Jeep Wrangler (JK)
The JK was the first clean-sheet Wrangler since the TJ and the first to come with four doors, the long-wheelbase Unlimited. It kept a ladder frame and solid axles at both ends but grew wider and longer, and a V6 became the only engine in North America. The 2012 switch to the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 and a five-speed automatic answered the main complaint about the early 3.8 L trucks. The four-door turned the Wrangler into a family vehicle, and by the end of the run most Wranglers sold were Unlimiteds.
Model years
2007 to 2018
Built
August 2006 to April 2018
Where
Toledo Supplier Park (Toledo Assembly Complex), Toledo, Ohio, USA
Body styles
2-door (soft top or hardtop), 4-door Unlimited (soft top or hardtop)
Four-wheel drive
Command-Trac part-time 4x4 (NV241, 2.72:1 low range), Rock-Trac part-time 4x4 (NV241OR, 4.0:1 low range, Rubicon), Rear-wheel drive (2007 to 2010)
Engines
| Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L V6 (EGH) Consumer Guide lists 205 hp and 240 lb-ft for Unlimited models; Stellantis 2010 specifications give 202 hp at 5,200 rpm and 237 lb-ft. |
202 hp (151 kW) | 237 lb-ft (321 N·m) | Gasoline | 2007 to 2011 |
| 3.6 L Pentastar V6 | 285 hp (213 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 N·m) | Gasoline | 2012 to 2018 |
| 2.8 L CRD turbodiesel I4 (VM Motori) Sold outside North America only. Wikipedia gives 160 or 177 hp for early engines and 200 PS (about 197 hp) from 2011; not confirmed elsewhere. |
— | — | Diesel | 2007 to 2018 |
Transmissions
- 6-speed manual (NSG370) (2007 to 2018)
- 4-speed automatic (42RLE) (2007 to 2011)
- 5-speed automatic (W5A580) (2012 to 2018)
Sizes and weights
| Measure | Size |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.4–116 in2,423–2,946 mm |
| Length | 164.3–184.9 in4,173–4,696 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in1,872 mm |
| Height | 72.5–72.6 in1,842–1,844 mm |
| Ground clearance | 8.2–10 in208–254 mm |
| Curb weight | 3,760–4,340 lb1,706–1,969 kg |
| Towing (most) | 1,000–3,500 lb454–1,588 kg |
| Fuel tank | 18.6–22.5 US gal70–85 L |
A range covers the body styles and trims of this generation.
Trims and editions
- X
- X-S
- Sport
- Sport S
- Sahara
- Rubicon
- Unlimited (4-door versions of each)
- Willys Wheeler
- Rubicon Hard Rock
- Rubicon Recon
- Rubicon X
- Altitude
- Freedom Edition
- Black Bear
- Golden Eagle
- Moab
- Rubicon 10th Anniversary
- 70th Anniversary
- 75th Anniversary
- Islander
- Mountain
- Rocky Mountain
- Arctic
- Call of Duty editions
Worth knowing
- The Unlimited was the first four-door Wrangler, riding on a 116-inch wheelbase, 20.6 inches longer than the two-door.
- Toledo built its one-millionth JK in May 2013, a Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition.
- The JK stayed in production for 2018 alongside the new JL and wore a Wrangler JK decal to tell the two apart.
- Electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and traction control were standard from the first year.
Year by year, newest first
2018
- Sold alongside the new JL Wrangler, with a Wrangler JK decal on the front fender.
- Golden Eagle, Freedom, and Altitude editions joined the line.
- A Tru-Lok locking rear differential became available on the Willys Wheeler and Freedom editions.
2017
- LED headlamps and fog lamps arrived: standard on Sahara and Rubicon, optional on Sport and Sport S.
- A Cold Weather Group added BFGoodrich KO2 tires, a block heater, heated seats, and remote start.
- New colours included Chief, Acid Yellow, and Gobi.
2016
- The Black Bear Edition, based on the Sport, was added.
- Sahara got a body-colour bumper appliqué, revised 18-inch wheels, and an optional olive green leather interior.
- New colours included Rhino, Mojave Sand, and Hypergreen; Wikipedia also lists a 75th Anniversary Edition.
2015
- Rubicon Hard Rock replaced the Rubicon X, with Alpine audio and a black grille.
- An eight-speaker stereo became standard and a nine-speaker Alpine system with a 552-watt amplifier was optional.
- A Torx tool kit for removing the doors and top became standard.
2014
- Rubicon X and Freedom Edition special models were added.
- A 6.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen became available on the Sport, and six new colours were offered.
2013
- Front and rear seats were redesigned, and a premium soft top was offered.
- Moab and Rubicon 10th Anniversary editions were added.
- Toledo built the one-millionth JK in May 2013.
2012
- The 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (285 hp) replaced the 3.8 L V6 (202 hp).
- A five-speed automatic replaced the four-speed automatic.
- Call of Duty: MW3, Arctic, and Altitude editions were offered.
2011
- A redesigned interior brought a new dashboard and centre stack, steering-wheel controls, and available heated seats.
- Sahara models got a body-colour hardtop, and every Unlimited became four-wheel drive.
- A Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition and a 70th Anniversary Edition were offered.
2010
- A redesigned Sunrider soft top was easier to fold and remove.
- Fog lamps, tow hooks, and a fuel-saver indicator became standard, and the base model was renamed Sport.
- Last year for rear-wheel-drive versions; Islander and Mountain editions were offered.
2009
- Hill Start Assist became standard, and Trailer Sway Control came with the towing group.
- Manual-transmission models moved to ULEV II emissions.
- A Rocky Mountain Edition was offered.
2008
- A tire-pressure monitor became standard, and remote start became available.
- A Sahara Appearance Group was added, and a right-hand-drive Wrangler X was offered.
2007
- All-new Wrangler, with the four-door Unlimited joining the two-door.
- A 3.8 L V6 replaced both TJ engines; six-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
- Two-door pricing started at $18,765 for the X, including destination.
Notes
Height differs by source: Stellantis specifications give 72.5 in (2017 two-door) and 72.6 in (2018 four-door), while Wikipedia and Consumer Guide give 70.9 in. Width is 73.7 in on Stellantis sheets; Wikipedia and Consumer Guide give 73.9 in for the Unlimited. Curb weight range runs from the 2010 and 2017 two-door Sport manual (3,760 lb) to the 2018 Unlimited Rubicon automatic (4,340 lb). Towing is 1,000 lb for a two-door with the 3.21 axle (2010) up to 3,500 lb for Unlimited models. Fuel tank is 18.6 gal (two-door) and 22.5 gal (four-door). Sources disagree on the last JK build date (April 27 or 28, 2018).
Sources
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