After a long wait, the hotly-anticipated Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are finally here to take the fight to the domestic Big Three’s 3-row luxury SUVs. Now, the reviews have begun to roll in, and they seem quite promising.
Nearly all of the reviews felt that the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were true competitors to the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and all their related vehicles like the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Ford Expedition. The exterior styling is very mature and similar to what we’ve seen on newer Jeeps like the Grand Cherokee L, but some felt the proportions could be a bit better. Other than that, everyone felt it had the beefy, imposing looks it needs to fit in with the rest of the segment.
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Seeing as these are luxury vehicles, the interior plays a significant role in determining its value. And the general consensus seemed to be that it was surprisingly nice. It’s well-designed and has plenty of premium leathers, woods, and metals, and while it’s very high tech, it does a good job of not being too overbearing, especially with up to 7 screens. Each of the three rows can comfortably fit an adult, and even with the third row in place, cargo space is still more than adequate.
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Both the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer are powered by a V8 engine, with the Wagoneer having a 5.7L V8 mated to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system making 392 hp (397 PS / 292 kW) and 404 lb-ft (548 Nm) of torque, and the Grand Wagoneer having just a 6.4L V8 making 471 hp (478 PS / 351 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 Nm) of torque. Both SUVs have an 8-speed automatic transmission, and both send that power to all four wheels. There’s also a 2-speed transfer case, as well as a towing capacity of up to 10,000 lb (4,535 kg) depending on model, trim, and options.
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Seeing as they are 3-row, Ram 1500-based body-on-frame SUVs, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer obviously feel big when driving, but surprisingly not cumbersome. You get that “king of the road” feeling like a truck, but with much more refinement. The overall ride was said to be comfortable smooth, and quiet, and the SUV’s boxy shape makes for refreshingly good visibility in an era of ever-heightening beltlines and sloping coupe-like roofs.
Finally, we get to one of the most important aspects of this SUV: pricing. After destination fees, the Wagoneer starts at just under $59,995 and the Grand Wagoneer starts at $89,995, which is in line with its competition. The Grand Wagoneer can climb to over $100,000 depending on trim and options, which is expensive, but still somewhat in line with its rivals.