What is it?
The JL Wrangler is the only mainstream new vehicle on sale in Australia with removable doors, a fold-flat windscreen and solid axles front and rear. Refreshed in 2024, it runs the 3.6L Pentastar petrol V6 or the 2.0L 4xe plug-in hybrid, both through a ZF 8-speed auto. The Rubicon spec is genuinely class-leading on rocks. The 1-star ANCAP rating is a real consideration for family buyers.
The lineup runs from Wrangler Sport S at $84,950 plus on-roads, through to Wrangler 4xe Rubicon at $109,950 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, 100,000 km.
Interior and Technology
Removable doors, fold-flat windscreen, Tru-Lok lockers and a sway bar disconnect from the factory. Nothing else on sale in Australia delivers this purpose-built 4x4 spec, and the aftermarket parts library is unmatched.
1-star ANCAP rating from 2019 is a serious red flag for family buyers. On-road manners are rough and fuel economy from the V6 is heavy at over 10 L/100km combined.
Should you buy the Wrangler?
Reasons to buy
- Removable doors, fold-flat windscreen, Tru-Lok lockers and a sway bar disconnect from the factory. Nothing else on sale in Australia delivers this purpose-built 4x4 spec, and the aftermarket parts library is unmatched.
- Warranty: 5 years, 100,000 km.
- 1-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 2,495 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 1-star ANCAP rating from 2019 is a serious red flag for family buyers. On-road manners are rough and fuel economy from the V6 is heavy at over 10 L/100km combined.
- You need a 5-star ANCAP family car (Defender, Grand Cherokee), refined on-road manners (Defender), or a cheaper off-road tool (Suzuki Jimny, LandCruiser 70 Series).
- Pricing has climbed sharply, the 4xe Rubicon sits above $110k plus on-roads. The 1-star ANCAP applies across the range, including the family-friendly four-door Unlimited grades.
- Top trim climbs to $109,950 plus on-roads.
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