It’s not often the return of an American icon lives up to the legacy of the original. Whether it be from old age or just poor craftsmanship, sometimes the classic is hard to replicate. Not for Jeep. Exhibiting their concept for the Grand Wagoneer, the original premium SUV is back and better than ever. It’s the revival of a generation of car owners; an exhibition of automotive architecture, blended with modern design aesthetics; a master class in ingenuity with an unmistakable heritage. It’s the Grand Wagoneer Concept of what will be, come 2022. With a few years still to wait, the Grand Wagoneer has been missing from the road for over 25 years. Not making an appearance since 1993, Jeep ended production of this luxury SUV in 1991. Described as an old-school legend, the Grand Wagoneer had an uninterrupted 30-year production run that for whatever reason vanished into the hallowed halls of automotive history. The reason why? FCA’s design chief Ralph Gilles claims the issue was timing. “Had this vehicle been (re)born 10 years ago, I don’t think we would have executed it as well,” Gilles told MotorTrend. Gilles admits that his team would not have been ready for it, highlighting the “luxury in every square centimeter of this vehicle”.
With only a concept to review, we can only take Jeep’s word for it until they roll out in 2022. With descriptions like American Beauty; on its own wavelength; detailed down to the grain and a marvel of technology and connectivity. Let’s find out why Jeep has brought the Grand Wagoneer back to life. With little information on what’s under the hood, Jeep tells us it’s been engineered to maximize utility—created to deliver impressive towing capacity with five different drive modes thanks to the exclusive Selec-Terrain Traction Management System. For the environmentally conscious, Jeep is following through with its offer to electrify its whole fleet by adding a no-comprise plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system. It might not be fully electric, but it’s still a welcome addition. Now onto its picturesque exterior. Sporting a full-length single-pane glass roof, much like its contemporaries, this SUV offers “breathtaking views” of the world as you zoom past. An intelligent lighting system lets you “see in the dark” with LEDs that cut through the night with dynamic 180-degree rotating headlights that follow every twist and turn of the road. Coupled with some retro-looking taillights, the Grand Wagoneer is unmissable in the dark with a set of exquisitely designed signature tail lamps.
Propped up on a four unforgettable 24-inch multi-spoke obsidian-finished aluminium wheels (that was a mouthful) the ultra-premium wheels is the height of luxury and performance. Stepping inside and you’ll be treated to an interior influence by both the American landscape and Jeep’s industrious spirit, Featuring a myriad of premium-wrapped materials, as much of the inside as possible is finished with hand and heat-treated blackened lace-wood. Complete with raw accent edging and authentic dual-texture metal framing, it’s like riding in royalty.
As is the trend, there are screens everywhere inside the Grand Wagoneer. Forty-five inches of total display surface to be exact. These include a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a capacitive 12.1-inch centre touchscreen, plus a 10.25-inch screen for the passenger. Coming aboard will be a “paradigm-shifting” sound system from McIntosh Audio. This industry-exclusive partnership will push the limits of automotive audio, creating a genuinely luxurious listening experience for every passenger. Of which there is a maximum of 8. Returning to the SUV that completely changed the market in 1963, Jeep will once again deliver an unprecedented combination of off-road capability and passenger-car comfort. With production set to kick off Michigan, we can only imagine how great the real thing will be when it rolls out in 2022. Find out more on Jeep.com
It’s not often the return of an American icon lives up to the legacy of the original. Whether it be from old age or just poor craftsmanship, sometimes the classic is hard to replicate. Not for Jeep. Exhibiting their concept for the Grand Wagoneer, the original premium SUV is back and better than ever. It’s the revival of a generation of car owners; an exhibition of automotive architecture, blended with modern design aesthetics; a master class in ingenuity with an unmistakable heritage. It’s the Grand Wagoneer Concept of what will be, come 2022. With a few years still to wait, the Grand Wagoneer has been missing from the road for over 25 years. Not making an appearance since 1993, Jeep ended production of this luxury SUV in 1991. Described as an old-school legend, the Grand Wagoneer had an uninterrupted 30-year production run that for whatever reason vanished into the hallowed halls of automotive history. The reason why? FCA’s design chief Ralph Gilles claims the issue was timing. “Had this vehicle been (re)born 10 years ago, I don’t think we would have executed it as well,” Gilles told MotorTrend. Gilles admits that his team would not have been ready for it, highlighting the “luxury in every square centimeter of this vehicle”.
With only a concept to review, we can only take Jeep’s word for it until they roll out in 2022. With descriptions like American Beauty; on its own wavelength; detailed down to the grain and a marvel of technology and connectivity. Let’s find out why Jeep has brought the Grand Wagoneer back to life. With little information on what’s under the hood, Jeep tells us it’s been engineered to maximize utility—created to deliver impressive towing capacity with five different drive modes thanks to the exclusive Selec-Terrain Traction Management System. For the environmentally conscious, Jeep is following through with its offer to electrify its whole fleet by adding a no-comprise plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system. It might not be fully electric, but it’s still a welcome addition. Now onto its picturesque exterior. Sporting a full-length single-pane glass roof, much like its contemporaries, this SUV offers “breathtaking views” of the world as you zoom past. An intelligent lighting system lets you “see in the dark” with LEDs that cut through the night with dynamic 180-degree rotating headlights that follow every twist and turn of the road. Coupled with some retro-looking taillights, the Grand Wagoneer is unmissable in the dark with a set of exquisitely designed signature tail lamps.
