Driving the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
The 2018 Wrangler will be offered in three trim grades, including Sport (right), Sahara, and Rubicon (left).
The Sahara is the more city-driving Wrangler with its larger wheels and smaller tires.
LED headlights have been added and the headlights have been widened.
Jeep's 2018 Wrangler JL replaces the JK in the first major redesign in more than a decade.
Exterior changes include headlights that now invade the grille and daytime running lights moved to the fender.
About 80% of Wranglers sold in the U.S. have four doors.
The Wrangler adds a hill-descent feature that helps off-road drivers navigate downhill slopes.
The Wrangler will eventually phase out the Limited and Unlimited badging in favor of two-door and four-door naming.
Three engine choices include a 2.0L turbo inline-four, 3.6L V-6, and 3.0L EcoDiesel coming in 2019.
The refreshed Cherokee adds a new 2.0L direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine for 2019.
Editor Mike Antich gets ready to drive the 2019 Cherokee.
Web Editor Paul Clinton with the 2018 Wrangler Rubicon