Inside Jeep's Wagoneer Full Size SUV
Not content to rest on its Grand Cherokee laurels, the Wagoneer has been resumed from the dead by Jeep, in both Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer form. No longer a hulking, creaking mass of woodgrain and steel, the Wagoneer takes on the full size SUVs like the Yukon and Escalade. Right now Jeep has a number of excellent incentives on the Wagoneer. Let's see why the Wagoneer twins are a top luxury SUV choice.
Last produced in woodgrain form, the Grand Wagoneer went unchanged from 1963 to 1991, and today they fetch ridiculous sums at auction. They were so beloved that you can even buy a woodgrain kit for your new Grand Wagoneer. These new models come in two wheelbases and also two trim levels, for a grand total of four gas-guzzling American Luxo-Barges to do battle with GM and Lincoln.
From its shining, bright chrome grille to its legitimate offroad chops, the Grand Wagoneer is one of the honkinest, tonkinest full size SUV’s this side of the Cadillac Escalade. The pedestrian (relatively speaking) Wagoneer 4X2 is the entry level model, or step up to a long-wheelbase “Wagoneer L.” A lot of the differences between the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer boil down to fanciness and engine, with different wheel sizes, leather qualities, and so forth.
The Base Wagoneer gets either a 392hp 5.7L V8 or 420hp twin-turbo inline six. The Grand Wagoneer gets a 471hp 6.4L V8 or a higher output version of the twin turbo 3.0L inline six that puts out 510hp and 500 lb-ft of torque; expect 13-14MPG city on all engines and trims. All models have eight speed auto transmissions. The Grand Wagoneer, with its leather-ier, chrome-ier look, and beefier engine, has a slightly more premium price that the Wagoneer — $59,945 msrp for Wagoneer, vs. $84,945 for Grand Wagoneer.
Standard features include heated and ventilated leather front seats, nine speaker Alpine premium audio, adaptive cruise, active lane management, automatic emergency breaking, full LED headlamps and tailamps, a 10.25 inch digital infotainment unit, and Apple Carplay / Android Auto wireless.
The L versions are a foot longer, with 7 more inches between their axles. If you don’t need three rows of seats, you may prefer the smaller and more nimble non-L models. Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer steps up features with niceties such as Nappa leather, McIntosh 19 speaker audio, air suspension, optional quilted Palermo leather, and optional 22 inch wheels.
Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer trims are as follows: WAGONEER - Wagoneer 4x2, Wagoneer 4x4, Wagoneer Series II 4x2, Wagoneer 4x4, Wagoneer Carbide 4x2, Wagoneer Carbide 4x4, Wagoneer Series III 4x4. GRAND WAGONEER - Grand Wagoneer 4x4, Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 4x4, Grand Wagoneer Series III 4x4, Grand Wagoneer Series III Obsidian 4x4.
Right now Jeep has a host of excellent offers on the Wagoneer. These include 3.9% APR for 72 months, or employee pricing plus $4,000 cash allowance. There are also promotional lease rates of $733 a month for 42 months with $3999 down. Grand Wagoneer has similar offers, but with $2250 bonus cash allowance instead of the $4k. Be sure to check local dealers for best incentives as they may vary by region.
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