Leaked! New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Surprising Engines and Details
Jeep cars have been known for their rugged off-road prowess rather than modern tech, but the 2018 Wrangler looks to be changing that.
Posting a brace of fresh pictures on social media, Jeep's upcoming Wrangler has a significantly re-designed interior with a rugged but modern Uconnect infotainment unit from FCA sat amongst a striking red dashboard that corresponds with the 2018 Wrangler's exterior colour.
More will be revealed about the 2018 Wrangler at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28.
The company Jeep has made it public about its new release of 2018 Jeep Wrangler showing up in late November, its been over a decade that we have seen an SUV all in one wrangler. 2018 Jeep Wrangler will be available both in two doors & four doors.
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Release date & production : Production of 2018 Jeep Wrangler would begin in the end of this year, and further model would be designed for 2019 model.
Jeep Wrangler 2018 : Jeep also anounced that over 200 acessories will be available for the Wrangler from MOPAR, and a few of them reveal one first time feature the truck will have. While verified technical details on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler are still scant, it seems that the EPA has rated the new gas V6 version of the 4x4 for fuel economy. Jeep just released the first official images of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler , the JL. An assortment of apparently leaked documents from Jeep parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles anonymously sent to Jalopnik last week included a spreadsheet detailing the upcoming Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Pickup Truck 's pulling and hauling capabilities. A complete illustrated owner's manual and user guide to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler leaked over the weekend on JL Wrangler Forums While Jeep's reps have declined to confirm its authenticity, there's very little doubt that it's the real deal. Slow your roll on that 368 horsepower rating for the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four.
We all pretty much know what the redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler is going to look like. Breaking news: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler looks like... a Jeep Wrangler! It comes to us by way of our friends at the JL Wrangler forums
Jeep refused to comment on whether or not the photos Jeep Wrangler forum, JL Wrangler Forums , published yesterday depicted the actual 2018 Jeep Wrangler , but they looked promising.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Shown
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Listed MSRP is for a Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler 4x4 Box base trim with no options. In a world of car-based crossovers, the Wrangler is a tough-as-nails off-road expert. An all-new Wrangler goes on sale in early 2018.
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Overview: The current Jeep Wrangler lives to see another model year, and it is officially dubbed the Wrangler JK for 2018. Whereas the JL Wrangler likely will be available with three different engine options, including a turbocharged inline-four and a diesel-drinking turbocharged V-6, the Wrangler JK will continue to be powered solely by Fiat Chrysler's familiar 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6. Two four-wheel-drive systems are offered on the Wrangler JK. Those in search of even more capability will want to step up to the Rock-Trac part-time system that's featured on the Wrangler JK Rubicon. As in previous years, the Wrangler JK is offered in two- and four-door body styles. The new JL Wrangler, about which you can read more here , will add the aforementioned powertrain options, an available power top, and a pickup body style called the Scrambler.
What We Like: There are few vehicles more capable off-road than the Wrangler JK. What We Don't Like: The Wrangler JK's off-road capability comes at the cost of its on-road manners. Live front and rear axles do the Wrangler JK's ride quality no favors. VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-/4-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 2- or 4-door convertible
- BASE PRICES: Sport, $25,090;
- Unlimited Sahara, $35,340;
- Unlimited Rubicon, $38,540
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
Combined/city/highway: 18/16-17/20-21 mpg
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The owner's manual for the redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL hit the internet today, courtesy of , and no doubt to the consternation of FCA execs.
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Jeep loses its grip on Wrangler JL details after entire owner's manual is published to the internet.
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Today, the owner's manual, or user guide,� for the redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL was published by a Wrangler-fan forum, and subsequently reported upon by a variety of outlets. We scanned through the entire manual � all 300+ pages of it � in order to discern key differences between the all-new Wrangler JL and the retiring Wrangler JK.
Jeep still makes the old Wrangler, known for 2018 as the Wrangler JK
Lots of special-edition trims accompany the Wrangler JK into its final model year.
