In 2021, Jeep decided to join the full-size SUV segment with a familiar name: Wagoneer. Americans love big SUVs and luxury. Now, more than ever, buyers are going to have a hard time choosing between Yukon and Wagoneer. People who want the cheapest are still going to buy the Expedition or the Tahoe, but those who want a bit more luxury or just something different need to look at the new Jeep Wagoneer. Jeep has also brought back an even more luxurious Grand Wagoneer. The interior of the Grand Wagoneer is to die for, just like all the cows that went into it. Here are 10 reasons why these twins are pretty awesome:
10 Legend Of The Jeep Wagoneer
The first Jeep Wagoneer was introduced in November 1962 for the 1963-year model. It was built on the “SJ” chassis which was also seen in the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck. The Wagoneer had wood panel siding, a shiny chrome grille, and four-wheel drive as standard. It was considered a large station wagon back then. The term “sport utility vehicle” hasn’t been mentioned yet. In 2022 Jeep Wagoneer was reimagined as a luxury three-row SUV and built on the Ram 1500 chassis. Jeep has also brought back the Grand Wagoneer as the top-of-the-line SUV to compete with the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Denali, and, let’s not forget, Lincoln Navigator.
9 The Best Value Trim For Your Money
The Jeep Wagoneer 2022 and Jeep Grand Wagoneer are two separate models, similar to how Ford has a Bronco Sport and a Bronco. Both models have a short wheelbase and a long wheelbase version, the long symbolized by an “L” on the badge. With Wagoneer, you get six trim options: Series I, II, and III; or Series I, II, III Carbide (blacked out with 22-inch gloss black wheels.) But, of course, the best bang for your buck is the Series II. With it, there are five extra equipment groups to choose from, including a Heavy-duty Trailer-tow Package and a Convenience Group, giving you heated second-row seats, a heads-up display, 360-degree surround-view cameras, and more. The 2022 Grand Wagoneer is in a class of its own. The interior looks more exotic and European, not like something Chrysler produced - the brand whose “luxury car” is the 300. The Grand Wagoneer is offered in four trims: Series I, II, III, and Obsidian. Not to confuse you, Series III is the top trim level. Like on the Wagoneer, the Series II trim offers you the most for your money and has the majority of the features as standard or available.
8 Quick And Powerful Like An NFL Linebacker
The Jeep Wagoneer comes standard with Ram’s tried and true 392-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 equipped with eTorque for better fuel economy and a slight boost of low-end torque (404 pound-feet of torque) to get you off the line faster. Four-wheel-drive is standard on the Grand Wagoneer and optional on all Wagoneer models. The Wagoneer can sprint to 60 mph from rest in a quick 6.7 seconds. The Grand Wagoneer features a 6.4-liter V-8, which offers 471 horsepower and 455-pound-feet of torque, or a new 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder featuring 510 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. All Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers feature an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Wagoneer with the 6.4-liter reaches sixty miles per hour in 5.9 seconds. The inline-six is the engine to get in the Grand Wagoneer. It does the 0-60 mph sprint in an impressive 4.7 seconds.
7 A Luxury Yacht On The Road
You’ll feel like you’re in a sports lounge, surrounded by leather and screens. You certainly won’t find any members of PETA in one of these luxury land yachts. The Grand Wagoneer Series II has an optional Blue Agave interior. Pair that with the walnut accents, and it looks exceptional. The Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer offer an optional passenger infotainment screen to control navigation and entertainment. Massaging seats come standard in the Grand and optional on Wagoneer. Both models seat seven or eight passengers, depending on the second-row seat configuration you choose. Three-zone climate control comes standard on Wagoneers. The Grand Wagoneer even offers an onboard locking safe for valuables.
