Jeep is diversifying the Wagoneer S lineup for 2025 by introducing a brand new base mannequin. The entry-level Restricted prices $66,995 after the necessary vacation spot and dealing with charges. It is $2,000 cheaper than the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Version after factoring within the latter’s $3,000 incentive, which is on the market for those who take supply till March 3. Clients are saving a few grand, however they will need to make some concessions, together with much less energy.
Whereas the Launch Version gives the total 600 horsepower, the brand new Restricted makes do with solely 500 hp. Jeep locks the substantial 100-hp distinction behind a paywall, which you’ll take away by going for the Propulsion Enhance Bundle. It is advertising jargon for an over-the-air replace set to reach later throughout the 2025MY to unlock the remaining 100 hp.
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Mercedes is infamous for having an identical strategy for sure electrical fashions a part of its EQ vary. It prices $60 a month or $600 a 12 months to unlock 60 hp for the EQE sedan and SUV fashions. Alternatively, prospects can completely entry the additional energy by paying a one-time charge of $1,950. For the larger EQS sedan and SUV, Mercedes gives an 80-horsepower enhance for $90 month-to-month or $900 yearly, plus a lifetime activation for $2,950.
Subscriptions signify a tempting further income stream for automakers. BMW is likely one of the worst offenders, contemplating it charged cash to make use of the heated seats. Fortunately, a low acceptance charge pressured the German luxurious model to drop the controversial subscription, however different OTA-based providers and capabilities can be found.
Getting again to Jeep, it would not point out the torque distinction, however we do know the brand new Restricted base mannequin may have 524 pound-feet (710 Newton-meters) of torque, whereas the Launch Version packs 617 lb-ft (837 Nm). Even with much less oomph, the Wagoneer S Restricted is not any slouch—0 to 60 mph takes lower than 4 seconds, whereas the stronger variant does the job in 3.4 seconds. Each flavors of the electrical SUV are capped at 124 mph (200 km/h).
A completely charged 100.5-kWh battery has sufficient juice for a Jeep-estimated vary of 294 miles (473 kilometers). We’ll remind you that the EPA rated the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Version at as much as 303 miles (488 kilometers). Utilizing a DC quick charger will replenish the battery from 20% to 80% in 23 minutes. Should you’re in a rush, 10 minutes of charging will allow a driving vary of 100 miles (161 kilometers).
Jeep needed to take away some gear that got here customary with the Launch Version to decrease the Wagoneer S’ asking value for the brand new base mannequin. The McIntosh sound system and entrance passenger display screen are elective on the Restricted. Nonetheless, 10-way heated entrance seats and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof are nonetheless customary gear. The bottom mannequin additionally has 20-inch machined aluminum wheels.
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Rounding off the adjustments for 2025 are new Hydro Blue exterior and Arctic Gray inside colours for the Wagoneer S Restricted, which additionally will get an elective Obsidian Look Bundle (late availability).
Jeep not too long ago instructed us that it went “too far” with pricing for the gasoline Wagoneer. That offers us hope the asking value for the electrical mannequin will proceed to lower, particularly because it’s uncommon to have the Restricted trim as the bottom model. A rugged Trailhawk may be within the works since we have already seen an idea.
