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Bob Sorokanich

This Hidden Rear Wing Is How Jeep Squeezed 300 Miles of Range From its EV

Viewed from the side, the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S has a silhouette like most two-row luxury SUVs, with a strong resemblance to today’s Grand Cherokee in the greenhouse. Step to the rear, though, and it's a different story: Hidden behind sail-shaped D-pillars, the rear window has a much shallower angle and longer taper than the typical near-vertical tailgate. A giant wing sits atop the D-pillars, creating the illusion of a boxy, upright SUV. It’s a nifty trick that gives the Wagoneer S ultra-slippery aerodynamics while maintaining a more formal shape.

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