2020 Jeep Wrangler

After decades, the new 2020 Wrangler has grown up to become a far more superior car, better for everyday adventure off-roading. It is powered by a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that is further paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. The top trim levels are offered with an optional 2.0-liter, turbocharged, inline-4  motor along with a mild-hybrid electrification system that shutdowns the engine in order to save fuel.

The Wrangler is offered in three trim levels, namely, the Sport, Sport S, Sahara, and the Rubicon. All trims are offered in either classic two-door, short wheelbase or extended Wrangler Unlimited four-door configurations. With the prices starting from $30k for the base trim, the Wrangler goes head-to-head with its rivals such as Toyota 4Runner and the more luxurious yet capable British - the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Offered in four trims, the 2020 Wrangler comes standard with a 285-horsepower V6 engine. The carmaker has also offered the legendary off-roader in two body styles: the base 2-door model and the four-door Wrangler Unlimited, with an extra seat for one occupant. Choosing a Wrangler mainly depends on your selection of body styles.

Beyond the bodystyle, off-road is a factor for a better pick. The Sahara and Rubicon trims are capable of amazing off-road. So, if your weekend plan includes hitting the trials then the Wrangler Sport S is the best pick. This trim offers plenty of technical refinements and handles serious off-roading smoothly. It also cost lesser than the top trims.

Trims	Sport	Sport S	Sahara	Rubicon
MSRP (2Door)	$26,995	$30,195	No 2-door	$36,995
MSRP (4Door)	$30,495	$33,695	$37,345	$40,495
Features	Single Top Package.	Sport+	Sport S+	Sport S+
	Normal Duty Suspension.	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel.	Leather Trimmed Seats With Sahara LOGO.	Leather Trimmed Bucket seats.
	Cloth Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints.	Speed Sensitive Power Locks.	Leather-Wrapped Park Brake Handle.	Premium Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats.
	Driver Height Adjuster Seat.		Apple Car Play.	Air Conditioning w / Auto Temp Control.
	Low Back Bucket Seats.		Cluster 7.0-Inch TFT Color Display.	Cluster 7.0-Inch TFT Color Display.
	Manual 6-Way Driver Seat.		Android Auto.
	5.0-Inch Touchscreen Display.		Integrated Center Stack Radio.
	Cluster 3.5-Inch TFT B&W Display.		Sirius SAT Radio w/1 year Radio subscription.
	Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth.
	Uconnect 3 with 5-Inch Display

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If you're an occasional adrenaline junkie then the Sport S trim should suit you just fine as it offers plenty for its worth. The next trims seem to have gone slightly overboard with their premium over the Sport S. However, if you spend most of the time at places where the roads don't go, the hardcore offroader - Rubicon is what you're looking for in that case.

The base engine delivers ample power, but the turbo-four provides better acceleration and feels more ready to play.-car.usnews.com

This year's Wrangler is joined by a 3.6-liter V-6 powertrain mated to a new 8-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. There's also a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid engine available, mated with the 8-speed automatic. The automaker has also some plans to introduce diesel and plug-in hybrid later sometime.

The base V6 engine has most cylinders and it's rated at 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The 8-speed automatic transmission ensures strong and smooth acceleration. The V-6 is also firm on low-end torque, which is exacerbated by the 6-speed manual transmission.

2020 Wrangles comes powered with a familiar 3.6-liter V-6 engine, which also comes with stop-start functions, helping in boosting fuel economy. The engine churns out a maximum power of 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine cranks out 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Jeep call the 2.0-liter variant as a mild-hybrid with eTorque tech which is possibly used to improve the fuel economy. While Toyota's 4Runner manages to propel a maximum power of 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of peak torque.

Models	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
MSRP	$30,495	$36,285	$41,800
Engine	3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS	4.0-Liter V6 DOHC	2.0-Liter 4-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed maunal	5-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Power	285 hp @ 6400 rpm	270 hp @ 5600 rpm	237 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm	278 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm	251 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

Acceleration

With the help of the 3.6-liter V6, the Jeep Wrangler accelerates 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds. This is quite faster than the competitors like Toyota 4Runner SR5 and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Wrangler does a quarter mile in 15.2 seconds.

