Grand Wagoneer gets new range-extended electric model
Earlier this month, we heard that Jeep would be consolidating the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer lineups: Due to pricing overlap and customer confusion, all Jeep’s full-size SUVs would fall under the Grand Wagoneer nameplate for 2026.
We now have all the full details for the Grand Wagoneer’s update, which includes a fresh look, along with new trim and appearance packages. While Stellantis is steadily increasing availability of V8 power, the Grand Wagoneer will stick with the Hurricane twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine, but a range-extended electric powertrain is on the way, too.
Streamlined Range, Simpler Badging
2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer
Jeep’s branding exercise with the return of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer didn’t quite work out. Both models wore those names, with no explicit Jeep branding. Adding further confusion was the fact that although both SUVs looked nearly the same, the Wagoneer was a cheaper, separate variant, while the Grand Wagoneer was positioned as the all-out luxury model.
Not only will the SUV now be known as the Grand Wagoneer only, but it will also adopt Jeep branding on the front and rear.
“Every Grand Wagoneer also now proudly wears a Jeep badge, reinforcing its prominent position within the Jeep family, while making it easier for customers to find the exact model that fits their lifestyle and price point,” said Bob Broderdorf, Jeep brand CEO.
Outside, the updated Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets a new front fascia that’s more squared-off than before. Headlights have been raised, the seven-slot grille now has illuminated slots, and there are T-shaped LED lights in the lower fascia. A chrome-free exterior has been introduced for the first time, and there are new wheel designs between 18 and 22 inches.
At the back, there are full-width LED taillights, mirroring the new front lighting.
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Grand Wagoneer Powertrains: From 420-HP Hurricane to 647-HP Range-Extended EV
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The Grand Wagoneer is still powered by the 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder Hurricane engine, which produces 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. Jeep made no mention of the 540-hp, high-output version of this engine that was found in the 2025 Grand Wagoneer, not that the standard version feels remotely sluggish.
Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional, but all models get the same eight-speed automatic transmission.
The absence of the high-output Hurricane could be Jeep’s way of freeing up space for the new Range-Extended EV (REEV) version of the Grand Wagoneer. This model uses a 3.6-liter V6 to supply power to the 174-hp generator. The V6 doesn’t power the wheels directly; instead, the V6’s power is converted into electric power by the generator, and electric motors drive the wheels. It’s much the same as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger’s powertrain.
Combined, the setup makes 647 hp and 620 lb-ft, making this the most powerful Grand Wagoneer ever, and it’s nipping at the heels of the Escalade-V’s 682 hp—the 0-60 time is only five seconds, yet Jeep is predicting a range upwards of 500 miles, surpassing the range of almost every conventional EV.
Fewer Trims and High-End Interior
2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Summit Reserve introduces a bold new interior color of Dark Ruby Red (late availability).
The previous Grand Highlander was hardly lacking in luxury and features, and neither is the new one. There are now just three trims: Grand Wagoneer, Limited, and Summit. There are also packages to customize the look and feel of the Jeep, such as the rugged Upland variant.
Black and Sea Salt or all-black interior color schemes are available on the lower two trims, while black, Tupelo, and Dark Ruby Red are found inside the top model. Capri and Nappa leather on lower trims make way for Palermo leather with quilting on the top model. There’s a new, larger head-up display, and the top trim gets a 23-speaker McIntosh sound system. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard across the range, and Jeep will still offer a longer ‘L’ derivative with much better cargo space.
2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer
Only limited pricing has been made available:
- Grand Wagoneer: $62,145
- Limited Altitude: $71,140
- Summit Obsidian: $93,390
- Grand Wagoneer LWB: $65,145
- Limited Altitude LWB: $74,140
- Summit Obsidian LWB: $96,390
These prices all exclude the destination charge of $2,595, and only the base Grand Wagoneer trim doesn’t have 4×4 as standard. We assume the Limited and Summit without the Altitude and Obsidian packs, respectively, will be a little cheaper.
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer begins at $59,945, so the new lineup is just over $2,000 pricier.
Production of the 2026 Grand Wagoneer will begin later this year, but Jeep hasn’t said when the REEV model will be available just yet. It’s guaranteed to be more expensive than the gas-powered models, though.
Final Thoughts
Jeep’s simplification of the Grand Wagoneer lineup makes sense. The bloated Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer range we had previously was a lot to take in. It also starts at a similar price point to the older Wagoneer.
We’ll have to wait and see if cutting the high-output V8 in favor of the REEV powertrain is worth it, though. Not everyone who wants more power will be willing to resort to this more complex powertrain, but it does sound like it’ll be a beast in a straight line.
While the big Jeep probably isn’t going to overtake the Cadillac Escalade on the sales charts, the luxurious Grand Wagoneer looks like a top contender in the full-size category.
