Jeep Wagoneer (WS)

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Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS)
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2022 Grand Wagoneer Series III
Overview
ManufacturerJeep
Production2021–present
Model years2022–present
AssemblyUnited States: Warren, Michigan (Warren Truck Assembly)
DesignerRalph Gilles
Body and chassis
Class
  • Full-size SUV (Wagoneer)
  • Full-size luxury SUV (Grand Wagoneer)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (Wagoneer only)
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer)
PlatformRam DT platform
RelatedRam pickup (DT)
Powertrain
Engine
TransmissionTorqueflite 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase123.0 in (3,124 mm)
Length214.7 in (5,453 mm)
Width83.6 in (2,123 mm)
Height75.6 in (1,920 mm)
Curb weight5,960–6,420 lb (2,700–2,910 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorJeep Wagoneer (SJ)

The Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer are full-size SUVs produced by the Jeep division of Stellantis North America.[1] Both vehicles were revealed in March 2021 for the 2022 model year. Both models are marketed without the Jeep brand and not equipped with the Jeep badge, as both models are described by the company as the "premium extension" of the Jeep brand.[2] Production of the 2022 Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer commenced in the first half of 2021 at Warren Truck Assembly.[3]

History[]

2022 Grand Wagoneer Series III

In January 2011, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat S.p.A., and later Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), announced at his press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, that the name "Grand Wagoneer" would be relaunched with a new SUV, in which seven places which should be studied in 2013.[4] On 2 September 2013, Chrysler announced that they would delay production until 2015 to allow the Dodge Durango to find an audience, but at the same time would use the Grand Wagoneer concept as a basis for a full-size luxury SUV that would compete against the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, whose redesigns went on sale in 2014.[5]

On 9 June 2015, FCA announced that it would unveil a new version of the full-sized Grand Wagoneer at its dealers' convention on 25 August 2015.[6] In August 2015, however, FCA announced that the production of the upcoming Grand Cherokee replacement would be delayed into 2018.[7] It is scheduled to be built at Warren Truck Assembly while the next-generation Ram 1500 is to be built at Sterling Heights Assembly.[8] On 18 October 2016, Jeep released teaser photos of the Grand Wagoneer, which indicated that it would be based on the third generation Durango and introduced as a 2019 model.[9] The plan was delayed again.[10]

On December 5, 2019, spy shots surfaced of FCA testing a Wagoneer using a RAM 1500 body on frame SUV; it was not known at the time if there would be a Grand Wagoneer to accompany it at this point but later confirmed that there will be a long-wheelbase companion. Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, FCA delayed the start of production by at least three months, and was expected to debut this full-size version in early 2021 as a 2022 model.[11][12][13]

On September 3, 2020,[14] Jeep presented the Grand Wagoneer concept, which foreshadows the next Grand Wagoneer marketed in 2021.[15] The SUV is distinguished by a massive silhouette with oblong headlights and a multi-hole grille.[16] A characteristic feature is the lack of manufacturer's markings on the body and in the passenger compartment in favor of emblems with the model name.[17] Production models of the Wagoneer were revealed on March 11, 2021.[18] The first models were expected to ship later in the year, with general dealership availability starting October 2021.

Layout[]

The standard Wagoneer model is equipped with rear-wheel-drive or an optional four-wheel-drive, while the Grand Wagoneer received four-wheel-drive as standard. The Quadra-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive system is also added to the lineup.

Trims[]

Both the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer will be offered in three trim levels: Series I, Series II, and Series III. Another trim level, Obsidian, is exclusive on the Grand Wagoneer.[19]

Features[]

The fifth generation UConnect 5 infotainment suite is available in either 10.1" in the Wagoneer or 12" in the Grand Wagoneer. Both have high resolution displays. Other features include Amazon Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, SiriusXM Travel Link services, and SiriusXM-powered UConnect Guardian. An integrated virtual assistant is also available as an option.

There are two McIntosh premium audio systems available on the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer: a 19-speaker system with 950-watt amplifier and 10" subwoofer, and a larger 23-speaker McIntosh system with 1,375-watt amplifier and 12" subwoofer.

Both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer feature several standard screens, with several more optional screens being available as options. These include a standard digital instrument cluster, a central touchscreen infotainment system, and an interactive front passenger touchscreen display integrated into the woodgrain on the passenger side of the dashboard, and allowing the passenger to stream music wirelessly to the vehicle's audio system via Bluetooth, view the GPS navigation map, and send directions directly to the central touchscreen display. The display features a special coating that is only viewable to the passenger, as not to distract the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Several models also feature a touchscreen control panel for the rear seat climate controls, as well as a dual-screen rear seat entertainment system that allows rear seat passengers to connect their own external devices via HDMI or Bluetooth, connect to the Internet, view entertainment from Amazon, and play integrated games via the seatback-mounted displays.

Engines[]

Engine Displacement
5.7 HEMI V8 /w eTorque MHEV 5,654 cc (345.0 cu in)
6.4 HEMI V8 6,417 cc (391.6 cu in)

Transmission[]

Stellantis' Torqueflite 8-speed automatic will be the exclusive transmission choice. It is based on the ZF 8HP transmission.

References[]

  1. ^ Wayland, Michael (2020-09-03). "Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV to top $100,000 as brand's luxury flagship". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
  2. ^ "All-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer: A Premium American Icon Is Reborn as the New Standard of Sophistication, Authenticity and Modern Mobility". Stellantis North America. Retrieved 2021-12-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Warren Truck Assembly Plant". Stellantis North America (News Release). Retrieved 2021-03-13. FCA announced on Jan. 8, 2017, that it would invest a total $1 billion to retool and modernize Warren Truck to produce the all-new Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Jeep to dust off Grand Wagoneer name for 7-seat SUV - Bradford Wernle, Autonews, 10 janvier 2011.
  5. ^ Vellequette, Larry P. (2 September 2013). "Jeep plans baby Wrangler, big SUV". Automotive News. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Jeep will show new Grand Wagoneer to dealers this summer" from Autoblog (8 June 2015)
  7. ^ Berr, Jonathan (3 September 2015). "Will Chrysler's revived Wagoneer be a new Woody?". CBS. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  8. ^ "FCA to move Ram to Sterling Heights, Jeep to Mexico".
  9. ^ "2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Spied: Its Grand Alright" from Car and Driver (20 October 2016)
  10. ^ Sabatini, Jeff (27 March 2017). "2021 Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer: Fancy-Pants SUVs on the Next-Gen Ram Chassis". Car and Driver. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  11. ^ Lopez, Jonathan (4 December 2019). "New Jeep Wagoneer Caught Hungry For 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon". GM Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  12. ^ Furlong, Karl (17 April 2020). "We'll Have To Wait A Bit Longer For The Jeep Grand Wagoneer". CarBuzz. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  13. ^ Beresford, Colin (16 April 2020). "FCA Delays Production of 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee". Car and Driver. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  14. ^ Audric Doche (3 September 2020). "Jeep dévoile son nouveau fleuron, le Grand Wagoneer".
  15. ^ "Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept Revealed Looking Very Production-Ready". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  16. ^ "Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept Revealed Looking Very Production-Ready". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  17. ^ "Nowy Jeep Grand Wagoneer – luksus w terenie" (in Polish). Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  18. ^ "Jeep unveils long-awaited Grand Wagoneer SUV topping $111,000". CNBC.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  19. ^ "2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Buyer's Guide". Retrieved 2021-03-12.

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