In 2024, Jeep launched the Wrangler 392 Final Edition as a last Hemi hurrah. Unfortunately for buyers, it wasn’t so final as the model returned for 2025 due to “popular demand.”

Fast forward to today and Jeep is changing their tune entirely. Speaking at a media event in Detroit, CEO Bob Broderdorf confirmed the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 isn’t going anywhere.

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That’s great news for Wrangler fans as the almighty V8 pumps out 470 hp (350 kW / 476 PS) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. This enables the SUV to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and run the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat.

While it’s nice to see the engine sticking around, Broderdorf confirmed additional V8 models are on the horizon. With the return of SRT, this has us hopeful for a new Grand Cherokee SRT8 or Trackhawk. It’s also not hard to imagine the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returning to the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L.

Only time will tell what happens, but Broderdorf said other powertrains are in the works. We got a glimpse of one earlier today as the teaser image for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer suggested it will have a range-extended powertrain. The company has also previously confirmed plans for a hybrid Cherokee and a plug-in hybrid Gladiator 4xe.

Broderdorf said powertrains are the “heart and soul” of vehicles, so the new options should get customers excited. He also believes they’ll open up new opportunities for the brand as well as usher in new buyers. We’ve already seen this play out as the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe quickly established themselves as some of the most popular plug-in hybrids in America.

Wrangler And Gladiator Will Get More Options

Besides talking about powertrains, Broderdorf told us the Wrangler and Gladiator will offer more personalization and customization in the future. We can also expect additional options including larger tire sizes.

The exact specifics remain to be seen, but the executive suggested buyers will be able to order uniquely colored components such as fender flares. This will enable Jeep to tap even deeper into the highly profitable market for customization.

During a media briefing in Detroit, Jeep officials revealed four new models are coming in the next four months. This includes the redesigned Cherokee, the facelifted Grand Cherokee, and the all-new Recon. While we’ve already seen those vehicles before, Jeep has now released the first picture of the 2026 Grand Wagoneer.

Set to arrive this fall, the full-size SUV adopts an all-new front fascia that draws inspiration from the Wagoneer S. It features a minimalist seven-slot grille with an integrated LED light bar. They’re flanked by slimmer headlights that have horizontal daytime running lights.

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The changes continue below with an edgier bumper, which has a larger air intake with linear accents. They’re accompanied by new lights that give off a bit of a Volvo vibe.

Eagle-eyed observers will also notice a charging port on the front fender, indicating this is likely the Grand Wagoneer 4xe. The range-extended variant was announced over a year ago and it’s expected to use the same powertrain as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger.

This means we can look forward to a 3.6-liter V6 engine, a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, and a roughly 92 kWh battery pack. This setup gives the truck 663 hp (494 kW / 672 PS) and 615 lb-ft (833 Nm) of torque as well as a range of up to 690 miles (1,110 km).

If you’re not ready to embrace electrification, there should be a familiar twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six. It currently develops 540 hp (403 kW / 548 PS) and 521 lb-ft (706 Nm) of torque.

While the Grand Wagoneer got off to a less than stellar start, Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf sounded upbeat on the future of their full-size SUVs. He also revealed the standard Wagoneer will follow shortly after the flagship and implied there could be greater differentiation between the two models. That remains to be seen, but it would be nice if the Grand Wagoneer didn’t look virtually identical to the mainstream variant.

Tesla still commands a 40+ percent share of the US EV market, but demand is down 11 percent Jan-June, and it’s not only declining new car sales that are causing alarm. The brand also dominates a list of the used cars whose value is dropping hardest.

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The Elon Musk-headed automaker bagged four spaces in the top 10 list of biggest losers collated by the data crunchers at iSeeCars, and a fourth Tesla also found its way onto the chart.

Including one other brand’s value-shedding model, EVs accounted for five of the 10 cars judged to have shed the biggest percentage of their value in 10 months. And that’s despite electric vehicles only accounting for 3.3 percent of the 1- to 5-year-old used market.

