Upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer

2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer: powertrain details

The Jeep Wagoneer is powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that makes 392hp and 548Nm of torque, with an additional 48V belt-driven motor/generator system called eTorque. The Grand Wagoneer, meanwhile, uses a larger 6.4-litre V8 thatputs out 471hp and 617Nm of torque, and Jeep says it will reach from 0-96kph in 6.0sec.Both engines feature cylinder deactivation and are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. Furthermore, Jeep says a plug-in hybrid model will be available at a later stage.

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is available with three 4x4 systems –Quadra-Trac I and II are single- and two-speed transfer cases, respectively, and Quadra-Drive II includesa two-speed transfer case and adds an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential.

Jeep’s Quadra-Lift air suspension is also available, and the Wagoneer’s are equipped with the Selec-Terrain traction control system that gets five terrain modes – auto, sport, rock, snow, and mud/sand.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer: India launch details

Jeep has no plans yet to bring the Wagoneer or the Grand Wagoneer to India. The American manufacturer will, however, launch the locally-assembled Wrangler in India on March 15 and will also introduce the locally-assembled new-gen Grand Cherokee in a few months’ time.

In 2022, Jeep will launch aCompass-based 7-seat SUV, the name for which is likely to be unveiled on April 4. Furthermore, Jeep’s upcoming compact SUV will also be unveiled in 2022.