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Rivaling the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade, the Jeep Wagoneer is built on the same platform as the Ram 1500. Four-wheel drive is optional, and the engine family includes an inline-six, a V8, and a smaller-displacement V8 with mild-hybrid assistance.
The 2024 lineup starts at $62,945 with the base model, which can also be ordered with 4WD for an extra $3,000. The Carbide and Series II start at $73,520 and $69,825, respectively, and 4WD is also a $3,000 option on those models. The Series III comes with standard all-wheel drive for $86,320. All come with a 420-hp inline-six and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Now that we have remembered the latest Jeep Wagoneer, it is time to take a look at a slightly modified copy. The vehicle in question has forgotten what common sense means and sports a set of massive alloy wheels. They come from the Forgiato portfolio, have a silver look, new hubcaps with the logo of the wheel manufacturer and perfectly fill the wheel arches.
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However, it’s the size that makes this vehicle controversial, as the new alloys measure 30 inches in diameter. They’ve been wrapped in ultra-thin rubber, so you can kiss the OEM comfort goodbye. This change has also affected the turning circle. On a more positive note, this Jeep Wagoneer looks very nice with its black paint finish, occasional bright accents, and those silver alloys, and it’s apparently the first of its kind out of 30 in the Midwest.
We might be fans of the design, especially with the extra tinted windows all around and the chrome trim, but we think this ride would look best under the spotlight of a dedicated auto show. It would attract more attention there than it probably does on the open road, regardless of the vehicles around it. We would use a flatbed to take it to the event, as driving there could be very tiring in a vehicle sitting on huge wheels, no matter how smooth the road.
For what it's worth, we (OK, I) wouldn't take it further than a few miles from home, because the bouncy ride would be a bit much. However, we think younger people would venture further afield, and there's nothing wrong with that unless you value comfort over style. So, would you ever fit chunky alloy wheels to your car, regardless of make and model? And if so, would you drive it every day?