It delivers warm, fuzzy feelings," Miller says of the vehicle. Interestingly enough, it is in just these kinds of upscale, vacation-oriented locales that Miller sees the highest concentration of his sales. The ski areas of Colorado, Aspen and Vail. Sun Valley, Idaho. The nostalgia is almost certainly limited to the looks - the SUVs were notoriously difficult to keep running, and family memories of them likely include more than a few trips to the shop.
But with teams like Miller's reworking the engines, ones on the market today may very well be more reliable than one that came off the assembly line in the s. Vintage trucks have recently become the fastest-growing segment of the collectible vehicle market, and classic Grand Wagoneers have seen a concomitant spike in prices. These vehicles are at the very top of the market - low mileage, painstakingly restored, updated, and concentrated in the most desirable and rare "Final Series" years from , during which production numbers were lowest and options and features were highest.
So affordable classics are still available. But you shouldn't wait. Hagerty has seen a per cent increase in the number of classic Grand Wagoneers it insures over the past five years, indicating a significant growth in their collectibility. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy. Car Reviews Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Car Review Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
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Inside its upscale cabin, standard three-row seating means room for the whole family, and an abundance of high-tech features is sure to keep everyone entertained. Along with all the latest and greatest driver assists as well as the ability to tow almost 10, pounds, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer looks to conquer an entirely new frontier: high-priced luxury motoring. Jeep resurrects the Grand Wagoneer moniker for , positioning it as a more luxurious version of the also-all-new Wagoneer.
The Series II trim level looks to be the best value among the Grand Wagoneer lineup, which can easily exceed six figures. The Series II comes standard with inch wheels, a two-tone roof, a The Grand Wagoneer is motivated by a hp 6. As with its domestic rivals, the Grand Wagoneer utilizes body-on-frame underpinnings, in this case, derived from the Ram pickup truck. However, the Jeep features an independent rear suspension rather than the truck's solid rear axle, which gives the SUV a smoother ride and better handling than the Ram.
Along with several four-wheel-drive systems, the Grand Wagoneer offers an adaptive air suspension that can raise its ride height up to 3. It also boasts 10 inches of ground clearance, up to two feet of water-fording capability, and a max tow rating of pounds.
Our first driving impressions revealed that the largest Jeep has a relaxed and refined ride on the highway, however, its pickup-truck structure contributes to a jiggly ride on pavement that's less smooth. Likewise, the massive SUV isn't very agile in small spaces and suffers from notable body roll on curvy roads that is exacerbated by its light and vague steering feel.
With a 6. The government estimates it'll earn 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
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