Part of the fun of owning a Jeep Wrangler is customizing it. Whether you add decals, go for a custom paint job, or install a tent so you can camp while off-roading, there are a lot of options to make a Wrangler uniquely your own. Not everyone is interested in jazzing up their Wrangler, however. …
When it comes to popular off-road SUVs, it’s hard to top the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler. Their designs and rugged features make them the #2 and #1, respectively, least-depreciating vehicles in the US. Muscle cars get traded in for Wranglers, and the Jeep is now available with a diesel; soon, a plug-in hybrid version …
Jeep’s on a mission to improve its green credentials. The brand’s planning on going electric, for one. And the Wrangler now has a diesel that will likely come to the Gladiator. But the Wrangler isn’t done with efficiency improvements quite yet. We’ve known about plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs for some time—FCA has been retooling its …
When it finally comes time to trade-in your truck or SUV, you want to get as much for your wheels as possible. Some models, like the Toyota 4Runner and Mercedes G-Class, hold out well against depreciation. Others, though, don’t. But making sure your specific vehicle has a high trade-in value can be tricky where features …
People often think off-roading requires specialty vehicles. So, they put up a Jeep Wrangler’s or Land Rover Defender’s drawbacks to be able to crawl over rocks. Or they shell out large sums for Mercedes G-Wagons or Rolls-Royce Cullinans. But then they worry about damaging their expensive SUVs. And while inexpensive off-roaders like the Suzuki Jimny …
While the Jeep Wrangler’s off-road design does compromise somewhat on safety, it’s also what makes the SUV so popular. While the Gladiator pickup truck may provide more utility and on-road refinement, the Wrangler is still the one to get when it comes to rock-crawling and other technical kinds of off-roading. But is the Wrangler good …
Mitsubishi has made its fair share of icons, especially when it comes to SUVs. The Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero has been a seasoned rally competitor, and it’s an affordable off-roader, too. But there’s one classic SUV that Mitsubishi made that’s little-known in the US. Which is a little surprising, considering it’s based on the Wrangler’s descendant. Before …
The Jeep Wrangler isn’t just an off-roading American icon, it’s an amazingly popular SUV. Buyers regularly trade in muscle cars for it, and the new diesel and upcoming plug-in hybrid versions will surely add to its popularity. But the Wrangler’s star status also makes its shortcomings that much more apparent. The truth is, the Jeep …
It’s practically a cliché: “no replacement for displacement.” If you want your truck or SUV to tow the most, carry the most, you need the biggest engine possible. And as a helpful by-product, you get more speed. Except, not always. There’s more than one way to generate big numbers than simply increasing the size of …
Part of the Jeep Gladiator’s and Wrangler’s appeal is the ability to drop the doors and roof to let the sun and wind in. There’s plenty of both at the Miami Auto Show. To commemorate the city, and its famous ‘305’ area code, Jeep is bringing something special to the show. It’s a special, Miami-themed, …
The Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-150 Raptor represent opposite ends of the off-roading spectrum. The Jeep is a rock-crawling explorer as modifiable as a box of Legos. The Raptor takes its cues from high-speed Baja desert racers and Trophy Trucks. When it comes to performance, you’d think the F-150 Raptor could easily take the Wrangler. …
Last week, we covered news that the Jeep Wrangler would be getting a diesel engine option. At the time, we could only speculate if the Gladiator pickup would get one, too. But now, we’ve got new info. And it looks like Jeep’s product planners are speaking our language. Because all signs point to the imminent …
Although Ram recently released info about its latest EcoDiesel engine, the rest of FCA’s lineup has been bereft of diesels. Jeep, for instance, did offer a diesel option, although the previous-gen engine was later put on hiatus. However, this diesel drought may be over. Jalopnik recently reported that a diesel Jeep Wrangler may be coming …