upholstery was standard, with higher-grade Palermo leather available, complemented by aluminum and American Walnut wood trim.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban adopted Chevrolet's full-size truck design language, sharing its exterior styling with the Tahoe SUV and Silverado 1500 pickup. Its tall hood, long proportions, and large wheels gave it a supersized appearance. The Suburban was available in six trims, offering customization options through varying grille, fascia, and wheel designs. The RST trim featured a Cherry Red Tintcoat exterior, 22-inch bright-machined black-painted wheels, and a monochromatic black grille with Black Ice accents, creating a sporty look. Inside, the Suburban provided a spacious cabin, ranging from economically comfortable on the base LS trim to plush on the High Country. Leather seats were standard from the LT trim, with material quality improving with price. The RST trim included 10-way power driver and front passenger seats, Jet Black perforated leather seats with Victory Red stitching, and an optional Luxury package with heated second-row outboard seats. However, the predominantly black interior made the cabin feel dark, despite chrome sill plates and red seat stitching.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, producing 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, with cylinder deactivation for improved fuel economy. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in six seconds, impressive for its roughly 6,400-pound weight. The Grand Wagoneer featured standard four-wheel drive with the Quadra-Drive II system, including a two-speed transfer case and electronic limited-slip differential. It also had the Quadra-Lift air suspension system, offering adjustable height for off-roading, reducing aerodynamic drag, or easing ingress and egress. With a maximum ground clearance of 10 inches, it boasted a 25-degree approach angle, 24-degree departure angle, and 22-degree breakover angle, and could ford up to 24 inches of water. Despite its power, the Grand Wagoneer was best driven at a stately pace due to its bouncy ride at higher speeds and imprecise steering.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban offered three engine choices: a 5.3-liter V8, a 6.2-liter V8, and a new 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six, all paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3-liter V8, standard on most trims, produced 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter V8, standard on the High Country and available on other trims, delivered 420 hp and 460 lb-ft. The 3.0-liter diesel engine offered 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, with excellent fuel economy and a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Suburban featured standard rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive optional on most trims. The independent rear suspension improved ride and handling, increased cargo capacity, and provided more space for third-row passengers. The RST trim, equipped with the 6.2-liter V8, excelled in towing, with a maximum capacity of 8,300 pounds, and performed well during an 80-mile tow test.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer accommodated seven passengers with standard second-row captain’s chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than competitors like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80, though front-row space was more limited. With 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and 70.9 cubic feet with the third row stowed, it surpassed rivals in commonly used configurations. However, its 94.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space fell short of competitors when all rear seats were folded. The Grand Wagoneer had a maximum towing capacity of 9,850 pounds, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its extra weight. Standard features included a sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, and large storage bins, though forward visibility was limited by the hood.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban excelled in space, seating up to nine with an optional front-row bench seat. Most configurations offered seven- or eight-passenger seating, with a livable third row providing adequate headroom, knee room, and legroom. The Suburban boasted 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 144.7 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded flat, the largest in its class. The second-row seats slid forward or backward up to 5.5 inches, and both rows folded flat with ease. The cabin featured an optional power-sliding center console, a hidden storage drawer, and ample storage cubbies. However, its size made maneuvering and parking challenging, especially in congested areas. The Suburban switched to electronic push-button transmission controls, replacing the traditional column-mounted shifter.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer featured a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a McIntosh audio system, and a 4G-LTE WiFi hotspot. Second-row passengers had a 10.25-inch touchscreen for climate control, with an optional rear-seat entertainment system adding two 10.1-inch screens. The Grand Wagoneer had a larger touchscreen than the standard Wagoneer and a second screen for functions like seat massagers. A separate 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front passenger controlled navigation and entertainment. Amazon Alexa connectivity and Fire TV for Auto allowed streaming and screen sharing. The Uconnect 5 infotainment system, with an Android-based operating system and over-the-air updates, was standard, though the screen response was slow, and the instrument cluster graphics were plain.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban offered advanced technology, with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster standard on LT trims and above. Google built-in, including Google Maps, Assistant, and Play Store access, was also standard on these trims. The Suburban featured 13 camera views, including a "transparent trailer" view. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System with an 8-inch touchscreen was standard on the LS, while a 10.2-inch system with Google built-in was standard on LT and above. Wireless device charging and a WiFi hotspot were standard on higher trims. The LS had a six-speaker audio system, while the LT and above featured a nine-speaker Bose system, with a premium 10-speaker system available on the Premier and High Country.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had not yet been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA. Standard safety features included a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, intersection collision assist, and rear parking sensors. Optional features included a driver-attention monitor, night vision, traffic-sign recognition, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Active Driving Assist combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centering, requiring hands-on driving, with a hands-free version planned for certain highways.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban included standard safety features like automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, front pedestrian braking, rear park assist, and an HD rear-vision camera. For 2022, front park assist, lane-keeping assistance, and lane-departure warning were added. Optional features included adaptive cruise control, HD surround vision, rear pedestrian alert, reverse automatic braking, lane-changing assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a head-up display. The Suburban received a four-star overall rating from the NHTSA, with four stars for front crash protection, five stars for side crash protection, and three stars for rollover resistance.