This year’s Easter Jeep Safari concepts are a pretty diverse bunch—though all based on the Wrangler/Gladiator body.The Magneto concept is battery-powered, with an axial flux electric motor running up to 6,000 rpm, connected to a six-speed manual transmission. That’s right, a manual transmission electric—something for the rest of us. Its power is about the same … Read more
The Jeep Wrangler PHEV’s official fuel economy numbers are out, and they are a bit of a bummer.The EPA rates the 4xe as having a 21-mile all-electric range, and a 22 mile electric-plus-gasoline range, less than the expected 25 miles. That is enough for a typical driver to go to work and plug in, and … Read more
Peugeot SA, like Volkswagen AG, tended to reflect American automakers of the 1930s-to-1980s: similar cars were sold under different brands, varying in trim, soundproofing, convenience features, and such. Peugeot maintained four brands—Citroën, DS, and Opel being the other three. That system, in Chrysler’s case, led to extremely similar cars being sold, with varying sizes, trim … Read more
Earlier today, we brought you all of the key information on the new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. While the two vehicles are based on the same basic body and chassis, there are key differences inside, outside and under the hood which you can read about by clicking here. With there being so much … Read more
This morning, the all-new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were formally introduced to the world. We knew that the big debut was coming and we knew that the two vehicles would be based on the Ram 1500 DT chassis architecture, but it was unclear how the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer would differ. Some believed … Read more
Stellantis has provided two sketches of the modified Jeeps it will show off in Moab on March 27 through April 4 at the Easter Jeep Safari. One of them is clearly the Magneto; one is blue and one is orange; and both have working headlights. Chances are the Magneto is either electric or 4xe; and … Read more
The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer will make its formal debut online on March 11th, which was announced on the brand’s official Facebook page this morning. That announcement included four pictures of what the post claims is a preproduction model, but with some distinct differences from the concept vehicle, this is very likely our first look … Read more
Jeep will, according to Motor1—which has a spy shot from Europe to support their statement—come out with a seven-seater crossover based on the Compass. Slated for 2022, the crossover would only be made in India and is unlikely to reach the United States—at least, as a Jeep.The idea is for both right-hand-drive cars (Wrangler and stretched … Read more
The upcoming Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are expected to take the luxury segment by storm Today, Stellantis announced another industry first that will be offered by the new range-topping SUV. The new Wagoneer lineup will introduce the world to the new Amazon Fire TV for Auto system, allowing passengers to stream their favorite television … Read more
We know what the new three-row Grand Cherokee L, which functionally replaces the Dodge Durango (though that’s sticking around at least for this year), will cost—in the USA and in Canada.The first three-row Grand Cherokee L Laredo will start at $36,995 plus $1,695 destination—$38,690 all together; in Canada, that price is $54,490 including destination.The price … Read more
Adding smaller-than-stock doors has long been a popular aftermarket upgrade for Jeep Wrangler owners, but thanks to the new Dual Door Group, you can now get a half-door from the factory. To be more specific, the half-doors come along with the vehicle when ordered as part of the Dual Door Group, but the “normal” full … Read more
We don’t know the final price of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, with its 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque; but we do know the price of the Launch Edition. That has the 6.4-liter V-8, full-time 4×4, functional hood scoop, dual-mode performance exhaust, and many standard features; and it will cost $73,500, plus … Read more
Many brands and products which use names with ethnic roots have made changes over the past few years and it looks like the next could be the Jeep Cherokee. The principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, Chuck Hoskin Jr., recently provided a quote to Car and Driver that makes it clear that the members of … Read more
If you drive a Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200 or Jeep Cherokee, Renegade or Compass with the 2.4-liter TigerShark 4-cylinder engine, there is a chance that you have oil use issues. Some of these engines burn a significant enough amount of oil that owners find themselves regularly adding oil between changes, which is both costly and … Read more
About a week ago, there were reports from two websites – Opposite Lock and Grassroots Motorsports – that the SRT Performance division had been disbanded under the new corporate umbrella. Neither of these reports cited any sources, so we reached out to our contacts at Stellantis for the official world. Unfortunately, that word is not … Read more
The Jeep spot featuring Bruce Springsteen was one of the more popular commercials during this past weekend’s Super Bowl broadcast, but the biggest news from the Jeep brand wasn’t actually mentioned in that video at all. However, at the end of the commercial, there is a website link shared that ends with “The Road Ahead”. … Read more
