2019 Jeep Wrangler review
Jeep Wrangler highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- One of the best off-roaders of all time
- Multiple engine options
- Loads of customization potential
Cons
- Rough ride out on the road
- Wind noise increases at speed
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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Ready for top-down off-road adventures.
The great outdoors is calling, and there are few better ways to get out and see it than in a Jeep Wrangler. Jeep completely updated the Wrangler for the 2018 model year, with a host of improvements inside and out. Dubbed the "JL," the fourth-generation Wrangler is more comfortable and even better off-road than previous generations. The 2019 Wrangler might just be your next adventure vehicle, with a choice of engines, a variety of trim levels, two- and foor-door models, and a whole lot more. Check out our 2019 Jeep Wrangler review to see if this drop-top 4WD SUV is the one for you.
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What is new for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
- The Wrangler is available in a variety of new trims, including the Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, and Unlimited Sport Altitude.
- The All-New Rubicon, All-New Sport, All-New Unlimited Rubicon, All-New Unlimited Sahara, All-New Unlimited Sport, All-New Unlimited Sport S, Freedom Edition, Rubicon Recon, Sahara, Unlimited Altitude, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited Willys, Willys Wheeler, and Willys Wheeler W trims have been discontinued for 2019.
- Wrangler trims have been upgraded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- The Unlimited Sport trim now comes with Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Sport S trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine, Automatic Transmission, and Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Smart Key, 6001, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sahara trim now comes with Side Airbags, Bluetooth Technology, Rear Defroster, Automatic Transmission, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Rubicon trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Side Airbags, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Rubicon trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Parking Sensors, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sport S trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
2019 Jeep Wrangler trims
Sport
Includes 17-inch steel wheels, skid plates and tow hooks, fog lights, removable doors with crank windows, fold-down windshield, manual mirrors and locks, five-inch Uconnect touchscreen display, rearview camera, and more.
Sport S
Adds standard alloy wheels, automatic headlights, remote locking, heated power mirrors, power windows and door locks, alarm, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.
Sahara
Adds 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes, automatic climate control, seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, satellite radio, and more. (Four-door-only trim)
Moab
Adds premium leather upholstery, LED exterior lighting, rock rails, full-time 4WD, limited-slip differential, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation, nine-speaker Alpine® audio system, and more. (Four-door-only trim)
Rubicon
Unlocks steel front bumper, heavy-duty Dana® M210 front axle and M220 rear axle, shorter 4.10 axle gearing, 4.0-to-1 low-range gearing, electronic front and rear lockable differentials, electronically disconnecting front roll bar, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
Versatile Performance
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is a testament to rugged design and off-road capability, balancing traditional utility with modern technology. It is a vehicle made for adventurers who demand performance in a variety of outdoor landscapes while appreciating the integration of the latest infotainment and driver assistance features. Below are a few areas where the 2019 Jeep Wrangler stands out.
Exceptional Technology
Clever design choices in the 2019 Jeep Wrangler include a UConnect® infotainment system that offers integrated technologies such as Apple CarPlay®,Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa™ integration. The system is accessible through a standard five-inch, or an optional seven-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreen providing performance data via the Off-Road Pages feature. This feature highlights real-time data like ride height, transfer case, and pitch and roll.
Customizable Interior and Color Options
Jeep enthusiasts can personalize their Wranglers with multiple color options, including Bikini Pearlcoat, Firecracker Red, and Ocean Blue Metallic. Trims like the Moab and Rubicon cater to those seeking a touch more luxury and advanced functionality with premium upholstery, enhanced driver aids, and larger touchscreen displays.
Wrangler's off-road technology is complemented by both active and passive driver assistance features. All trims (except the Sport trim) have an an available driver aid package, featuring adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system.
Trail-Ready
The 2019 Wrangler doesn't compromise on power, with two engines to choose from: a standard 3.6L V6 or an optional 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Fuel efficiency is optimized in the four-cylinder model with an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined for the two-door version.
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With bright paint colors and beefy looks, the Xterra helped define what a cool-looking off-road SUV could be. The second-generation Xterra (2005-2015) is powered by a 4.0L V6 engine with 261 hp, paired with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. With an excellent 4WD system, the Xterra is very capable off-road, whether you're camping, fishing, or just getting back to nature. 2013-2015 models also make a good road-trip companion, with 36.3 cubic feet of space behind the back seats.
