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DETROIT – Jeep is overhauling its top-end Grand Wagoneer lineup for the 2026 model year under a yearslong turnaround plan for the quintessential American SUV brand.
The changes include updating exterior styling, introducing a new forthcoming extended-range powertrain and creating a simplified, less expensive model lineup all under the “Grand Wagoneer” name. Jeep will also kill off the standalone “Wagoneer” nameplate.
“This marks a significant portfolio moment in refining our flagship SUV to reach a broader audience,” Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said during a media event.
Since launching in 2021, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer have not lived up to expectations. Initial production of the vehicles was riddled with problems and the dual nameplates for the same-looking vehicles confused consumers.
