Jeep Wrangler (JL)
The fourth-generation Wrangler was shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November 2017. It kept the solid axles, removable doors, and fold-down windshield, but saved weight with aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, and windshield frame and a magnesium swing gate. It brought a turbocharged four-cylinder, an eight-speed automatic, an available Sky One-Touch power top, and far better cabin tech. Later came a 3.0 L EcoDiesel, the 4xe plug-in hybrid, and the 470 hp Rubicon 392, the first factory V8 Wrangler in nearly 40 years. A 2024 update added a slimmer grille, a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 screen, and side curtain airbags, and the JL was Motor Trend's 2019 SUV of the Year.
Model years
2018 to present
Built
November 2017 to present
Where
Toledo Assembly Complex (North Plant), Toledo, Ohio, USA
Body styles
2-door convertible, 4-door (Unlimited) convertible
Four-wheel drive
Command-Trac part-time 4x4, Rock-Trac part-time 4x4, Rock-Trac full-time 4x4, Selec-Trac full-time 4x4
Engines
| Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L Pentastar V6 Engine stop-start standard; a 48-volt eTorque mild-hybrid version was offered with the automatic in early years. |
285 hp (213 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 N·m) | Gasoline | 2018 to present |
| 2.0 L turbocharged I4 Launched with eTorque mild-hybrid assist, later offered with stop-start; automatic only. |
270 hp (201 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 N·m) | Gasoline | 2018 to present |
| 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 Four-door only, with the 8HP75 eight-speed automatic and Dana 44 axles front and rear; went on sale late in 2019. Not listed for 2024. |
260 hp (194 kW) | 442 lb-ft (599 N·m) | Diesel | 2020 to 2023 |
| 2.0 L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (4xe) Combined output with two electric motors and a 17 kWh battery under the rear seat; EPA 21 miles of electric range and 49 MPGe. Four-door only. Discontinued in North America after the 2025 model year. |
375 hp (280 kW) | 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) | Gasoline plug-in hybrid | 2021 to 2025 |
| 6.4 L HEMI V8 (392) Rubicon 392 from 2021, a 392 Final Edition for 2025, then back for 2026 as the Moab 392 and Willys 392. Four-door only, automatic only. |
470 hp (350 kW) | 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) | Gasoline | 2021 to present |
Transmissions
- 6-speed manual (2018 to present)
- 8-speed automatic (2018 to present)
Sizes and weights
| Measure | Size |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 96.8–118.4 in2,459–3,007 mm |
| Length | 166.8–188.4 in4,237–4,785 mm |
| Width | 73.9 in1,877 mm |
| Height | 73.6 in1,869 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.9 in328 mm |
| Towing (most) | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
A range covers the body styles and trims of this generation.
Trims and editions
- Sport
- Sport S
- Willys
- Sahara
- High Altitude
- Rubicon
- Rubicon X
- Rubicon 392
- Moab 392
- Willys 392
- Sport S 4xe
- Willys 4xe
- Sahara 4xe
- High Altitude 4xe
- Rubicon 4xe
- Rubicon X 4xe
Worth knowing
- Aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, and windshield frame plus a magnesium swing gate cut weight compared with the JK.
- Jeep spent $700 million retooling the north plant at Toledo Assembly to build it.
- The 4xe plug-in hybrid made 375 hp and could cover about 21 miles on electricity alone.
- The 2021 Rubicon 392 was the first factory V8 Wrangler in nearly four decades and ran 0 to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds by Jeep's numbers.
- From 2024 Rubicon models could be ordered with a factory Warn winch rated at 8,000 lb.
- For the brand's 85th year, the Twelve 4 Twelve program released a new Wrangler special edition on the 12th of each month from November 2025 to October 2026.
Year by year, newest first
2027
- Sport, Sport S, and Willys get a standard 7-inch colour instrument cluster, and the Sahara adds Alpine audio, navigation, blind-spot monitoring, and a front TrailCam as standard.
- Rubicon gains standard heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and navigation; the two-door Willys gets the vented power dome hood.
