2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | JEEP'S FIRST AMERICAN EV IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

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The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited presents a mixed bag, described as both "cookie dough and raw egg" by the reviewer. While its design successfully adapts Jeep's aesthetic to an EV, and the interior boasts premium materials and a well-executed design (barring the passenger screen), its execution falls short in several key areas. Performance is strong, with impressive acceleration, but hampered by a lack of grip due to skinny, low-rolling-resistance tires, leading to long braking distances and uninspiring handling. The ride quality is firm and unsettled on rough surfaces, a stark contrast to its quiet cabin. Real-world range is estimated around 300 miles, which is decent, but the charging experience, while offering good peak speeds, is noted to use the older CCS connector and has limitations with the Tesla Supercharger network. The reviewer highlights significant discounts that bring the transaction price closer to $45,000-$50,000, making it a more compelling value proposition than its MSRP suggests. However, the overall impression is that of a "half-baked" product with missed opportunities, particularly in its driving dynamics and software polish, making competitors like the Polestar 3 appear more refined and comfortable.