The 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new-unlimited JL Rubicon is a 4-wheel drive Sport Utility. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 3.6L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 285 hp @
6400 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new-unlimited JL Rubicon has cargo capacity of 362 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1759 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new-unlimited JL Rubicon has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 2.0L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve engine as well It offers Park-sense rear park assist system and ParkView rear back-up camera. Safety features also include Driver-side advanced multistage front air bags and Passenger-side advanced multistage front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitoring warning lamp It has 17-inch polished aluminum wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 311 N.m of torque and a top speed of 242 km/h. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new-unlimited JL Rubicon accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.1 L/100km in the city and 11.1 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 48,745
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Used Price Estimates
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 30,277
$ 31,630
$ 33,184
Clean
$ 29,633
$ 30,950
$ 32,454
Average
$ 28,345
$ 29,589
$ 30,993
Rough
$ 27,057
$ 28,228
$ 29,533
Our experience driving the 2018 Jeep Wrangler was in the wilds of New Zealand, where rocks and boulders, rushing water, and rutted and muddy fields put the new Wrangler to the test. At least in theory -- the reality is that none of the varied terrain proved much of a challenge to the Jeep. The new Tru-Lok front and rear locking differentials helped make short work of the slick stuff, and both the V6 and turbocharged 4-cylinder provided plenty of torque and power whenever we asked for it. If more wheel travel is required, the anti-roll bars can be electronically disconnected. Rubicon models also come with tubular rock rails in addition to the standard four skidplates for extra undercarriage protection. Yet that's all expected from a Jeep -- what really surprised us was the new Wrangler's civility around town. The new steering, 5-link suspension, improved body mounts, retuned shocks, and even the drivetrain have all been upgraded for an around-town experience that belies this SUV's off-road ability.
NEW 4-CYLINDER ENGINE The new 4-cylinder engine puts out a little less horsepower than the V6, but lots more torque, and with a lower torque peak. Mated solely to the 8-speed automatic transmission, the 4-cylinder is likely all the engine you could need in the new Wrangler, and should get better fuel economy than the V6. UPGRADED INTERIOR With new materials, an updated and more modern layout, more passenger space, and even luxury touches like available leather dash and seats, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler moves into a premium territory that belies its rugged heritage. The Uconnect system also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler interior manages to look modern and new, yet retain the kind of simple layout that's part and parcel of the Wrangler SUV experience. Modern touches like body-color dash panels with round vents flank the 21st-century touch screen, yet there's still a passenger-side grab handle mounted on the dash for when the going gets especially rough. Base Sport models are a little more Spartan, but upgrade to the higher trim levels and you'll get such niceties as leather seats with contrast stitching, and even a leather-wrapped dash. Wrangler 4-door models get extra rear-seat room thanks to the addition of more than two inches to the wheelbase.
At first glance, the 2018 Wrangler's styling is purely evolutionary. However, there's a lot going on that you may not notice at first glance. The Wrangler is more than two inches wider and has more than two inches of additional wheelbase, all in the name of stability and comfort. The doors are now made of aluminum, making them easier to remove. Folding down the windshield only requires removing four bolts instead of 28 as in previous Wrangler models. LED headlights and taillights are available, and multiple roof configurations are also available, making it easier than ever to enjoy the open-top off-roading Jeepers want, but the kind of quick shelter from rain they need.
The base-model Wrangler Sport comes standard with the V6 and 6-speed manual transmission. It also comes standard with 4-wheel drive, in this case Jeep's Command-Trac system. You also get standard fog lights, underbody skidplates, push-button ignition, and Jeep's new Sunrider with its clever sunroof panel. What's more noteworthy is what's missing: power windows, air conditioning, a touch-screen audio system and Bluetooth are only available as options or on higher trim levels. The Sport does come with an 8-speaker audio system though, with USB and AUX inputs. Wrangler 4-door models come with an extra set of doors, 5-passenger seating capacity, and additional rear-seat and luggage space.
