Test Drive a Jeep Wagoneer

The newest Jeep Wagoneer isn’t perfect, but it’s still a lot of fun. It has plenty of power, which means it’s a blast to drive on the open road. It also has a lot of tech to help it keep its lane and stay away from other vehicles during freeway cruises. And it can even yell at you if you’re falling asleep at the wheel.

Test drive a Jeep Wagoneer all based on the same platform as a Cadillac Lyriq or Toyota 4Runner, but the Wagoneer has a big, imposing presence on the road. The back seat has room for two adults and the cargo hold is spacious, too. It’s a little heavier than rivals, but it doesn’t feel overly heavy.

Inside, Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment system is familiar, with a 10.1-inch display, a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. It’s easy to use, and I liked how the rotary controller works as both a gear selector and a drive control.

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The EPA rates the Wagoneer at 17 mpg in combined driving. That’s below what other SUVs in this class get, but it shouldn’t be a problem for the typical buyer. This isn’t a commuter SUV, but a truck designed to carry the family, take on trails, and haul toys to the lake. It can even tow a trailer with a max capacity of 10,000 pounds. That’s a lot of utility for $86,000, which is about the same as the top-of-the-line Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.