2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Review
Jeep, the brand that built its reputation by conquering mountains, jungles, and parking lots outside Whole Foods, has gone fully electric with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, a name that sounds like it should come with a log cabin and a side of beard oil. Jeep insists this is “the future of American luxury EVs, It’s sleek, silent, and shaped like it was designed by someone who knows how to design a good-looking vehicle.
The SUV That Went to Finishing School
From the front, it’s unmistakably Jeep; there’s a seven-slot grille, except it’s fake now, because air intakes are so last century. The sides are clean, the roofline swoops dramatically, and at the back, there’s a spoiler big enough to generate mild lift-off at highway speeds or double as a picnic shelf. It features a rear-view camera, as the view out the back is somewhat narrow. It’s the first Jeep that looks like it might discuss wine pairings instead of axle ratios. Park it next to a Wrangler, and it’s like watching a lumberjack take a yoga class. Don’t panic, though, because a more off-road worthy variant is coming in the form of a Wagoneer S Trailhawk, which should increase the current ground clearance of 6.4 inches.
What makes it go?
So, what is under the hood, since it’s all electric, a frunk with a 3 cubic feet capacity. Power-wise, the Wagoneer S uses dual permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors, one front, one rear. Each is rated at 335 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. In the “base” Limited trim, it’s officially 500 hp and 524 lb-ft. But in this Launch Edition car, it has the optional “Power Group,” which unlocks the full 600 hp and 617 lb-ft. Enough on paper to get very serious. According to Jeep, zero to 60 mph takes 3.4 seconds, which is pretty quick for a vehicle of this size.
Wheels and Tires
The Wagoneer S rides on rather skinny 235/50R-20 tires and dubious Falken all-season tires. For a car with this much power, I would expect more.
Range and Charging
It has a 94-kWh battery good for 303 miles of range, unless you live somewhere where every hill requires a half-throttle burst of torque. The onboard charger is 11 kWh, and the max charging speed is 203 kW, which means going from 20 to 80% takes about 23 minutes, enough to grab yourself a $7 latte.
Driving
Once behind the wheel, there is a problem; when you select Sport mode, traction control apparently takes a coffee break, so the front tires spin helplessly as if trying to dig a tunnel to freedom. It’s dramatic, but not in the “controlled performance” sense—more in the “hold my kombucha and watch this” sense. This is exacerbated by the hair-trigger action of the accelerator pedal; it really needs to have a stronger push to engage. You can put the traction control back on via a button on the center console, which I would highly recommend.
The Wagoneer S handles corners about as gracefully as a giraffe wearing roller skates; the suspension hasn’t been tuned for this much power. It’s heavy too, 5,700 + pounds of American ambition, and while the steering works, it delivers very little feedback. The ride can be firm but supple enough to provide you and your passenger with a very pleasant ride.
In a straight line, it’s devastatingly fast, silent, and borderline absurd. The all-season tires do their best, but they’re clearly not prepared for this level of torque or drama; it really needs bigger ones. Settle down to less absurd antics, and the Wagoineer S provides very relaxed driving, whether on a freeway or around town. The fun part is how quickly it launches away from the lights, eliciting disbelief on other drivers’ faces.
The brake pedal is quite sensitive, especially when you’re going slowly, as it tends to grab and toss everyone around. Regenerative braking offers two options, Min and Max, and if you choose Max while turning off Creep mode, it sets up a pretty decent one-pedal driving experience.
Interior: Less “Trail Rated,” More “Tech Bro Retreat”
Step inside and you’ll be surrounded by more screens than a teenager’s bedroom. A 12.3-inch here, another 12.3-inch there, and if you pay extra, even your passenger gets their own screen—so they can also ignore you in high definition.
The overall vibe is sleek and classy, but what’s even more crucial is that the cabin feels high-end except for some harder plastics in the center console. The lower display, which provides climate control and massage functions, slides up to uncover a storage space, a nice little surprise. Plus, there’s a volume knob and, believe it or not, a tuning knob. So if you’re after an EV that makes flipping through satellite radio stations a breeze, this is the one for you.
There’s a McIntosh sound system too, which provides symphony levels of sound throughout the cabin. Everything is wrapped in nice materials, the seats are plush, and the driving position makes you feel like an EV monarch surveying your suburban kingdom. In the back, in terms of packaging, Jeep has done well here. The rear passenger space is generous with 38 inches of rear legroom, and the seats are both vented and cooled.
Cargo Space
There is 3.0 cubic feet of frunk space, and an even larger space under the rear cargo floor, which is more useful. With seats up, you get 31 cubic feet 61 cubic feet with them folded.
Pricing
The base price for this Launch Edition is $7,200, and it includes everything except the blue paint, which is $595. That takes the total price to $72,790
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Verdict: Brilliantly Bonkers
The 2025 Wagoneer S is ridiculous, excessive, and deeply flawed. And that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. It’s Jeep’s loud, over-caffeinated declaration that the electric age doesn’t have to be dull. It can be fast, flawed, and funny—like a Wrangler that’s gone to therapy and now charges itself instead of yelling about gas prices. It’s not perfect, but it’s interesting—and that’s more than you can say for most EVs that whisper politely while overtaking you in absolute silence. The Wagoneer S shouts with volts instead of exhaust, and it’s impossible not to grin. Jeep just needs to fix a few flaws to achieve greatness.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Numbers
BASE PRICE: $70,200
PRICE AS TESTED: $72,790
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front and Rear-motor, AWD, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 2 Permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors with 335 hp, 310 lb-ft each
COMBINED POWER: 600 hp
COMBINED TORQUE: 617 lb-ft
TRANSMISSION: Direct-drive
0-60 MPH: 3.4 seconds
BATTERY PACK: Liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 94 kWh
ONBOARD CHARGER: 11.0 kW
PEAK DC FAST-CHARGE Rate: 203 kW
RANGE: 303 Miles
CURB WEIGHT: 5,750 lbs
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON: 100/85/93
PROS: Lightning fast, great range, nice interior
CONS: Silly door controls, Wobbly handling
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Review
