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Jeep Recalls Nearly 100,000 New Models Over Airbag Software Issue

A recall like this affecting nearly every new model isn’t a good look.

New Jeep owners are going to have to bring their new vehicles back to dealers already for a recall involving a software issue that can disable the vehicle’s airbags. According to Autoblog, it affects nearly 100,000 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models. The bulk of that number belongs to Grand Cherokee Ls, of which near 88,000 are affected.

The issue stems from a trio of faults within the vehicle’s occupant restraint controller. According to an NHTSA release, the fault is due to an incorrect software version that was placed in the vehicles during production. When these faults activate, the vehicle’s diagnostic trouble codes won’t notify the driver. In layman’s terms: Essentially the vehicles aren’t alerting drivers that there’s an issue with the airbags, which is extremely dangerous. From Autoblog:

These malfunctions can increase the risk of injury in a crash. However, since they don’t throw up any diagnostic trouble codes, the airbag warning light won’t illuminate to warn the driver and occupants that there’s an issue with the airbag system.

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New Jeep owners are going to have to bring their new vehicles back to dealers already for a recall involving a software issue that can disable the vehicle’s airbags. According to Autoblog, it affects nearly 100,000 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models. The bulk of that...
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Look At This Hilariously Crooked Jeep Wagoneer Badge

It could be worse. At least it shows Wagoneer on the rise?

Building cars is hard. They’re so full of little parts and big parts and all of them have to go together just so or everyone starts complain about panel gaps or the way trunk lids close or any number of other fussy details. It all seems extraordinarily difficult. Then, there are some aspects to building cars that don’t seem all that hard, the sorts of jobs you could probably pull off in your driveway with a ruler and a bit of care. It’s those things that Jeep seems to be struggling with, at least if this picture of a brand-new Wagoneer is to be believed.

I first encountered this image in a post on the TriangleRAD Facebook group, and it was re-posted in various places, like here:

From what I was told, this image was taken at Stellantis’ Warren Truck plant, and the image was taken during the Wagoneer’s pre-delivery inspection. I wouldn’t guess that it passed that inspection.

If you’ve ever been to a car factory, you may have seen how car badges like that W A G O N E E R are applied to a car. The factories use little jigs, plastic alignment tools, to make sure that the badging is in the proper place, and if you’re using such a tool, the whole process is pretty idiot-proof. There’s only one place to stick the badging, and it’s all set up and aligned.

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Stellantis reveals new 373kW twin-turbo straight six for Jeep and other brands

Global car brands such as Stellantis might be moving rapidly towards electrification, but that doesn’t mean the end of days for larger-capacity petrol engines just yet.

The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker, which was formed when Fiat Chrysler merged with PSA in 2021, has revealed a new twin-turbo straight-six petrol engine that is said to offer V8-rivalling levels of performance while using up to 15% less fuel than traditional large engines.

The new motor will make its way into production later this year, initially in Jeep products starting with the Grand Wagoneer. It will eventually become the primary internal combustion engine for North American vehicles using the STLA Large and STLA Frame platforms, which means you’ll likely find it in future versions of the Dodge Challenger and Ram 1500 pick-up among other vehicles.

For the sake of production efficiency, the new 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo I-6 engine shares its key design features, including bore and stroke, with the firm’s current 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine found in various Jeep models.

Stellantis says it will be offered in two variants. The lower-powered version, offering around 400 horsepower (298kW) will be optimised for fuel economy. The High Output variant focuses on performance and Stellantis claims it’ll offer more than 500hp (373kW).

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Stellantis reveals new 373kW twin-turbo straight six for Jeep and other brands

Jeep parent company Stellantis has revealed a new six-cylinder engine that’s said to offer V8 levels of performance.
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Jeep’s new 368 kW and 780 N.m Hurricane motor

With electric cars being produced left, right and centre, its a breath of proverbial and not literal fresh air to hear that Jeep will be producing a new internal combustion engine.

The new engine, codenamed “Hurricane”, will be a twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre inline-six engine. More details with be provided at the New York International Auto Show in April this year, but basic information about the engine is already available. Sources claim that the Hurricane engine has a High Output (HO) variant and Standard Output (SO) variant. There are rumours of a third engine derivative but no concrete information has been released regarding that.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer will most likely be the first recipient of this impressive engine. Speculations allude to the potential of upcoming Dodge Challengers and Chargers outfitted with the Hurricane engine, too, but this is just speculation for now.

The High Output variant will produce 368 kW and 780 N.m and Stellantis claims suggest that the engine is capable of providing “significant” fuel economy even under heavy loads..The Standard Output variant will -allegedly- produce more than 294 kW and 610 N.m. The SO motor is designed with a focus on fuel economy.

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Jeep's new 368 kW and 780 N.m Hurricane motor

With electric cars being produced left, right and centre, its a breath of proverbial and not literal fresh air to hear that Jeep will be producing a new internal combustion engine - the. The new engine, codenamed “Hurricane”, will be a twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre inline-six engine.
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Concurred.

What Car Is Too Long?

Cars have always been quite big, really. But what’s a vehicle you see and think, “that’s just too long?”

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What Car Is Too Long? - Jalopnik

It’s long been known that many car buyers in China like a longer car. It’s an important sign of opulence that has led carmakers to create long-wheelbase models that are exclusively available in Asia. But while these extended cars may add a few inches here and there, some take their lengthy...
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Jeep Wagoneer L And Grand Wagoneer L Grow The Full-Size SUV By A Foot

The new, more efficient Hurricane engines have a lot of work to do

If you’ve ever seen a Jeep Wagoneer or Jeep Grand Wagoneer lumbering down the road, you’ve probably thought “Jeeze, that thing is tiny.” Well friends, fear not, as Jeep has heard your criticism of its biggest bois and slapped seven more inches to their wheelbase and 12 inches overall for the introduction of the Wagoneer L.

