Jeep Dropping Wagoneer Name, Keeping Grand Wagoneer
Jeep will end production of the Wagoneer after the 2025 model-year, while keeping the Grand Wagoneer at the top of its lineup. What amounts to a decision to drop the Wagoneer name aims to simplify the offering and eliminate the confusion that the distinction between the two models often created for buyers.
The new 2026 Grand Wagoneer, planned for the fourth quarter of 2025, will adopt a refreshed design, with a redesigned grille that will now feature the Jeep logo rather than the vehicle's name. This change puts an end to Jeep's attempt to make Wagoneer a distinct sub-brand.
Keeping it simple for customers
According to Michael Bettenhausen, chairman of the Stellantis National Dealer Council in the U.S., withdrawing the Wagoneer will allow consumers to focus on a clearer choice: the Grand Wagoneer and its extended version, the Grand Wagoneer L.
“There was some confusion: many customers believed the word 'Grand' only meant a larger size, not a higher level of luxury,” he explained.
Powerful engines, but uneven sales
Launched in 2021, the Wagoneer is powered by a 420-hp Hurricane inline-6 engine, while the Grand Wagoneer uses the 540-hp high-performance version. Early models still offered the 5.7L Hemi V8 (Wagoneer) and the 6.4L Hemi V8 (Grand Wagoneer).