Jeep unveils Grand Wagoneer PHEV flagship concept

This concept wasn't quite what I expected. FCA has been talking about a new flagship Grand Wagoneer for the Jeep brand for some time now. This supposedly is it. I expected a new EV and not the PHEV that Jeep has rolled out here. In fact Jeep is rolling out plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of most of their models available today. I felt that this new Grand Wagoneer would be the perfect vehicle for FCA to showcase their EV powertrain, but no. Instead we get a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of just 25 miles. While this is a step in the right direction, it is a disappointment. Possibility lost. In the media release after the jump, Jeep goes into word-extravagant detail about the finery and technology attached to this reborn model. Don't get me wrong, this new Jeep is a nice piece even if it is a bit stylistically conservative and possibility outdated. Some folks will love it, especially if they had a previous Grand Wagoneer. Although the possible six-figure price tag might give them pause. The Wagoneer (referred to but no info) and Grand Wagoneer will go into production next year. Expect some changes before then. Maybe Jeep can contract with Tesla or someone else and slip in the expected (by me) EV fitments. BTW automakers, quite referring to your hybrids as electrified. While it is technically true, it only disappoints when you find out that it's just a marketing ploy. (FCA is in a bit of turmoil with mergers, etc. so maybe I was expecting too much.) For more info, check out the media release and check out the previous post for the intro video.

Source: Jeep of pics and info

Jeep Grand Wagoneer & Wrangler 4xe Reveal

Source: Jeep/FCA