Whether it’s in real life, or in a movie or TV show, seeing a convoy of large, black SUVs usually means someone important (such as a politician or an executive) is on the move. Typically, those rigs are from General Motors, but soon you might see a group of 2025 Jeep Wagoneer COVs (Command Operations Vehicle) flying past you to bring a VIP to his or her next destination safely.
According to Stellantis, “The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer COV, developed at the request of and in cooperation with, federal, state and local government agencies” is a vehicle designed for VIP protection and law enforcement.
Fundamentally, the Wagoneer COV is largely a regular Wagoneer. It has leather seats for eight passengers, three-zone climate control, and a Quadra-Lift air suspension system. Its 10-inch heads-up display with night vision and 360-degree surround-view camera are a great fit for this important kind of work; they work in conjunction with approximately 130 other standard safety and security features to keep occupants safe. The Hurricane 3.0-liter twin-turbo I6 under the hood delivers 420 horsepower and can bring the Wagoneer COV to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Of course, it takes special equipment to turn the three-row rig into VIP transportation. Whelen grille, side, and front and rear interior light bars make it clear to onlookers and other drivers that the COV is not your ordinary Wagoneer. Even those who can’t see the COV will know it’s nearby thanks to the Whelen siren system, which is connected to a speaker mounted behind the grille. Inside, a Power Distribution Center with dedicated circuits for equipment (camera, computer, radio, radar, siren, printer, modem, etc.), and cargo/weapon storage areas are there to make the driver and personnel’s jobs a bit less stressful.
Agencies that purchase the Jeep Wagoner Command Operations Vehicle will receive three years of Jeep Connect services, such as remote start, plus 10 years of access to the Safety and Security Package, which includes Recall Alert and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. If the Wagoneer COV gets swiped while you’re on assignment, be prepared for plenty of paperwork—including a pink slip.