Models	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
0-60 mph	6.7 sec	7.9 sec	7.4 sec
Quarter mile	15.2 sec @ 90.2 mph	15.7 sec @ 87.5 mph	16.8 sec @ 82.5 mph
Engine	3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS	4.0-Liter V6 DOHC	2.0-Liter 4-cylinder
Emission Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year	9.8	9.8	7.3

Braking and Handling

The 2020 Wrangler continues to offer a five-link coil suspension, which ensures better off-road needs and handling. The four skid plates protect the fuel tank, automatic transmission pan, and transfer case from trial impacts while traveling through uneven terrain. The off-road focused Rubicon trim, offers steel rock rails to protect the exterior.

The higher trims have added locking differentials and sturdier suspensions to make the off-roader more capable and reliable.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Brake pads-front(in)	11.9	13.3	11.8
Brake pads Rear(in)	11.9	12.3	11.9
Curb weight(lbs)	4277	4675	3865
60-0 MPH (ft.)	128	121	125
Max. Tow capacity (lbs)	3500 lbs	5000 lbs	3968 lbs

The engine combined with the 8-speed automatic returns an EPA rated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. While the 6-speed manual drops the mileage figures to 17/25/20 mpg.

The Range Rover Evoque offers some impressive fuel economy figures in this class. The Evoque returns 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
mpg city	17	17	21
mpg highway	23	20	29
mpg combine	19	18	24

Sure, it's narrower than other SUVs, and stepping into it is reminiscent of entering a pickup. But for once the interior is a logical, full-featured place instead of something you must tolerate to join the Jeep club.'d-Edmunds.com

Interior Seating and Comfort

Finally, the interiors for the 2020 Wrangler have been upscaled and modernized. The cabin is quite spacious and the center-stack dashboard is replaced by a flat-topped instrument panel. The two-door models can accommodate four passengers while the four-door models can intake five people. The Wrangler Unlimited rear seats are best for adults and tall passengers, but the two-door Wrangler's rear seats can fit only kids.

The Jeep Wrangler has shown up some good interior transformation. The entire dashboard is, however, less prominent than the previous model. The new model offers airier feel with a lower window line. You'll find the controls mounted on the higher position that makes then easy to reach. The Four-door wrangler is supposed to outsell their two-door counterparts as they offer ample cabin space.

This year's longer wheelbase adds an extra inch of legroom and the split-folding rear seats allow more space in the cargo area. The speaker bar has been shifted to the front and now offers hidden crab handle for off-roading. Additionally, the rear seat occupants get their own climate control vents, and on the top trims, they even get a USB port.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Passenger capacity	5	7	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	41.3/55.8/41	39.3/57.8/41.7	40.3/56.5/43.1
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.4/56.8/37.2	38.6/57.8/32.9	39.7/55.8/35.6
Third (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	N/A	34.3/57.7/29.3	N/A

Infotainment

The 2020 Wrangler trims come with three different sized touchscreen infotainment system. The base models get a 5-inch touchscreen system with traditional button control. The knobs are larger and offer more tactical feel. The system is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The intermediate Wrangler models get a 7.0-inch touchscreen with no physical buttons or knobs. The system allows you to interact with it through speech recognition.

The top tier system also comes with no knobs and buttons just like the intermediate system. The system also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 8.4-inch large touchscreen offers better visibility and interface.

Cargo Space

With the rear seats up, the 2020 Wrangler offers nearly 32 cubic feet of cargo space, which is roomy and cooler. When you fold the rear seats down, you'll get more than 72 cubic feet-which is enough to haul big items and make some countryside weekend plans.

