--- title: "Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Will Lose V8, Go All Inline-Six in 2024: Report" description: "The Hurricane I6 engines are more powerful and efficient than the old V8s, even if they lack the Hemis' sentimental value." date: "2023-09-26" modified: "2023-09-26" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/jeep-could-be-dropping-the-v8-from-its-wagoneer-and-grand-wagoneer" categories: - "Jeep News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Jeep" - "luxury" - "suv/crossover" - "Wagoneer" --- # Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Will Lose V8, Go All Inline-Six in 2024: Report ![]() *Jeep \Stellantis\* The Hemi V8's days in the [Jeep Wagoneer]() and [Grand Wagoneer]() may soon be over, according to a new report. Should the V8 leave those models, Stellantis' Hurricane 3.0-liter straight-six would remain as the only engine for both models, according to [*Car and Driver*](). There might just be a Scorpions joke in there somewhere, but I have just enough self-respect to refrain from making one. *The Drive* reached out to [Jeep]() for comment and was only told that information regarding 2024 Jeep model lines would be released later this year. While that isn't an admission of dropping the V8, it isn't a denial, either. However, while Jeep didn't officially say whether the V8 was getting the axe, the [EPA's official fuel economy site]() lists the Hurricane I6 as the 2024 Wagoneer's only engine option. It *does* still says buyers can get the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 in 2024 Grand Wagoneers but, as *C&D* reported, the [Stellantis fleet buying guide]() for the Grand Wagoneer only lists the I6. ![]() *Stellantis* American buyers might groan at the discontinuation of any V8, but it really isn't all bad news, if true. The new Hurricane engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six that makes 420 horsepower in the Wagoneer, which is 28 horsepower more than the old 5.7-liter V8. Sweetening the deal even further, the Grand Wagoneer's high-output version of the Hurricane boasts 510 horsepower, which is 41 horsepower more than the 6.4-liter V8. So it would make sense for Stellantis to drop the thirsty V8s in favor of more powerful, more efficient engines. Plus, Jeep has a long history of making beloved inline-six engines, with the 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated I6 being a fan-favorite. If you still want a V8 in your Stellantis product, it doesn't looking like it's going anywhere in [Ram]() trucks. That's likely the only place Hemi V8s may live on, as even Stellantis' muscle cars are dropping V8s in favor of [electrification](). So while there's nothing official just yet, it seems that if you want a new Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer, you're going to have to rock 'em like a hurricane. Who am I kidding, I didn't have any self-respect after all. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()