6 The Wagoneer Twins Are So Big, They Should Have Their Own Zip Codes
The Jeep Wagoneer looks like the love child of a Suburban and a Grand Cherokee. It’s as if the folks at Jeep got in their new Grand Cherokee L with three rows of seats, and they said it’s too small. The Wagoneer is said to be inspired by the original Wagoneer, but where’s the wood panel siding? The Wagoneer has the best passenger volume in its class, with 179 cubic feet. A New York apartment only has to be 80 cubic feet by law. If you get the “L” version of the Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer, it increases in length by 12 inches. In case you were wondering, the Wagoneer is seven feet wide. A Chevy Tahoe measures 210.7 inches in length, 81 inches in width, and 75.8 inches in height. The Jeep Wagoneer, on the other hand, measures 214.7 inches in length, 83.6 inches in width, and 75.6 inches in height. The Wagoneer L is one inch longer than a Suburban. In the auto industry, it’s all about one-upping the competition.
5 They Can Tow As Much As A Pickup Truck
The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are built on the Ram 1500 chassis, allowing them to have truck-like capabilities. The Wagoneer twins have a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to slow it down because the braking distance on this beast could be better. The Wagoneer offers 116.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row. It offers 70.9 cubic feet with the third row down and 27.4 with the seats up. That’s more than what you get in an Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. The four-wheel drive versions feature selectable driving modes for any terrain you may come across, such as snow, sand, mud, or rock. Jeep is known for its off-road capabilities.
4 The Fuel Economy Isn't Very Impressive
With three engines to choose from, two-wheel drive as an option, or even a foot-longer SUV, fuel economy will vary. The Wagoneer’s 5.7-liter has an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city /23 mpg highway economy with two-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive brings it down by one. The Grand Wagoneer’s 6.4-liter offers 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. However, the Inline-six fares only slightly better with 14 city/ 20 highway. Again, the long wheelbase brings that number down by one mpg.
3 More Screens And Technology Than In Most Houses
The interior of the Wagoneer is heavily covered in screens, with the infotainment displaying a 10.1-inch diagonal taking center stage, while a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster offers readouts to the driver. Front-seat passengers also get their own displays--an optional 10.3-inch unit--integrated into the dash, which provides access to navigation and entertainment functions. The UConnect 5 software interface allows users to access various features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, built-in navigation, Amazon FireTV, and Alexa, as well as a 4G LTE WiFi Hotspot. Buyers of the highest-spec Model III model will enjoy the 19-speaker stereo developed with top-of-the-line audio equipment specialist McIntosh. One of the more eye-popping aspects of the Grand Wagoneer is its multifaceted infotainment system. The center stack is the primary focal point, housing the 12.0-inch central touchscreen, sitting atop the 10.3-inch touchscreen that controls the HVAC system. Every Grand Wagoneer has a high-powered McIntosh stereo, but the Series II models and above receive the most powerful unit, with 1,375 watts of power and 23 speakers.
2 There's No Dearth Of Safety Features
The Grand Wagoneer is equipped with an array of driver-assistance technologies as standard; also, the luxurious SUV has an equally extensive range of add-on aids. These include adaptive cruise control, self-parking capabilities, and night vision with pedestrian and animal detection. A semi-autonomous mode allowing hands-free driving would eventually also be offered. Key safety features include standard forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assistance.
1 The Wagoneer Twins Don't Come Cheap
The Jeep Wagoneer’s starting price of $60,995 for the Series I puts it above the Expedition, Tahoe, and Yukon but well below the Escalade and Navigator. If you were to buy a Wagoneer Series III Carbide 4x4 with every option, it would cost you $92,110 plus the destination fee. A Grand Wagoneer starts at $89,995. But, for a Series III fully loaded, the price goes up to $117,710. According to edmunds.com, people are paying, on average, $90,039 for a Series I and $109,678 for the more popular Series III.
FAQ
Q: How much will a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer cost?
A 2022 Jeep Wagoneer costs between $60,995 and $92,110, depending on the options.
Q: How much is a 2022 fully-loaded Grand Wagoneer?
A fully-loaded 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will cost you $117,710.
Q: Which is bigger Grand Wagoneer vs. Wagoneer?
The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are the same size. Grand means more luxury, not bigger in this case.
Q: Is a Wagoneer bigger than a Tahoe?
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is four inches longer and two inches wider than a Tahoe. The height is roughly the same.