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2023 Jeep Wrangler review

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Pros

  • Still an off-road legend
  • Convertible four-door option
  • V6, four-cylinder, diesel, V8, and plug-in hybrid options

Cons

  • Lots of wind noise out on the highway
  • On-road ride suffers a bit

Mileage (EPA estimate)

13 city, 17 highway, 14 combined

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What is new for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?

  • The Wrangler is available in a variety of new trims, including the 20th Anniversary Edition, Freedom, High Altitude, High Tide 4 Door 4x4, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Rubicon Farout.
  • The Unlimited Altitude and Unlimited Sahara High Altitude trims have been discontinued for 2023.
  • Wrangler trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth and Remote Start as standard equipment this year.
  • The Unlimited Sport trim now comes with Android Auto and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Sport Altitude trim now comes with Turbo Diesel Engine and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The Sport trim now comes with Air Conditioning, Side Airbags, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Willys trim now comes with Soft Top, Satellite Radio Ready, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Sport S trim now comes with Power Windows, Power Locks, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The Rubicon trim now comes with Alpine Sound System as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Sahara Altitude trim now comes with Rear Defroster, Side Airbags, Leather Seats, Turbo Diesel Engine, and Alpine Sound System as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Rubicon 392 trim now comes with Alpine Sound System as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Sahara trim now comes with Soft Top, Alpine Sound System, Side Airbags, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited Willys Sport trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The Unlimited High Tide trim now comes with Side Airbags, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

2023 Jeep Wrangler trims

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Sport:

Freedom:

  • Includes all features available on the Sport
  • 270-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Power Mirrors
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Power Locks
  • View our Jeep Wrangler Freedom inventory

Sport S:

Rubicon:

Willy's:

Unlimited Sport:

Unlimited Sport Altitude:

Unlimited Sport S:

Unlimited Willys:

Unlimited Willys Sport:

Unlimited Sahara:

Unlimited Sahara Altitude:

Unlimited Rubicon:

Unlimited Freedom:

Unlimited Rubicon 392:

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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Jeep Wrangler

1. Open-air feel

Do you love cruising with the wind in your hair? If so, you'll enjoy the 2023 Jeep Wrangler's open-air feel. The 2023 Wrangler comes standard with a removable roof and doors. The 2023 model also allows you to fold down the windshield for the ultimate open-air driving experience. Whether you're taking in towering mountain views or feeling the spray from the surf, you'll feel one with your environment in the 2023 Jeep Wrangler. There's even an available power-roof option, to make cruising al fresco as easy as hitting a button.

2. Powerful engine

You may not think of the Jeep Wrangler as a speedy vehicle, but with the available Hemi® V8 engine the Wrangler can charge from zero to 60 in just 4.5 seconds. If you're racing on a track, you'll love that the Hemi V8 can obliterate a quarter mile in just 13 seconds. If you have a need for speed but also love getting off-road, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler can meet all your needs.

3. Tech for off-road readiness

Jeeps are known for their off-road prowess, and the 2023 Wrangler has the technology to take you even further off the beaten path. If you're an off-road enthusiast with an appreciation for data, you'll love the available off-road pages display. It gives you real-time information on your pitch and tilt—while monitoring your suspension performance, transmission temperature, and more. Prefer a more relaxed driving experience? Opt for the available Selec-Speed® control, which automatically manages acceleration and braking while you're four-wheel driving at low speeds.

4. Ready for accessories

Are you the type of adventurer who loves to have the latest gear? If so, you'll appreciate that the 2023 Jeep Wrangler comes standard with auxiliary switches just waiting to be connected to your accessories. The switches are right on the dash, meaning that you can add after-market gear like off-road lights or a winch, and then control it with the flip of a switch. That's the type of integration that will satisfy even the pickiest drivers.

5. Convenience features

Even the most rough-and-ready explorers like to have some creature comforts. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler has those too. If you live in a cold climate, you'll enjoy the standard heated front seats and steering wheel, and the standard remote start. The standard 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration lets you stay connected no matter how far off-road you go.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

2 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

3
Above Average

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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Jeep Wrangler features and specs

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Freedom 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Manual Transmission
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Alpine Sound System
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Hard Top
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Four Wheel Drive (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

P245/75SR17

Rear tires

P245/75SR17

Seating capacity

4

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Manual 6

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