Jeep’s largest SUV is about to change in ways that matter. For 2026, the Grand Wagoneer is finally going electric with a plug-in hybrid setup. There's also a rumor that the brand may be planning an even fancier trim to crown the lineup. While we don't have much to go on as of this writing, we’ll break down what we know in this 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer overview.
Key Takeaways
- A plug-in hybrid Grand Wagoneer will make its debut for the 2026 model year, marking the first time this SUV goes electric.
- Styling updates focus on a sharper, more squared-off nose, a shorter grille, and distinctive new lighting.
- Jeep’s latest trademark could point to a new model positioned above today’s top Grand Wagoneer.
- You'll see the Grand Wagoneer in showrooms sometime in late 2025.
This isn’t a ground-up overhaul, so the size and profile stay the same, but the changes you can see make a difference. Up front, the grille is now shorter and more upright, topped by a slim LED light bar that cuts into vertical lighting elements below. The seven-slot design is still there, but the understated “Grand Wagoneer” lettering is gone and replaced by a Jeep badge for the first time.
Lighting is all-new, too. The driving lights get a hammer-like LED signature, a nod to the kind of modern design language you’ll find in premium imports, and they frame a much larger lower grille. The overall effect is less fussy, more confident, and still unmistakably Grand Wagoneer.
All front passengers now get seat memory and their own in-dash screen to interact with. The base trim also gets a size upgrade with standard 22-inch wheels, replacing the 20-inch wheels from last year. Several advanced driver-assistance features are now included as well, like intersection assist, driver-attention monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, and Active Driving Assist for lane centering. Under the hood, the Wagoneer’s twin-turbo inline-six gets a boost. It now produces 540 horses, 30 more than last year’s model.
Will a Plug-In Hybrid Join the Lineup in the New Model Year?
Jeep is teasing a plug-in hybrid option. In its released image, you can see the charging port just behind the front wheel, with the regular fuel door still in place at the rear. Jeep hasn’t confirmed which system it will use, but its current 4xe setup pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with an electric motor for 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. In the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, that combination delivers about 20 miles of electric-only driving from a 17-kWh battery.
This Wagoneer may get more. The teaser shows eight-lug wheels instead of six, which usually means higher weight capacity. That could point to a bigger battery, a stronger engine, or both. Back in 2022, Jeep floated the idea of a Grand Wagoneer PHEV with about 500 miles of combined range, so expectations are high for the new model year.
When Will the 2026 Grand Wagoneer Arrive?
Between the sharper styling, the debut of plug-in power, and the likelihood of an even more premium trim, the 2026 Grand Wagoneer feels like a real step forward.
Jeep says the updated Grand Wagoneer will show up this fall. Whether that’s just the reveal or the moment sales begin, it’ll be in showrooms before the end of 2025. Make sure to stay in contact with our friendly sales staff so you can be the first to know when it arrives.