Jeep is working on a new extended-length version of the Jeep Wagoneer, which is set to rival the likes of the Chevy Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL. Now, new photos have emerged that show the extended-length Jeep Wagoneer testing in prototype form out on public roads.
This long-wheelbase prototype of the Jeep Wagoneer is covered in black-and-white camouflage, but it’s easy to see that it’s quite a bit longer than the current, regular-wheelbase variant.
Comparing the two models side by side, we see that both the wheelbase and the body of the extended-length model are different from the standard model. The rear end of the new model stretches out for days past the rear doors, with a different door line and different rear quarter panels, as well as stretched-out windows.
Although a prototype of the new extended-length Wagoneer was the only vehicle spotted here, a long-wheelbase variant of the more luxurious Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which will rival the Cadillac Escalade ESV, is also expected.
For reference, the current Jeep Wagoneer measures in with an overall length of 214.7 inches, as well as wheelbase that measures in at 123 inches. By comparison, the Chevy Suburban is 225.7 inches long in terms of overall length, while the wheelbase is 134.1 inches. The standard GMC Yukon is 210 inches long overall, with a wheelbase that is 120.9 inches, while the GMC Yukon XL is 225.2 inches long in terms of overall length and 134.1 inches long in terms of wheelbase.
As expected, the extended-length Wagoneer will offer more third-row passenger room and more cargo room, plus the same powertrain options as the shorter models, including a possible plug-in hybrid model. However, due to the length, both are unlikely to offer Jeep’s “Trail Rated” designation.
Look for the extended-length Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer to debut sometime later this year, possibly for the 2023 or 2024 model year.
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We traded our Yukon Denali XL for a Grand Wagoneer this Fall. Overall, the Jeep is a much more refined vehicle having several software glitches impacting its reliability and driver experience. It’s powertrain is great, but much much more thirsty than the Yukon due partly to its all-time 4wd. If Jeep cannot fix its software it’s going to lose a fan base very quickly.
How’s the McIntosh audio? I heard it’s incredible.
Do we really need another extended length body-on-frame SUV? This SUV and crossover craze is getting out of hand.
The buying public disagrees with you. As long as we buy them, they will produce them.
As Americans we love big powerful vehicles. Since the automakers stop making V8 powered, body on frame cars, might as well give is the next best thing. Make unibody EV’s for folks that want them, but it’s evident folks want big powerful, trailer pulling family haulers.
It’s well beyond a “craze”
Yeah, don’t take away that feeling of driving a big rig to get groceries and hauling teenagers.
I couldn’t believe my ears from the media talking smack about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Yukon being a giant gas guzzler and to big to be on road and smashing those little cars. Then showed his cars&4wd trucks&SUVs…lol
One of my old bosses religiously leased a Jeep GC every other year. Why do I remember, it was always in the shop and he would get one of us to pick him up and drop him off. Like @chade here, loved the plush seats, audio, and size, that’s all that mattered to him… He would say it’s a lease, let them work on it for free. He didn’t care if it came with a stinky v8 and problematic tranny. He lived with the shop trips. Haven’t work for him in years but he probably has a GC or GW today… lol. He liked my Tahoe back then but said it was too big…lmao…ok then…
Unfortunately, that experience has tainted my view of Jeep and I always left Jeep off my list of new vehicles. Maybe Jeep fixed them, or maybe not…
It’s a crowded market for 3 row wagons suv .suburban ,Denali ,Escalade ,Yukon ,navigator ,expedition max now wagoneer ,grand wagoner ? Which one do you pick?