Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) nameplate of Jeep vehicles, with several models marketed for the 1963 through 1993 model years and again since the 2022 model year.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jeep[lower-alpha 1] |
Production | 1963–1993; 2021–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size SUV (1963–1991; 2021–present) Compact SUV (1984–1990) Mid-size SUV (1993) |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive |
Various versions of the Wagoneer were manufactured in the US and other nations by Kaiser Motors (1962−1971), by American Motors (1971−1987), by Chrysler (1987−1993), and Stellantis from 2021.
A revival of the Jeep Wagoneer was introduced as a concept version on September 3, 2020,[1][2][3] and as the production model on March 11, 2021. Sales begin in the second half of 2021 with 2022 model year versions.[4]
First generation (SJ; 1963)
The first Wagoneer is the original full-size SUV-style design produced between 1962 and 1991. It was introduced in November 1962 for the 1963 model year as a successor to the Willys Jeep Station Wagon that had been built since 1946. It is a full-size body-on-frame vehicle that shared its architecture with the Gladiator pickup truck. The vehicle was introduced as a station wagon body style, later the pioneering design became known as a "sport utility vehicle" (SUV).[5]
Available initially with rear-wheel drive, the four-wheel drive SJ-body Wagoneer remained in production for 29 model years (1963–1991) with an almost unchanged body structure.[6][7]
Second generation (XJ; 1983)
The second-generation Wagoneer is an upscale version of the unibody-based compact XJ Cherokee produced between 1983 and 1990. The compact XJ Wagoneer was available in two trim levels: the "Wagoneer" and the "Wagoneer Limited". These vehicles were intended to replace the SJ-body Wagoneer models, but high demand prompted American Motors, and Chrysler after 1987, to keep the original SJ-body Wagoneer in production.[8]
Third generation (ZJ; 1993)
The Wagoneer nameplate was reintroduced for one year as the top-of-the-line model of the Jeep ZJ platform that debuted on the mid-size Grand Cherokee for the 1993 model year.[9] Called the Grand Wagoneer, it featured a long list of standard equipment including the Magnum 5.2 L V8 engine and unique leather interior as well as the Grand Wagoneer's traditional exterior woodgrain applique.[10] After 6,378 were produced, the model was dropped for 1994, leaving the Grand Cherokee Limited as the top-of-the-line Jeep.[11]
Fourth generation (WS; 2022)
The fourth-generation Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are full-size SUVs and full-size luxury SUVs based on the Ram 1500 (DT) chassis.[12] It was revealed in March 2021 for the 2022 model year as the flagship model Jeep.[13] Production of the fourth-generation Jeep Wagoneers began in 2021.[14]
Notes
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- American Motors (1986–1988)
- Chrysler Corporation (1988–1998)
- DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007)
- Chrysler LLC (2007–2009)
- Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2014)
- FCA US LLC (2014–2021)
- Stellantis (2021–present)
References
- Evans, Brett T. (3 September 2020). "Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept Revealed Looking Very Production-Ready". Motor1.com. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Lopez, Jonathan (4 December 2019). "New Jeep Wagoneer Caught Hungry For 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon". GM Authority. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Furlong, Karl (17 April 2020). "We'll Have To Wait A Bit Longer For The Jeep Grand Wagoneer". Car Buzz. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Stocksdale, Joel (11 March 2021). "2022 Jeep Wagoneer is gigantic, luxurious and packing big V8 power". Autoblog. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Huffman, John Pearley (24 December 2021). "The Jeep Wagoneer Was Ahead of Its Time". Road & Track. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- "Grand Wagoneer". Road & Track. Vol. 43. 1992. p. 214.
- Leanse, Alex (29 August 2019). "Jeep Wagoneer: A Photo History of the Style Icon". Motor Trend. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Wiesen, Greg (15 June 2021). "Life and Times of the (Jeep) Wagoneer". carlifenation.com. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Saur, Brendan (3 April 2019). "1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (ZJ) – The Last Jeep Grand Wagoneer?". Curbside Classic. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- "1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)". jeep.com. 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- "No Reserve: 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer". bringatrailer.com. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- Linkov, Jon (11 March 2021). "2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Preview". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- "All-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer: A Premium American Icon Is Reborn as the New Standard of Sophistication, Authenticity and Modern Mobility" (Press release). Stellantis North America. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- "2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - Production (USA Car Factory)". 29 September 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2022 – via YouTube.