Jeep Wagoneer SJ
The Brooks Stevens-designed pioneer of the luxury SUV segment.
- Power
- 175 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 100 mph
- Est. value
- $14k–$54k
About the Jeep Wagoneer SJ
The Jeep Wagoneer SJ is widely regarded as the first true luxury 4x4, remaining in production for nearly three decades with minimal styling changes. Designed by Brooks Stevens, it combined a rugged truck-based chassis with the comfort and amenities of a premium station wagon. The 1975 model year featured the 360 cubic-inch AMC V8 and the innovative Quadra-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive system. Collectors prize these early AMC-era examples for their classic 'egg-crate' grilles and the introduction of the iconic woodgrain side panelling that became a Wagoneer hallmark.
Jeep Wagoneer SJ specs
The Jeep Wagoneer SJ produces 175 bhp (130 kW) and 386 Nm (285 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 11.0 seconds and has a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).
| Make | Jeep |
|---|---|
| Model | Wagoneer |
| Generation | SJ |
| Trim | 360 V8 |
| Years | 1963–1991 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $6,300 when new |
| Engine | 5.9-litre AMC V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,896 cc (5.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 175 bhp (130 kW) at 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 386 Nm (285 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2,048 kg (4,515 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 85 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Jeep Wagoneer SJ worth?
A typical Jeep Wagoneer SJ is estimated to be worth $14,000 – $54,000 (about £10,000 – £40,000).
Its original price when new was about $6,300.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Jeep Wagoneer SJ rarity in CarSpot
The Jeep Wagoneer SJ is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 13 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Jeep Wagoneer SJ fun facts
- The Wagoneer was the first four-wheel-drive vehicle to offer an automatic transmission, a major step toward the modern SUV.
- 1975 was the first full year that the iconic woodgrain side panelling was offered, though it lacked the plastic edging found on later models.
- Despite being an antiquated design by the late 1980s, the SJ Wagoneer remained so popular that Chrysler continued production for four years after buying AMC.