You'll get lots of great standard features on the 2013-2015 Nissan Xterra, including:
Rear privacy glass
Roof rack side rails
Bluetooth® phone connectivity (2014+)
A classic in its own right, the 2017-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an activity-minded luxury SUV that wouldn't look out of place outside a symphony hall or a remote lakeside retreat. Smoothly handling roads like a sedan, yet hungry for action like any good SUV should be, the 2017-2021 Range Rover Sport has a range of impressive powertrain options and up to seven trim levels. The 2017-2020 Range Rover Sport SE base trim is powered by a turbocharged 340-hp 3.0L V6 engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The 2017-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE trim features as standard:
Leather upholstery
Power liftgate
Front and rear parking sensors
Now in its second generation (2010-present), the Lexus GX is a luxury-focused off-roader with a lot to like. You'll find a capable 4.6L V8 engine across 2017-2021 model years, producing 301 hp and paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. You'll also get a standard full-time four-wheel-drive system with a dual-range transfer case. The Lexus comes in a variety of trims, with plenty of great features and options.
Standard features on 2017-2021 Lexus GX 460 base-trim models include:
Simulated-leather upholstery
Amazon Alexa compatibility (2021+)
Eight-inch touchscreen infotainment interface
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Jeep Wrangler an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jeep Wrangler 28th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Jeep WranglerJeep Wrangler features and specs
Rubicon 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- Alpine Sound System
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Alpine Sound System
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hard Top
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
4WD/AWD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
270
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
17.5
Wheelbase
96.8"
Overall length
166.8"
Width
73.8"
Height
73.6"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 35.7"
Head room
F 42.6"/R 41.7"
Front tires
LT285/70SR17
Rear tires
LT285/70SR17
Seating capacity
4
Max towing capacity
200/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
With at least 9.7 inches of ground clearance (up to 10.8 inches in the Rubicon trim), the 2019 Jeep Wrangler makes quick work of most snow driving situations. All 2019 Wranglers have capable four-wheel-drive systems and plenty of power to help you through tricky weather.
While the base 2019 Sport trim is relatively stark inside, look for the Sahara trim and you'll find a more comfort-focused interior. The 2019 Wrangler's boxy design isn't exactly aerodynamic, most trims get an EPA-estimated 20 mpg or more combined. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Actual mileage will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions.
The Sahara is only available in the four-door body style and comes with more luxury-focused features. Meanwhile, the two- or four-door Rubicon is very off-road focused and adds a lot of mechanical upgrades to help you go farther off the beaten path. The Sahara is a great road-trip companion, while the Rubicon is better if you go off-roading frequently.
More about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
Color options
Exterior colors:
Bikini Pearlcoat
Billet Silver Metallic
Black
Bright White
Firecracker Red
Granite Crystal Metallic
HellaYella
Mojito!
Ocean Blue Metallic
Punk'n Metallic
Sting-Gray
Interior colors:
Black
Heritage Tan and Black
Interior details
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has a cloth interior in the Sport and Sport S trims, but there are more comfort features than ever before. Upgrade to the Sahara trim and you'll still get cloth seating, but it's made from more premium materials and has trim-specific logos and stitching. Leather seating is available on all trims except Sport and Sport S, and it's standard on the Moab trim. All trims come with a standard soft top except the Moab, which has the Freedom Top body-color three-piece modular hardtop as standard.
Child seat details
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has two rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware. There is one additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety lists the overall child seat rating for the 2019 Wrangler as "good," which is its highest rating.
Performance
For the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, you can choose between a standard 3.6L V6 engine putting out 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, or an optional 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The four-cylinder engine comes with a cool mild-hybrid eTorque system that uses a generator and 48-volt battery to help the system make power more smoothly as the vehicle accelerates.
The two-door, four-cylinder, automatic-equipped 2019 Wrangler gets the most miles per gallon in the lineup—an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined.
Year comparison
2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler (third generation)
The third-generation Wrangler (named "JK") represented a new era for this off-road favorite. It was during this time that an Unlimited four-door model joined the two-door model. The Unlimited model has a longer wheelbase (an additional 20 inches on two-door models). It's powered by a single engine option: a 3.6L V6 with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.
2018-present Jeep Wrangler (fourth generation)
The fourth generation "JL" exterior features several updates, and the interior boasts upgrades in comfort, materials, and convenience. The overall weight of the Wrangler has been reduced, its off-road capability has increased, and a four-cylinder engine is available.
After some updates for 2019, like available adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning, Jeep updated the engine offerings again for 2020. In addition to the V6 and four-cylinder engines, the 2020 Wrangler was available with a diesel V6 engine making 260 hp and a robust 422 lb-ft of torque (Unlimited only). Additionally, an eTorque mild hybrid feature was added to the V6 (Sahara Unlimited) for 2020. In 2021, the Wrangler got a new 4xe plug-in hybrid model. On the other end of the spectrum, 2021 brought a new Rubicon 392 with a whopping 470-hp V8 engine.
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