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As 2021 comes to an end, various automotive publications are compiling lists of vehicles that have stood out during this turbulent year. U.S. News has claimed that the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is the best large SUV of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the Jeep Wagoneer.

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is far from cheap

The average large SUV can range anywhere from $50K to as much as $100K and above, depending on the make and model. According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is the best large SUV model on the market. It is far from the most affordable large SUV on the market.

The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Ford Expedition are more popular large SUV models, but they lack the power, standard features, and refined cabin that the Wagoneer offers.

The Wagoneer starts at a whopping $59,995. It uses a 6.4-liter V8 engine to make an exhilarating 392 horsepower. The large SUV gets just 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The Jeep Wagoneer’s cost of ownership isn’t particularly low because of the large amounts of gas it guzzles. Its fuel economy may be poor, but consumers aren’t buying this large SUV for great gas mileage.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer standard features

A red Jeep Wagoneer is driving on the road.
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is driving on the road | Jeep

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer comes with leather seating as well as 12-way power-adjustable front seats. The large SUV also comes standard with ambient interior lighting. It features a standard 10.1-inch infotainment system. The Wagoneer also comes standard with a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

The large SUV features standard lane-keeping assist, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and many other safety features. The Wagoneer comes in six different trim levels, including an off-road trim for taking the road less traveled. The trims range from $60,000 to over $88,000. Each trim level includes more creature comforts.

What’s so great about the Jeep Wagoneer?

A red Jeep Wagoneer is driving through water off-road.
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is driving in the water off-road | Jeep

The large SUV vehicle segment is competitive, but ultimately, the most capable models tend to dominate rankings. The Jeep Wagoneer is both powerful and luxurious. It has 27.4 cubic feet of space behind its third row. The SUV has a whopping 70.8 cubic feet of space with both rows of seats folded down.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the Wagoneer’s rivals cannot compete because of its refined, spacious interior, smooth ride, and the plethora of standard features that it comes with. Is the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer truly the best large SUV on the market right now, or does U.S. News have it all wrong? Perhaps the 2021 Ford Expedition or the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe are better suited to be the large SUV of the year since they are much more affordable for the average consumer.

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