2022 Jeep Wagoneer

At launch, the Wagoneer will be well placed to compete against its domestic large SUV rivals: the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition. Like those models, the Wagoneer has truck-like body-on-frame construction, a hefty maximum towing capacity and an abundance of interior space. Ten inches longer than the new three-row Grand Cherokee L, the Wagoneer is an option for larger families or buyers looking for greater overall capacity.

The Wagoneer boasts eye-catching, retro-themed design as well as respectable off-road capability. A number of styling cues pulled from the original Wagoneer are meant to root this big SUV in the mystique of the past. But this isn't necessarily the Jeep you want to buy if you're interested in conquering trails. There are three four-wheel-drive systems available (called Quadra-Trac I, II, and III) but Jeep says that the Wagoneer isn't "Trail Rated," so you probably won't be traversing the Rubicon with the family anytime soon. Instead, expect the Wagoneer to focus more on on-road comfort.

If any of that sounds familiar, it's because it's the same pairing that's available under the hood of the Ram 1500. While Jeep insists that the Wagoneer is all-new and not based on any existing platform, it certainly shares a lot of hardware with the Ram 1500 — and we're OK with that. And though Jeep hasn't confirmed any specific details about future powertrains, we expect to see multiple offerings on the horizon, including a diesel engine and potentially a hybrid.

Whether you go with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, the Wagoneer has a 10,000-pound max towing capacity with the V8. This gives the Wagoneer bragging rights over the Tahoe (8,400 pounds) and Expedition (9,300 pounds).