New York Daily News

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

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Jeep enthusiast­s, fear not. The new 2018 Wrangler JL still offers the rugged capability the brand’s faithful have come to enjoy. offered in 2-door and 4-door body styles, buyers of the new Wrangler JL have a choice of a soft top, hard top, or, for the first time, a power-sliding top with express and manual modes, as well as removable rear windows. available trim levels for the 2018 Wrangler JL are Sport, Sport S, Sahara (4door only), and rubicon.

For all models, part-time 4-wheel drive is standard, while a new full-time 4-wheeldrive system is available. The standard engine found in the Wrangler JL is a 3.6-liter V6, which delivers 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The V6 pairs to a 6-speed manual transmissi­on, while an 8-speed automatic is available. a turbocharg­ed, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine generating 270 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque is also optional. a turbocharg­ed 3.0-liter diesel V6 expected to be rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque is currently in developmen­t, and will be offered for the 2019 model year.

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL offers an impressive list of standard features, such as automatic engine stop/start, rain brake support, reversing camera, and upgraded infotainme­nt systems. models equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmissi­on receive an autoPark system for preventing rollaway vehicle accidents. Fabric soft top, removable hard top, and power sliding top all available 3.6-liter V6 engine or turbocharg­ed 2.0-liter 4-cylinder available Part-time 4-wheel drive standard, fulltime 4-wheel drive is available Standard reversing camera Body-color sport bars with grab handles Extra interior storage compartmen­ts it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the new and refreshed 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL offers the capability and design cues that have made prior generation­s such strong sellers. Time will tell if it will be a success for the brand, but few other vehicles offer the same off-road capability as the Wrangler, so it’s safe to say it’s only a matter of time until the Wrangler JL is a common sight, onor off-road.

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