The brand unveiled these giant Jeeps at the New York Auto Show. The duo measure 226.7 inches long in order to keep up with its fellow full-size, longer wheelbase SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade ESV at 226.9 inches and the Lincoln Navigator L at 221.9. The passenger cabin didn’t grow in size at all —nthe L still offers 179.2 cubic feet of space that the regular Wagoneer offers. Jeep says the additional foot of Wagoneer that customers get with the L is made up of cargo space behind the third row.

That’s a whole lot of Jeep to be unveiling during historic gas price hikes. Perhaps to combat that longer car, Jeep also announced its all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine would be standard in the refreshed models. The new engine should shave an mpg or two off the existing V8's dreadful numbers, Jeep claims. But if saving bucks at the pump is your main concern, these hefty lads aren’t for you. The Wagoneer’s current 6.4-liter V8 is already rated at 15 mpg combine, making it less efficient than the Escalade at 16 mpg or the Navigator at 17 mpg. It’s not even a contest when taking into account European full-sized SUV models.

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If you’ve ever seen a Jeep Wagoneer or Jeep Grand Wagoneer lumbering down the road, you’ve probably thought “Jeeze, that thing is tiny.” Well friends, fear not, as Jeep has heard your criticism of its biggest bois and slapped seven more inches to their wheelbase and 12 inches overall for the...
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Jeep Wagoneer L

Wagoneer, the premium extension of the Jeep® brand, continues to grow. At the 2022 New York International Auto Show, the new extended, long-wheelbase 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L, along with the new 2023 Wagoneer L Carbide and the all-new Hurricane twin-turbo engine family, took center stage, bolstering the award-winning lineup that has set the benchmark for American premium SUVs.

"The all-new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are off to a great start, and we're always striving to give customers even more of what they want," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "The new Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L long-wheelbase models give our customers more: a more efficient and more powerful powertrain with the all-new Hurricane twin-turbo engines, and even more space, delivering best-in-class overall passenger volume, second-row legroom and cargo volume behind the third row, all while maintaining best-in-class towing capability of 10,000 pounds and a rewarding driving experience that is confidence-inspiring."

The new 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L are 12 inches longer overall (226.7 inches) than the standard-wheelbase models. Featuring a 130-inch wheelbase (+7 inches compared to standard wheelbase) and up to 44.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row (+15.8 cubic feet compared to standard wheelbase), the 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L are designed and engineered to provide unmatched comfort for up to eight passengers and ample cargo room for oversized gear, all while delivering the award-winning attributes of the standard-wheelbase versions, including legendary capability from three available 4x4 systems, exceptional driving dynamics, best-in-class towing capability of up to 10,000 pounds and advanced safety and technology.


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Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

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Make Your Jeep Grand Wagoneer a Woody With This Aftermarket Kit

Wagonmasters is selling a woodgrain kit that'll transform your Grand Wagoneer into woody goodness.

The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer is already a decent full-size SUV, but to me, it’s always been missing a certain something. That something is WOOD. Clearly someone else agrees with me.

Wagonmaster – a Texas based company that specializes in all things Wagoneer – will now sell you “wood” for the side of your new Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer. It’s a dream come true for weirdos like me.

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The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer is already a decent full-size SUV, but to me, it’s always been missing a certain something. That something is WOOD. Clearly someone else agrees with me.
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The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Is the Right Vehicle at the Wrong Time

It took Jeep more than a decade to deliver on its promise of an all-new Wagoneer. Now it's here, and it can barely top 12 mpg in real-world driving.

Verdict

There’s a lot to like about the Grand Wagoneer. It has distinctive, American styling, and it’s a hell of a first effort from a company that has never played in this price bracket before. I can honestly say I’d choose a Grand Wagoneer over a comparable Escalade, GLS or Navigator. The Jeep has a particular advantage over its American competitors: Unlike the top-dog luxury trucks from GM and Ford, the Grand Wagoneer is not a dressed-up version of a more affordable everyday SUV. When you buy a Grand Wagoneer, you’re getting something unequalled in the Stellantis lineup. That sets this vehicle apart.

But the Grand Wagoneer is not without some major downsides. This is a mammoth machine, hard to park and difficult to maneuver in tight spots. And the fuel economy is atrocious, which is hard to swallow even as gas prices fall from their summer record highs.

It makes you wonder if Jeep might have been better off launching a new Grand Wagoneer eight or 10 years ago. Back when big, thirsty SUVs felt slightly less maliciously excessive. Jeep could have gently joined the full-size luxury field and worked its way up to the ostentatiousness of the vehicle you see here.

Then again, the tactic of making a huge splash late in the game seems to be paying off: Jeep moved 3,932 Grand Wagoneers in the second quarter of this year. In total, the company has sold just over 7,000 Wagoneers thus far in 2022. For a domestic vehicle with a six-figure price tag and barely-double-digit MPG, that’s pretty impressive.

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The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Is The Right Vehicle At The Wrong Time - Jalopnik

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer shows Jeep is serious about taking on the luxury players in the full-size SUV game. It’s the most expensive, finely crafted vehicle the brand has ever created. It’s also hugely excessive in the worst ways.
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