Jeep has brought back the legendary sport utility name known as the Wagoneer for model year 2022. This new version he continues for 2023 with some tweaks and a new carbide model.
The latest version of this Wagoneer does not display the “Jeep” name. That’s because Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, decided to make the Wagoneer line its own luxury nameplate.
Still, Jeep’s marketing materials refer to the Wagoneer as “a premium extension of the Jeep brand while continuing its legacy as the original premium SUV.” So even if the vehicle doesn’t have a brand name, it’s still a Jeep.
For 2023 there will be two versions of this new 7- or 8-seater SUV. The Wagoneer starts at $58,995 (plus $2,000 fare) for the rear-wheel-drive entry-level model, or $61,995 for the four-wheel drive. The Grand Wagoneer starts at $88,640 for the base model and comes only with the four-wheel-drive Series I.
Mid-level Wagoneer Series II models start at $68,725 with rear-wheel drive and $71,080 with four-wheel drive. The top-of-the-line Wagoneer Series III models start at $71,865 for rear-wheel-drive models and $74,865 for four-wheel-drive models.
A step up in luxury, the Grand Wagoneer is four-wheel drive only. Series II models start at his $95,735 and Series III starts at $107,995.
New for 2023 is the Wagoneer Carbide model. This is the Series II level with the Carbide Appearance Package ($3,695) added to the base price. Available in 2-wheel drive for $72,470 or 4-wheel drive for $74,775. This is the version tested for this report.
The Carbide Package includes a tripane panoramic sunroof, piano black exterior accents, black interior accents, adjustable roof rail crossbars and reversible cargo mats.
Our tester came with the Premium River Rock Exterior Paint ($645).
The Wagoneer was introduced as a full-size Jeep station wagon in 1962 and has long been a staple in the Jeep line-up. This was the new name for the Willys Jeep station wagon, which had been in production since shortly after World War II.
Although it was essentially the first full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), the designation for this genre vehicle did not appear until the 1990s.
American Motors, then the former Chrysler Corporation, continued to include the Wagoneer in their Jeep lineup until 1994, when it was the top-of-the-line model in the nearly new Jeep Grand Cherokee line. bottom.
However, the name has since disappeared, leading to this revival. This time, Wagoneer returns to its roots as a body-on-his-frame vehicle based on the Ram 1500 pickup rather than the Grand Cherokee unibody chassis.
This high price puts the Wagoneer, especially the Grand Wagoneer, in the stratosphere dominated by luxury branded SUVs from manufacturers such as Cadillac (Escalade), Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi and Infiniti. Parent company Sterantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler) says the Wagoneer competes in the “large SUV segment” while the Grand Wagoneer falls into the “premium” SUV segment.
Because of its Ram 1500 roots, the Wagoneer comes with a 5.7-liter V-8 with 392 horsepower and 404 ft-lbs of torque as its base engine.
However, in 2023, Wagoneer Series II and Series III trims, including carbide models, will be equipped with the new Hurricane 3.0-liter in-line 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol engine. 420 hp and 468 ft-lbs of torque.
In addition to being more powerful, Jeep says the new engine is up to 15% more efficient than larger engines and can hit up to 24 mpg on the highway.
Both Wagoneer engines are connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 6-cylinder engine features cutting-edge engineering and technology, including two low-inertia, high-flow turbochargers that respond quickly to throttle input. Plasma transferred wire arc (spray bore) coating inside the cylinder bore for an ultra-thin, low-friction wear surface. High pressure (5,075 psi/350 bar) direct fuel injection, according to the automaker.
Both Wagoneer engines are connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Wagoneer has a 5.7-liter V-8 engine with an eTorque 48-volt mild hybrid system. The system uses an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery to add 130 foot-pounds of torque to the vehicle at start-up. .
With three four-wheel drive systems available, the Stellantis boasts class-leading towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds.
The Wagoneer comes standard with an 8-passenger seat, two captain’s chairs in the front seats, and 3-passenger bench seats in the 2nd and 3rd rows.
A central bench seat is standard on the Wagoneer, but you can optionally install two second-row captain’s chairs to reduce capacity to seven. Although not included in our tester, a center captain’s chair is included in the second row seating group ($1,195). This also includes heated seats and a third row 60/40 split bench seat with electric folding and reclining.
All Wagoneers come standard with genuine leather seats, but the type and quality vary depending on the price. Our car came with Global Black Nappa leather seats.
