Cape Cod's Three-Row Jeep
For a Cape household that needs another seating row, the L offers six places on captain's chairs or seven with a bench, using a body 11.4 inches longer than the two-row Jeep. Its shared engine choices do not erase the cargo distinction: 84.6 cubic feet requires both rear rows to be folded. Premier Cape Cod stocks the L lineup from Laredo to Summit.
For a growing family on the South Shore or across the bridge on the Cape, the question is usually space. The L supplies those extra passenger places within the Grand Cherokee family, making seating layout the first decision for a larger household. The 121.7-inch wheelbase supports a 204.9-inch body, and the foldable third row lets you exchange passenger places for cargo space; check the arrangement with your regular load before assuming its larger dimensions solve every packing problem. A parking-space measurement is still necessary, particularly if a Cape driveway must accommodate an open liftgate as well as the longer body.
The full 2026 Grand Cherokee L lineup is sold and serviced right here at Premier Cape Cod Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Begin with the people you carry each week, then assess second-row access, room behind occupied seats and the actual equipment of the vehicle you choose before moving to engines, drivetrain and purchase figures. Those practical seating needs can change the choice even when an L shares its engine type and audio package with a shorter Grand Cherokee. Request a vehicle-specific written total after choosing the seating and trim, so your budget accounts for equipment rather than a badge alone.
The L trades extra exterior length for a third row and a larger folded-seat cargo area. An additional five inches between the axles accompanies 11.4 inches of extra body length, so the turning and garage-space checks belong beside the passenger-count discussion. Six places come with the captain's-chair arrangement; the optional bench makes seven without adding a separate seating charge. The distinction is 17.2 cubic feet with everyone seated against 84.6 with both rear rows down, so maximum space is not a fully occupied family-trip measurement. On Limited, three-zone climate includes rear fan control; available FamCAM and power folding answer other rear-seat needs, making a demonstration of the exact vehicle more useful than a general list of L features. Use Grand Cherokee L cargo and third row to compare space behind occupied seats before selecting the cabin configuration for your family.
The L uses the same two engines as the two-row model, assigned by trim:
For a four-wheel-drive L with the Pentastar, EPA estimates are 18 city, 25 highway and 21 combined MPG; use that configuration rather than a two-row result when planning the cost of a Route 3 family commute. The configuration tables at fueleconomy.gov distinguish engine and drivetrain combinations for a more useful fuel-cost comparison.
Turbo-equipped L trims begin at Laredo Altitude, providing 324 hp and 332 lb-ft; four-wheel-drive examples carry a 22-MPG combined estimate, giving a buyer separate output and operating-cost figures to consider. There are eight automatic forward ratios with either engine, so transmission type does not separate the two powertrain branches. Rear-wheel drive is offered on the four lower trim levels with four-wheel drive optional; Limited Reserve, Summit and the 85th Anniversary Edition include four-wheel drive, a distinction for salted winter roads. After narrowing the family layout, compare the torque and fuel requirements under engines and performance.
Selecting an L does not automatically select one four-wheel-drive system: Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Drive II are distinct choices, and available Quadra-Lift changes ride height; verify the installed hardware before assuming a seating upgrade also supplies your preferred rough-ground equipment. The standard L suspension leaves 8.5 inches underneath the vehicle, a clearance figure to compare separately from wheel appearance. Match wheel and tire specifications to the selected trim rather than treating a larger rim as a capability upgrade. Properly equipped towing reaches 6,200 pounds with either engine, while the Laredo payload ceiling is 1,370 pounds; all the extra passengers use that load allowance too, so include them and the trailer tongue load before selecting equipment for a boat trip. Evaluate normal ride and passenger comfort in the selected L, using the same seat arrangement and realistic loading needs that will shape your own journeys.
Before destination, the Laredo L starts at $40,920 and the Summit at $62,600; compare a matching trim and drivetrain when judging how much the third row adds to the purchase budget. The starting figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge. Select a vehicle in live inventory and review its written price with the actual packages, purchase charges and equipment identified. Popular options on the L include:
| Package or option | Adds | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|
| Second-row 60/40 bench | Brings seating from six to seven | No cost |
| Trailer Tow Package | Hitch and wiring for the 6,200-lb rating | +$995 |
| Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Full-length glass roof | +$1,595 |
| Luxury Tech Group II | Advanced driver aids and convenience tech | +$2,925 |
Set aside destination of $1,995 together with applicable tax, registration and title costs when turning a base MSRP into a budget for the selected vehicle. Weigh the passenger-space trade in Grand Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee L, then use the payment and pre-approval tools for the vehicle that matches your needs.
