2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 6.4L V8 8AT 4WD (471 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Jeep introduced the 2022 Grand Wagoneer as its most luxurious vehicle in the lineup, competing against the notorious Chevrolet Tahoe or Cadillac Escalade and dwarfed its European competitors made by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

When Willy’s Jeep introduced the first generation of the Wagoneer in late 1962 for the 1963 model year, the 4×4 vehicle market was dominated by rough and sturdy models. But the automaker took a different approach. It used its extensive knowledge in the off-road segment, combined it with the lessons learned from Kaiser, who owned the Jeep brand and then created something new. Many considered the first generation of the Wagoneer as the granddaddy of SUVs. It appeared almost a decade before the three-door Land Rover Range Rover. Unlike all the other off-road vehicles on the market, the 1963 Wagoneer was built for families. It could still tackle some off-road paths, but it was primarily built to satisfy the needs of a family. The following two generations were based on the Jeep Cherokee XJ and the Grand Cherokee ZJ, on unibody constructions. Surprisingly, the fourth generation of the Wagoneer and its more luxurious sibling, the Grand Wagoneer, re-introduced the body-on-frame construction, sharing its underpinnings with the well-known Ram 1500. However, its main competitors were those cars that could provide higher quality and luxury standards.

At the front, there were almost no differences between the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer. They both sported LED headlights that flanked the notorious seven-slat grille. That was the only way that created a connection with the rest of the Jeep brand. On the lower side of the bumper, the big vehicle sported a set of LED foglamps that flanked a lower-mounted secondary grille, which improved cooling.

From its profile, there were little to no differences between the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer. The car had the same massive stance with a flat front area and flared wheel arches in an off-road styling. Jeep’s design team created a window line that resembled the original Wagoneer from the early ‘60s. Jeep’s design team also added a two-tone black accent roof emphasizing the SUV’s luxurious character. On the lower side of the vehicle, the automaker installed standard retractable steps, which were designed in such a way that they didn’t affect the ground clearance. The automaker also added a set of aluminum wheels, with 20-inch in size as standard and 22-inch as an option.

Inside, the luxurious and high-tech cabin was a real feat for the Grand Wagoneer’s customers. Jeep installed acres of leather-upholstered areas, American satin walnut trims sporting the Grand Wagoneer nameplate, and up to eight available displays around the cabin. They totaled a massive 72 inches (1.83 m) in size. Fronting the driver was a digital instrument panel, while atop the center stack was the touchscreen for the infotainment system. Underneath it was another touch-sensitive display for the HVAC and massaging functions. Furthermore, a third touchscreen fronted the side passenger, where they could connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones, and they could also monitor those seated in the back via a local camera surveillance system. Both the front and the middle rows came with captain seats, while the third row featured a three-person bench seat good for adult-sized passengers.

Under the hood, the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had a 6.4-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sent all the power to all corners. For those looking for more adventurous driving experiences, the full-size SUV had a 25-degree approach angle, 24-degree departure angle, 22-degree breakover angle, and a ground clearance of 10 inches (25 cm). It also came fitted with standard air suspension, which greatly improved road behavior and comfort.