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A U T O
PROTECT
THE CORE
HIN HIN WAG I T R L P By David Stol
THERE’S GREAT RISK IN TRYING TO BE EVERYTHING TO
IN whose function rarely reaches beyond merely “serviceable.” But
c a e e y u nym “ “ ven history, protecting its core values is a vital consideration with
each release.
That rings true for even its boldest innovations, such as
5 J It wit that — as far as impassioned owners go — Jeep stands alone. Its
drivers take pride in embodying the same rugged sensibility as
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S SHARP was introduced to the design team behind the new EV. Led
by Aamir Ahmed (Global Head of Off-Road and Electric Vehicles),
Eugenio Sellaro (Exterior Design Manager), Alex McGowen (Interior
De and Kandice Keen (Brand Manager), they form the core of Jeep’s
youngest design team ever.
“I grew up with this dream of designing cars and, really,
there isn’t another brand I ever imagined working with,” explains
[Wa tel tel esi esi lab , o McGowan and Sellaro both attended Detroit’s renowned
ly,
aut design). Upon graduating, they wasted no time in joining Jeep in
Auburn Hills, where they grew alongside what would eventually be
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ye si years ago — by its release, they were leading their respective teams.
“Th fin ur t p c pr was wo at ath s ni c
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n illuminated revamp. Its silhouette — while aerodynamically
o fi d o d r seamlessly integrated — hints at the beloved, rugged Wagoneer
profile. Packing 600 HP into this all-wheel-drive EV, the Wagoneer
c h wi wi impressive range of 488 km.
f d s are avid devotees of the brand. Balancing between innovation and
heritage, the Wagoneer S stays true to its promise of protecting
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