The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler crosses the Atlantic this weekend for the official UK launch that takes place on October 13. British fans of the rugged off-roader will be able to get one from £44,495 (about $58,870) OTR. That’s roughly double the US-spec model’s starting MSRP of $29,240. The base version in the UK is the two-door Sahara 2.2 MultiJet II 4×4 Automatic powered by the 200PS (197hp) diesel engine. The Wrangler is also available with the 272PS (268-hp) 2.0-liter turbocharged-four cylinder petrol unit. However, Jeep UK hasn’t released prices for gasoline-powered Wranglers yet asthey will arrive later this year. Whichever engine customers choose, there is only one transmission choice, the new eight-speed automatic. Besides the entry-level Sahara, buyers can have one of two trim levels: Overland and Rubicon. Both start from £46,495 ($61,510) in two-door configuration, with the four-door model commanding a £1,500 ($1,985) … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Wrangler Launches In The UK With £44,495 Base Price
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2018 Jeep Wrangler: First Official Photos
Update: Jeep has officially unveiled the new Wrangler ahead of the LA Auto Show. You can read all about it, complete with full specs and hundreds of photos, right here. It feels like we've been seeing spy photos and fan-made renderings of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler for decades, but finally, we're getting the real thing. Jeep just released the first official shots of the 2018 JL Wrangler at SEMA, giving us a surprise first look at this wildly anticipated 4x4. This, I'm sure you'll agree, is a very welcome surprise. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Jeep only released three exterior images of the 2018 Wrangler, but they're all revealing. The top shows a Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, while the two below show a two-door Rubicon, with doors and roof removed, and windscreen lowered. The truck looks a lot like previous Wranglers, with lots of subtle design touches added for a more modern vibe. Wrangler fans will like what they see here, and they'll definitely be happy that the doors and roof … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Wrangler: First Official Photos
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Will Use Aluminum for Its Hood and Doors
New cars need to be fuel efficient, and one of the best ways to reduce fuel consumption is to reduce weight, allowing the engine to operate more efficently. Making use of lightweight aluminum for body panels is a good way to keep down on weight, which is why the new Wrangler will have quite a bit of it. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Alcoa is a supplier company that focuses on innovative and lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. One of its specialties is, unsurprisingly, aluminum. In what's claimed to be a leaked internal news release from an Alcoa employee to the JL Wrangler Forums, it's revealed the company has been contracted by Jeep to supply the automaker with three different types of high form alloys for body panel construction.The memo goes on to specify the parts Jeep is creating with the Alcoa metal are the both the inner and outer portions of the hood, as well as the inner panels of the doors. It's no surprise Jeep is using the lightweight to … [Read more...] about The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Will Use Aluminum for Its Hood and Doors
2018 Jeep Wrangler: Everything We Know
Update, 12/13/17: We've finally driven the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and you can read everything we have to say about this icon. Jeep also announced pricing for the 2018 Wrangler. The two-door Wrangler Sport starts at $26,995 and a four-door Wrangler Rubicon starts at $40,495.At this point, we know pretty much all there is to know about the 2018 Wrangler, so for more specs, details and photos, check out our dispatch from its debut at the LA Auto Show. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The current, JK-generation Jeep Wrangler has been on sale for over 10 years, and an all-new Wrangler is on its way for 2018. The new Wrangler, the JL, is easily one of the most anticipated trucks of the year, and thankfully we won't have to wait long to see it. But before it makes its official debut, here's everything we know about the 2018 Wrangler.It Looks Like This Inside On November 8th, Jeep released pictures of the 2018 Wrangler's interior. With the latest version of Fiat Chrysler's … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Wrangler: Everything We Know
Report: 2018 Jeep Wrangler turbo 2.0-liter engine will be a $1K option
In the run-up to the 2017 LA Auto Show and throughout its debut, Jeep has detailed just about everything on the all-new 2018 Wrangler JL (or just JL if you want to sound cool around Jeep enthusiasts), from the selective use of aluminum and magnesium body panels down to the axles on the Wrangler Sport and Sahara models. Everything except for pricing for various engines.The 2018 Wrangler will keep the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, good for 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, as its base engine; it's the single largest piece of hardware that carries over from the outgoing version. But most of the buzz about the powertrain has centered on the new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that will make its debut in the Wrangler lineup. This 2.0-liter will churn out 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque -- a bump over the Pentastar when it comes to torque but a slight drop in horsepower -- and it will be paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.JL Wrangler Forums now reports that the 2.0-liter … [Read more...] about Report: 2018 Jeep Wrangler turbo 2.0-liter engine will be a $1K option