History/Overview
There's not much we can say about the Wrangler that you won't have read before. This compact Jeep remains virtually uncontested as an off-road ready SUV. The Wrangler was all-new last year, but you'd hardly know it given how true it remained to its styling heritage.
What's New / Key Changes from Last Year
For 2020, Jeep adds Willys and Black-and-Tan trim packages to the Wrangler range. The Willys variant adds off-road equipment, while the Black-and-Tan is a slick appearance package. Jeep has added automatic engine start/stop to the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine, and Wrangler adopts the 3.6L mild-hybrid eTorque engine from the Ram 1500 pickup truck.
Available Trims
Wrangler trims are Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. All three are offered with a choice of 2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 3.6L engines with or without eTorque electric assist. A manual transmission comes with the standard V6, while the four-cylinder and eTorque use an eight-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is standard in all Wrangler models.
Standard Features
Wrangler S comes with push-button engine start, underbody skid plates, part-time 4x4, fog lights, 17-inch steel wheels, eight-way manual driver's seat with lumbar, cloth upholstery, 5.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, 3.5-inch gauge cluster display, an eight-speaker stereo and manual windows and door locks.
Sport S adds heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, alloy wheels, sunscreen glass, leather-trimmed steering wheel, security alarm, automatic on/off headlights, keyless entry and power windows.
Wrangler Willys builds on Sport S, adding special 17-inch wheels, limited slip rear differential, rock rails, heavy-duty brakes, 32-inch terrain tires, all-weather mats and LED headlights and fog lights.
The Black-and-Tan package also builds on Sport S. It brings trim-specific wheels, all-terrain tires, tan cloth seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, 7.0-inch infotainment screen and a 7.0-inch gauge cluster display.
Finally, Wrangler Rubicon is the off-road specialist, with a two-speed transfer case, lower final drive gearing, performance suspension with heavy-duty shocks and rock rails. From the Black-and-Tan, it carries forward the 7.0-inch infotainment and driver displays and automatic climate control, and adds bright interior accents, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a garage door opener and ambient interior lighting.
Key Options
A cold weather group adds heated front seats and steering wheel.
The SafetyTech group brings blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and rear park assist.
The Technology group contributes dual-zone climate control, the 7.0-inch displays, smartphone integration and satellite radio.
An advanced safety group for Rubicon trim adds forward collision warning with automatic braking.
Fuel Economy
Jeep's fuel consumption estimates for the Wrangler are 10.5/9.4 L/100 km (city/highway) with the 2.0L turbo. V6 ratings are 12.8/10.4 for automatic models and 13.7/9.6 with the six-speed manual.
Competition
Jeep faces no direct competition to the Wrangler. The closest you'll get is a Land Rover model, but those posh SUVs are priced in a different league than this basic Jeep. Otherwise, you have to look to a pick-up truck with an off-road package, but those line up more closely with the Jeep Gladiator.
