Wagoneer fans rejoice, new model expected soon

By Detroit Steel - October 9, 2014

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I have no idea if it will actually look like this, but all indications are that a new Wagoneer is a go.

After more than a 20-year hiatus, Jeep is expected to roll out a new model of the SUV in 2016. Designed to compete with premium nameplates, the new Jeep could possibly be developed as either a seven- or eight-seater model sharing the same platform as the next-gen Grand Cherokee platform.

Jeep president and chief executive officer Michael Manley said a Grand Wagoneer just makes sense, according to a Motoring.com.au report.

“I’ve always talked about Grand Wagoneer and that for me is a big focus and it will fill out the [Jeep] brand at the top end. [….] Obviously I have intimate knowledge of what it is and I think that vehicle could very, very effectively compete with premium SUVs,” said Manley.

Now, personally, I never was a huge fan of the Wagoneer, but I know the SUV certainly has a devoted fan base. A new premium model will probably do well for the brand.