2024 Jeep Wagoneer S 100 KWh (600 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Jeep finally entered the electric vehicle segment with the 2024 Wagoneer S, unveiled in the summer of 2024, an SUV that barely reminded customers that it belonged to the well-respected off-road oriented American brand.

When Jeep introduced the fourth generation of the Wagoneer (the WS) in 2022, it intended to transform the nameplate into a separate brand. But then it changed its mind and didn’t want to risk anything. After all, the first generation of this SUV appeared in 1962 when Claude King stormed the charts with the “Wolverton Mountain” hit. The subsequent two generations, the 1983 XJ and the 1993 ZJ, respectively, were more likely upscale versions of the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. Then, in 2022, Jeep introduced the fourth generation of the Wagoneer, which was no longer built on a unibody structure, like the XJ and the ZJ, but on a body-on-frame one since it shared its chassis with the Ram 1500. However, the Wagoneer S had nothing in common with its predecessors. It was created on the STLA-Large platform and was an all-electric vehicle.

At the front, the most striking news was that there was no Jeep badge on the hood or anywhere else. Fortunately, it still featured a design theme that resembled the famous seven-slat grille just below the hood, although there wasn’t actually any gap there to let air in. The air intake was placed lower on the apron. Since it was an EV, it didn’t need that much of a cooling area. Jeep installed very slim headlights visually connected via a light stripe. In addition, the car had those seven slats illuminated from the top.

From the sides, the cabin was closer to the shape of a four-door coupe SUV rather than a regular 4×4 vehicle. Furthermore, the ascending waistline created the image of a sporty SUV, not one designed to tackle serious off-road trails. Moreover, the roofline was sloped down towards the back, cascading under a cantilevered rear wing. In addition, a lip spoiler was placed just below the rear window. Below that aerodynamic element, the car had its only Jeep badge stamped on the metallic part of the tailgate. The car also featured unique door handles, which were touch-sensitive and released the latches at the touch of a hand. Jeep also made the car lower to the ground than most of its other 4×4 stablemates. The automaker installed 19-inch light alloy wheels as standard, while the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition featured a 20-inch set.

Jeep went on completely new ground when it made the Wagoneer S and created a high-tech cabin for the SUV. When fully optioned, there was a total of 41 inches of screens on the dashboard and center console. Fronting the driver was a digital instrument cluster, while the touchscreen for the Uconnect infotainment system had a 12.3-inch diagonal. Below it, the automaker installed another touch-sensitive display, which controlled the HVAC and the massaging functions. Furthermore, fronting the passenger was a 10.3-inch touchscreen. Strangely, there was no Jeep badge inside the vehicle. The driver fronted a hexagonal-shaped steering wheel that sported the Wagoneer badge. In the back, the SUV featured heated and ventilated outboard seats, which was uncommon for these types of vehicles. The 60/40 split-folding bench seat could dramatically increase the size of the trunk.

Jeep created the Wagoneer S for those who drove their SUVs within city limits or mostly around towns. It could still tackle some grass and snow-covered roads, but its preferred playground was the tarmac. With its 0.29 drag coefficient, it was the most aerodynamic Jeep in history, and the 600 hp (608 PS) confirmed the road-oriented character of the car. Furthermore, it could reach 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill in 3.4 seconds, which was supercar territory. The automaker installed a 100 kWh battery pack using a 400-volt architecture, meaning it could charge from 20 to 80 percent in 23 minutes, while the estimated range was above 300 miles (482 km).