2018 Jeep Wrangler
The 2018
Jeep Wrangler has been unofficially revealed from what is claimed as dealer
presentation material. Originally published by Autoblog, leaked images give the
first undisguised look at the fourth-gen model.
The fourth-gen Jeep Wrangler (Jeep
Wrangler JL) features an evolution of the traditional front fascia which
consists of round (LED) headlights and the seven-slot grille. Three trapezoidal
wheel flares seem to have an LED signature, and the front bumper houses fog
lamps in the same fashion as the current model. At the rear, the new LED tail
lamps have X-shaped graphics.
The next-gen Jeep Wrangler will be based on a new
body-on-frame platform which will also underpin its pickup version. With an
aluminum-intensive construction, the all-new model will be lighter and more
fuel-efficient. It will likely be offered with an improved version of the
current model‘s 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 gasoline engine and a new
2.0-liter turocharged four-cylinder ‘Hurricane’ gasoline engine, paired with
6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission choices. Mild-hybrid and
diesel models will follow later, FCA has confirmed.
It is reported that Jeep will continue making the
current Wrangler for about six months after the next-gen model’s start of
production.
