Speaking of icons, we are absolutely thrilled that the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler has hit our showroom! This widely praised SUV and genuine automotive icon is now entering into its fourth generation, and it's an entirely new vehicle for 2018...
We are aware that some loyal members of the Jeep community may have initially been worried that the all-new Jeep Wrangler JL may somehow lose part of the appeal that the previous Wrangler JK offers. Well, upon further examination and after a real good look, it immediately becomes very evident that the new Jeep Wrangler JL is a huge step up from its Wrangler JK predecessor, without straying away from its timeless Wrangler roots!
Please allow us to explain what we mean.
Power Under the Hood
Jeep CEO Mike Manley himself has stated that the new Wrangler JL is simply the "most-cpable SUV currently on the market", and he sure did mean it.
Taking a look under the hoods of these two Wrangler models, the new JL will offer an updated version of the classic and highly-regarded Pentastar® V6 engine. Thanks to the addition of Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology, this new and improved V6 delivers a whopping 285 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft. of torque, and also simultaneously is more fuel-efficient than ever before too. Along with the Pentastar®, there is also a new 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 295 lb.-ft. of blistering torque that comes equipped with a turbocharge for better acceleration when you step on the gas pedal.
Surely welcome news for the true driving purists out there who love gear-shifting themselves, the 2018 Wrangler JL now features a lively new 6-speed manual transmission system for complete shifting control! Let's now dive into the amazing off-road driving abilities that the Wrangler is so well-known for.