Tesla Tops the List of Falling Used Car Values

The study found the Model S suffered the biggest percentage price drop – though not the biggest dollar drop. The sedan’s average price in June 2025 was $46,700, which is 15.8 percent or $8,800 lower than it was 12 months earlier.

The Model X SUV actually lost more money – $9,500 – but due to its higher initial price, that drop only represented a 15.5 percent fall, putting it in second place. Third spot went to the Model Y, which fell $4,600 or 13.6 percent, probably in part due to the arrival of a facelifted version of the SUV this spring.

TOP 10 USED CAR PRICE DROPS

The Model 3’s value slid 9.4 percent, putting it in sixth spot, behind the fourth-place Ford Explorer hybrid (down 10 percent) and Jeep Gladiator (fifth place, down 9.6 percent). And Porsche’s Taycan lost 7 percent of its value, earning it eighth place, meaning all five of the EVs on the list lost far more than the average EV, whose value fell by 4.8 percent.

Sandwiched between the Model 3 and the Taycan is the Maserati Levante (seventh place, down 7.9 percent), and the top 10 is rounded out by the Chrysler Voyager (ninth, down 6.6 percent) and Lincoln Aviator (tenth, down 5.9 percent).

Used EV Values Lag Behind the Market

All five EVs on the list fell significantly more than the average for used electric vehicles, which dropped just 4.8 percent. By contrast, used internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles actually gained in value slightly, up 5.2 percent on average over the same 12-month period.

The study appears to show that American consumers are less interested in EVs as used cars, and that sentiment is likely to carry over into future years as this September’s scrapping of EV tax credits begins to take effect and the ripples are felt in the used market.

The latest-generation Jeep Compass doesn’t stray far from the brand’s off-road DNA, and the 4xe trim is the clearest expression of that intent. This all-wheel-drive version is built with actual trail use in mind, not just the look of it, featuring a more functional exterior, chunkier wheels, raised suspension, and an interior that’s been reworked for real-world wear and tear.

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While Jeep had already shared a look at the Compass 4xe’s exterior during its global debut last May, this marks the first full reveal of the interior. Among the model-specific upgrades is a revised cloth upholstery treated with polyurethane. Jeep claims it’s twice as resistant as standard fabric and far easier to clean after muddy outings.

Interior Built for Practicality

Additional touches include anti-scratch surfaces on the rear seatbacks, ideal for transporting pets or outdoor gear. The cabin also gets increased storage options and rubberized floor mats designed to handle mud, gravel, and water without fuss.

Visually, the interior leans into a more utilitarian aesthetic, with tan accents on the dashboard, doors, and seats, accompanied by subtle red highlights. Jeep says the earth-toned color palette helps mask dirt better over time. A 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 16-inch infotainment screen come standard.

Upgraded Exterior for Trail Duty

On the outside, the Compass 4xe features slightly redesigned front and rear bumpers finished in Jeep’s scratch-resistant Bumper Shield coating. It also gains more prominent skid plates, a rear tow hook, a matte black anti-glare hood decal, and a new set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in higher-profile tires.

More importantly, the SUV rides on a suspension that sits 10 mm (0.4 inches) higher than stock, contributing to better off-road angles (27° approach, 31° departure, and 16° breakover).

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Built on the STLA Medium platform, the new Compass supports a variety of powertrains, including mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric configurations. Jeep has yet to confirm which specific options will be available in the 4xe trim, though all-wheel drive and an extra off-road mode on the Selec-Terrain system come standard. The plug-in hybrid version produces a combined 195 hp, while the fully electric dual-motor variant bumps that up to 375 hp.

Deliveries in Europe are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with production taking place in Italy. The US version remains up in the air, delayed by ongoing tariff disputes. When it does arrive, the Compass 4xe will face competition from models like the Toyota RAV4 Adventure, Honda CR-V Trailsport, and Subaru Forester Wilderness.

