2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

There is a ton happening in the first row of the Wagoneer S. You’ve got screens everywhere, a lot of tech packed into the cabin, and some features that feel really premium. But at the same time, I kept finding myself questioning whether everything was actually making the car easier to use day to day.

The overall vibe is definitely sporty and performance-focused. The seats are a little firmer, the steering wheel has more of that sporty shape to it, and the whole cabin feels very tech heavy.

The Screens Completely Take Over The Cabin

There are screens everywhere in this car. Between the digital dash, main infotainment screen, passenger screen, and heads-up display, it feels like Jeep wanted this interior to feel futuristic and high-tech.

I actually really liked the shape of the steering wheel. It has a flatter top and bottom and felt comfortable in my hands right away. Visibility across the dash was good, and I liked having climate controls permanently visible on the main screen.

• Passenger screen adds extra tech: the front passenger gets their own screen for entertainment and controls, although I’m not fully convinced most people will actually use it that much.
• Heads-up display keeps info visible: important driving information stays right in your line of sight, which I always appreciate.
• Rear-view camera mirror included: there’s also a digital rear-view camera mirror built into the first row setup.

Some Of The Controls Feel More Complicated Than They Need To Be

This is one of those interiors where everything looks cool, but not everything feels intuitive. The climate controls can live on multiple screens, and some of the storage areas almost get in the way of using the controls themselves.

I also really did not like the wireless charger. It was super sensitive and honestly just didn’t work very well during our test. If a feature is included in a $70,000+ SUV, I expect it to function consistently.

• Climate controls are split up: you can access them in different places, but it felt a little overly complicated while driving.
• Wireless charger was frustrating: the charging pad was very sensitive and difficult to position correctly.
• Touch controls lack feedback: some of the screen controls didn’t vibrate or click when pressed, which made them feel less intuitive.

Storage Feels Limited For A Family SUV

For an SUV this size, I honestly expected more usable storage up front. The center storage bin is very deep, but things can disappear in there quickly, and I found myself wishing there was more practical day-to-day organization throughout the cabin.

• Deep center storage bin: there’s a large storage area below the screens that can hold a lot, but smaller items easily get lost.
• Cupholders are easy to reach: the front cupholders sit in a practical location next to the shifter.
• Phone shelf built into console: there’s a dedicated spot for your phone right beside the cupholders.
• More storage would have helped: I kept wishing for a larger center console, bigger side cubbies, or a bridge-style layout for extra organization.

The second row is honestly where this car makes the most sense to me for families. If you’re mainly doing one or two car seats, I think it works really well. The rear-facing space was solid, the lower anchors were easy to reach, and overall it felt comfortable back there. Where I think families may run into issues is trying to do three across.

Lower Anchors Are Easy To Reach In Both Outboard Seats

I really appreciated that the lower anchors are exposed instead of buried in the seat cushions. You’re not digging around through fabric trying to connect a car seat, which immediately makes installs feel easier.

• Two sets of lower anchors: one set in each outboard seating position.
• Exposed anchors make installs easier: the anchors are visible and easy to access without fighting the upholstery.

Every Second Row Seat Has A Top Tether Anchor

You get three top tether anchors across the second row, which I always like seeing because it gives families more flexibility for forward-facing car seats.

• Three top tether anchors: all three second-row seating positions have one.
• Good flexibility for harnessed seats: you’re not limited to only the outboard positions for forward-facing installs.

Rear-Facing Space Worked Well Behind My Driver’s Seat

I tested a rear-facing infant seat behind my driver’s seat set for me at almost six feet tall, and I still had enough room up front. That’s one of the first things I look at in a smaller SUV because some of these sporty EVs get tight really fast.

• Rear-facing clearance felt good: I did not feel cramped up front with the infant seat installed behind me.
• The bench itself feels comfortable: it’s a pretty deep seat with good thigh support, so older kids and adults should be comfortable too.

The Rigid Buckles Make Three Across Tougher

This is where I think some families may get frustrated. The bench is not super wide, and the buckles are both recessed and rigid, which makes tighter three-across setups a lot harder to work with.

• Rigid buckles limit flexibility: the buckle stalks don’t move much, so it’s harder to maneuver car seats next to each other.
• Three across would be tricky here: I would not call this one of the more three-across-friendly SUVs.
• Feels best for one or two car seats: that’s really where this second row shines.

Heated And Ventilated Seats Make The Back Feel Premium

The second row overall feels nice. You’ve got heated and ventilated outboard seats, good legroom, good headroom, and the panoramic roof keeps it feeling open and airy back there.

• Heated and ventilated outboard seats: definitely a premium touch for second-row passengers.
• USB-C ports and a 12V outlet: easy charging setup for kids’ devices and road trips.
• Tiny lower air vents: I did notice the floor vents are pretty small back there.