NOT TRAIL RATED: 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer Series III Off-Road:

While there is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS), there is still quite a bit the American automaker has yet to tell us. That includes specific details on a lot of certain packages for the new Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer duo. While our sister site WagoneerForums.org has posted Jeep’s dealer literature surrounding the specifications and options of most of the models, we still have been getting a number of questions asking about if a “Trail Rated” offering will be available.

The simple answer is No! 

In order to be a Trail Rated Jeep, the vehicle must pass five outlined criteria in order to place the Trail Rated medallion on its fender. The five criteria are traction, water fording, articulation, maneuverability, and ground clearance. The new Wagoneer models meet all of these criteria except one… maneuverability.

“These have off-road packages for 10-inches of ground clearance, skid plates, tow hooks, off-road all-terrain tires and are very capable but they are not a trail-size vehicle, so we haven’t Trail Rated these vehicles,” Vice President of Jeep Brand – North America, Jim Morrison has been telling the press.

The full-size body-on-frame SUVs are just too big to maneuver down most moderate trails, but it doesn’t mean that Jeep hasn’t built the most capable off-road-oriented offering in the premium SUV segment. Enter the Wagoneer Series II and Series III with Advanced All-Terrain Group. The Advanced All-Terrain Group gives the Wagoneer Series II and Series III the equipment to tackle most trails with ease.

The Advance All-Terrain Group (AM2) comes with the following equipment…

• 275/65R18 Firestone Destination AT2 All-Terrain Tires (Wagoneer Series II)
• 18-inch x 8-inch Machined Cast Aluminum with Black Noise-Painted Pockets (Wagoneer Series II)
• 275/55R20 Falken Wildpeak A/T All-Terrain Tires (Wagoneer Series III)
• 20-inch x 9-inch Machined Cast Aluminum with Satin Granite Crystal-Painted Pockets (Wagoneer Series III)
• Quadra-Drive II® Transfer Case with 4×4 Low Active, Neutral, Full-Time Active 4×4
• Electronic Limited-Slip Rear Differential
• Quadra-Lift Air Suspension
• 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
• Selec-Speed® Control
• Transfer Case Skid Plate
• Fuel Tank Skid Plate
• Front Suspension Skid Plate
• Bright Tow Hooks
• Removable Rear Tow Hook

To help power the Wagoneer Series II and III is the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with an eTorque mild-hybrid system. The 5.7-liter HEMI is good for 392 horsepower (292kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 Nm) of torque and is paired up with an 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission.

The eTorque mild hybrid system replaces the traditional alternator on the engine with a belt-driven motor generator unit that performs several functions. The motor-generator unit works with a 48-volt battery pack to enable quick and seamless start/stop function, short-duration torque addition to the engine crankshaft in certain driving situations as well as brake energy regeneration, which improves responsiveness and efficiency.
 
With the engine running, eTorque’s motor generator unit feeds 48-volt current to a 430 watt-hour lithium-ion Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)-Graphite battery. In addition to spinning the engine for restarts, the eTorque unit also recaptures energy during deceleration and braking to feed charge to the battery pack.

Currently, the Wagoneer Series III Off-Road is available for ordering. The Wagoneer Series III Off-Road includes the Advance All-Terrain Group and has several other features that are currently pre-spec’d upon the vehicle’s launch. These models include the following equipment…

• 10.25-inch Interactive Front Passenger Display (RJA)
• Premium Group I (ANF)
  • Tri-Pane Sunroof
  • Foldable Cargo Shade/Mat
  • Roof Rail Crossbars
  • Premium Floor Mats
  • Power Side Steps
  • McIntosh MX950 Entertainment System with 19-Speakers
• Convenience Group I (ACC)
  • 360-Degree Surround-View Camera
  • Rear Door Sunshades (Manual)
  • Intersection Collision Assist
  • Drowsy Driver Detection
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Parallel & Perpendicular Park Assist with Stop
• Seating Group (AGV)
  • 2nd Row Captains Chairs
  • 7 Passenger Seating
• Heavy-Duty Trailer-Tow Group (ABR)
  • Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • Trailer Hitch Zoom
  • Trailer Hitch Line-Up Assist
  • 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
  • Selec-Speed® Control
  • Electronic Limited-Slip Rear Differential
  • Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling
  • Tow Hooks, Front & Rear
  • Locking In-Vehicle Safe

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series III Off-Road has a U.S. Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $86,665 excluding destination, taxes, title, and registration fees. Customers can choose from five exterior colors. Those colors include Bright White, Valvet Red, Diamond Black, Silver Zynith, and Baltic Grey (late availability). There is also two interior colors consisting Global Black and Sea Salt/Black.

You can reserve a Wagoneer Series III Off-Road at your local Jeep dealer, or by visiting Wagoneer.com. Vehicles will begin arriving this summer.