Jeep puts the all-electric Wagoneer S to the test ahead of deliveries [Video]

Jeep will finally launch its first fully electric SUV in the US later this year. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep is putting the Wagoneer S to the test in New Zealand’s tundra to ensure the EV meets the rugged SUV brand’s standards.

It’s been over two months since Jeep unveiled its first global EV, the luxury Wagoneer S. CEO Antonio Filosa boasted that the Wagoneer S is “distinctively a Jeep and 100% electric.”

You can see the Wagoneer S retains Jeep’s signature rugged design elements but with a modern twist for the EV era.

One of the most noticeable is the redesigned seven-slot grille with ambient cast lighting. Without the need to cool a massive engine, the SUV’s grille is closed off, giving it a more sporty, aggressive look up front.

Powered by the STLA Large platform, the Jeep Wagoneer S features 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque. The added power is good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in …