2027 Jeep Wrangler

Overview

The line connecting the CJ-2A, the first civilian jeep, to the 2027 Jeep Wrangler is a straight one. Though the Jeep Wrangler has been subject to several rounds of modernization and has seen the addition of a second set of doors and numerous conveniences, its basic DNA remains unchanged: A rugged off-roader with a removable top and take-off doors, and an iconic face recognized around the world.

Powertrain choices include a turbo-four, a V-6, and a beastly V-8, and the Wrangler can be configured with a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic, depending on trim. Its solid axle chassis has been subject to numerous refinements and revisions over the years, but its capability hasn’t suffered a bit; in fact, its current out-of-box competence might be the best yet. Purists will likely have little use for the available heated power-adjustable seats, heated leather steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control, but the addition of hedonistic accouterments only plays into the Wrangler's idiosyncratic charm.

Expert Tip: While the two-door Wrangler is the more iconic shape, the four-door offers more practicality if you plan to daily drive this Jeep.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

#12 in Best Mid-Size 2-Row SUVs

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10/10

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Ford Bronco

9.5/10

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Toyota Crown Signia

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Jeep Wrangler

7.5/10

STARTING AT: $38,630

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What's New for 2027

Jeep's Twelve 4 Twelve campaign, which drops a special Jeep model once each month, rolls into 2027 with the Wrangler Sarge leading the offensive. Based on the Willys and Rubicon trims, the Sarge models draw inspiration from the 1941 Willys MB with green accents, vintage badges, and special decals. Four additional special models are set to debut by the end of 2026. Otherwise, the lineup continues with the same wide variety of mechanical and styling options buyers have been choosing from for the last few years.

C/D Expert Tip:

If this year's model is largely unchanged and you're comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it'll cost less than buying new.

C/D RATING:7.5/10

2026 Jeep Wrangler

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C/D RATING:7.5/10

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C/D RATING:7.5/10

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Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

• Engines: 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6, 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8
• Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: four-wheel drive

The standard 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6 pairs with a six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed automatic. Should you opt for either the 270-hp turbo four or the 470-hp V-8, the latter transmission is mandatory. Wranglers are born off-road ready, so part-time four-wheel drive is standard across most of the range; a full-time system is available on Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon models and standard on the 392 models.

Although the Wrangler's handling has improved, it's still old school and trucklike in comparison with that of today's more advanced SUVs and pickups. The ride in the four-door is acceptably smooth over rough surfaces, but the shorter-wheelbase two-door has a tendency to buck over the larger bumps.

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0–60-MPH Times

• C/D 60-mph Tests: 4.0 seconds (392), 6.1 seconds (Sport V-6 manual), 6.5 seconds (Sahara turbo four), 7.1 seconds (Rubicon turbo four)

In Comparison: In testing, our long-term Ford Bronco 4-Door Badlands with the Sasquatch package, 300-hp turbo-four, and seven-speed manual transmission trotted to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The Wrangler 392 hit the mark in a tidy, un-Wrangler-like 4.0 seconds, and given the Wrangler’s undisciplined steering, it feels even quicker than that.

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Towing and Payload Capacity

• Max Towing: 2000 pounds (two-door), 3500 pounds (four-door), 5000 pounds (392)

In Comparison: With its 6,000-pound tow rating, the Toyota 4Runner puts all but the Wrangler 392 to shame.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

• C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Tests: 26 mpg (turbo-four), 13 mpg (V-8)
• EPA City Ratings: 13-20 mpg
• EPA Highway Ratings: 16-23 mpg

The two-door Wrangler with the four-cylinder engine earns the best EPA fuel economy estimates of the line, returning 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Other variants are less efficient, with the worst being the V-8-powered 392, which boasts ratings of just 13 mpg city, 16 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined.

A turbocharged four-cylinder model returned a 26-mpg result on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, 3 mpg better than its EPA rating. In the same test, the V-8-powered 392 returned a dismal 13 mpg. For more information about the Wrangler's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

In Comparison: A four-cylinder Wrangler proved more frugal on our highway fuel economy than the most fuel-efficient Ford Bronco, which came in at 22 mpg. A Toyota 4Runner delivered 21 mpg on that test.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

First Row: It's not the most spacious or accommodating SUV, but the Wrangler provides a commanding view of the road or trail. Seated close to the upright windshield, the driver and front-seat passenger face a narrow, squared-off dashboard punctuated by round air vents and chunky switchgear for the climate-control system, power windows, and infotainment.

The view rearward is obscured by thick roof pillars, roll bars, and various grab handles, a problem that goes away by popping the top and removing the doors.

Second Row: Adults won't mind sitting in the back of the four-door model, but they’re liable to complain if consigned to the two-door’s second row.

Cargo Capacity: As an errand runner, the Wrangler offers enough room for groceries and gear, but beware that its rear seats don't fold flush with the cargo floor. As you might expect, there's a significant cargo-hauling trade-off for going with the smaller, classic two-door Wrangler versus the four-door. Fitting just two of our carry-on cases behind the two-door's back seat—versus 10 for the four-door—means packing light if you're adventuring with friends.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Audio Systems: 8-speaker stereo (standard), 9-speaker Alpine stereo (optional)

The Wrangler’s infotainment system—called Uconnect 5—is easy to use and quick to respond. Owners can also bring up the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto interface on the 12.3-inch touchscreen without a cable connection. Some models also receive onboard navigation with over 3000 mapped trails accessible with a subscription.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Jeep offers only a handful of optional driver-assistance features, but none of the high-tech equipment that we expect to see on vehicles with price tags stretching into the $50,000 range and beyond.

• Optional Safety Features: blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors

For information about the Wrangler’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Jeep doesn't give Wrangler buyers much to get excited about in terms of warranty coverage. Its policies fall in line with those of its rivals. However, all models do come with two free oil changes and tire rotations.

• Limited Warranty: three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary Maintenance: two visits

C/D Test Results and Specs

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed from when we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

Specifications

Specifications 

2018 Jeep Wrangler V-6 4x4 Manual
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear/4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door convertible

PRICE AS TESTED: $31,620 (base price: $28,940

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 220 cu in, 3605 cc
Power: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

CHASSIS:
Suspension (F/R): live axle/live axle
Brakes (F/R): 13.0-in vented disc/12.9-in disc
Tires: Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-S, 245/75R-17 112T M+S

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.9 in
Length: 166.8 in
Width: 73.8 in Height: 73.6 in
Passenger volume: 105 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Curb weight: 3972 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.8 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 25.9 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 6.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 20.5 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 23.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.9 sec @ 90 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 191 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.69 g
*stability-control-inhibited

C/D FUEL ECONOMY:
Observed: 18 mpg
75-mph highway driving: 22 mpg
Highway range: 400 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 20/17/25 mpg 

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

2024 Jeep Wrangler Four-Door Rubicon 392
Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $93,440/$100,195
Options: Sky One-Touch Power Top, $3995; Warn winch, $1995; Silver Zynith Clearcoat paint, $595; Mopar all-weather floor mats, $170

ENGINE
pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 392 in³, 6417 cm³
Power: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 470 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: live axle/live axle
Brakes, F/R: 12.9-in vented disc/14.0-in vented disc
Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
LT315/70R-17 113/110S M+S 3PMSF

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 118.4 in
Length: 192.5 in
Width: 79.3 in
Height: 75.5 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 54/50 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 72/32 ft³
Curb Weight: 5413 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.0 sec
100 mph: 11.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.8 sec @ 104 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.8 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.5 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 109 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 194 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 472 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.71 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 12 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 13 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 270 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 14/13/16 mpg

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