Following an earlier cryptic image released earlier this week, Jeep is stepping up its teaser campaign for the reborn Wagoneer well. It’s unclear if we look at the regular model, the larger Grand Wagoneer, as both, but we’ll check out the first design details of the highly anticipated SUV.
While the exterior badge with the American flag has a retro look, the interior exudes a modern atmosphere with its swanky start / stop button and infotainment system. There seem to be two physical buttons sticking out of the display for quick access to the volume control and some not. The infotainment does not seem to be fully integrated in the dashboard, as Jeep has placed it somewhat in front of the center console.
That’s all Jeep is ready to reveal at first, but we’re looking forward to more pieces of the Wagoneer puzzle in the coming weeks. As a refurbisher, FCA recently announced that production of both Wagoneer models will begin in the second quarter of 2021, which likely means they are both available for the 2022MY.
According to the latest reports, the Grand Wagoneer is said to have a really luxurious interior with plush materials while packing a lot of tech goodies. A fully digital instrument cluster is expected, along with a frameless 12-inch touchscreen, a digital rearrangement camera, and another display just for the first passenger. In the back, you can expect an optional rear-view entertainment system with extra screens.
Expect under the skin an SUV adaptation of the surfaces of the Ram 1500 truck, where it should inherit most of the bits and pieces. There are already rumors of a plug-in hybrid derivative with about 30 miles (48 kilometers) of electric range and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The PHEV variant is expected to arrive a year after the conventional powered model.
Jeep might be able to create something tailor-made for off-road and performance enthusiasts. The Wagoneer is said to spawn a raw Mojave variant in the same vein as the Gladiator Mojave, while the Grand Wagoneer could offer a spicy Trackhawk flavor. However, take the info with the proverbial snout of salt, as nothing is official at this point.
Meanwhile, Jeep says the new Wagoneer “is coming soon.”
