In 2018, Jeep plans to launch a full-size SUV, the Grand Wagoneer, aimed to compete in the premium SUV segment. Jeep's global brand director Michael Manley is sure that the new model will be able to meet competition and rival the Range Rover.
The resurrected Jeep Grand Wagoneer is expected to become the most luxurious car in the company’s history. The SUV will feature 3-row seating. The company is likely to use petrol-powered V6 or V8 engines delivering 300 or 365 hp, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1978
Jeep chief told Autocar that the company does not fear the competition with the upcoming Maserati Levante, another SUV within the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group. Despite using a common platform, the models will be targeted towards different customers.
The Wagoneer was initially supposed to arrive in 2015; however, now that the SUV has been refocused to enter the premium segment, the company will need more time to launch its production.
