Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

By Jennifer Newman
March 5, 2015
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The 2012 Jeep Wrangler, an unapologetic off-roading machine, is cute, Cars.com Family contributor Courtney Messenbaugh says. Yes, cute, but not family-friendly. This four-seater stands out on the road and can easily tackle most off-road challenges, but it didn’t perform nearly as well when it came to family life, including grocery store trips and backseat roominess.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Review
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Jennifer Newman

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilnewman/ Instagram: @jennilnewman

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