Seeing as the new Wrangler dominated the news today, we posted a photo gallery of the outgoing Wrangler JK. (Land Rover)
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Upon the Jeep Wrangler's introduction, it will be available in 2- and 4-door guises and in 3 trim levels: Sport, Sahara and Rubicon. We predict the new Jeep Wrangler will become available in the South African market around the middle of 2018.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Parts & Specs
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2018 JL Wrangler Key Production Dates
While production of the 2017 JK Wrangler ends, enthusiasts can set their sights on the horizon to the coming of the 2018 JL Jeep Wrangler and 2019 JT Wrangler Pickup Truck. Here are a few key 2018 Wrangler & 2019 Wrangler Truck production dates to help you keep track of the dawn of a new era of Jeeping!
November 2017: 2018 Wrangler Order Banks Open - You will be able to put money down on your own 2018 Wrangler at your local dealership.
November 15th, 2017: 2018 Wrangler Production Begins - By this point the Toledo, OH production kicks-off production and starts putting together the first batch of JL Wranglers.
September 2018: 2019 JT Wrangler Pickup Production Starts - FCA will start to put together the long-awaited Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck for the 2019 model year.
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Win 2 Upgraded 2018 JL Wranglers
ExtremeTerrain is excited to be giving away 2 JL Wranglers! Yes, you read that right, ExtremeTerrain is giving away a 2-door and a 4-door 2018 Wrangler, outfitted with a mix of the freshest JL Wrangler parts. 2018 JL Jeep Wrangler Changes - What's different from the 2017 JK
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has been at the center of the automotive world's attention for some time now as it is getting an all-new redesign and updated components, making it an all-new Jeep when compared to the 2016 JK Wrangler. Jeep has redesigned the iconic Jeep grille design while also revamping all of the 2018 JL Wrangler's lighting But that's not the only big changes Jeep has planned; checkout what's different between the 2016 & 2018 Wrangler in the image above and read about the changes below!
2018 Jeep Wrangler Axles
2018 Jeep Wrangler Engine Options
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine has worked as the heart powering the Jeep Wrangler for year and it looks like it will continue to power the 2018 Wrangler; no word yet if it will receive a power bump or continue producing 285 HP & 260 TQ. When it comes to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler engine, it appears there will be options for every type of Jeeper. 2018 Jeep Wrangler Transmission
For 2016 you could get a Wrangler with either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission, but things are changing for 2018. While there was early speculation and rumors that there would be no manual transmission for the 2018 JL Wrangler that were fueled by FCA asking customers how they would feel about not having a manual option, we now know there will be a manual transmission in the '18 Jeep Wrangler Jeep has been promoting their new 8-speed ZF-sourced automatic transmission, which looks like it will be offered with every engine and trim option for the new JL Wrangler. The extra gearing should help improve the next-generation Wrangler's fuel-mileage, while still retaining its off-road prowess.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Top
A design highlight among Jeepers has been the Wrangler's soft top design that has been a key feature of from the early days of Jeeps up to the outgoing JK. There have been strong rumors of three different top options being available for the JL Wrangler, such as a glass top, power soft top, and true 3-piece hardtop The 2018 Jeep Wrangler will reportedly have a modular top that can be removed in sections, allowing you to still open up your rig to the world. Some 2018 JL Wrangler renderings and some leaked images of a 2018 Wrangler clay model have given us an animated look at the new roof design, helping to unravel the mystery of the JL's roof design. It is still uncertain how the new roof options are going to impact the availability or options for JL Wrangler top parts and accessories.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Interior
The 2016 JK Wrangler had the most refined yet rugged interior of any Wrangler to date and it appears that they are going to continue the interior for the 2018 Wrangler. 2019 JT Wrangler Pickup Truck
One of the biggest changes coming to the Jeep lineup is the addition and reintroduction of a Jeep Pickup Truck Borrowing design cues from previous Jeep Trucks, the 2019 Jeep Pickup will be an off-road focused truck, with the Wrangler's DNA powering it. We have already seen some spy images of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck testing off-road, only making us more excited for what is to come! So far, it has been confirmed that the 2019 JT Wrangler Pickup Truck will debut in 2018 and that it will also come in 2 and 4 door variants There is still no word on how much compatibility or crossover there will be between JL Wrangler parts and the JT Wrangler Pickup..
