Jeep has been going big lately, whether you’re talking about adding a 3rd row to the Grand Cherokee or reviving the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as highly capable full-size 3-row utilities. Well, that obviously wasn’t enough. Now they’re going even bigger with this Grand Wagoneer L. So, let’s see how it shakes up America’s suburban lifestyle.

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer burst onto the scene last year, giving Jeep owners with growing families a whole new 3-row option to grow into. Now, Jeep delivers a stretched alternative, the 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L.

Wagoneer is of course the reintroduced premium extension of the Jeep brand, and the Grand Wagoneer takes it to extremes with standard air suspension, cargo management rail system, full LED lighting, running boards, black accent roof; plus, unique hood, front fascia, grille, and fender flares. Not to mention a whole suite of interior niceties; a unique dash design, walnut and aluminum trim, leather aplenty, and even massaging seats.

But both Wagoneer Ls share an elongated 130-inch wheelbase, 7 more than the standard Wagoneer, and an overall length that’s a foot more. And while the added length certainly makes it look large and in charge, it doesn’t appear too ungainly with things out of proportion.

Designed to haul up to 8 people plus plenty of gear as comfortably as possible; both 2nd and 3rd row legroom stay the same. The benefit comes strictly in cargo space behind the 3rd row, which here in the Grand Wagoneer L grows from 28.4 cubic-ft. to 44.2. That climbs to 88.8 with the 3rd row folded, and to a max of 112.9. The Wagoneer L’s less bulky seats allow for an even greater max total of 130.9 cubic-ft. All seats folding with a push of a button, of course. Towing capacity stays the same at 10,000-lbs.

But doing the pulling is an all-new 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 engine; designed to deliver more power, more torque, and better efficiency than the standard Wagoneer’s V8. Dubbed “Hurricane,” two versions are available. The Wagoneer L’s with 420-horsepower and 468 lb-ft. of torque; while this Grand Wagoneer L gets a high output version with 510-horsepower and 500 lb-ft. of torque.

So, even with a bigger vehicle, you’ll be getting better fuel economy than the Grand Wagoneer’s 6.4-liter V8, as the turbo-6 with 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive, both standard, achieves Government Fuel Economy Ratings of 14-City, 19-Highway, and 16-Combined, all numbers one better. We managed to average a fine 18.9 miles-per-gallon of Premium.

Depending on which trim is selected, you’ll get either Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, or Quadra-Drive II 4-wheel-drive. For our Series II tester, that means Quadra-Drive II along with Quadra-Lift Air Suspension and 22-inch polished aluminum wheels which we steered towards Mason Dixon Dragway…

…where it was clear, this engine delivers an impressive amount of torque, considering how easily it dealt with the well over 3-tons of weight here. The Grand Wagoneer L launches hard, hitting 60 in just 4.9-seconds. Smooth and consistent power delivery from there, with almost every run we did coming in at 13.5-seconds at 104 miles-per-hour.

There’s not much you can do about the close to 19-feet of length however, as it requires keeping inputs smooth; but we were able to get through our handling course carrying quite a bit of speed.

The interior is just as amazing as the regular Grand Wagoneer; with up to 75-inches of screen space and a McIntosh reference audio system pumping 1,375-watts of sound through 23-speakers. Front seats in Series II are 24-way adjustable with controls on the door just like Mercedes-Benz. If you opt for 2nd row captain’s chairs, a big center console houses a 10-inch comfort display screen for making adjustments, and of course other screens are available on the backs of the front seat headrests to keep you entertained and informed.

If all this space and luxury sound too good to be true; well, we can assure it’s real, but it will cost you, as the Grand Wagoneer L starts at a whopping $93,495. But, if you just need the space, and can get by with a lot less luxury and without 4-wheel-drive, you can get into a Wagoneer L for as little as $64,495.