Propped up on a four unforgettable 24-inch multi-spoke obsidian-finished aluminium wheels (that was a mouthful) the ultra-premium wheels is the height of luxury and performance. Stepping inside and you’ll be treated to an interior influence by both the American landscape and Jeep’s industrious spirit, Featuring a myriad of premium-wrapped materials, as much of the inside as possible is finished with hand and heat-treated blackened lace-wood. Complete with raw accent edging and authentic dual-texture metal framing, it’s like riding in royalty.
As is the trend, there are screens everywhere inside the Grand Wagoneer. Forty-five inches of total display surface to be exact. These include a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a capacitive 12.1-inch centre touchscreen, plus a 10.25-inch screen for the passenger. Coming aboard will be a “paradigm-shifting” sound system from McIntosh Audio. This industry-exclusive partnership will push the limits of automotive audio, creating a genuinely luxurious listening experience for every passenger. Of which there is a maximum of 8. Returning to the SUV that completely changed the market in 1963, Jeep will once again deliver an unprecedented combination of off-road capability and passenger-car comfort. With production set to kick off Michigan, we can only imagine how great the real thing will be when it rolls out in 2022. Find out more on Jeep.com
It’s not often the return of an American icon lives up to the legacy of the original. Whether it be from old age or just poor craftsmanship, sometimes the classic is hard to replicate. Not for Jeep. Exhibiting their concept for the Grand Wagoneer, the original premium SUV is back and better than ever.
It’s the revival of a generation of car owners; an exhibition of automotive architecture, blended with modern design aesthetics; a master class in ingenuity with an unmistakable heritage. It’s the Grand Wagoneer Concept of what will be, come 2022.
With a few years still to wait, the Grand Wagoneer has been missing from the road for over 25 years. Not making an appearance since 1993, Jeep ended production of this luxury SUV in 1991. Described as an old-school legend, the Grand Wagoneer had an uninterrupted 30-year production run that for whatever reason vanished into the hallowed halls of automotive history.
The reason why? FCA’s design chief Ralph Gilles claims the issue was timing. “Had this vehicle been (re)born 10 years ago, I don’t think we would have executed it as well,” Gilles told MotorTrend. Gilles admits that his team would not have been ready for it, highlighting the “luxury in every square centimeter of this vehicle”.
With only a concept to review, we can only take Jeep’s word for it until they roll out in 2022. With descriptions like American Beauty; on its own wavelength; detailed down to the grain and a marvel of technology and connectivity. Let’s find out why Jeep has brought the Grand Wagoneer back to life.
With little information on what’s under the hood, Jeep tells us it’s been engineered to maximize utility—created to deliver impressive towing capacity with five different drive modes thanks to the exclusive Selec-Terrain Traction Management System. For the environmentally conscious, Jeep is following through with its offer to electrify its whole fleet by adding a no-comprise plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system. It might not be fully electric, but it’s still a welcome addition.
Now onto its picturesque exterior. Sporting a full-length single-pane glass roof, much like its contemporaries, this SUV offers “breathtaking views” of the world as you zoom past.
An intelligent lighting system lets you “see in the dark” with LEDs that cut through the night with dynamic 180-degree rotating headlights that follow every twist and turn of the road. Coupled with some retro-looking taillights, the Grand Wagoneer is unmissable in the dark with a set of exquisitely designed signature tail lamps.
Propped up on a four unforgettable 24-inch multi-spoke obsidian-finished aluminium wheels (that was a mouthful) the ultra-premium wheels is the height of luxury and performance.
Stepping inside and you’ll be treated to an interior influence by both the American landscape and Jeep’s industrious spirit, Featuring a myriad of premium-wrapped materials, as much of the inside as possible is finished with hand and heat-treated blackened lace-wood. Complete with raw accent edging and authentic dual-texture metal framing, it’s like riding in royalty.
As is the trend, there are screens everywhere inside the Grand Wagoneer. Forty-five inches of total display surface to be exact. These include a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a capacitive 12.1-inch centre touchscreen, plus a 10.25-inch screen for the passenger.
Coming aboard will be a “paradigm-shifting” sound system from McIntosh Audio. This industry-exclusive partnership will push the limits of automotive audio, creating a genuinely luxurious listening experience for every passenger. Of which there is a maximum of 8.
Returning to the SUV that completely changed the market in 1963, Jeep will once again deliver an unprecedented combination of off-road capability and passenger-car comfort. With production set to kick off Michigan, we can only imagine how great the real thing will be when it rolls out in 2022.
Find out more on Jeep.com