- Ghost joins as a first-ever colour, and special editions for the year include the Sarge, Laredo, Smoky Mountain, JL-2A, and Switchback.
2026
- The 4xe plug-in hybrid was dropped, leaving the 2.0 L turbo four, the 3.6 L V6, and the 6.4 L V8.
- The V8 came back in the four-door Moab 392 with 35-inch tires and a 4.56 axle ratio, later joined by a Willys 392; door hinges were redesigned for quicker removal, and two-door Willys models could get steel bumpers and a Warn winch.
- 85th-anniversary special editions included the Whitecap, the 85th Anniversary Edition, the Rockslide, the Rewind, and the America250.
2025
- Power windows and power locks became standard on every Wrangler, and a military-inspired '41 olive paint was added.
- The 392 Final Edition carried the V8 through the year; the 4xe line was four-door only and included a Willys '41 special edition.
- Active Cabin Ventilation, which can be started from a phone app, became available.
2024
- Mid-cycle update with a slimmer seven-slot grille, a standard 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and side curtain airbags for both rows.
- A new Rubicon X brought a full-time Rock-Trac transfer case, and a cheaper Sport S 4xe became the entry plug-in model.
- The EcoDiesel was no longer listed, and towing on properly equipped four-door Rubicons rose to 5,000 lb.
2023
- A military-themed Freedom edition arrived, and an American flag decal went on each front fender.
- Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions of the Rubicon 4xe and Rubicon 392 previewed the next grille design.
- Earl replaced Snazzberry, and Reign was added as a limited colour.
2022
- V6 Rubicons got a 4.88 axle ratio for a 100:1 crawl ratio.
- The Xtreme Recon package with 35-inch tires and a 1.5-inch lift spread to the Willys, and a beach-themed High Tide model was added.
- Sahara and Rubicon gained standard proximity keyless entry and the 8.4-inch touchscreen; Silver Zynith replaced Billet Silver.
2021
- The 4xe plug-in hybrid arrived with 375 hp and about 21 miles of electric range, built in Toledo with the other Wranglers.
- The Rubicon 392 brought a 470 hp 6.4 L V8, a 2-inch factory lift, and 33-inch tires, priced from $73,500 at launch.
- A forward-facing TrailCam, an Islander edition, and an 80th Anniversary edition were added.
2020
- The 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 joined the four-door range with 442 lb-ft and an eight-speed automatic.
- Engines were reshuffled: the 2.0 L turbo became available on Sport and Rubicon, and the eTorque V6 was limited to the Sahara.
- Willys and Black & Tan special editions were added.
2019
- Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning joined the Advanced Safety Group.
- Bikini paint was added, and a Moab Edition based on the four-door Sahara was offered.
2018
- The all-new JL went on sale, first as the four-door Unlimited in late 2017 and then as the two-door in early 2018, while the old JK stayed in production until April 2018.
- Engines were the 3.6 L V6 with stop-start and a new 2.0 L turbo four with eTorque; trims were Sport, Sport S, Sahara (four-door only), and Rubicon.
- Launch figures included 10.9 in of ground clearance, 30 in of water fording, and up to 3,500 lb of towing.
Notes
Jeep's press kit dates the reveal to November 28, 2017; Wikipedia says November 29. Wikipedia also lists assembly in Ranjangaon, India, for that market and a 2.2 L Multijet diesel for markets outside North America; not cross-checked. Height is Jeep's 2026 figure (73.6 in); Wikipedia gives 70.9 in. Towing was up to 3,500 lb at launch and up to 5,000 lb from 2024. Ground clearance is the maximum (35-inch tire models); the 2018 Rubicon was 10.9 in. The 2025 press release pairs the V6 only with the manual, while the 2026 and 2027 releases offer it with either transmission. EcoDiesel torque is 442 lb-ft in Jeep's releases and 443 lb-ft in Wikipedia. The 4xe's electric range was first given as up to 25 miles; the EPA figure is 21. Curb weight and fuel tank capacity not confirmed. The 2027 model year has been announced and is on order.
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