In a few short years, Jeep has gone from having no 3-row offerings at all in their lineup, to having a multitude to choose from. The 2023 Grand Wagoneer L is an impressive luxurious beast of an SUV that takes the brand to even loftier heights.

Like every other luxury-minded European carmaker, Audi has a full portfolio of utility vehicles to choose from, including big ones like the Q7 and big fast ones like this SQ7. 2025 brings a host of updates for this still V8-powered prestige performer, and we can’t wait to check it all out.

Audi’s largest SUV, the seven-passenger Q7, launched way back in 2007; but it wasn’t until 2020, well into its second generation, that it got the proper high-performance treatment with an SQ7 version. Well, it’s time for the 2025 model year, and while the SQ7 is still rockin’ through its second gen, Audi is cranking it up when it comes to style and tech.

All Q7s get revised styling for 2025 with modernized front and rear fascias, along with updated and now customizable LED lighting. Up front, lower aero treatments are slightly reshaped, and Audi’s Singleframe grille gets new patterns that are unique for Q7 and SQ7. In back, there’s a more aggressive looking rear diffuser that better integrates some new exhaust tips. And rounding it out are some fresh color choices and five new wheel designs. In addition to the unique grille, SQ7s feature additional aero treatments throughout, quad exhaust tips, and larger brakes behind 21-inch wheels, which can be optioned up to these 22s.

Tech updates come by way of better smartphone integration into the MultiMedia Interface, with the ability to not only use more third-party apps but download them directly to the vehicle. It’s all done through Audi’s latest MMI setup which features an in-dash infotainment touchscreen, a smaller touch panel just below for climate controls and additional functions such as handwriting recognition, and, of course, a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit for the driver.

There are some minor material upgrades throughout, and more uniqueness to coincide with trim levels; plus, some new available packages to further customize the space. All Q7s are outfitted for seven passengers with plenty of adult-size room in the second-row bench; the third row, it’s best left to the kids.

All of that is indeed great, but the star of this show remains what’s under the SQ7’s hood. Oh yeah, Audi still believes in V8s, and this is a great one, the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo engine used by Porsche and even Lamborghini in their SUVs. Here in Audi tune, it delivers 500 horsepower along with 568 lb-ft of torque. And wow this thing is quick, like EV quick, taking off much faster than you’re expecting. At Mason Dixon Dragway it hooked up easily, pounced off the line, and pulled hard the whole way down the strip. We hit 60 in a mere 3.8 seconds.

Audi keeps the Tiptronic name alive for their eight-speed automatic transmission and it slams through the first few gears quite aggressively, easing off a little in higher ones. That V8 made all the right noises throughout the quarter-mile but without being too loud. 12.4 at 111 mph was our best time.

SQ7s get a unique sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, and it almost eliminated all body roll through our handling course, helping this big utility feel more like a small sports car. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard on all Q7s but there is unique tuning here in the S, and we really had to push it hard to initiate any understeer. The brakes came on strong as soon as we started to press the pedal in our panic braking runs, stopping us from 60 in an impressive 94 feet. There was some nosedive, but absolutely no discernable fade.

For all its performance, the ride quality is sublime, never harsh, making for a very enjoyable drive home from the track. It also feels built like a tank, weighing more than 5,000 lbs., though that substantial structure allows for towing up to 7,700-lbs.

Government Fuel Economy Ratings are 15 City, 21 Highway, and 17 Combined. We averaged a good 20.1 mpg of Premium in our driving loop. As far as high-performance SUVs go, the SQ7’s starting price of $92,095 for Premium Plus trim is not unreasonable. You can upgrade to Prestige trim for $98,195.

While not exactly commonplace, high-performance SUVs have seemingly been coming at us from all sorts of brands lately, from luxury to mainstream– which is the direction of choice for Audi, bringing the premium driving experience closer to attainable levels. So, if you’re looking for high levels of luxury, combined with raucous V8 performance, in a vehicle that can still comfortably haul the family, the 2025 Audi SQ7 is eagerly waiting to deliver.