The teasing campaign for the upcoming Jeep
Grand Wagoneer continues, with the carmaker dropping not one, but two images of
the new three-row full-size SUV model. The first image shows part of the
model’s nameplate, confirming that this indeed is the new Grand Wagoneer, while
the second one is an interior shot that shows the engine start-stop button,
revealing a portion of the model’s luxurious cabin.
The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer is expected to
share the platform of the RAM 1500, which means it’s going to be a rugged
body-on-frame SUV and will most likely share the same powertrains too. The
engine range will include the latest electrified eTorque versions of the
3.6-liter V6 and the 5.7-liter V8, paired to an eight-speed automatic
transmission and of course an all-wheel-drive system. There’s also the
possibility of Jeep introducing a plug-in hybrid variant.
Jeep’s new flagship model is also expected
to feature a very plush interior, using expensive materials and plenty of tech
features; a big infotainment touchscreen display will be included and it could
be the same 12-inch portrait-oriented system RAM uses, featuring pretty much
every connectivity option available.
The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s most
expensive variants are expected to rival models like the Cadillac Escalade and
the Lincoln Navigator. If true, then Jeep must make its new flagship a true
luxury SUV worthy of the price. Fiat-Chrysler said during their second-quarter
earnings’ presentation that the new Grand Wagoneer will enter production in the
second quarter of 2021.
