2022 Jeep Wrangler review
Jeep Wrangler highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Available diesel power
- Roof and doors are removable
- Impressive off-road abilities
Cons
- Not the smoothest riding vehicle
- Some wind noise at speed
Mileage (EPA estimate)
13 city, 17 highway, 14 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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Rugged, powerful, and adaptable
The rugged Jeep Wrangler stands tall as a four-wheel drive compact SUV with plenty of power and an iconic look. The 2022 model features a variety of trims and even more sub-trims, ensuring the perfect line-up for any adventurer searching for their ideal vehicle. With its exceptional off-roading skills, easy-to-use infotainment system, and the ability to find the ride that fits your style, there's plenty to love about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. While we currently do not have many 2022 Jeep Wranglers on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2022 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Jeep Wrangler with similar features.
All Jeep Wrangler years
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What is new for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
- The Wrangler is available in a variety of new trims, including the Unlimited Altitude and Unlimited High Tide.
- The 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Islander trims have been discontinued for 2022.
- Wrangler trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- Lane Departure Warning features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Willy's trim now comes with Soft Top, Satellite Radio Ready, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The Sport S trim now comes with Soft Top, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sport trim now comes with Soft Top and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Rubicon trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, Alpine Sound System, Hard Top, and Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Rubicon 392 trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Rubicon trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Soft Top, Navigation System, Android Auto, Satellite Radio Ready, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Willys Sport trim now comes with Hard Top, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Willys trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Smart Key, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sahara trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Navigation System, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Willys Sport trim now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sport S trim now comes with Rear Defroster, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sahara Altitude trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Hard Top, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sahara High Altitude trim now comes with Hard Top as standard equipment.
- The Unlimited Sport Altitude trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Soft Top as standard equipment.
2022 Jeep Wrangler trims
Sport:
Includes 3.6L V6 engine, 17-inch wheels, tow hooks, soft top, five-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, push-button start, rearview camera, and halogen headlights.
Willys Sport:
Adds rear limited-slip differential, side steps, and Willys hood decals.
Sport S:
Adds keyless entry and power windows, and makes the seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and air conditioning standard two-door features.
Willys:
Combines Willys Sport and Sport S standard features, as well as adding the Xtreme Recon package.
Sahara:
Adds 8.4-inch touch screen, HD radio, navigation, nine-speaker stereo, automatic climate control, and additional USB ports.
Rubicon:
Adds locking front and rear differentials, rock sliders, Fox shock absorbers, and Rubicon hood decals.
Rubicon 392:
Adds 6.4L V8 engine, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel and front seats, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, LED headlights, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Jeep Wrangler photos
5 reasons to buy the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
1. Off-road icon
The Jeep Wrangler has always been a powerful presence among off-roaders. Its iconic look is right at home among mountains, trees, and trails of all types. Even the base 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport trim features the four-wheel drive capability all Wranglers are known for, as well as skid plates, high- and low-range gearing, and 9.7-inches of ground clearance. The Rubicon trim handles tough terrain better than all the others and can be found with the optional Xtreme Recon package. It gains 13-inches of ground clearance, heavy-duty Fox shocks, and other benefits that prepare this vehicle for anything the great outdoors throws at it.
2. A range of engine options
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler comes with several engine types, depending on the trim. The base engine—available for the Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willy Sport, and Rubicon trims—is a powerful 3.6L V6 with 285 hp, which is available either as a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic engine. Unlimited sub-trims for each of these come with a 2.0L automatic turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 270 hp, while the Rubicon 392 comes with an extremely powerful 6.4L V8 boasting 470 hp.
3. Colors to suit everyone
You might expect a highly practical, rugged vehicle to only have the most basic colors available, but Jeep has anticipated that many drivers still like to express themselves through their vehicle even while adventuring. Standard colors for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler include classics like Black, Granite Crystal Metallic, Bright White, and Sting-Gray, but also exciting brights like Firecracker Red, Hydro Blue, Sarge, and the delightfully named Snazzberry.
4. Creature comforts
Jeep has also not overlooked the importance of entertainment and fun gadgets in the 2022 model. The base Sport, Sport S, Willys, and Wills Sport trims come with a five-inch touch screen with Jeep's own Uconnect® infotainment system, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity and USB ports. Unlimited sub-trims offer a seven-inch version of this screen, plus navigation, while the Sahara boosts the screen to 8.4-inches. The two larger systems offer integration with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
5. Adaptability, whatever the weather
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler can connect you to the elements around you through the removal of the roof, doors, and even windows. The standard water-tight soft top can easily fold back to let the sunshine in and the modular hardtop, which comes with the Sahara and Rubicon trims, separates seamlessly into three pieces. Half-doors are also available—in fact, the doors can be removed entirely, and even the windshield can be taken down and securely attached to the hood. There's nothing to separate you from the world around you when you want to feel the wind in your hair.
