THE NEW WAGONEER S IS JEEP’S FIRST AMERICAN EV: DID THEY GET IT RIGHT?

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The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S marks Jeep's significant entry into the North American EV market, boasting impressive performance with a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a dual-motor setup producing 600 horsepower. Its EPA-estimated range is 303 miles from a 100 kWh battery. The design is noted as highly aerodynamic, with a sleek profile that might sacrifice rear wiper functionality in snowy conditions. Inside, the Wagoneer S offers a modern, albeit bold, "radar red" interior with synthetic and recycled materials, a reinvented steering wheel, and a triple-screen display. While it includes luxury features like heated/cooled seats, extensive camera systems, and massage functions, the reviewer highlights a significant drawback for a Jeep: only 6.5 inches of ground clearance, limiting its off-road capability. The "First Edition" starts at a steep $77,000, though more affordable versions are expected. Overall, it's praised for its interior comfort and user-friendly controls despite the screen proliferation, but criticized for its lack of traditional Jeep off-road prowess.