Meanwhile, the two-door Wrangler fails to offer as much cargo as the Unlimited. It manages to offer 13 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 47 cubic feet with folded rear seats. The Toyota 4Runner offers only 9.0 cubic feet cargo behind the third-row seat, which is the smallest in the segment.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Behind 3nd Row(ft.cube)	NA	9.0	19.4
With 3nd row folded (ft.cube)	31.5	47.2	47.6
With All Seats folded (ft.cube)	70.6	89.7	51.0

At first glance, the 2020 Wrangler's styling is purely evolutionary. However, there's a lot going on that you may not notice at first glance.'-kbb.com

With a completely tweaked and redesigned body, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is nor more fuel efficient without losing its off-road capability. The front fascia gets a bold and erect front grille along with large headlights carved into the signature seven-slot arrangement. Phew! After these many tweaks, you can still fold forward the windshield for low-speed off-roading, and improve the airflow.

However, design wise the exterior resembles the last generation wrangler but you need to become a keen observer to identify the subtle exterior change. Even the swept-back windshield doesn't tamper the legendary design. Just like the past Wrangler models, the vents in the front fenders minimize underhood pressure and prevent hood wriggle.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
curb weight(lbs)	4277	4675	3865
Length(in)	184.9	190.2	172.0
Width(in)	73.7	75.8	78.1
Height(in)	72.6	71.5	64.4
Ground clearance(in)	8.7	9.6	8.3
Wheel base(in)	116	109.8	104.7
Track width(in) F/R	61.9/61.9	63.2/63.2	64.0/64.0

Design and Styling

Even the base Wrangler trim looks metal and tough. Thanks to the revamped fender flares that are iconic as the seven-slot grille. Jeep can be seen honoring the previous Wrangler models without losing the taste.

The tailgate is slightly hinged on the passenger side, but luckily it's lighter. The spare tire mounted on the tailgate features a third brake light that can be tweaked to assemble up to 35-inch tires.

Wheels

The 2020 Wrangler comes with 33-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires on the top trim levels. These tires are designed to improve performance on more hard trials. With this, you get ample ground clearance that let you get through difficult routes.

Model	Jeep Wrangler Sport	Toyota 4Runner SR5	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Size F/R (in.)	16*7/16*7	17*7/17*7	18*8/18*8
Quality	Steel	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel type	w/o Alloy	Alloy	Alloy

The 2020 Wrangler has not been fully crashing tested. The NHTSA has awarded the off-roader a three out of five stars in rollover and frontal crash tests. While the Wrangler has performed poorly in the frontal crash prevention test.

Safety Features

The safety feature count for this year's Wrangler is higher. You'll find four airbags and advanced optional safety features like rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitors. The missing features include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and active lane control. While a rearview camera is a standard across the lineup.

• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system.
• Airbag system.
• Helps maintain traction when accelerating on slippery road conditions
• Rear Vision Camera.
• Child security rear door locks.
• Passenger Sensing System.
• Rear seat reminder.
• LATCH System.
• Teen Driver.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
• Horn, dual-note.

Toyota 4Runner

The Wrangler offers outstanding off-road performance but disappoints in space. While the Toyota 4Runner provides a bit more space. In the midsize SUV segment, the 4Runner is priced quite higher than the Wrangler trims, and the base 4Runner is less costly than major Wrangler Unlimited trims.

The 4Runner also offers great handling with the help of limited-slip differential and skid plates. Where the Wrangler doesn't offer third-row seats, the 4Runner offers third-row seats that can carry seven occupants in total.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque is considered as budget-friendly SUV in the Range Rover family. The Evoque comes with good off-road capabilities. Evoque comes with a Crawl control that automatically modulates gas and braking duties. There is hardly any driving situation that the Evoque can't tackle.

With a price tag that is justifiable for every part of this vehicle, Wrangler is one of the best option in this segment. There are very few vehicles which offer off-road capabilities like wrangler.

The modernization of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL has not affected its trail-blazing capabilities. The newly refines Sahara trim is priced competitively to go neck-to-neck with more conventional full-sized crossovers. For this year, Jeep has wisely placed the redesigned Wrangler among a wider section of SUV buyers.