The Grand Wagoneer’s getting smarter, cleaner, and more refined for 2026. This year, Jeep adds a plug-in hybrid powertrain to its biggest SUV's lineup and tweaks the styling just enough to keep it fresh. If the rumors are true, it may introduce an even more luxurious trim to sit at the top. Here's what to expect in the 2026 Grand Wagoneer’s specs and features.
Key Takeaways
- The Grand Wagoneer gets its first hybrid powertrain in 2026.
- The Grand Wagoneer now features sharper styling, thanks to a revised front end and updated lighting.
- A possible ultra-lux trim could debut soon.
- Expect to see the refreshed Grand Wagoneer by late 2025.
Grand Wagoneer Changes for 2026
Jeep didn’t redesign the Grand Wagoneer from the ground up, but it updated all the right things. The front grille now sits taller and cleaner, with a slim LED light bar slicing across the top. Instead of Grand Wagoneer's lettering on the nose, Jeep installs its badge front and center for the first time. New LED lights now wrap around the front end with a hammer-shaped signature, and the larger lower grille pulls the look together.
Inside, Jeep adds a front passenger screen and memory settings, plus 22-inch wheels as standard on the base trim. The Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six now makes 540 horsepower (up 30 from before), and standard safety tech expands to include intersection assist, driver monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, and Active Driving Assist with lane centering.
A Plug-in Hybrid Grand Wagoneer Confirmed
Jeep has made it official—there’s a charge port behind the front wheel, and the gas cap stays in back. That means a plug-in hybrid Grand Wagoneer joins the lineup for 2026.
The automaker hasn’t shared further engine specs, but if it drops in the 4xe system from the Wrangler or Grand Cherokee, expect a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder paired with an electric motor for 375 horses and 470 lb-ft of torque, plus about 20 miles of EV range.
Jeep released a teaser that suggests this setup could go even bigger, however, and equips the hybrid prototype with eight-lug wheels (instead of six), a sign that it can handle more weight, in a larger battery, stronger motor, or both. It hinted back in '22 that a Grand Wagoneer PHEV might hit 500 miles of total range. That kind of spec would match this SUV’s luxury ambitions.
Will There Be a New Luxury Trim?
Trademark filings suggest Jeep may introduce an even more premium Grand Wagoneer variant. Details are still under wraps, but it would make sense, since Jeep has been chasing Range Rover and Escalade money for a while. Whether it's a new nameplate or a luxe upgrade to the Series III, a new top trim would push the Grand Wagoneer deeper into high-end territory.
When Will You See the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
Jeep says the 2026 Grand Wagoneer will debut this fall and hit showrooms before the end of 2025. It's not reinventing the SUV, but it’s moving it forward in a big way. With a plug-in hybrid finally on deck, smarter design touches, and a possible ultra-lux trim in the pipeline, 2026 could be the year this flagship SUV hits its stride. If you’ve been holding out for a more refined, more efficient version of an already great vehicle, it’s almost here. Contact us today for more information!