When you have a growing family, you need a vehicle that will grow with them. After all, you need space to accommodate car seats, sports equipment, and loads of luggage when you go on family road trips. The solution? A full-size SUV with three rows of seats and plenty of cargo storage.
So how do you decide which full-size SUV you should buy? Let’s take a look at two popular options, the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2022 Wagoneer, to see which one is right for you.
Exterior
When it comes to head-turning style, the new 2022 Wagoneer and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe hold nothing back. These full-size SUVs make their grand entrance with sculpted lines, chiseled contours, and wide stances. The new Wagoneer is paired with Jeep’s iconic seven-slot grille, while the new Tahoe sports a more subtle dual-port grille with Chevy bow tie logo.
Taking a look at the spec sheets though, we’ll find that the new Wagoneer beats out the Chevy Tahoe in nearly every category, cementing its claim as the more imposing SUV:
- Length
- Wagoneer: 214.7 inches
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 210.7 inches
- Wheelbase
- Wagoneer: 123.0 inches
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 120.9 inches
- Width
- Wagoneer: 83.6 inches
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 81.0 inches
- Height
- Wagoneer: 75.6 inches
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 75.9 inches
Both of these full-size SUVs are available with a hands-free power liftgate that opens when you kick your foot below the rear bumper. They also feature power-retractable assist steps that descend to give you a boost into the cabin. You’ll also find LED headlights, roof racks with side rails, and heated side-view mirrors on each vehicle.
Advantage of the 2022 Wagoneer
- Larger dimensions than the Tahoe
- Makes a bold entrance with its iconic seven-slot grille
Interior
Now let’s slip into the driver’s seat. The new 2022 Wagoneer and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe are available in two interior styles that offer a luxurious and classy feel. Both offer black leather trim, with the other option being sea salt gray in the Wagoneer and a mocha brown in the Tahoe. These full-size SUVs also boast sculpted dashboards and accent stitching that deliver a contemporary vibe that’s sure to please.
Both the new 2022 Wagoneer and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe seat up to eight people with their second and third rows of seating. These seats are available with power-folding functions that make them easy to lower for added cargo space. The new Wagoneer boasts 116.7 cubic feet of cargo space with both rows lowered, while the Tahoe hits 122.9 cubic feet. However, the new Wagoneer offers the most cargo volume in its class behind the third row.
On both these vehicles, you’ll find tri-zone automatic climate control, panoramic sunroofs, and auto-dimming rearview mirrors. However, only the new Wagoneer features heated and ventilated front seats to ensure you’re always riding in comfort. The Wagoneer also has a rotary dial gear shift that opens the front cabin up and adds a contemporary vibe.
Advantage of 2022 Wagoneer
- Offers the most cargo volume in its class behind the third row
- Features heated and ventilated front seats
- Rotary dial gear shift is modern and makes the front cabin feel more spacious
Technology
The new 2022 Wagoneer and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe make boring road trips a thing of the past with their slew of advanced technology features.
Let’s start with the new Wagoneer. This full-size SUV is paired with the new-gen Uconnect® 5 NAV infotainment system that offers wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Sync your device to stream music, answer calls, and look up directions from the Wagoneer’s 10.1-inch touchscreen. The new Wagoneer also features a 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot (data plan required) that supports up to eight devices and an available rear-seat entertainment system with a 10.25-inch touchscreen to keep your passengers entertained.
Over on the new Chevy Tahoe, we’ll find the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system that’s paired with a 10.2-inch touchscreen. Like the Wagoneer’s system, this feature supports smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also offers a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that only supports seven devices and an available rear-seat entertainment system.
On both of these vehicles, you’ll find a wireless smartphone charging pad, a head-up display, and numerous USB data ports. They also both feature a trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, so you can enjoy over 150 channels of commercial-free music, talk, sport, entertainment, and more.
The new Wagoneer also features Amazon Fire TV built-in, while the new Tahoe is available with a Google built-in connection. We also see a difference in the sound systems each is available with: the new Wagoneer impresses with an available 19-speaker McIntosh® sound system that surrounds you with crystal-clear sound, while the new Tahoe offers a 10-speaker Bose® premium sound system.
Advantage of the 2022 Wagoneer
- Available McIntosh® sound system offers more speakers than the Tahoe’s
- Features Amazon Fire TV built-in
- Comes with a next-gen Uconnect® 5 NAV system
Safety
When it comes to safety, you can rely on both the new 2022 Wagoneer and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe to have your back. These full-size SUVs come loaded with advanced safety features, including:
- Forward-collision alert
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane change alert
- Side blind-zone alert
- HD surround-view camera
There are a few things you’ll only find on the new 2022 Wagoneer though. This full-size SUV features parallel and perpendicular park assist. This available system identifies suitable parking spots and then steers the Wagoneer into place while you control braking, accelerating, and gear shifts. The new Wagoneer also features Jeep’s available traffic-sign recognition that will display the current speed limit on the driver information display.
Advantage of the 2022 Wagoneer
- Available with parallel and perpendicular park assist
- Features traffic-sign recognition to improve your road awareness
Performance
Now let’s take a look at what each of these full-size SUVs are hiding below the hood.
The new 2022 Wagoneer keeps things simple with its 5.7-lilter V-8 engine that achieves 392 horsepower and 404 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, the new Wagoneer can reach a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. This powerful engine configuration is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
offers the new Wagoneer with three legendary 4×4 systems to choose from, so you can be prepared to tackle anything the road sends your way. These 4×4 systems include a Selec-Terrain traction-management system that lets you choose from five drive modes, so you can adjust ride handling based on current road conditions. It also features a quadra-lift air suspension that can provide extra ground clearance while also making it easier to attach a trailer.
Meanwhile, the new 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe offers two V-8 engines and a turbo-diesel to choose from. Its standard 5.3-liter V-8 engine offers less power than the Wagoneer’s at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, while the available 6.2-liter V-8 engine supplies 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Even with the turbo-diesel engine, the new Tahoe fails to achieve the same towing capacity as the Wagoneer, topping out at 7,600 pounds.
Chevy does offer the new Tahoe with an available four-corner air ride adaptive suspension that can raise and lower the vehicle for improved clearance and aerodynamics. This full-size SUV also features trailer-sway control, a mechanical limited-slip rear differential, and the StabiliTrak® electronic stability-control system.
Advantage of the 2022 Wagoneer
- Offers best-in-class towing when properly equipped
- Features a quadra-lift air suspension for easy trailering and improved ground clearance
- Available Selec-Terrain® traction-management system lets you adjust ride handling
Which Should You Buy?
When it comes right down to it, we think the new 2022 Wagoneer is the perfect choice for your growing family. This full-size SUV has plenty of space to work with, offering seating for up to eight and 116.7 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are lowered. The new Wagoneer also features best-in-class towing capacity, parallel and perpendicular park assist, and an available 19-speaker sound system, so you’re ready for wherever the road takes you.
Wait no longer to fall in love with the new 2022 Wagoneer. Schedule a test drive at Garber Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram by giving us a call at (989) 399-8550.
