Expanding their focus to larger vehicles such as the Grand Cherokee L and now Flagship Wagoneer, Jeep offers more options but loses focus on their consumer base who loves the Wrangler off-road mantra.

Our tester this week is a 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Series II Overland 4×4 wrapped in Velvet Red Pearlcoat. Although an extraordinary red, the Wagoneer’s boxy exterior isn’t for everyone. Its 8-seat interior is comfortable for all passengers and boasts great legroom and style while still fitting everything inside.

Similar to the Tahoe, Yukon and even the Expedition, the Wagoneer packs a $66K base price and rings in at over $80K with our Overland test model. As people-moving has become the rage, the Jeep Wagoneer certainly has the storage and space consumers demand.

Stuffed with an array of optional equipment including the red pearl paint, $5,795 Customer Preferred Package, $4,345 Convenience Group, $995 8-passenger seating package and a Finishing Package for an additional $795, our tester boasted upgraded seats, 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, air-suspension, off-road items such as skid plates and an on-demand transfer case. Standard items on the Wagoneer II Overland include a 10.25-inch cluster display and the Uconnect 10.1-inch touch screen display and 5 year / 60,000 mile warranty for Powertrain.

Jeep and parent company Stellantis have been a staple in Grasso’s Garage for many years, garnering chart-topping awards for the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in the past. To say they are a staple in the automotive industry would be understatement, even without including RAM and Alfa Romeo into the conversation. But it seems Jeep has gone away from their devoted fan base who loves the Wrangler and cost-friendly Cherokee models, now focusing on upper-luxury clientele for Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, with prices rising significantly post-COVID. The Wagoneer is boxy in style, has nice looking additions with added comfort and space for long trips, but Jeep is focusing on the Wrangler lineup and what boosts the bottom line.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland 4×4

MSRP: $66,945

MPG: 16 city / 23 highway / 19.7 as tested

As Tested: $81,665