In October 2022, Jeep model ex-president Christian Meunier informed Motor Development Jeep wished simply the precise identify for the battery-electric Wagoneer S. The automaker had provide you with a couple of however thought the general public would possibly be capable of do higher. The Title the New Wagoneer contest requested any who cared to go to an internet site, enter a couple of figuring out particulars, enter an concept for a reputation that might be as much as a whopping 50 characters. The one limitations we noticed within the contest guidelines defined that entries needed to be authentic, could not have received a earlier award or been beforehand revealed, and wanted to be appropriate for well mannered firm. Anybody wish to guess how typically the vetters needed to learn, “Jeepy McJeepFace?” Anyway, right here we’re practically two years later, and nonetheless studying about an imminent Wagoneer S. What gave? Motor Development returned to the supply to seek out out, Jeep’s new SVP of worldwide advertising telling the magazine a good variety of submissions requested Jeep to maintain the short-term identify.
The advertising honcho mentioned there have been names the automaker crew appreciated, however they had been trademarked. The advertising honcho did not point out an unpleasant horde of unprintable submissions, however we’re certain that horde confirmed up within the company inbox.
With no distinctly new winner, it is controversial that Jeep did not want to offer a grand prize. The winner’s haul was going to be immortality, a ski journey to Jackson Gap Mountain Resort for 4, together with airfare, lodging, raise tickets, leases, information or instruction, and a $1,000 reward card to the retail retailer, the bundle valued at $40,000. The automaker did so anyway, handing over the grand prize to the primary particular person to counsel preserving the Wagoneer S identify; so, that particular person acquired every little thing however the immortality.
The 600-horsepower battery-electric SUV stuffed with spoilers, shows, shiny trim, pushbuttons for doorways, and McIntosh audio is due for its reveal later this yr.
