2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | Why Buy?

How does the JL Wrangler fare out of the Sahara and into the suburbs?

Seyth Miersma

By: Seyth Miersma

Apr 26, 2018 at 9:16am ET

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– Detroit, Michigan

The Jeep Wrangler is an off-roading icon. And though this latest and greatest “JL” generation of the vehicle might be more aerodynamic, fuel efficient, and refined than ever before, Jeep certainly hasn’t thrown the rock crawler out with the bathwater (if you’ll excuse our mixed metaphor).

We recently had the hardest-core Rubicon model into our Detroit offices for a second test. And while the mean streets of Detroit aren’t exactly the perfect proving ground for an ORV monster – the potholes are big but not that big – it was a fair chance to shake down how the new Jeep stands up to daily driving duty.

What do you think?

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With a highly specified interior and no lack of amenities, the new Wrangler actually makes a fine candidate for this week’s Why Buy?, even if we do mostly keep the thing on road. But, of course, we also take pieces off, give you the ins and outs of the mundane along with the new, and splash just a little mud on the sides for good effect. Enjoy.

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Jeep Wrangler

Engine 3.6-Liter V6

Output 285 Horsepower / 260 Pound-Feet

Transmission 6-Speed Manual

Weight 4,320 Pounds

Efficiency 17 City / 23 Highway / 20 Combined

Seating Capacity 5

Cargo Volume 31.7 / 72.4 Cubic Feet

Base Price $27,495

As-Tested Price $49,275