Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Version
Specs
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: Mexico
Coloration: Hydro Blue Pearl
Miles pushed: 170
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B- |
| Energy and Efficiency | A |
| Match and End | A- |
| Gas Financial system | A |
| Worth | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and should not mirror Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup. | |
| Huge & Tall Consolation | |
| Huge Man | C |
| Tall Man | B- |
| Huge & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Huge” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 600 |
| Engine Sort | Electrical Motors |
| Transmission | Computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Battery capability: 101 kWh
EPA-estimate MPGe: 100 metropolis/85 hwy/93 mixed
EPA-estimated driving vary: 294 miles
Most Cost Price: 200 kW
Client Information vary estimate (ultimate circumstances): 300+ miles
Cost Port Location: Rear driver-side fender
Charging Customary: CCS
Snow Efficiency: N/A
Base value: $70,200 (not together with $1995 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check car: Particular paint ($595)
Worth as examined: $72,790
Audio-System Model
McIntosh
Audio-System High quality
Poor Honest Good Very-Good Wonderful
Professionals and Cons
The good: Clear and fashionable design, sporty dealing with, considerable energy
The nice: Upscale cabin, loads of vary
The not so good: Cramped cabin, too-firm journey
Assessment
In April of 2023, Land Rover introduced its “Home of Manufacturers” technique for the U.S. The plan wasn’t a lot of a stretch, however it did lend some readability to the luxurious-utility maker’s lineup. Briefly, Rover’s premium fashions (Vary Rover, Vary Rover Sport, Velar, and Evoque) could be aligned below the Vary Rover tag, whereas its extra popularly priced fashions (Discovery and Discovery Sport) would stay Land Rovers. The true “transfer,” because it have been, was the creation of a brand new sub-brand for the favored, extra-rugged, Defender, which was—and is—provided in 90, 110, and 130 configurations.
“Home of Manufacturers”
The Home of Manufacturers plan was to incorporate a specific amount devoted signage and house for every model in Land Rover dealerships. We assume the shop upgrades are ongoing. We point out the Lander Rover program, as a result of Jeep is demonstrating an analogous, if smaller-scale, effort because it pertains to the Stellantis model’s electrical autos.
First Electrical Jeep
Rolled out in 2024, the Wagoneer S introduced People their first electrical Jeep. Roughly the identical measurement because the maker’s Grand Cherokee, the Wagoneer S additionally served an analogous mission, that of premium midsize crossover. Word that the 2-row electrical crossover was not the primary Jeep EV. European shoppers have had entry the compact Jeep Avenger EV since 2023, although that mannequin, not provided with AWD, was not thought-about for U.S.-market Jeep clients.
(Word that the Avenger is now provided with gasoline and fuel/hybrids in extra to the unique all-electric setup.)
Wagoneer S
The sleekly hewn Wagoneer S is extra carlike that almost all Jeep merchandise, and approximates the Ranger Rover premium feel and appear philosophy. Although not as expensive as Vary Rover fashions, the Wagoneer S defaults on the luxurious aspect of the coin, with upscale cabin appointments, and a typically premium really feel.
Recon
Coming quickly is the Jeep Recon SUV. This rugged-looking Jeep is an electrical analog for the storied Wrangler, and can function critical off-road chassis and suspension gear, in addition to detachable doorways. Apparently, base costs for the Wagoneer S and Recon are very related.
As Jeep is trying to broaden its lineup with hybrid fashions transferring ahead, we expect it unlikely one other EV will be a part of the maker’s lineup within the near- or midterm. So, Jeep of us, decide your EV poison: Stylish and complicated (Wagoneer S) or severely path prepared (Recon)?
As we’ve but to expertise the Recon, we are going to focus at present on the previous.
Check Automotive
Client Information lately spent every week with the primary of Jeeps new EVs, a 2025 Wagoneer S in Launch Version trim completed in extra-cost Hydro Blue Pearl. All advised, our check automobile got here to $72,790.
Launch Version
For 2025, the Wagoneer S is obtainable in Restricted and Launch Version trim ranges. For ’26, solely the restricted can be made accessible. Along with some content material, the Launch version additionally loved a bump from 500 to 600 horsepower. For the 2026 mannequin yr, the Restricted can be provided with a Propulsion Increase Bundle that features the identical energy bump. All Wrangler S fashions are powered by two electrical motors and in consequence come commonplace with AWD.
Energy and Efficiency
As for energy, we severely doubt anybody will miss the additional 100 ponies, because the Wagoneer S is severely quick. Launches from a cease are rocketlike, and the ability by no means ranges off. On-ramp sprints are drama free, as are merging and passing maneuvers. And like most EVs, the Wagoneer S delivers energy in a hushed and refined manor.
Experience and Dealing with
We can not say the identical for the journey, nonetheless. The S’s suspension is seemingly tuned for efficiency over journey high quality, and the tradeoff is a surprisingly agency journey which can not attraction to most EV intenders.
On the plus aspect, the Wagoneer S is among the many greatest dealing with crossovers we’ve pushed in current months, and the steering is correspondingly hefty and fascinating. The journey itself is just too agency for placid long-haul freeway journeys, nonetheless. We additionally discovered the brakes a little bit troublesome to modulate at low speeds, making stop-and-go driving one thing of a chore.
Cabin Appointments
The Wagoneer S cabin is properly completed, and can look acquainted to of us who’ve hung out within the massive Wagoneer and/or Grand Wagoneer. The inside is a type of Jeep moderne, bridging the design hole between extra conventional crossovers, and extra progressively common autos together with the Lucid Air and Polestar 3. The Jeep cabin feels small, nonetheless.
Room and Consolation
Although the Wagoneer S and the 2-row standard-length Jeep Grand Cherokee are related in exterior measurement—principally with an inch or so most dimensions—the S cabin is significantly much less roomy. Entrance-seat shoulder room, and rear-seat headroom are each wanting within the S, limiting to some extent the electrical Jeep’s utility for long-haul journeys. This huge editor felt cramped within the driver’s seat, largely discovering the world too slender for consolation. Head and legroom upfront, nonetheless, have been ample.
Worth
We just like the Wagoneer S, and applaud its sporty character and attractive profile. Pricing, although excessive by absolute requirements, is available in properly under that of premium-brand crossovers, particularly these seen in Vary Rover showrooms. Moreover, Jeep is discounting the Wagoneer S sufficient to make its buy at the least a compelling choice for critical EV intenders. The Wagoneer S will not be as roomy or passenger pleasant as many EV crossovers, however its modern and sporty, and if that issues to you, we severely advocate you give this primary Jeep EV a prolonged check drive. After all, if off-roading is extra your factor, the Recon hits Jeep shops early subsequent yr.
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