When the fourth generation Jeep Wagoneer hit the market, it came in 4 trims. The trims are the Series I, Series II, Carbide, and Series III. For all trims, you can look for a 10.1-inch screen that comes with Amazon Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, SiriusXM Travel Link services, and SiriusXM-powered UConnect Guardian.
While these are the trims, there’s also some extras that make each trim have their own sub trims. The one that Car and Driver thinks you should get is the Series II Premium. This is because it adds “quite a bit to the bottom line." Some of the features that this adds are 22-inch wheels, a secondary infotainment display for the front passenger, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, a panoramic sunroof, a self-parking feature, a 360-degree exterior camera system, and a head-up display.
Some Wagoneer models may be equipped with an upgraded sound system made by McIntosh. It boasts a 19-speaker system with 950-watt amplifier and 10-inch subwoofer, and a larger 23-speaker McIntosh system with 1,375-watt amplifier and 12-inch subwoofer.
The interior of the Wagoneer also comes with a 10.1-inch screen as well as a 10.3-inch screen for the digital gauge display. If you’re wanting a bit more, then you can look for models that are equipped with an optional 10.3-inch unit that comes with navigation and entertainment functions for the passenger.
Over this generation's lifecycle, there have been two engines so far. The first one is the 5.7L V8, and it only lasted until 2023. This engine was the 5.7L V8 that can produce 392 horsepower, and 404 lb-ft of torque. The engine that replaced this one for the more recent iterations is the 3.0L Hurricane twin turbo I6. This one is stronger, producing 420 horsepower, and 468 lb-ft.
Of these engines, it shouldn't be a surprise that the more efficient option is the 3.0L as it is the smaller of the two. This engine comes with an EPA rating of 20 MPG combined. While this isn’t the highest in the Jeep family, when comparing it to the 5.7L that only gets 18 MPG, you’ll have the best option of the two.
When this model was tested by the IIHS in 2024, it was given the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick. In most areas, the Wagoneer saw both Good and Acceptable ratings, with only two Marginal ratings keeping it from achieving a higher grade. Despite that, thanks to standard features like the blind spot detection and rear automatic braking it makes the Top Safety Pick cut. With other optional features like lane departure warning and lane departure prevention.