Cargo and Third Row
The L provides six standard seats or seven with its bench option, but luggage room with every row occupied is 17.2 cubic feet; its 84.6-cubic-foot maximum requires folding both rear rows inside the 204.9-inch body. Count the passengers for a trip toward Nickerson State Park before deciding how much space is actually free for their camping equipment.
An L is the Grand Cherokee choice when the household needs to carry people in a third seating row. Its extra 11.4 inches of overall length and five additional inches between the axles create a different garage and turning-space requirement, so bring your driveway measurements as well as your passenger count. All-seat luggage volume is 17.2 cubic feet, making a packing trial useful before a seven-person outing; the much larger 84.6-cubic-foot figure describes a two-person load arrangement with both rear rows down. Second-row legroom measures 39.4 inches, which is worth testing with the front seats adjusted for the drivers who will use the Jeep.
Separate third-row access from maximum cargo volume when evaluating the L. The choice of seating arrangement changes everyday usefulness even though this longer body shares its engine families with the shorter Jeep. Consider the two-row Grand Cherokee if your passengers fit in five places and the extra length would serve no regular purpose in your Cape driveway.
The L gives you three cargo modes depending on how many seats you need:
| Configuration | Cargo volume |
|---|---|
| Behind the third row (all seats up) | 17.2 cu ft |
| Third row folded (behind the second row) | A large flat load floor |
| Second and third rows folded (max) | 84.6 cu ft |
The standard third row folds manually, with power folding available; try the mechanism fitted to the particular Jeep before assuming loading will work the same way across trims. Folding both rear rows yields 84.6 cubic feet, a different arrangement from simply dropping the rearmost backrests for a grocery trip.
The extra length shows up as usable second-row space and a third row that works for kids full-time and adults on shorter hops:
| Measurement | Front row | Second row |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.9 in |
| Legroom | 41.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder room | 59.2 in | 58.0 in |
For the garage, record 204.9 inches of length, a 121.7-inch wheelbase and 71.5 inches of height; body width before mirrors is 77.5 inches, and standard clearance underneath is 8.5 inches. Judge the second row's 39.4 inches of legroom with your own passengers seated, rather than relying on an empty-cabin impression.
Captain's chairs create a six-place cabin, while the no-cost 60/40 bench option adds the seventh place, an important choice for the regular Cape carpool. Try the second row's manual tip-and-slide operation and the split third-row backrest with your child seats correctly installed, following their instructions before attempting rear-seat access. Bring the family seating equipment to 556 Yarmouth Road and check how each passenger reaches the third row without interfering with an installed child restraint. FamCAM is available to display both rear seating rows on Uconnect, useful equipment to distinguish from ordinary exterior parking cameras.
Roof rails are standard, a hands-free liftgate is optional and a power-folding third row is available; compare the actual loading equipment before deciding whether the L makes handling your family's beach gear easier. USB connections extend through all three rows, and Limited has rear ventilation with fan control, so rear passengers' needs belong in the equipment check too. A bulky cooler can fit differently from soft bags of the same total volume, so test the opening and folded-seat arrangement with your largest regular item.
Here is what the L's space means for real family trips:
| Setup | What fits |
|---|---|
| All seven seats up (17.2 cu ft) | Backpacks and a grocery run for a full house, or seven people's day bags |
| Third row folded | Airport luggage for five up to Logan, or a big warehouse-store haul |
| Rear rows folded (84.6 cu ft) | A dorm move, several bikes, or flat-pack furniture |
Select a candidate from Grand Cherokee L inventory and compare its bench or captain's-chair arrangement before making the trip.
Limited's three-zone climate system and available rear entertainment answer different passenger needs, while heated seating depends on trim; assess the people in the back as carefully as the driver's display before choosing the family vehicle. Compare cabin controls and driver aids under technology and safety, then check those features against the L you intend to test.
A few ways the L earns its space around the region:
Cargo room starts at 17.2 cubic feet with every row upright and reaches 84.6 with both rear rows lowered. The smaller figure matters for a fully occupied trip to Nickerson State Park, so test the bags your group carries instead of planning around the maximum.
Captain's chairs provide six places, while the no-cost bench makes seven; try the layout with the passengers and child seats that share your Cape journeys at our showroom. The split third-row backrest folds for a mix of people and luggage.
Yes, for shorter trips. Adult comfort in the third row is something to assess in person, with the middle seats adjusted for the people ahead. Have your passengers try the seating at 556 Yarmouth Road before deciding whether the arrangement suits a short Cape hop or a longer journey.
Length is 204.9 inches, 11.4 beyond the shorter Jeep, with a wheelbase of 121.7 inches. Before choosing the extra row, measure the parking space and allow room to use the liftgate; overall height is 71.5 inches and standard ground clearance is 8.5 inches.
Yes. Yes, the L has roof rails, and Mopar accessory crossbars are rated for a maximum 165 pounds. Include the carrier itself in the load calculation and check its instructions before moving beach gear overhead to free luggage space when all the passenger places are occupied.
At 556 Yarmouth Road, compare third-row access and loading with the equipment your family carries on its ordinary Cape outings.
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