Factory options include your choice of an 8-speed automatic or 4-cylinder turbo engine in any model. The trim ladder goes up through Sport S, Sahara (4-door only) and Rubicon models, each with varying levels of equipment. The Sport S adds power windows, air conditioning and keyless entry; the 4-door's Sahara model adds upgraded trim and allows buyers to select the more advanced Selec-Trac full-time transfer case. Rubicon models are the most off-road ready, with tubular rock rails and an even more advanced 4-wheel-drive system. Option packages include different hardtop configurations, an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system, and blind-spot sensors.
While a diesel engine will be added for the 2019 model year, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler offers two engine choices First is the Pentastar V6 we know from so many other Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles. With 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, it comes with either an 8-speed automatic or a new 6-speed manual transmission Fun fact: This is the only way you can get a Pentastar with a manual transmission. New to the Wrangler family this year is a 2.0-iter turbocharged 4-cylinder. With 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, the new 4-cylinder comes solely with the automatic. However, for the vast number of buyers its likely to be a tempting choice, as it offers more torque lower in the rev range. Fuel economy figures aren't available for the 4-cylinder yet, but they are expected to beat the V6's best of 25 mpg on the highway. 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 268 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm 295 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A 3.6-liter V6 285 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm 260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25 mpg (manual), 17/23 mpg (manual 4-door), 18/23 mpg (automatic)
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2-door starts at about $ 28,200, including the $ 1,195 destination charge. At the other end of the price spectrum, the Wrangler Rubicon 4-door starts at about $ 41,700. Naturally, options inflate that price, and if you want all the goodies on your 4-door Wrangler Rubicon, you'll easily pass the $ 55,000 mark, which is luxury crossover territory. That's not cheap, of course, but at least you can get into a fully capable rock-hopping Wrangler for considerably less. The Jeep Wrangler is a unique proposition in the market, with few direct competitors. The closest competition might be off-road versions of pickups, like the Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro or Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 -- both are in the mid-$ 40,000 range, but they're a different type of vehicle than the Wrangler. Be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to find out what others in your area paid for their Wrangler. As for resale, the Wrangler is a consistent winner of our 10 Best Resale Value Awards.
A redesigned 3-door Jeep Wrangler was introduced for 2018, also offered in the top Rubicon variant.
The present day version of the Wrangler is called the JK and was first introduced in 2006.
The Wrangler Rubicon is the top trim level for the third generation of the Jeep Wrangler which is positioned on top of the range.
Everybody knows Jeep. From Kinshasa to the Andes and from Thimpu to Kamceatka, people are likely to recognize one when they see it. Not that, lets say, Mongolians living in yurts have seen one too many of Jeep commercials but because the brand has spread worldwide over the past six decades and that a large percentage of the Earth's 6 billion inhabitants have seen at least a couple of MASH episodes where Jeep vehicles are extensively shown.
Jeep is currently an automobile brand and trademark of the Chrysler Group. Its appearance was sparked by WWII demands, at times when the US army had contracted three car builders to design a rugged, reliable military vehicle. Among the car builders there was one small Pennsylvania based company by the name of American Bantam. who came up with a surprisingly simple and solid design. The car, called Bantam BRC was surprisingly well built except for a small glitch that was regarded by army officials as a major flaw: Bantam's engine failed to meet the army's torque requirements.
The car was rejected although it had been better built than the competitors' models. Its is widely believed that Wyllis-Overland, a company comparable in size to Bantam, that had entered the race for a US army contract had access to the latter's blueprints and technical data. After winning the contract, Wyllis went on to design what would later become today's jeep at their factory in Toledo, Ohio.
Although, it had already appointed the winner, the US army became concerned with Willys due to their impossibility of moving production to another plant if required and because of the company's rather small size that made them vulnerable to espionage and sabotage actions. Thus, the Army commissioned one of the runner-ups, Ford, to build jeeps as well.
