Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Designed to stay true to its roots while improving overall livability, the 2018 redesign of the Wrangler Unlimited brought new powertrains, a suspension tuned for improved on-road drivability and a revised interior with better materials and an available 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity. The 285-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 returned as the standard engine, while a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 270 hp was a new extra-cost option. An optional turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 debuted for 2020 models. A 4xe (pronounced “four-by-E”) version powered by a 375-hp plug-in hybrid four-cylinder powertrain with 375 hp and an electric driving range of 22 miles debuted for 2021, along with an outrageous Rubicon 392 trim powered by a 470-hp, 6.4-liter Hemi V-8. 

The first generation of the four-door Wrangler Unlimited greatly broadened the Wrangler’s appeal with its more family-friendly design and improved cargo room. It offered impressive off-road capability, but a larger turning circle made it less maneuverable than the two-door Wrangler. It also had other Wrangler drawbacks, including a rough, noisy ride and sloppy handling on-road, along with poor reliability. We found sluggish acceleration from the 3.8-liter V-6 in our 2010 test, and EPA-estimated fuel economy was an unimpressive 17 mpg combined.