Jeep Grand Wagoneer First Generation (2022-present)

Single generation since 2022 model year. Built at Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly, Michigan. Underlying Stellantis WL platform (body-on-frame, shared with Wagoneer and the discontinued Ram 1500 Classic — distinct from the unibody platforms used elsewhere in the Stellantis luxury portfolio). The Grand Wagoneer is Jeep's revival of the Grand Wagoneer name (the original 1984-1991 Grand Wagoneer was a luxury-trimmed full-size SUV that anchored Jeep's lineup at the time) for the modern era as a full-luxury body-on-frame flagship. Sister to the Wagoneer with longer wheelbase, larger / more powerful engines, ultra-luxury cabin appointments, and substantially higher pricing. Three powertrains across the generation: 6.4L Hemi V8 (471 hp / 455 lb-ft) was the launch engine 2022-2023, paired with 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic. 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-6 'Hurricane HO' (High Output) (510 hp / 500 lb-ft) replaced the V8 from 2024 model year onwards as Stellantis transitioned away from V8 production globally. 3.0L Hurricane 'SO' (Standard Output) (420 hp / 468 lb-ft) — primarily a Wagoneer engine, available on Grand Wagoneer fleet/government applications. 8-speed automatic across all powertrains. 4WD standard with Quadra-Lift air suspension (adjustable ride height with off-road / aerodynamic modes), electronic limited-slip rear differential, rear-axle disconnect for fuel efficiency at highway speed. Grand Wagoneer L is the long-wheelbase variant — adds approximately 6 inches of additional rear cargo / cabin space vs standard wheelbase, primarily for buyers who want maximum 3rd-row passenger space and cargo. Trims: Series I (~$95k base), Series II Obsidian (sporty styled with blackout trim — black grille, black wheels, body-color trim), Series III (~$110k luxury — semi-aniline leather, McIntosh audio), Series III Obsidian (top — combines Series III luxury with Obsidian sporty exterior, ~$120k loaded). Cabin: dual 12.3-inch displays (12.3-inch driver display + 12.3-inch central infotainment) + optional 10.25-inch front-passenger touchscreen + dual 10.1-inch second-row screens — one of the most ambitious cabin tech setups in any non-Mercedes vehicle. McIntosh 23-speaker reference audio standard on Series III (Jeep's first McIntosh-branded audio collaboration — the premium audio brand has become a Stellantis signature alongside Maserati and Ram models). Heated/ventilated/massaging front and second-row seats, full leather throughout, Quadra-Lift air suspension with kneel mode for entry/exit. Jeep Hands-Free Active Driving Assist (Level 2 hands-free highway driving in approved corridors — Stellantis's response to GM Super Cruise and Ford BlueCruise). Towing 9,860 lb max (V8) / 9,000 lb (Hurricane HO) — class-leading for the segment, beats Cadillac Escalade (8,000 lb) and Lincoln Navigator (8,400 lb). Pricing $95k-$120k+ loaded — Grand Wagoneer Series III Obsidian L (long wheelbase) can exceed $135k with all options. The Grand Wagoneer represents Jeep's most ambitious luxury push in the modern era and has been commercially successful — sustained strong sales since launch, particularly the Series II Obsidian (sportier styled appeals to performance-minded luxury buyers). Reception has been mixed: praise for cabin design, McIntosh audio, towing capability, and Hurricane I6 power, but criticism of cabin tech reliability (multiple software OTA campaigns required) and price-tag-vs-perception gaps (some reviewers question whether Jeep brand justifies $120k pricing vs Cadillac / Lincoln / Range Rover competition).