It was at this point that the term jeep originated. Ford labeled its vehicles with the GPW initials which are still though to have stood for “general purpose”. However, jeeps were built with a specific purpose in mind and this particular name theory was dropped in favor of another one according to which the G stood for governmental vehicle, the P was a wheelbase indicator while the W stood fro a Wyllis design signature.
Bartam was forgotten and the Ford-Wyllis partnership proved most productive, the two having built over 600,000 units during war time at an average cost of just above $ 300 per unit. the name Jeep stuck with the vehicle, sparking the genesis of a brand that would change proprietors often until last year.
The first civilian jeep or CJ was produced in 1941 by Wyliss after which the company changed proprietors often. Wyliss was absorbed by Kaiser in 1953 , becoming Kaiser-Jeep in the process. By 1970 the company had become unprofitable and had no other option than to sell its operations to American Motors in 1973.
The development of Jeep vehicles was resumed with funding from Renault who had also become interested in Jeep's activities. NY 1987, AMC had replaced the CJ with the newly designed and insanely popular up to this Wrangler model. After Renault had withdrawn due to auto-market changes, American Motors was bough out by Chrysler who later merged with Daimler Benz to create the Diamler Chrysler group who is presently responsible for manufacturing and marketing the Jeep.
Jeeps are widely known for their ruggedness and reliability on rough terrain and are most famed for their solid axles that allow for increased ground clearance by fitting larger tires. Older Jeeps have extensively served in Vietnam where their name was translated into “just enough essentials parts”. The vehicle's off-road abilities are still its major selling point and the brand itself has amassed an army of loyal fans.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Reviews
stormletter,
Jeep Wrangler is the real thing
I have had Jeeps in the past but but never a wrangler. Finally decided to get the real thing and and its great. The 6 is fast and smooth. Plenty of power. Very comfortable. Really enjoy this vehicle except for one problem. The steering is really loose. You have to constantly adjust your steering to keep it in a straight path. Other owners seem to complain about the same thing. Took it to the dealer and was told its the tires. They are all terrain and they seem to drift. Still working on this problem. Other than that its awesome.
uncoloredplatform,
A nice jeep for all seasons
We went from corvettes and hi performance cars in the summer to a simple jeep convertible , it pulls a trailer, it is easy to take down the top, and we can drive it in all the rain we get here in pa . I think jeep did a great job on the new JL ,we added a set of rubicon wheels and tires , it looks great and drives nice .
kosherfinnegan,
This is a well designed Wrangler - savvy details
First off, Wranglers are not for the average Joe. They are war machines originally designed and produced in a short time frame for WWII. Jeeps had one purpose: Assisting soldiers in combat areas through a multitude of carefully thought features making their mission easier. They are not practical "honey, load the kids we're going to the beach" vehicles. Most leak through the car wash. Gas mileage will always be poor due to physics. Handling has been improved but it's not a race track ready Corvette or your rich daddy's late model Benz on Michelin Pilot Sports. Wranglers have been ruined by our soft sided cupcake society and rigorous safety measures yet still score low on crash tests. (Even my newly designed 2018 JL) I've owned a couple Volvo's in my day and my wife one as a daily driver. If you are looking for comfortable seats designed by chiropractors and a top notch safety rating, buy a Volvo...they're in the business of safety. If you are looking to haul three kids buy a Yukon. If you're looking for technology buy a Tesla...man they are nice - and I will own one. If you are bored with your current American three ton truck, ugly car or minivan and need to suppress your midlife crisis cravings don't get a tattoo and buy a Harley - buy a Wrangler instead. Wranglers #1 hold their value like no other! I don't know why nor do I understand it, but they most certainly hold their value like a Toyota Tacoma or better. Wranglers are also ... FUN. They're in a class all by themselves... go topless, door less, windshield less...drive on the beach or in the woods - they are a do whatever you feel vehicle. Not to mention they're the most customized vehicle on the market. The new JL has come a long way from the Willys and CJs and are bearable to drive on longer road trips. The motors are refined and the Pentastar bugs have been worked out. I've owned three Wranglers in my day including my first car which I drove for a record six years. It was fun, unique, and a joy. People are jealous of your topless life and stare you down in the summer time. They envy the fact you can assist hung up fellow motorists in the winter time while they themselves can barely make their way up their own driveways. And whenever you're on a date trying to impress a lady friend it's always a joy to treat her to a fun, country back road and a few splashes with the top down on a nice September evening. (Oh, and don't forget the obligatory and famous Jeep wave :)
stressvanquish,
Amazing New Generation
I couldn't bring myself to buy earlier generation Jeep Wranglers because they just were too rough around the edges, however capable they may have been. But all that changed with the new JLs. They have really found the almost perfect balance between off road capability and on road civility.
