2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Cancelled Due To Platform Constraints?
8Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has reportedly scrapped plans to build the 2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer full-size SUVs on a lengthened Grand Cherokee platform.
According to Autoline Daily, the Grand Cherokee platform cannot be properly re-engineered to support the full-size Grand Wagoneer.
With that said, Jeep hasn’t given up on the new three-row SUV entirely, with the automaker looking at using the body-on-frame platform utilized by the Ram 1500 in such an application. This seems like a low-effort solution, however, especially when the Grand Wagoneer was previously touted as a Land Rover-fighter.
Jeep leaders said previously that the Grand Wagoneer would be the “pinnacle of premiuim,” while an alleged Wagoneer would be a less luxurious variant. FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne even had plans to build the family of full-size SUVs at its Warren Truck Assembly plant in Detroit before putting them on sale in 2019 or early 2020.
In September it was reported FCA was reevaluating its plans for Warren Truck Assembly due to the costs associated with changing it from a body-on-frame pickup line to a unibody line. Marchionne described the facility as a “very old plant,” that needs “significant investment.”
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I’m more anxious for the Grand Cherokee redesign.
How many times is this revival going to get scrapped? Do these guys have a plan beyond trying to expand Alfa Romeo? This is a segment Jeep (and FCA) has missed out for years, more worthwhile than a 2nd unnecessary compact crossover that isn’t even a real Jeep and shpuld be a Dodge (i.e. 2018 Compass)…
I know you guys are a copy/paste website, but you really do not know what you are talking about, here is what insiders have to say:
2018 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models are still on track and should make an appearance at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. I am hearing from my sources Wagoneer will make a debut alongside the next Grand Wagoneer at the New York Auto Show in March.
WS is still on schedule and should launch around the same time frame as the WL (next generation Grand Cherokee). Remember, both Wagoneer and its upper level trim will be a 2019 model year launch. The current generation Grand Cherokee will get a last hurrah for the 2018 model year with the launch of the Trackhawk model. From what I have heard, Trackhawk might be a limited run with the SRT392 being dropped for the limited one year launch of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT model which will be powered by the 392 HEMI.
From what I have been told, Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer will the same WS vehicle. The difference between the two trims will be similar to that of the GMC Yukon XL and its Yukon XL Denali counterpart. The Wagoneer will have conventional bi-xenon headlights where the Grand Wagoneer will have the 7 element LED lights that we seen with the design sketch shown earlier.
Grand Wagoneer will be powered only be HEMI power (hearing it could be powered by the truck version of the 6.4L HEMI) I haven’t heard anything about diesel power as of it. Grand Wagoneer will have premium seating with what I heard could be 18 way power front seats, second row heated and cooled seats, and third row heated seats. Also heard that the Grand Wagoneer could feature the next generation of UConnect screens, this one could be a civilian version of the 12.1 where the Wagoneer would get the more conventional UConnect unions. Look for options from the Pacifica to make their way over like the foot activated liftgate, the childrens games for the rear passengers, as well as a rumored 25-speaker Harman Kardon 1,000 watt sound system. 360 degree camera will be standard on Grand Wagoneer, and optional on base Wagoneer.
Four wheel drive systems are pretty much a carry over from the WK2 platform except for the next generation design of air suspension that will also underpin the upcoming 2019 Ram 1500 models. Expect the air suspension to give even more lift and a quicker lowering and raising height time. Grand Wagoneer unlike the Grand Cherokee Summit model, might even have a few special editions. Things like anodized editions which we have seen on all four FCA US brands.
Hearing there will be more than just options that will separate the Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer models. Completely different front and rear bumpers. Grand Wagoneer more than likely will NOT have a Trackhawk model, however Wagoneer would. However, both Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer would be trail rated. Also side sills and other touches will make the Grand Wagoneer buyer feel like they are getting more of a unique vehicle than the base Wagoneer. Similar to how the Charger R/T and R/T Scat Pack buyer feels. ”
you can find it on Allpar
“copy/paste website” – I don’t think it means what you think it means.
You can also read how supercharged V10 crate engines were supposed to signal a supercharged Viper on Allpar. Still waiting for a supercharged V10 Viper.
It is indeed typical of the copy/paste website never to have anything original to say just copy what other websites have already published.
Live of the click bait and hope for the best.
Also typical for someone who calls himself “Managing Partner” is not to reply to the very detailed information i provided in my comment to show that you do not know what you are talking about.
And if you have really something to do with running this website you should look at the “Forum”, it is just pathetic.
Clear prove of the low standard of management of Motrolix.
As a Managing Partner I’m stoked that you remember our name. Don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter, because it’s the only place online where you’re going to get this much FCA news in one place.
thank you, but no thank you.
what you call news i have already seen or read at some interesting places.
just look how many comments you get for those 3 or 4 paragraphs of “news”, you copied from some other web site (and probably without permission).
pathetic is the correct word.
and just a mouse hover over your picture shows the name.
what was it again?????
i have forgotten it already.
You seem to care enough to crawl out of whatever hole it was to participate in the comment section. I’d call that a champagne problem. Keep on keepin’ on.