EPA Numbers For 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Models, Hit The Internet!
Will There Be A Grand Wagoneer 4x2 Model?
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Yesterday, several sites reported that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had released the first fuel economy numbers on the all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (WS). While the website states that the numbers are for the Grand Wagoneer and not the standard Wagoneer, it means numbers reflect the new premium SUV’s 6.4-liter HEMI V8 found in vehicles like the Durango SRT392 and Grand Cherokee SRT.
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The EPA released numbers for both Grand Wagoneer models with two-wheel-drive (4×2) and four-wheel-drive (4×4) configurations. But that is where the confusion starts, as all Grand Wagoneer models come standard with 4×4. The lower-level Wagoneer comes in 4×2 options for its Series I and Series II trim levels but is powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with an eTorque mild-hybrid system. So we can’t rely on these numbers just yet.
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Nevertheless, the fuel economy rating for the Grand Wagoneer 4×4 is 13 MPG City / 18 MPG Highway / 15 MPG Combined. The numbers for the 4×2 are the same with the exception of 1 MPG better on the Highway. This ultimately means that the new ultra-premium Grand Wagoneer sits at the bottom of its class for fuel economy.
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The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 delivers 471 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque, under the hood of the Grand Wagoneer. Engineered to deliver class-leading V8 performance and best-in-class towing capability, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 receives some unique adjustments to set new benchmarks for both power and performance. These include a unique exhaust manifold, intake manifold, and moving the airbox to the right side of the engine bay.
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The Grand Wagoneer’s 6.4-liter HEMI V8 features Fuel Saver Technology cylinder deactivation and variable camshaft timing and is paired to an 8-speed TorqueFlite 8HP75 automatic transmission. The Grand Wagoneer comes standard with a 3.92 rear axle ratio, which may be the biggest reason behind the sub-20 MPG rating, but does allow the Grand Wagoneer to run a 0 to 60 MPH in 6-seconds.
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Looking at Grand Wagoneer’s closest competition, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade with its 6.2-liter V8 and 4×4 gets 1 MPG more combined. The Lincoln Navigator is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 gets an additional 1 MPG combined over the Escalade. The Escalade does feature an optional 3.0-liter Duramax I6 diesel option which gets an amazing 22 MPG Highway rating, sorry EcoDiesel fans, no such option will be available on the Grand Wagoneer.
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According to inside sources close to MoparInsiders.com, are saying that Jeep will unveil a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of its new Grand Wagoneer later this year. The new PHEV model will feature the all-new turbocharged 3.0-liter GME-T6 inline-six-cylinder, the newest addition to the Global Medium Engine (GME) family. This model should help boost the Grand Wagoneer’s fuel economy capability and offer an electric-only range for Jeep’s biggest SUV.
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Hopefully, we can find out more details about these Grand Wagoneer 4×2 numbers and see if the brand will offer a 4×2 model.
So what do you think of the new 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III? Let us know in the comments below, or in our dedicated WagoneerForums.org owner’s forums.
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