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Jeep is known for its timeless designs, and the Cherokee ranks highly for good looks. 2017–2022 models offer luxurious interiors with comfortable, study materials, and plenty of space for passengers. The 2022 Jeep Cherokee offers 128 cu-ft of passenger volume, with 39.4-inches of headroom and 41.1-inches of legroom in the front. For rear passengers, there's 38.5-inches of headroom and 40.3-inches of legroom. Plus, the seats can be adjusted to suit the requirements of even taller people.
Other standard features of the 2017–2022 Jeep Cherokee include:
Bluetooth connectivity
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control
The Ford Bronco returned for 2021 as a deeply impressive off roader with a very handsome interior. Standard features of the 2021–2022 Ford Bronco include an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities, and wireless device charging. It also comes with a powerful 2.3L four-cylinder engine with 275 hp as standard and can tow up to an estimated 3,500 lbs on all 2021–2022 models when properly equipped.
Additional standard features of the 2021–2022 Ford Bronco include:
Six-speaker stereo
Rearview camera
Pedestrian detection
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a large luxury SUV, so it's able to match comfort and style with its brilliant off-roading ability. 2017–2021 models seat eight and leather upholstery comes as standard, with a V8 engine to power the three-row behemoth. 2017–2021 models also come with a nine-inch touchscreen that's simple to use with bright graphics. The V8 engine also has a sensational estimated towing capacity of 8,100 lbs across all 2017–2021 models when properly equipped.
Further standard features of the 2017–2021 Toyota Land Cruiser include:
360-degree parking camera
Brake assist
Heated front seats
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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.
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Rubicon 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hard Top
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- 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
2022 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
Altitude is a sub-trim of the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport and Unlimited Sahara models. The Altitude versions of these trims add some extra style, including a black interior color scheme and black exterior detailing that contrasts with the body for a cooler, more aggressive vibe.
The base exterior color selection for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler features Black, Bright White, Snazzberry, Sting-Gray, Firecracker Red, Hydro Blue, Granite Crystal Metallic, and Sarge.
The only major difference between the 2021 Jeep Wrangler and the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is that 2022 increased the availability of the Xtreme Recon package to include the Willys trim.
More about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Color options
Exterior colors:
Black
Bright White
Firecracker Red
Granite Crystal Metallic
Hydro Blue
Sarge
Snazzberry
Sting-Gray
Interior colors:
Black
Dark Saddle (Rubicon, Sahara Altitude sub-trim)
Global Black (High Altitude sub-trims)
Heritage Tan (Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Willys)
Steel Gray (High Altitude sub-trims)
Interior details
Unsurprisingly for a vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler, the 2022 model is as angular-yet-attractive on the inside as it is on the outside. The styling is bold and comprised of solid, sturdy materials. The lower trims rely on hard plastics as standard, but sophisticated leather upholstery is available as an added option. Leather trim becomes standard for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392.
Cargo volume for the base 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport is 31.7 cu-ft with the rear seats folded. Unlimited versions of each Jeep Wrangler trim have significantly more cargo space; the Unlimited Sport offers 72.4 cu-ft with the rear seats folded. Two-door models of the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have four seats, while the four-door Unlimited versions have five seats.
Child seat details
Two-door models of the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear seats. Unlimited models have two sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the middle seat.
Performance
The base engine for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is a 3.6L V6 engine with 285 hp, which can be paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. This is the only engine with a manual option—the others offer automatic as standard.
There's also a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 270 hp for the Unlimited version of each trim. The 6.4L V8 with 470 hp is exclusive to the Rubicon 382 trim and enables the vehicle to achieve zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds.
The base 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 3.6L engine achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined and reaches zero to 60 in 6.8 seconds.
Year comparison
2006–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Third Generation)
The third generation—officially called the JK generation—of the Jeep Wrangler introduced a four-door version for the first time, as well as a refreshed look. The iconic seven-slat grille from the original Willys model was added to each trim, and the appearance of the Wrangler was generally made smoother yet still rugged.
Inside there was a new dashboard design and all the same perks—including removable roof and doors—as before. By 2013, Jeep introduced easily adjustable seats for additional comfort, and a 10th anniversary Rubicon was released with additional off-road features.
In 2016, the Black Bear trim was introduced, and in 2017 Jeep added optional luxuries like heated seats and available remote start.
2018–2022 Jeep Wrangler JL (Fourth Generation)
The JL generation received a full redesign, including features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, as well as new interiors. Later, in 2019, modern technologies like adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning became available. In 2021, the Rubicon 392 trim and 4xe plug-in hybrid sub-trim were also introduced.
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