Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Version
Specs
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: Mexico
Shade: Hydro Blue Pearl
Miles pushed: 170
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B- |
| Energy and Efficiency | A |
| Match and End | A- |
| Gasoline Economic system | A |
| Worth | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not replicate Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup. | |
| Massive & Tall Consolation | |
| Massive Man | C |
| Tall Man | B- |
| Massive & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 600 |
| Engine Kind | Electrical Motors |
| Transmission | Automated |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Battery capability: 101 kWh
EPA-estimate MPGe: 100 metropolis/85 hwy/93 mixed
EPA-estimated driving vary: 294 miles
Most Cost Fee: 200 kW
Client Information vary estimate (ultimate situations): 300+ miles
Cost Port Location: Rear driver-side fender
Charging Normal: CCS
Snow Efficiency: N/A
Base worth: $70,200 (not together with $1995 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: Particular paint ($595)
Worth as examined: $72,790
Audio-System Model
McIntosh
Audio-System High quality
Poor Truthful Good Very-Good Glorious
Professionals and Cons
The good: Clear and fashionable design, sporty dealing with, considerable energy
The great: Upscale cabin, loads of vary
The not so good: Cramped cabin, too-firm journey
Evaluate
In April of 2023, Land Rover introduced its “Home of Manufacturers” technique for the U.S. The plan wasn’t a lot of a stretch, but it surely did lend some readability to the luxurious-utility maker’s lineup. In brief, Rover’s premium fashions (Vary Rover, Vary Rover Sport, Velar, and Evoque) can be aligned below the Vary Rover tag, whereas its extra popularly priced fashions (Discovery and Discovery Sport) would stay Land Rovers. The actual “transfer,” because it had been, was the creation of a brand new sub-brand for the favored, extra-rugged, Defender, which was—and is—supplied in 90, 110, and 130 configurations.
“Home of Manufacturers”
The Home of Manufacturers plan was to incorporate a certain quantity of devoted signage and house for every model in Land Rover dealerships. We assume the shop upgrades are ongoing. We point out the Lander Rover program, as a result of Jeep is demonstrating an analogous, if smaller-scale, effort because it pertains to the Stellantis model’s electrical autos.
First Electrical Jeep
Rolled out in 2024, the Wagoneer S introduced Individuals their first electrical Jeep. Roughly the identical dimension because the maker’s Grand Cherokee, the Wagoneer S additionally served an analogous mission, that of premium midsize crossover. Notice that the 2-row electrical crossover was not the primary Jeep EV. European customers have had entry the compact Jeep Avenger EV since 2023, although that mannequin, not supplied with AWD, was not thought of for U.S.-market Jeep clients.
(Notice that the Avenger is now supplied with gasoline and gasoline/hybrids in further to the unique all-electric setup.)
Wagoneer S
The sleekly hewn Wagoneer S is extra carlike than most Jeep merchandise, and approximates the Ranger Rover premium look-and-feel philosophy. Although not as expensive as Vary Rover fashions, the Wagoneer S defaults on the luxurious facet of the coin, with upscale cabin appointments, and a usually premium really feel.
Recon
Coming quickly is the Jeep Recon SUV. This rugged-looking Jeep is an electrical analog for the storied Wrangler, and can function severe off-road chassis and suspension gear, in addition to detachable doorways. Apparently, base costs for the Wagoneer S and Recon are very related.
As Jeep is trying to increase its lineup with hybrid fashions shifting ahead, we expect it unlikely one other EV will be a part of the maker’s lineup within the near- or midterm. So, Jeep of us, choose your EV poison: Stylish and complex (Wagoneer S) or significantly path prepared (Recon)?
As we’ve but to expertise the Recon, we’ll focus at present on the previous.
Take a look at Automotive
Client Information lately spent per week with the primary of Jeep’s new EVs, a 2025 Wagoneer S in Launch Version trim completed in extra-cost Hydro Blue Pearl. All informed, our take a look at automobile got here to $72,790.
Launch Version
For 2025, the Wagoneer S is obtainable in Restricted and Launch Version trim ranges. For ’26, solely the restricted might be made out there. Along with some content material, the Launch version additionally loved a bump from 500 to 600 horsepower. For the 2026 mannequin 12 months, the Restricted might be supplied with a Propulsion Increase Bundle that features the identical energy bump. All Wrangler S fashions are powered by two electrical motors and in consequence come customary with AWD.
Energy and Efficiency
As for energy, we significantly doubt anybody will miss the additional 100 ponies, because the Wagoneer S is significantly quick. Launches from a cease are rocketlike, and the facility by no means ranges off. On-ramp sprints are drama free, as are merging and passing maneuvers. And like most EVs, the Wagoneer S delivers energy in a hushed and refined manor.
Journey and Dealing with
We can not say the identical for the journey, nevertheless. The S’s suspension is seemingly tuned for efficiency over journey high quality, and the tradeoff is a surprisingly agency journey which can not attraction to most EV intenders.
On the plus facet, the Wagoneer S is among the many finest dealing with crossovers we’ve pushed in current months, and the steering is correspondingly hefty and interesting. The journey itself is just too agency for placid long-haul freeway journeys, nevertheless. We additionally discovered the brakes a bit of tough to modulate at low speeds, making stop-and-go driving one thing of a chore.
Cabin Appointments
The Wagoneer S cabin is properly completed, and can look acquainted to of us who’ve hung out within the huge Wagoneer and/or Grand Wagoneer. The inside is a kind of Jeep moderne, bridging the design hole between extra conventional crossovers, and extra progressively normal autos together with the Lucid Air and Polestar 3. The Jeep cabin feels small, nevertheless.
Room and Consolation
Although the Wagoneer S and the 2-row standard-length Jeep Grand Cherokee are related in exterior dimension—principally with an inch or so in most dimensions—the S cabin is significantly much less roomy. Entrance-seat shoulder room and rear-seat headroom are each wanting within the S, limiting to some extent the electrical Jeep’s utility for long-haul journeys. This huge editor felt cramped within the driver’s seat, largely discovering the world too slim for consolation. Head and legroom upfront, nevertheless, had been ample.
Worth
We just like the Wagoneer S, and applaud its sporty character and attractive profile. Pricing, although excessive by absolute requirements, is available in effectively under that of premium-brand crossovers, particularly these seen in Vary Rover showrooms. Moreover, Jeep is discounting the Wagoneer S sufficient to make its buy a minimum of a compelling possibility for severe EV intenders. The Wagoneer S is just not as roomy or passenger pleasant as many EV crossovers, however its smooth and sporty, and if that issues to you, we significantly suggest you give this primary Jeep EV a prolonged take a look at drive. After all, if off-roading is extra your factor, the Recon hits Jeep shops early subsequent 12 months.
Take heed to the Automotive Stuff Podcast
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Version Footage
Click on under for enlarged photos