According to the manufacturer, the Wagoneer’s premium features go beyond leather upholstery and trim. It includes the company’s latest Uconnect 5 infotainment system, available digital rearview mirrors, a dedicated rear-seat monitoring camera, heads-up display, frameless digital instrument cluster and premium McIntosh audio system.
It had 22-inch gloss black wheels painted as part of the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package ($1,495). Also available is a 3.92 rear axle, Quadra Drive II badging, trailer brake control, hitch line-up assist with camera zoom, removable rear tow hook, all-season 285/45R22XL black sidewall tires, electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential, two- Speed on demand transfer case, CEREC speed control, black tow hook and heavy duty engine cooling.
There is an automatic opening and closing tailgate.
Convenience Group ($4,295) offers a rack cargo management system, second row manual blinds, head-up display, 360-degree surround-view camera system, drowsy driver detection, parallel and vertical parking assist with stop function, and intersection collision assist. gave me system, traffic sign recognition, semi-active suspension damping, automatic high beams, heated second row seats, Quadra lift air suspension.
Our car had a long list of high-tech safety and security features, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Adaptive cruise control including stop-and-go. active lane management; blind-spot monitoring; rear cross-path detection; switch-activated electric parking brake;
Available “self-driving car features” include Active Driving Assist, ParkSense Automated Parking System, Night Vision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection, Intersection Collision Assist, and Drowsy Driving Detection.
The digital rearview mirror system includes a 9.2-inch wide LCD monitor that displays images from a rearview camera located on the rear exterior of the vehicle. Unlike traditional rearview mirrors, there is nothing to block your rear view. A normal mirror can also be used by using a toggle switch.
Our Quadra Drive II on-demand 4-wheel drive system included an electric-shift two-speed transfer case for lower gears. A select terrain system that selects the type of road the vehicle is riding on. and Hill Start Assist.
Other extras included a Rear Seat Entertainment Group ($1,295) with a 10.1-inch rear entertainment screen. Passenger interactive display ($1,395); power liftgate without hands-free function ($195). All Weather Mat Group ($395).
.Please tell us about the ride comfort. This is his 4 wheel drive limousine and no one in it can rightly complain about the ride quality. It’s also very quiet inside the car on the highway.
The new 3.0 liter engine provided plenty of power, but it didn’t try to tow a trailer.
The total sticker price for the 2023 Wagoneer Carbide model was $87,390, including $2,000 fare and $14,310 for options.
G. Chambers Williams III’s automotive column has appeared regularly in Express-News since 2000. Contact him at chambers@auto-writer.com or Twitter @gchambers3. His driving partner Emma Jane Williams contributed to this report.
2022 Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Package: Full-size, 5-door, 7- or 8-seater, V8 engine, rear- or 4-wheel drive, truck-based sport utility vehicle.
Highlights: The latest generation Wagoneer brings back a name that hasn’t been on the market since 1994, but in a spectacular way with a line of premium and luxury SUVs considered separate from the original Jeep brand. I am reviving it with
Negatives: Quite expensive on the top end.
Engine: 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 petrol with eTorque Hybrid Assist (Wagoneer, 2- or 4-wheel drive). 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder gasoline (Wagoneer series II, III, carbide) 6.4-liter V-type 8-cylinder (Grand Wagoneer, 4WD only).
Transmission: 8-speed automatic.
Power/Torque: 392 HP/404 ft-lbs (5.7 liters). 420 HP./468 ft-lbs (3.0 liters); 471 HP./455 ft-lbs (6.4 liters).
Length: 214.7 inches.
Vehicle weight range: 5.960 to 6,420 lbs.
Cargo capacity: 27.4 cubic feet (behind third seat).
Trailer Towing Capacity: Up to 10,000 lbs with optional towing package.
Brakes, front/rear: disc/disc, anti-lock.
Electronic stability control: standard.
Side airbags: seat-mounted side, front. Side curtains, both rows.
Fuel Capacity/Type: 26.5 Gallons/Unleaded Regular.
EPA Fuel Economy: 18 mpg City/22 Highway/16 Combined (5.7L, 2WD); 17/24/20 (3.0L 2WD) 16/23/19 (3.0L 4WD) 17/20/15 (5.7 4WD); 13/18/15 (6.4 liters).
Major Competitors: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Toyota Sequoia, Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX 570, Lexus GX 460, Range Rover, Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX80.
Base price range: $58,995-$109,635, plus $2,000 shipping.
Price at test: $87,390, including fares and options (2023 Wagoneer Carbide Series II 4WD).
On the Road Rating: 8.7 out of 10.
The displayed price is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Actual selling price may vary.
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