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2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Makes Much More Sense With Six Cylinders
May. 10, 2022 1:05 PM ET by Karl Furlong Engine / 11 Comments It's both more powerful and efficient than its V8 sibling. Before Jeep goes electric like everyone else, it will begin the process of cutting displacement and cylinders from some of its older, thirstier engines; most notably, this means the popular but older Hemi V8 will eventually be phased out. The new 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbocharged engine known as the Hurricane was originally viewed as a replacement for the V8. Fortunately, the two engines will continue to coexist for the time being. In the case of the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the Hurricane engine option was recently added, joining the existing 6.4-liter V8. Promising much better efficiency, the EPA has now released official gas mileage figures for the Hurricane to see if it lives up to expectations. Jeep Jeep CarBuzz Indeed, the Hurricane engine is more efficient than its V8-powered sibling, but as this is still an exceedingly heavy vehicle, the smaller engine can only do so much. The 4x2 Grand Wagoneer with the new 3.0-liter returns 15/21/17 mpg city/highway/combined, compared to 13/19/15 mpg for the 4x2 V8. With 4x4, the Hurricane manages 14/20/17 mpg, better than the V8's 13/18/15 mpg. According to the EPA, the 4x2 Grand Wagoneer with the Hurricane engine will cost $600 less in annual gas bills based on 15,000 miles per year. That saving doesn't make up for the fact that the Hurricane engine costs $2,000 more than the standard 6.4-liter V8. Then again, what's $2,000 for a vehicle that starts at nearly $90,000? Besides, looking at the Hurricane's outputs, it's clearly a better engine on paper. CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz The 6.4-liter V8 produces 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. That's not bad, but the Hurricane in this state of tune manages 510 hp and 500 lb-ft. Combined with its better efficiency, the Hurricane's advantages are obvious. The extra power and torque will make all the difference in a vehicle that weighs well over 6,000 pounds. The Hurricane engine brings the Grand Wagoneer into line with the Lincoln Navigator which also uses a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. It's expected that Jeep will introduce the standard-output Hurricane engine into both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer at a later stage. For customers willing to give up that old-school V8 burble, the new engine undoubtedly makes the Grand Wagoneer a more competitive option in its segment. CarBuzz Jeep CarBuzz Join The Discussion
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Karl Furlong Senior Editor Sweaty-palmed hot laps are fun, but Karl is a gearhead cut from a different cloth - or is that finely stitched Nappa leather? An E23 BMW 7 Series was the first car he fell madly in love with three decades ago, and this affection for Autobahn-conquering luxury sedans has persisted. Following studies in copywriting and journalism, along with stints in TV scriptwriting and marketing that had far too little to do with cars, Karl kept the fire burning by writing for automotive websites on the side, including a Florida-based auto repair shop and another for Porsche enthusiasts. It all came together when he joined CarBuzz in 2019. He has penned some of the latest news, reviews, and features ever since. Contact Karl @FuelAffection LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top