What We Like: There are few vehicles more capable off-road than the Wrangler JK. 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. Finally, both the Willys Wheeler and Freedom editions can be optioned with a rear differential that can be mechanically locked with the push of a button. Meanwhile, the Altitude features blacked-out headlight rings, front and rear bumper trim, and grille surrounds a power-bulge hood titanium interior trim and black leather seats with gray stitching. Also included is a tan softtop, which can be had on Wrangler JK Freedom and Rubicon Recon editions as well. The Golden Eagle features special decals on the hood steel bumpers bronze-colored headlight rings, grille surrounds, badges, tow hooks, and wheels titanium-colored interior trim bronze accent stitching and Golden Eagle logos on the headrests. Other changes include a new Golden Eagle edition and the revival of the Altitude edition. What’s New: A new Wrangler JK decal on the driver’s-side fender is the most prominent visual cue for the 2018 models. Opting for the Unlimited adds more than 20 inches to the Wrangler JK’s wheelbase, 1.6 inches of rear legroom, and 19 cubic feet of cargo volume. Four-door models are christened Unlimited and bear a starting price that’s $3900 greater than that of their two-door counterpart. It includes front and rear anti-roll bars that can be disconnected at the push of a button as well as locking front and rear differentials the Rock-Trac four-wheel-drive system also comes with an even shorter 4.0:1 low range.Īs in previous years, the Wrangler JK is offered in two- and four-door body styles.
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.
The system includes a 2.72:1 low range for crawling over tough terrain. The Command-Trac part-time system is standard on the Sport, Sport S, and Sahara trim levels, as well as special-edition variants based off those models. Two four-wheel-drive systems are offered on the Wrangler JK.
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Fortunately, the engine once again can be mated to a six-speed manual transmission, with a five-speed automatic remaining optional. 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.
It will be sold alongside the all-new, JL-generation 2018 Wrangler that will debut this fall and go on sale shortly thereafter. Overview: The current Jeep Wrangler lives to see another model year, and it is officially dubbed the Wrangler JK for 2018.
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