Jeeps of Future Past

It is important to have a firm foundational legacy to better prepare yourself for whatever the future may hold. Few automakers understand this quite like Jeep with its lineup of trucks and SUVs that build on a powerful past while adapting the latest technological innovations to make their vehicles better. The 2022 models at your Jeep dealership in Los Angeles show this with the most diverse offering of vehicles in the brand’s history.

On top of continuing to offer popular models, such as the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Gladiator, Jeep is also adding new models like the Grand Cherokee L and the Wrangler 4xe, as well as bringing back the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer after a 30-year hiatus. In addition, the Jeep Compass will be setting course in a completely new direction with a full facelift to this popular compact crossover.

Going Back to the Future With the Wagoneer

The biggest news for 2022 is the re-introduction of the all-new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer full-size SUVs. Once the flagship luxury model of the Jeep lineup, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer haven’t been built in almost 30 years. The Wagoneer first hit the road back in 1963, providing motorists with a vehicle that combined the roominess and creature comforts of a station wagon with the ruggedness and dependability of a Jeep. The Wagoneer helped launch the sport utility vehicle in the automotive industry with its powerful V-8 gas engine, 4×4 drivetrain, and high ground clearance. As a result, drivers could traverse snowy and rainy roads safely.

The 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer capture that legacy by providing drivers with a rugged and dependable three-row full-size SUV that features amazing luxury details. Each model is powered by a HEMI V-8 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that is both powerful and efficient. The interior is spacious, with plenty of room for up to eight passengers in the Wagoneer and seven passengers in the Grand Wagoneer.

Jeep has pulled out all the stops when it comes to luxury on the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, with leather interiors, standard active safety features, and the new Uconnect 5 infotainment system with navigation. With no fewer than four screens available for the driver and front passenger, plus up to three more screens for the rear passengers, the Grand Wagoneer is the most tech-savvy SUV on the market. If a luxury three-row full-size SUV is what you are after, then the 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are the ones for you.

Building a Better Beast With the 2022 Wrangler

The legacy of Jeep was built on the old Willys Quad that was first introduced in 1940. Today, that legacy continues with the Jeep Wrangler. Available in either two-door or four-door Wrangler Unlimited models, this is the same 4×4 model that you know and love with great off-road capabilities, removable roof and door panels to capture the great outdoors, and modern interior styling to give you and your passengers exceptional comfort.

The 2022 model of the Jeep Wrangler features a new package, the Xtreme Recon. This is designed for true off-road enthusiasts. It starts with a 1.5-inch factory suspension lift with a set of shock absorbers that have been specially tuned to help you out on the trail. The Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon rides on a set of 17-inch beadlock capable wheels fitted with 35-inch BF Goodrich K02 All-Terrain tires. As a result, the Xtreme Recon can ford up to 33.6 inches of water with a total ground clearance of an astounding 12.9 inches. Finally, the axles have a shorter gear ratio than on any other Wrangler model, giving it a lower crawl speed and more torque. If you are serious about trail riding, then the 2022 Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon is for you.

Jeep will also be bringing two of its other legacy models for 2022, the Gladiator and the Renegade. The Gladiator is a 4×4 midsize pickup that looks like a Wrangler with a payload bed attached to its backend. It has become one of the most popular models in the Jeep lineup, giving you the trailering and cargo-carrying capabilities of a pickup truck with the fun of a Jeep Wrangler. As for the 2022 Jeep Renegade, this is like a compact SUV version of a Wrangler, with the lines and front fascia of its older and bigger sibling. The Renegade is the perfect vehicle for folks who want a dependable and fuel-efficient SUV for the daily commute that is also built for adventurous weekends.

Come Sail Away With a 2022 Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass has built a reputation as a reliable crossover SUV that has the exterior styling of the larger Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models. However, Jeep was not content to keep things the same and has given the 2022 Compass a major facelift, improving the interior styling and making this model more technologically advanced than ever before.

One of the first things you are going to notice is the Uconnect 5 system with the heads-up display on the 2022 Compass. This comes in either an 8.4-inch or 10.1-inch touchscreen and makes accessing the various features on the Uconnect 5 system easier than ever. It actually looks like Jeep has placed a tablet computer right in the center of the Compass’ dashboard.

Despite the styling and tech upgrades, the Compass remains a capable trail vehicle, especially the Compass Trailhawk model, which includes the enhanced Active Drive Low 4×4 system. Improving on its off-road capabilities, the 2022 Compass Trailhawk comes with a new Selec-Terrain switch, allowing you to shift between auto, snow, sand, mud, and rock depending on road and terrain conditions. With all of these new looks and features, the 2022 Jeep Compass seems to be pointing in the right direction for a very bright future.

Rolling Down the Highway With the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee

Few Jeep models have captured imaginations and the marketplace quite like the Grand Cherokee and its small companion, the Cherokee. These two models, with their distinctive, aerodynamic Jeep looks, have become leaders in their respective vehicle classes. In the case of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, it practically invented the luxury SUV class. Not long after these models first hit the roads, competitors began manufacturing their own luxury SUVs with a choice of all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive capabilities. However, they were all pretenders and not contenders because no other SUV manufacturer had the experience in building rugged vehicles with 4×4 systems like Jeep.

Last year, Jeep expanded the Grand Cherokee lineup with the introduction of the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the first three-row model in the history of the brand. This midsize SUV took everything drivers liked about the Grand Cherokee and expanded it with a longer wheelbase and three rows of seats. You can seat up to seven passengers in your Grand Cherokee L while still getting all the performance you have come to expect from a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

In 2021, Jeep introduced the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle. For 2022, Jeep has decided to expand its PHEV lineup by offering the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4xe. These two models give you great performance, exceptional fuel economy, and very low emissions in a midsize luxury SUV package. Both of these models are expected to feature the same powertrain combination of a turbocharged gas engine and an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery that powers the Wrangler 4xe. If so, we can expect around 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Whether you want great fuel economy, exceptional performance, or superior luxury, the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L are models that can work for almost any lifestyle. While their rugged exteriors are all Jeep, their modern interiors are built for comfort and style.

Jeep’s Future’s So Bright It’s Gotta Wear Shades

The 2022 Jeep models show a brand that is headed in the right direction, growing toward a future that is truly bright and adventurous. The expansion of the 4xe line of PHEVs from the Wrangler to the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L shows that Jeep is committed to a greener and cleaner future. Meanwhile, much like it did two years ago with the Jeep Gladiator, Jeep has also shown with the return of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer that it is always willing to look back to the past for prior models to fire the imaginations of today.

In this case, Jeep has used the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer legacy to build luxury full-size SUVs that are second to none. Finally, with the Jeep Compass, the company continues to show that it will innovate and improve its models so you will always get the best. Come in today to see what the future holds for Jeep and why you should consider making one of these exceptional 2022 Jeep models your next vehicle.