I have the Rubicon, and it's amazing. In addition to all the great comfort features, it has basically all the off road upgrades you'll want already baked in: front and rear lockers, push button sway bar disconnect, oversize tires, and more. And that's in addition to the awesome flexibility of being able to take the roof and doors off very easily.
If you have one of these you're living the dream.
tosserstudio,
The most enjoyable vehicle i ever owned
Highly recommend the new Jeep Wrangler JL! Way better handling than previous generation, i get 19.5 mpg witch i consider great.
Soo fun and the same time good as a daily driver SUV
muscleacceptor,
Incredibly designed. Best Jeep ever.
Handles great and drive is very responsive. The JL unlimited looks incredible. Finally, a Wrangler with amenities I've been waiting for in a Jeep.
tungadalsepia, 10/27/2019
2015 Jeep Wrangler
"Rubicon Hard Rock"
The wrangler is everything I thought it would be and more. I will never not have one now. Yes there are better highway vehicles, I'ved owned many. I finally bought a soft top which made peeling the top back much easier this summer. It's even better with the doors off. The lift and tires just went on so we can tackle some bigger obstacles on the trails a little easier. It's been in the shop 1 time for the big air bag recall, but otherwise flawless.
schoolsunkindness, 10/22/2019
2015 Jeep Wrangler
"Best Jeep I've ever owned"
This is my 3rd Jeep and it is by far the best one yet. The ride is good and no more flapping soft top. Power isn't as much as I would like but it gets the job done and tows a two jet skis with no issues. Looking forward to upgrading to the next one.
dimmerhamilton, 09/30/2019
2008 Jeep Wrangler
"My kids wanted it, so I had to"
My kids love Jeeps, and yellow Jeeps at that, so I had to go for it and be the cool dad.
This vehicle was bought used, and used for our annual 50 state vacations. It is surprisingly comfortable on long drives for an off road SUV.
Trips to the West and South were even more enjoyable with the soft top down. (The vehicle allows interchanging of soft top in summer and hard top in winter.
Snow handling is phenomenal even if the roads are not plowed.
If you want SUV capability with convertible cruising, you can get it all in one package.
Tru-Lok front and rear axles with Dana M210 wide front and Dana M220 wide rear
Suspension Category
Heavy-duty suspension with gas shocks
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire pressure monitoring warning lamp
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Option)
Yes
Turning Circle
10.6-meter turning circle diameter
Underbody skid plates
Fuel tank, transmission and transfer case skid plates
Wheel Type
17-inch polished aluminum wheels
Wheel Type (Option)
17-inch black aluminum wheels with polished lip
Critics Reviews
Find out what's new and read a review of the 2017 Wrangler, which is one year away from a total redesign. See photos and more at Car and Driver.
The NHTSA issued the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited a low three-star frontal crash and rollover rating (out of five stars), and the two-door model was only tested for the rollover evaluation and ...
2019 Jeep Wrangler Review by Cody Trotter | October 4, 2019 The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is the unquestioned king of off-road ability in its class, but that's not enough to offset its poor predicted reliability rating and the fact that many rivals are better for daily driving.
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