•2023 Grand Wagoneer, including all-new long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L, named Official Winter SUV of the Year and Best Premium Full-size SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA)
•2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee named New England's best Mid-size SUV, continuing Grand Cherokee's legacy as the most awarded SUV ever
•NEMPA jurors who cover the auto industry in states that encounter the harshest winter driving conditions include Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
Orignal Article By Stellantis Media - The 2023 Grand Wagoneer, including the all-new long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L, earns both the Official Winter SUV of the Year and Best Premium Full-Size SUV at the annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle competition. This year marks the second year in a row the Grand Wagoneer has earned the Official Winter SUV of the Year honor. In addition, the 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee takes home a class win for New England's Best Mid-size SUV for the second year in a row.
During the months of November through March, NEMPA journalists put numerous manufacturers' vehicles to the ultimate test in New England's harsh winter weather. Winners emerge at a one-day testing and scoring event at NEMPA headquarters in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
The Grand Wagoneer topped our votes for NEMPA Winter SUV of the Year and overwhelmingly won its class. There is nothing more lavish, spacious, capable off-road, or plusher on the road than the Grand Wagoneer and its extended L model. The turbo inline-six and independent rear suspension make a large and capable SUV feel nimble and confident.
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the winner in the Mid-size SUV category, continuing Grand Cherokee's legacy as the most awarded SUV ever.
We know from experience that New England winters can be the most extreme with snow and treacherous driving conditions. To have the respected members of the New England Motor Press honor the Grand Wagoneer and the Grand Cherokee, and name the Grand Wagoneer the Official Winter SUV of the Year two years running, validates that our Jeep team continues to deliver the most capable SUVs both on-road, off-road and in the snow.