This concept edition of the new three-row Jeep SUV predicts the style that will arrive in mid-2021.
The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer means a lot to Jeep: the return of an iconic nameplate, the brand’s first three-row style since the long-forgotten commander, and the FCA player in the most successful area of full-size SUVs.
Before the genuine Grand Wagoneer comes into production next summer at FCA’s Warren assembly plant in Michigan, we get a slightly veiled concept edition that predicts a lot about the external and internal style of the new model, even though many of its powertrain specifications and mechanical main points remain secret for now.
Essentially, the Grand Wagoneer is an SUV edition of the full-body Ram 1500 pickup truck. Both cars are built with a chassis structure, but the Jeep uses a separate rear suspension configuration, unlike its pickup truck that is based on a forged rear axle. The Wagoneer will probably be similar in length to the Chevy Tahoe and suburban, Jeep still doesn’t give dimensions. The popular edition of Wagoneer will be the main competitor of the Chevys and GMC, while the high-end Grand Wagoneer presented here is at the forefront. Jeep’s ambitions to combat the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator and even the most productive Mercedes and Range Rover agreements.
As such, the Grand Wagoneer concept has the impetuous design you’d expect from a full-size luxury SUV: chrome masses, large 24-inch wheels and intricate main points discovered in lighting elements, badges and grille (some of which might not succeed in production, of course) Unfortunately, we don’t see much influence from the iconic Wagoneers of yesteryear on the entirely modern design of the new model , and the C-pillars of the frame color have no clumsyly higher proportions, especially on the back.
Unless the interior of the Grand Wagoneer concept car is particularly deconstructed for production, comparisons between Mercedes and Range Rover are greatly exaggerated. The cabin looks rich, modern and elegant, with a great combination of wood and leather. It is absurd and includes an organization of virtual indicators, demonstrations of top and down infotainment, rear entertainment screens fixed on the back of the front seats, a screen between the seats of the moment row for air conditioning and other functions, and even a demonstration screen on the board in particular for the front passenger. Jeep says the Wagoneer will use a new edition of FCA information and entertainment software called UConnect 5, and will offer an optional high-end mcIntosh audio system.
Three rows of seats will be popular, this concept edition will offer a seven-passenger configuration with captain’s seats in the second row. We expect Jeep will also offer a second-row seat for an eight-passenger capacity, and corporate says the popular edition will have the passenger volume in its class. It is not known at this level if Jeep will offer two other lengths of wheelbase just like its main rivals.
All we know about what drives the Grand Wagoneer concept is that it’s a plug-in hybrid transmission type. The style of the series is probably a percentage of its powertrain offered with the Ram 1500, which would mean a 3. 6-liter hybrid assisted V6. and 5. 7-litre V8 petrol engines and, in all likelihood, a 3. 0-litre turbodiesel V6. A plug-in hybrid edition will also succeed in production. Four-wheel drive will be popular and Jeep says it will offer 3 other 4×4 systems and an optional air suspension.
Jeep President Christian Meunier said full-load Grand Wagoneers would exceed $100,000, which sounds far-fetched for any type of Jeep, but as far-fetched as it sounds given the lifestyle of a Wrangler over $60,000. , while Jeep tries to supply a wide variety of consumers who make their purchases in the full-size SUV space. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will start reaching dealerships in mid-2021, so we look forward to learning more about the production versions of those new ones. and vital Jeep models.