Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
In 2018, Jeep launched the fourth generation of the Wrangler, available with either two or four doors and, most importantly, with the Rubicon version meant for serious off-roading.
Jeep had enough jokes about its hard-core product, the Wrangler, and took a decisive step when making the Rubicon version. Thus, it offered an off-road vehicle that could tackle any kind of rough terrain right from the showroom's floor. And that was not an overstatement.
It was just normal to see the Wrangler with a similar look to its predecessors. Yet, the entire vehicle was new from tip to toe and from nose to tail. But a keen eye for detail could have noticed some subtle modifications. At the front, the windshield was tilted more than on its predecessor, and the car sported LED headlights and fog lamps. In addition, the rounded shapes were a clear statement of evolution. From its profile, the exposed hinges and the high ground clearance were also a signature mark for the Rubicon as it was the seven-slat grille for the Jeep brand.
While the exterior featured subtle changes, the interior was an important evolution. There were much nicer materials inside the Rubicon Unlimited. Jeep even offered an option for a leather-wrapped dashboard. Yet, the bucket seats at the front and the narrow, flat bench in the rear didn't provide any side support. The driver could enjoy the start-button feature and a mix of digital and analog instrument panels that provided all the information needed while driving.
Just like its predecessors, the Wrangler relied on a sturdy chassis. Its stabilizer bars could've been disengaged for higher axle mobility. Moreover, the front and rear diff-locks were fitted as standard on the Rubicon version. Under the hood, Jeep installed a choice of three engines: a 3.6-liter V6, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit carried over from Fiat, and a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6 V6 6MT (285 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 212.5 KW @ 6400 RPM 289 HP @ 6400 RPM 285 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285 / 70R17C BSW |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.8 in (4237 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 73.6 in (1869 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.8 in (2459 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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Cargo volume with rear seats folded: 72.4 cu-ft (2050 liters) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6 V6 8AT (285 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 212.5 KW @ 6400 RPM 289 HP @ 6400 RPM 285 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285 / 70R17C BSW |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.8 in (4237 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 73.6 in (1869 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.8 in (2459 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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Cargo volume with rear seats folded: 72.4 cu-ft (2050 liters) |