The extra seating row is the reason to choose this version when five places leave someone behind. If five places meet your needs, the shorter Grand Cherokee gives you another way to balance cargo room with garage space. For needs beyond the L, compare the full-size Grand Wagoneer using actual passenger and trailer requirements rather than assuming that every additional row offers the same load capability. Try the L with your own passengers before deciding whether its additional row and 204.9-inch length suit the Cape parking spaces and everyday trips your family uses.
Use this quick router, then browse the matching builds in our live inventory:
| If you mostly… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Need three rows at the best price | Laredo, shop Grand Cherokee L inventory |
| Want turbo power, seven seats and features | Limited, browse Limited stock |
| Want the air-ride, quilted-leather flagship | Summit, see Summit stock |
| Only ever carry five | Save length with the two-row Grand Cherokee |
Premier Cape Cod is a full Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram store at 556 Yarmouth Road, an easy drive for families from Plymouth, Marion and across the South Shore and the Cape. At our Yarmouth Road store, compare the rear-seat layout, the cargo opening and the equipment attached to a particular L, then discuss purchase arrangements that fit the way you want to shop. To arrange a family seating trial, call (508) 815-5000 and explain the child seats and passenger positions you need to check.
A three-row purchase has to work for the people who use those seats, which makes the family inspection an important part of the decision. Premier Companies offers the Premier Pure Promise from a locally family-owned group dating to 1979. Under the Premier People Promise, no staff member is paid commission. The commission-free approach supports a no-pressure discussion of the seating and equipment your household needs, with the same experience during the purchase and throughout ownership.
Premier Pure Price has been negotiation-free since 1995, so the L’s equipment and price can be assessed without haggling. “We price our cars, not our customers” is the group’s principle. Premier describes using CarGurus, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader comparisons to price against the lowest in the market. Premier Transparency gives you the upfront vehicle price, KBB trade values and all available rates, rebates, residuals and incentives 24/7/365. That lets a household review the numbers before coordinating a passenger trial.
Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple gives three ways to shop: in person, 100% remote or any combination. Shop online to find the L with the required seating, value your trade and apply for credit. Visit for the cabin and load test, then buy online if that fits the family schedule. Premier can deliver anywhere, coast to coast. Keep the chosen bench or captain’s-chair layout and actual equipment with the written terms throughout the remote purchase.
Yes. Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple allows a family seating trial followed by online buying. Retain the chosen L’s actual seat layout, equipment and loading results alongside its written terms when reviewing from home. Premier can deliver anywhere; confirm purchase and delivery arrangements for the same vehicle your family inspected.
The L seats six with captain's chairs or seven with the no-cost second-row bench option. The rear rows fold for cargo, but the driver and front passenger seats remain the occupied positions in the maximum-volume arrangement; count the seats you need for the Cape trip before judging luggage room by that number.
The L is 204.9 inches long, extending 11.4 inches beyond the two-row Jeep and adding five inches to the wheelbase. Its 84.6-cubic-foot maximum cargo volume depends on lowering both rear rows, so measure parking space and assess cargo with the necessary passenger places upright before choosing the longer body.
The Laredo L base MSRP is $40,920 and the Summit's is $62,600, with destination of $1,995 added separately. A useful Cape purchase comparison uses a particular vehicle's equipment and written total, including tax, title and registration, rather than assuming that every L costs the same amount above its two-row counterpart.
The L uses a 293-hp Pentastar V6 in Laredo and Laredo X, or a 324-hp Hurricane turbo in Laredo Altitude and higher trims. Both are gasoline choices, so neither delivers plug-in operation; settle that requirement before deciding which trim's cabin equipment suits your family's Cape travel.
Yes. Either engine can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped, while the Laredo's payload ceiling is 1,370 pounds. Add passenger weight, bags and trailer tongue weight against the vehicle's load label before a Bass River launch, because having more seats does not make those carried loads disappear.
No. Count the people and test their bags behind the seats they occupy rather than using maximum folded volume. The Grand Cherokee L lists 17.2 cubic feet behind its third row. A visit with the regular load can establish whether that arrangement works without folding a position someone needs to use.
Try the actual arrangement with the regular passengers, checking entry, access and the places required on the same journey. Captain’s chairs provide six positions, while the available second-row bench supports up to seven. The extra position has value only if the seating and remaining luggage arrangement serve the household’s normal use.
Compare the L's cabin at 556 Yarmouth Road with the family and luggage requirements that made you choose three rows.
Arrange a Grand Cherokee L test drive around third-row access, passenger comfort and the luggage left behind occupied seats. Review financing and a trade-in for that configuration, with service planning based on its engine and use. Premier Pure Promise supports online buying, a showroom purchase or a combination once the family-fit questions are settled.
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