2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Ruston LA

What type of features are offered for the 2018 trim levels?

The Wrangler is offered in two body styles, a two-door four-passenger and a four-door five-passenger known as the Wrangler Unlimited. Both come with a vinyl convertible roof as standard. This review will be focusing on the two-door models. Jeep offers this body configuration in three trim levels: Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon. The Sport comes equipped with a fold-down windshield, full metal and removable doors, manual mirrors and locks, a CD player, a height-adjustable driver's seat, cruise control, fog lights, skid plates, on- and off-road tires, 16-inch steel wheels, a full-size spare tire, cloth upholstery, an auxiliary audio jack, and a one-piece folding and tumbling rear seat. There are many packages available for the Sport model including the Power Convenience Group and the Cold Weather Package. The Rubicon model builds off the Sport with features like an extra-low crawl ratio, 17-inch alloy wheels, rock rails, underhood insulation, electronic front and rear locking differentials, and a heavy-duty Dana 44 front axle. Options available on every trim level include a nine-speaker Alpine sound-system and the Connectivity Group which adds Bluetooth phone connectivity, a tire pressure monitoring system, and so much more!

What kind of engine is powering the Wrangler JK?

Each 2018 Wrangler JK is ready to tackle the toughest terrains thanks to the incredible capabilities and the impressive engine underneath the hood. Every Wrangler is powered by the Pentastar engine, the same engine trusted to power many vehicles in the Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram family. This 3.6L V6 engine is both powerful and efficient boasting 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque which offers amazing low-speed crawling capability. With the two-door configuration, this engine is estimated by the EPA to achieve 21 highway mpg and 17 city mpg. Jeep connects this engine with a six-speed manual transmission but you can upgrade to a five-speed automatic is optional. When it comes to towing, the Wrangler maxes out at 3,500 pounds with the Pentastar engine and automatic transmission.

What type of 4x4 systems are available for the 2018 Wrangler JK?

It wouldn't be a Wrangler if there weren't off-roading capabilities and 4x4 systems! You can travel off the beaten path with increased handling and traction with one of three incredible 4x4 systems available for the 2018 model year. The two systems include Command-Trac and Rock-Trac. The Command-Trac system is a shift-on-the-fly system built with the purpose to be fun and go wherever the adventures leads you! This system features an NV241 GII transfer case that kicks into action to get you through tricky spots with ease. As well as a 2.72:1 low range for rock crawling and a Neutral model for optional flat-towing. The Rock-Trac system is only offered on the Rubicon model and comes with an NV241-Off-Road transfer case with Tru-Lok electronic locking differentials, 4:1 low gear ratio, and electronic front sway bar disconnect all of which combine for the most incredible off-roading capability!

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