2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer sharpens its look and adds a range‑extended punch
Jeep’s biggest SUV gets its mid-cycle rethink for 2026, and the headline is twofold: a cleaner, more contemporary face and a new range‑extended electric variant that promises big numbers without road‑trip anxiety. The lineup also gets cleaned up in name and scope—every model now wears Jeep badges and falls under the Grand Wagoneer umbrella—while pricing opens below $65,000 before destination. It’s a pragmatic reset for a model that competes in a crowded full‑size arena.
Lineup and pricing
Jeep folds the previous Wagoneer nameplate into the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer family, offering standard and long‑wheelbase (LWB) bodies with rear‑ or four‑wheel drive. Base prices (excluding the $2,595 destination fee) are:
- Grand Wagoneer: $62,145 (4x2) / $65,145 (4x4) / $65,145 (LWB 4x2) / $68,145 (LWB 4x4)
- Limited Altitude: $71,140 (4x4) / $74,140 (LWB 4x4)
- Summit Obsidian: $93,390 (4x4) / $96,390 (LWB 4x4)
New appearance and capability flavors join the roster, including the more rugged Upland and black‑themed packages. Expect the traditional good‑better‑best stair‑step of features, with Limited Reserve and Summit equipment groupings layering in more content.
Powertrains and performance
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer offers two very different ways to move nearly three tons of SUV.
- Range‑extended electric (late availability): Jeep positions this as America’s first range‑extended SUV application. A liquid‑cooled 92‑kWh battery sits low and central to keep a flat floor. A 3.6‑liter V6 spins a 130‑kW generator that feeds the battery and motors; the wheels are driven only by electric motors. Jeep is targeting 647 horsepower and 620 lb‑ft of torque, good for an estimated 0–60 mph in about 5.0 seconds and an anticipated total range north of 500 miles. The idea is simple: EV smoothness and instant torque for daily use, and gasoline‑supplied electricity when the trip runs long.
- 3.0‑liter Hurricane Twin Turbo I‑6: Returning in Standard Output form, the twin‑turbo inline‑six is rated at 420 hp and 468 lb‑ft. It brings technologies aimed at efficiency—like cooled EGR—yet still claims up to 10,000 pounds of available towing, which remains a bragging point in this segment.
Two strong stories, then: a big‑power series hybrid for tech‑curious buyers and a proven twin‑turbo six for those who simply want to hitch a trailer and go. The REEV’s complexity will raise eyebrows, but on paper the numbers are compelling.
Design that finally catches up to its size
This refresh nudges the Grand Wagoneer away from its more ’90s‑looking front end. The face reads crisper and taller, with a slimmer, wider grille that now features illuminated seven slots. A full‑width LED light bar connects raised headlamps, while T‑shaped lighting elements in the lower fascia add some visual depth. The theme continues in back with horizontal LED tail lamps that emphasize width.
Chrome is out. Jeep deletes shiny trim in favor of a cleaner, more modern finish—a move that also dovetails with sustainability messaging. Wheel designs span 18 to 22 inches, and new paint colors broaden the palette. The result is a truck that looks more aligned with contemporary full‑size rivals, without losing the square‑shouldered stance that buyers expect here.
Cabin materials, colors and tech
Inside, the 2026 Grand Wagoneer focuses on textures and screen real estate. A larger head‑up display debuts with a significantly expanded field of view and a virtual image distance doubled versus the prior system. It’s available on Limited and standard on Limited Reserve and Summit configurations.
Trim walk highlights:
- Grand Wagoneer and Limited: Two interior schemes—black with Sea Salt accents or all‑black—pair with horizontal brushed trim, Anchor Silver accents and Smoke stitching. Seating is Capri leather on Grand Wagoneer and Nappa leather on Limited, both using an Axis II perforation pattern. Sea Salt interiors add Basil‑colored contrast stitching. An Upland variant brings tougher‑looking details and added capability hardware.
- Limited Reserve: Adds more creature comforts, including a 19‑speaker McIntosh audio system, tri‑pane sunroof, power-deployable steps and the upgraded HUD. A black appearance package is available for those who prefer the stealth look.
- Summit and Summit Reserve: Summit leans into richer materials, headlined by Dark Waxed Walnut open‑pore wood. Summit Reserve turns the dial further with Palermo leather, quilted registered perforation, burnished copper and smoke stitching, plus a suede headliner. Tech and amenities escalate too: a 23‑speaker McIntosh setup, ventilated second‑row seats, an integrated front console cooler and a front‑passenger display. A new interior palette mixing black, Tupelo and Dark Ruby Red arrives later.
Capability remains a pillar
Rear‑ and four‑wheel‑drive layouts continue, along with standard and long wheelbases to prioritize either maneuverability or maximum passenger and cargo room. The Hurricane I‑6 maintains the towing headline at up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped. The REEV’s final tow rating hasn’t been detailed here, but the powertrain’s instant torque should help with initial pull even as the gas engine quietly handles generator duty in the background.
Badging and brand strategy
Every 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer now wears Jeep branding, a deliberate move to simplify what had become a split identity. For shoppers, it means one flagship line with familiar Jeep trim names—Limited, Summit and the like—rather than a parallel Wagoneer sub‑brand. The upside is clarity. The tradeoff: shoppers who once looked at a lower‑priced Wagoneer might need to recalibrate, though that new sub‑$65K opening price softens the shift.
Manufacturing and timing
Production continues in Warren, Michigan. The range‑extended Grand Wagoneer will be built there alongside internal‑combustion models as part of a previously announced $97.6 million investment dedicated to electrified vehicles. ICE versions with the Hurricane six are slated to start production later this year; the REEV follows with late availability in the 2026 model year.
What stands out when the dust settles
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer doesn’t rip up the playbook; it corrects course. The new face looks cleaner and more current, the cabin choices feel richer, and the pricing reset under $65,000 is notable for a full‑size three‑row SUV wearing this badge. The REEV is the big swing—647 hp, 620 lb‑ft, 0–60 in about five seconds and a targeted 500‑plus miles of total range is a strong pitch for families who shuttle during the week and hit the interstate on weekends. Whether buyers prefer the familiar Hurricane twin‑turbo six or the range‑extended setup, the 2026 model year brings the Grand Wagoneer closer to where it always wanted to be: modern, capable and better aligned with what American buyers actually need from a large SUV.
-Ed
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
