Jeep Grand Wagoneer Being Shown to Dealers This Summer
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer nameplate is getting revived.
Automotive News has confirmed that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will show its dealers a sneak peek of the revived Jeep Grand Wagoneer at the automaker’s biennial dealer conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this August. The 2016 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will be the American automaker’s most expensive SUV yet and will feature three rows of seating in order to take on models from luxury brands such as Range Rover.
The last time the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was sold was in 1991, so it’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the nameplate has been sold at dealerships. Rumors suggest that the revived Grand Wagoneer will be built on an all-new platform that will eventually underpin other models from FCA.
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It is also being reported that the model won’t reach production for another couple of years, and will be introduced to the marketplace as a 2018 model year. Most recently, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne spoke about how his “blood boils” whenever he sees a Range Rover model on the streets, believing that Jeep isn’t taking advantage of its brand by offering an upscale, upmarket luxury SUV.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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My very first car (in 1982) was a 1969 Jeep Wagoneer - NOT a Grand. In fact, it had a manual transmission and, by virtue of being a hand me down to many first time drivers in a mountain town, didn't have a square foot of sheet metal that wasn't crumpled. It had been subject to such practical jokes as coating it in 6' of ice with a hose on a very cold night and driven and left at the top of one of the local ski area. Bought it for $400. Sold it for $400 (including my bitchin' stereo!).
Im not real happy about this. Jeep Grand Wagoneers were the work horse for us normal working people ( I have a 1984 daily driver). There are thousands still on the road because they were tough dependable and long lasting. The design is great, but they are not the fastest, or most comfortable SUV, they just don't quit. They are going to turn the Grand Wagoneer into a rich mans toy that no normal person can afford, kinda like a HUMMV. This is truly a shame. I would have loved to have one if the design gives credit to the original.