Jeep is going after the Cadillac Escalade-V. At Stellantis Investor Day 2026, executives confirmed the Jeep Grand Wagoneer will get an SRT variant — a full-on performance version of Jeep’s flagship luxury SUV, armed with the engineering credibility that only the SRT badge can deliver.
This is not a rumor. It is on the official Stellantis product roadmap, confirmed before 2030. Here is everything we know — and what the numbers suggest it could be.
What Is Confirmed
Stellantis confirmed at Investor Day 2026 that a Grand Wagoneer SRT is coming. A Ram-badged version of the same vehicle was also confirmed, giving Stellantis two ultra-premium performance SUVs — one under the Jeep brand, one under Ram — both targeting the same segment as the Cadillac Escalade-V and Lincoln Navigator Black Label.
No engine, no pricing, no official specs have been released. The timeline is “before 2030.” That is all Stellantis has confirmed.
What the Numbers Suggest
The Grand Wagoneer already offers significant power in its range-extender electric version — up to 647 horsepower. For an SRT variant, that number would almost certainly go up. The obvious candidate is the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI, which makes 702 to 777 horsepower depending on tune. That would put the Grand Wagoneer SRT above the Cadillac Escalade-V’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 which makes 682 horsepower.
Stellantis is clearly building toward that comparison intentionally. The Escalade-V starts around $150,000. A Grand Wagoneer SRT with more horsepower and a lower price point would be a serious competitive move in a segment that is currently dominated by General Motors.
Why Jeep and Ram Are Both Getting One
The Grand Wagoneer and its Ram counterpart share the same platform. Building SRT variants of both gives Stellantis two bites at the premium performance SUV market — one with Jeep’s off-road credibility and heritage, one with Ram’s truck-based masculinity. Two different buyers, same engineering underneath.
This is not unusual for Stellantis. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the Dodge Durango SRT used to coexist in the same price range, targeting different buyers with the same mechanical DNA. The Grand Wagoneer SRT and Ram Grand Wagoneer SRT are the premium-tier version of that same strategy.
The Escalade-V Context
The Cadillac Escalade-V has been the undisputed king of the American performance luxury SUV segment since it launched. Supercharged V8, 682 horsepower, seven seats, and a price tag that starts north of $150,000. It is the vehicle that wealthy enthusiasts buy when they want the most powerful SUV money can buy without going exotic.
A Grand Wagoneer SRT with Hellcat-level power would challenge that crown directly — and given Jeep’s reputation for building capable, desirable vehicles, the enthusiast community would pay attention. The Grand Wagoneer already positions itself as a legitimate luxury alternative to the Escalade. Adding SRT makes it a performance alternative too.
What We Are Watching For
Official engine confirmation. Pricing. A reveal date. Spy shots of test mules. Any indication of whether this will be a Hellcat powertrain, a new engine, or something hybrid-based. Stellantis has been tight-lipped on all of it beyond the confirmation that the vehicle exists on the roadmap.
We will update this article the moment anything new is confirmed. If the Grand Wagoneer SRT delivers on its potential, it will be one of the most significant performance vehicles Jeep has ever built.
For the full picture of every upcoming SRT vehicle, read our complete guide to every SRT model coming before 2030.
The Grand Wagoneer Platform Advantage
The Grand Wagoneer has a significant engineering advantage over the Cadillac Escalade-V in one specific area: it is built on the Ram 1500 platform, which means it shares engineering DNA with some of the most capable trucks in America. The Escalade-V, while impressive, is built on GM’s SUV-specific platform. The Grand Wagoneer’s truck-based underpinning gives it a natural compatibility with high-output V8 engines — particularly the HEMI family — that the Escalade platform does not share.
What Makes the Escalade-V So Hard to Beat
The Cadillac Escalade-V is legitimately exceptional. Its supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 produces 682 horsepower in a vehicle that seats up to seven people in genuine luxury. The magnetic ride control suspension manages body motions better than most sports cars. The interior is arguably the finest in any American vehicle at any price. Starting north of $150,000, it has become the status symbol of choice for athletes, entertainers, and executives who want the fastest SUV money can buy without going European. For a Grand Wagoneer SRT to compete, it needs to match that combination of power, luxury, and presence — not just win on one dimension.
The Pricing Opportunity
The current Grand Wagoneer starts around $90,000 — significantly below the Escalade-V’s $150,000+ price point. Even with SRT premium pricing, a Grand Wagoneer SRT that beats the Escalade-V on horsepower while coming in $20,000-30,000 less expensive would be an extraordinary value proposition. Stellantis has used pricing strategically before — the Durango SRT Hellcat’s $79,995 price makes it arguably the best performance value in the SUV market. A similar approach with the Grand Wagoneer SRT could disrupt the premium performance SUV segment significantly.
This is the kind of vehicle that generates headlines, drives showroom traffic, and builds brand credibility that extends across the entire lineup. Jeep knows this. That is why the Grand Wagoneer SRT is on the roadmap.
About the Author
Azriel Wilkinson is a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He founded The SRT Garage to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more about The SRT Garage.
About The SRT Garage
The SRT Garage is written by a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This site exists to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more.