Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)

Jeep Wagoneer
Jeep Wagoneer
	1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ)
Overview
Manufacturer	Kaiser Jeep (1963–1970); American Motors (1970–1987); Chrysler (1987–1991);
Also called	Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1984–1991); Jeep Simorgh (Iran, 1963–1967); Jeep Ahoo (Iran, 1967–1974);
Production	1962 – June 1991
Model years	1963–1991
Assembly	Toledo Complex, Toledo, Ohio; Warren Truck Assembly, Warren, Michigan; Tehran, Iran (Pars Khodro); Cairo, Egypt (AEV); Córdoba Province, Argentina (Industrias Kaiser Argentina);
Designer	Brooks Stevens, Dave Nutting
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style	2-door panel truck; 2-door SUV; 4-door SUV;
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Full size (SJ) Jeep platform
Related	Jeep Gladiator; Jeep J-Series; Jeep Cherokee;
Powertrain
Engine	230 cu in (3.8 L) Tornado I6; 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6; 327 cu in (5.4 L) Vigilante V8; 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick Dauntless V8; 360 cu in (5.9 L) AMC V8; 401 cu in (6.6 L) AMC V8;
Transmission	3-speed Borg-Warner T-90J manual; 4-speed manual; 3-speed GM THM400 automatic; 3-speed Chrysler A727 automatic; 3-speed Chrysler A999 automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	110 in (2,794 mm)
Length	186.4 in (4,735 mm)
Width	74.8 in (1,900 mm)
Height	66.4 in (1,687 mm)
Curb weight	4,514 lb (2,048 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Willys Jeep Station Wagon
Successor	Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited (ZJ); Jeep Wagoneer Limited (XJ); Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS);

The Jeep Wagoneer is a luxury 4×4 produced and marketed under the Jeep brand, which was owned by successive automakers from 1962 through 1991.^[4] Described when it was introduced as a station wagon body style, the innovative concept by industrial designer Brooks Stevens^[5] and Dave Nutting over time pioneered the luxury "sport utility vehicle" (SUV).^[6]

Initially briefly available with the choice of rigid or independent front suspension, and optional rear-wheel drive only, the 4WD Wagoneer stayed in production for 29 model years (1963–1991) with an almost unchanged body structure, making it the third longest-produced single generation car in U.S. automotive history.^[7]

The Jeep Wagoneer evolved to create the luxury 4×4 market segment starting with the 1966 Super Wagoneer model.^[8]

The Wagoneer made its debut seven years before Land Rover launched its Range Rover in Great Britain, 18 years before Land Rover introduced a four-door version, and 24 years before that marque appeared in the US.^[9]

^ "Pars Khodro in history" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
^ "1962 Jeep Wagoneer brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
^ "1962 Jeep Wagoneer brochure – specifications". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
^ Truesdell, Richard (31 August 2004). "Move Over, Range Rover" (PDF). Retrieved 15 December 2023.
^ "1963-1992 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer". auto.howstuffworks.
^ "Survivors: The world's longest-living cars - Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (1963-1991) – 28 Years". Autocar. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
^ "Grand Wagoneer". Road & Track. Vol. 43. 1992. p. 214.
^ Korfhage, Jered (16 October 2020). "1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer: Looking Back: Precursor to Luxury". Four Wheeler. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
^ Printz, Larry (1 October 2020). "The first luxury SUV? It wasn't the Range Rover". Hagerty. Retrieved 20 February 2021.

[1] "Pars Khodro in history" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2014.

[62brochure-2] "1962 Jeep Wagoneer brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 23 July 2014.

[62BrocSpecs-3] "1962 Jeep Wagoneer brochure – specifications". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 23 July 2014.

[4] Truesdell, Richard (31 August 2004). "Move Over, Range Rover" (PDF). Retrieved 15 December 2023.

[5] "1963-1992 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer". auto.howstuffworks.

[6] "Survivors: The world's longest-living cars - Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (1963-1991) – 28 Years". Autocar. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2023.

[GrandWagoneerinR&T-7] "Grand Wagoneer". Road & Track. Vol. 43. 1992. p. 214.

[8] Korfhage, Jered (16 October 2020). "1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer: Looking Back: Precursor to Luxury". Four Wheeler. Retrieved 20 February 2021.

[9] Printz, Larry (1 October 2020). "The first luxury SUV? It wasn't the Range Rover". Hagerty. Retrieved 20 February 2021.

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