Cargo and Dimensions
Packing a two-row Grand Cherokee means working with 37.7 cubic feet while five people ride along, or 70.8 with the backrest lowered; its 193.5-inch body sits on a 116.7-inch wheelbase for everyday Cape errands. Before a Craigville Beach outing, compare your actual chairs and cooler with the space available while the rear passengers remain seated.
A household driving Route 28 can assess this Jeep by the load it carries on an ordinary weekday, rather than assuming that a larger exterior always supplies more useful room. The cargo allowance changes from 37.7 to 70.8 cubic feet when the rear backrest is folded, so separate the beach trip with passengers from the furniture trip that uses their seats for luggage. Cabin measurements help answer whether the people and belongings making the trip can travel together, while the powertrain and equipment choices answer different ownership questions.
Consider the Grand Cherokee L when passenger count rules out two rows: its 204.9-inch body offers a third seating row and 84.6 cubic feet when both rear rows are lowered. For a five-person household, retain the shorter body in the comparison and measure the gear that must ride behind everyone.
The two-row Grand Cherokee gives you two useful cargo modes:
| Configuration | Cargo volume |
|---|---|
| Behind the second row (five seats up) | 37.7 cu ft |
| Rear seats folded (max) | 70.8 cu ft |
Fold only the section you need for an awkward load, then check that each remaining passenger has a usable seating position and belt. With an armful of sandy equipment, the optional hands-free liftgate is worth trying for access before deciding how convenient loading feels.
The Grand Cherokee's cabin is roomy up front and comfortable in back for adults on Cape-length drives:
| Measurement | Front row | Second row |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | 41.3 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder room | 59.2 in | 58.0 in |
Allow for a body width of 77.5 inches before mirrors and a height of 70.8 inches when measuring the garage; the standard suspension leaves 8.4 inches underneath the 193.5-inch-long Jeep. Those measurements frame a parking assessment; verify the actual garage opening, doors, hatch and accessories, and follow the intended beach’s eligibility and access rules independently.
All five seating positions share a two-row layout, and lowering part of the rear backrest trades passenger space for load length on a trip toward the Rail Trail. Bring the child seats and stroller you actually use to the showroom, install them correctly, and check cargo access with the family seating arrangement fixed rather than judging from an empty cabin. For a household carrying six or seven people together, the Grand Cherokee L supplies the extra row that this shorter body cannot.
Roof rails are standard, while Mopar accessory crossbars have a 165-pound maximum; account for the carrier and its load together before moving bulky beach equipment above the cabin instead of inside it. Test the reach from the bumper to your heaviest cooler before deciding whether loading will be comfortable. Keep small belongings secured rather than loose beside taller cargo.
Here is what the numbers mean in practice for Cape and South Shore trips:
| Setup | What fits |
|---|---|
| Five seats up (37.7 cu ft) | A big-box grocery run, several suitcases, or a stroller plus a weekend of beach chairs and coolers |
| Rear seats folded (70.8 cu ft) | Test the actual bike or household item against the opening, with required seating and securement considered |
| Roof rails with crossbars | Kayaks, paddleboards, or a cargo box for the roof on a Craigville Beach day |
Start with a vehicle in the Grand Cherokee inventory, then bring the items that determine whether its loading space works for you.
Passenger comfort depends on trim as well as space: Limited includes heated seats in both rows and a heated steering wheel, useful distinctions for a family making cold-weather trips along Route 6. Check the view behind the vehicle before reversing from a beach space, and keep children clear of the loading area while arranging belongings. Camera and assistance choices belong alongside your packing test; compare them through Grand Cherokee technology and safety before selecting equipment.
A few real examples of how the space plays out around the region:
A cargo decision should begin with the people and objects that must travel together. The Premier Pure Promise lets that fit test lead the purchase conversation. Premier Companies has been locally family-owned since 1979; its Premier People Promise provides a commission-free sales team and the same experience during purchase and throughout ownership. The no-pressure approach gives you room to decide whether this two-row Grand Cherokee meets the household requirement before discussing a higher trim.
With Premier Pure Price, negotiation-free pricing since 1995 removes the dealer-office haggle from the equipment comparison. The group’s stated principle is “We price our cars, not our customers.” It describes using CarGurus, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader to price against the lowest in the market. Premier Transparency puts the upfront vehicle price, KBB trade values and all available rates, rebates, residuals and incentives within reach 24/7/365, allowing a financial review before you bring the stroller or bike.
Three ways to shop under Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple are in person, 100% remote or any combination. Shop online to identify a vehicle, value a trade, select a payment plan and apply for credit; a showroom load test can then resolve what measurements alone cannot. Buy online after the inspection if preferred. Premier can deliver anywhere, coast to coast, with the specific vehicle and its written terms retained through the purchase.
Yes. Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple supports an in-person loading test followed by online buying. Keep the selected Grand Cherokee’s equipment record, seat arrangement and fit results with its written terms as you continue remotely. Premier can deliver anywhere; confirm purchase and delivery arrangements for the vehicle you inspected.
Cargo volume is 37.7 cubic feet with the rear seating in use, increasing to 70.8 after folding the backrest. For a Craigville Beach trip with five aboard, measure against the smaller figure and check the shape of your cooler and folded chairs before choosing accessories.
Overall length is 193.5 inches, supported by a 116.7-inch wheelbase. Its body is 77.5 inches wide before mirrors and 70.8 inches tall, so measure both your garage opening and the room needed to open the liftgate before bringing a cargo load home.
No. This body provides two seating rows for a maximum of five occupants. Choose the longer Grand Cherokee L for a third row, with six places on captain's chairs or seven using the available bench; that distinction matters when a Cape outing includes an extra family member.
Fit depends on the bike’s frame, wheels and the loading opening. Folding the rear backrest provides 70.8 cubic feet, but volume alone cannot establish upright clearance. Bring your bike and test secure placement with every needed passenger seat usable; a suitable roof carrier is another arrangement to assess against its limits.
Identify the fitted rails and appropriate crossbars on the selected Grand Cherokee before planning a roof load. Include the carrier and contents against the applicable limits and follow installation instructions. A roof system can support a different loading arrangement, but it does not create unlimited payload or leave the vehicle’s parking height unchanged.
No. Cubic feet describe an overall volume, while the opening and the shape of the item determine whether a rigid load passes through. Bring the object or its useful measurements to Premier at 556 Yarmouth Road. Test with required seats usable instead of assuming that every item fits because its estimated volume is smaller.
Count the carrier and its contents together against the applicable vehicle and accessory limits, with proper installation and securement. A roof system does not create unlimited payload or leave parking height unchanged. Identify the selected Grand Cherokee’s hardware before using a kayak, board or cargo box to solve a passenger-and-luggage requirement.
Visit 556 Yarmouth Road with your stroller, cooler or bike measurements and compare the loading opening before choosing your Grand Cherokee.
Arrange a Grand Cherokee test drive with the passengers and load that define your space requirement. Review financing and a trade-in only after identifying the body and equipment that work, then plan service for that vehicle. Premier Pure Promise lets you buy online, in person or through a combination after the fit test.
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