Chrysler recognizes this by keeping the main desires of the Wrangler; body on frame and solid axles As the world transitions to unibody and independent suspension, the Wrangler maintains its original design. 2018 Wrangler Engine & Transmission
Topping Off The New Wrangler
A Wrangler Pickup Truck for 2018
The Wrangler pickup is a concept that was taken from the successful CJ8 Jeep Scrambler. Whereas the Scrambler was a utility oriented vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler Pickup will focus more on lifestyle. With the number of four wheel drive vehicles available today, the company that sought the ultimate name in four wheel drive is maintaining the niche established when the Wrangler returned to round headlights. The Wrangler will not inherit the Gladiator name according to the available information. Nor will it combine the Wrangler and Scrambler names either. Keeping the Jeep Tradition
One more Jeep tradition will be maintained. The new Wrangler pickup will be produced alongside the current models in the Toledo, Ohio plant. Chrysler speculates the Jeep Wrangler pickup will be available in late September of 2018. "What changes make the 2018 Jeep Wrangler different?
Expect to see large grab handles, and assorted classic Jeep styling touches throughout the cabin, as well as assorted visual Easter eggs,� like Jeep grille graphics or Wrangler cut-outs, like those incorporated throughout the Renegade's interior.
Any mechanical changes?
One thing Jeep won't jeopardize is Wrangler's superior off-road prowess. Will fuel economy improve?
Aside from some nips and trucks to reduce air drag at higher speeds, however, there's only so much Jeep's designers can change without sacrificing Wrangler's recognizable brick-like appearance. The '18 Wrangler should remain rather heavy for a vehicle its size, especially compared with crossovers built from car-type unibody� designs that combine body and frame into one, lighter structure.
Bottom line: expect Wranglers with the 3.6-liter V-6 to gain as much as 3-4 mpg over the current version with automatic transmission, and perhaps 1-2 mpg with manual. The 2017 two-door Wrangler rated 17/21/18 mpg city/highway/combined with the six-speed manual and 17/21/18 with the five-speed automatic. in four-door versions. Four-door Unlimited versions should again cost at least $4,000 more than the two-door models. Read More about the Latest Models
2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport
2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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The Jeep Wrangler is both an outstanding vehicle in its class and the 4x4 of the decade. New colours are available for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler models.
Optional with every Wrangler are Bluetooth phone connectivity, a 9-speaker sound system, media player, a trip computer with tire-pressure display, 28 GB music storage and navigation.Standard with every 2018 Jeep Wrangler are antilock brakes, stability control, traction, and airbags in the front, with front side airbags being optional.
Both Limited two-door and Unlimited four-door body styles of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler offer three trim levels including the Sport, Sahara and Rubicon.
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New 2018 Jeep Wrangler boosts fuel economy, from bad to less bad
Ahead of the next-generation 2018 Jeep Wrangler's debut, the EPA released fuel-economy estimates for the V-6 powered model of the archetypal SUV.
The biggest help for the Wrangler is the addition of an 8-speed automatic to replace the archaic 5-speed automatic transmission in the current Jeep.
New Wranglers equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission see modest improvements as well.
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Confusingly, Jeep will still sell the current-generation Wrangler as a 2018 model as well, hence the generational distinctions used.
In comparison to the current Wrangler, the EPA estimates show increases of 1 or 2 mpg across the board.
The current SUV returns 16/21/18 mpg with the 6-speed manual and 16/20/18 mpg with the 5-speed automatic.
READ THIS: Jeep Wrangler Diesel already testing, before 2019 launch
Following the next-generation 2018 Wrangler's launch, the brand will reportedly introduce a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine as an option, mated only to the 8-speed automatic.
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Following the two gasoline engines, Jeep will also reportedly introduce a diesel engine to meet fuel economy regulations; the Wrangler is a tough vehicle to make efficient, after all.
The diesel-engine option likely won't launch until 2019 as a 2019 model.
Jeep will launch one last powertrain option with a Wrangler Hybrid, though it's unclear when the variant will launch.
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