The all-new 2018
Jeep Wrangler crosses the Atlantic this weekend for the official UK launch that
takes place on October 13. British fans of the rugged off-roader will be able
to get one from £ 44,495 (US$ 58,870) OTR. That’s roughly double the US-spec
model’s starting MSRP of US$ 29,240. The base version in the UK is the two-door
Sahara 2.2 MultiJet II 4×4 Automatic powered by the 200 PS diesel
engine.
The Wrangler is
also available with the 272 PS 2.0-liter turbocharged-four cylinder
petrol unit. However, Jeep UK hasn’t released prices for gasoline-powered
Wranglers yet as they will arrive later this year. Whichever engine customers
choose, there is only one transmission choice, the new eight-speed automatic.
Besides the
entry-level Sahara, buyers can have one of two trim levels: Overland and
Rubicon. Both start from £ 46,495 (US$ 61,510) in two-door configuration, with the
four-door model commanding a £ 1,500 (US$ 1,985) premium.
As everywhere else
on the planet, the 2018 Wrangler sold in the UK offers two on-demand full-time
4WD systems. Command-Trac is standard on the Sahara and Overland trim levels,
while Rock-Trac is standard on the Rubicon. Both systems feature the new
Selec-Trac full-time two-speed transfer case.
The off-roader also
offers Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, a Trac-Lok limited slip
differential, and electronic front anti-roll bar disconnect. Besides the
updated exterior and interior styling, the 2018 Wrangler also comes with
improved safety content.
New features
include Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView reverse
camera, electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation, and
four standard airbags.
