2022 WAGONEER & GRAND WAGONEER
Four Wheeler|October 2021
Deeply rooted in heritage, the nameplate returns as a premium extension of the Jeep brand
Jason Gonderman
2022 WAGONEER & GRAND WAGONEER

We’re excited to dive into a detailed look at the much-anticipated ’22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. But before we get too far, there are a couple of big questions that we need to address. First, Wagoneer versus Grand Wagoneer. Yes, the two vehicles are physically the same. They share the same chassis, suspension, and much of the bodywork. That’s where the bulk of the similarities end, however, as the Grand Wagoneer is, well, grander than the Wagoneer. Second, why are the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer not referred to as Jeeps? This one is a little trickier, as it involves Jeep and parent company Stellantis attempting to create a separate luxury division centered around Wagoneer. Think of it as the Wagoneer “brand,” with the ’22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer being the first two vehicles launched under it. While it’s technically still a Jeep vehicle and very much rooted in Jeep brand heritage, you will be hard-pressed to find any mention of it on the vehicle itself.

With those two big elephants pushed out of the room, let’s dig in and detail what makes the all-new ’22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer special.

Wagoneer Exterior Styling

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