The Jeep Wagoneer had a nearly 30-year run from the 1960s to the 1990s, It was considered the first luxury SUV, and it has held a special place in the hearts of Jeep lovers for some time.

THIS IS THE STORY OF THE JEEP WAGONEER!

The Wagoneer was introduced in November 1962 for the 1963 model year as a successor to the Willys Jeep Station Wagon that had been built since 1946.

When the Wagoneer was released in 1963, it was the first vehicle to be marketed as an “SUV.” This term would not become popular until much later, but the Wagoneer helped to define what it means. The new Wagoneer had a comfortable interior with a car-like dashboard, good power from its inline-6 engine, and, of course, styling that bridged a gap between passenger cars and utility trucks.



The original Wagoneer was a full-size body-on-frame vehicle that shared its architecture with the Gladiator pickup truck. It was the high-class Jeep, featuring many amenities unlike anything at the time. Power brakes, an automatic transmission, and power steering were unthinkable for a rugged Jeep in the 1960s. The Wagoneer was designed to be a family vehicle.