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Update: Jeep is still playing the slow-drip teaser game with the 2026 Cherokee, aiming to build interest ahead of the full reveal expected in the coming months. This time around, we get a look at the rear three-quarters of the SUV, along with a profile shot, courtesy of a new video that shows the outgoing Cherokee transforming into the new one.

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The rear end carries over the squared-off design theme from the front, with the taillights and license plate area framed by what appears to be piano black trim surrounds and inserts. There’s a hint of Land Rover Discovery in the overall shape, though the taillight assembly with its surround might also evoke the third-generation European-market Honda Accord – an unexpected comparison, but not completely off the mark.

And, in case you were holding your breath for a name change, don’t bother. Despite some rumors suggesting the brand might drop “Cherokee” in favor of a new nameplate as a mark of respect to the Cherokee Nation, the brand is sticking with the original. Looks like that debate is settled.

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While the camouflaged prototypes gave us a solid idea, the official press photos reveal that the new Cherokee takes a more traditional Jeep approach, moving away from the swoopier design of its 2023 predecessor. Instead, it embraces a boxier look, with a front end that shares styling cues with the upcoming electric Recon 4xe, all while staying true to what Jeep fans expect.

“The all-new Jeep Cherokee headlines our efforts to deliver more product, innovation, choice and standard content to customers than ever before,” said Bob Broderdorf, Jeep CEO. “Jeep Cherokee will boast competitive pricing that strikes at the core of the largest vehicle segment and sits perfectly between Jeep Compass and Jeep Grand Cherokee to bolster our winning mainstream line up.”

In addition to confirming its name, Jeep revealed that the mid-size SUV will debut with a “new, efficient, and powerful hybrid propulsion option.” That said, we could see traditional internal combustion engines and, eventually, an all-electric variant joining the lineup, as the STLA-Large platform supports all types of powertrains.

For more on the new Cherokee, check out our original story below, where you can also get a glimpse of our exclusive interior shots.

John Halas contributed to this report.

Jeep’s lineup has filled out over the past couple of years with the addition of the luxury Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer and all-electric Wagoneer S, which is soon to be joined by the also-electric Recon. But potentially more important than all of them is the 2026 Cherokee, and new spy pics reveal the face and interior for the first time.

Compared with previous prototypes, this one has stripped away much of the front-end disguise, giving us a look at a grille that’s like a mashup of several other Jeep grilles. The five visible vertical grille sections (two are still hidden) are taller than the ones on the Grand Cherokee and seem to stand more proud of the body. But they also don’t have the a piece of trim above them to display the model name like the Wagoneers do.

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But even if it did have a bit of trim with the name on, what would it say? We’re calling this SUV the Cherokee because it’s effectively a replacement for the Cherokee that bowed out in 2023, and will nestle below the Grand Cherokee in the Jeep lineup. But some reports say Jeep will move away from the name it’s used for decades as a mark of respect Cherokee Nation.

Whatever it’s called, this new Cherokee’s dashboard design has more in common with the Wagoneer S EV than it does the existing Grand Cherokee. These first ever interior pics of the Ford Bronco Sport rival show a large digital instrument cluster and a central touchscreen that’s mounted at an angle, just above a bank of touch-sensitive buttons for the climate control.

It’s good to see drivers won’t have to dive into the infotainment to change the temperature, and the switches do look great, but physical push-buttons would be even better. Further down the console is what looks like a rotary controller for the transmission and a toggle to move between the driver modes. The passenger side of this prototype is covered with cloth disguise but it’s possible Jeep could offer a third screen above the glovebox, as it does on the Wagoneer S.

Housed between the shock towers of Stellantis STLA Large platform you’ll find the Cherokee’s first ever hybrid powertrain options, and later, an all-electric variant. Leaked documents suggest production is scheduled to begin this fall for the 2026 model year and we’re sure to find out more – including the name – in the months leading up to that debut.

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