2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Fourth-Gen Jeep Wrangler Revealed

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler revealed. Click for Jeep Wrangler key specs, engine options, images and more details.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler revealed. The fourth-generation (JK) Wrangler will hit showrooms in 2018.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

The new Wrangler remains mostly unchanged regarding design sticking with the boxy design that has enthralled off-roading fans since it first arrived in 1987. The major changes include LED lighting (headlamps, indicators and tail lights) along with more roof options.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

Inside, the new Jeep Wrangler comes with a new dash setup. Top spec Wranglers get a 7.0-inch LED instrument cluster display along with an 8.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Lower spec versions of the Wrangler get either 7.0 or 5.0-inch infotainment displays and a 3.5-inch display between the regular analogue dials.

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2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

The new Jeep Wrangler is available with four powertrain options. The base Wrangler powertrain is a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol mild hybrid that produces 266bhp and 400Nm of torque. The larger 3.6-litre V6 petrol with 281bhp and 353Nm of torque.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

The sole diesel is a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine cranking out 256bhp and 600Nm of torque. Jeep also announced that the Wrangler would get a plug-in hybrid powertrain in 2020.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

All Wranglers are connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard though an 8-speed automatic will be offered as an option. The Wrangler sends power to all four wheels and Jeep is offering a 4:1 low-ratio locking differentials for all variants except for the Rubicon, where the off-road tech is standard equipment.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

The Wrangler Rubicon also gets a host of other off-roading features including the Rox-Trac four-wheel drive system, beefed up front and rear axles, and an electronic sway bar. Jeep is also offering a limited slip differential for the rear which improves grip in slippery conditions.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

Jeep claims that the new Wrangler can drive up inclines with a 44-degree approach and a departure angle of 37 degrees. The Wrangler has a ground clearance of 277mm and can wade through water that is up to 760mm deep.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Revealed

DriveSpark Thinks!

The fourth-gen Jeep Wrangler remains true to its off-roading heritage by retaining its robust design and offering customers a boatload of tech. However, by bringing hybrids into its lineup, Jeep has shown that even the most retro of SUVs has to move on with the times.

Article Published On: Thursday, November 30, 2017, 3:42 [IST]
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