| Drivetrain |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected V6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,604/220 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.2 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 285 @ 6,400 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 260 @ 4,800 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | 1st - 4.46, 2nd - 2.61, 3rd - 1.72, 4th - 1.25, 5th - 1.00, 6th - 0.797 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.21 (3.73 optional; 4.10 Rubicon) |
| Transfer-case ratio (x:1) | 2.72 |
| Chassis |
| Suspension, front | Non-independent solid axle, coil springs, twin-tube dampers (monotubes on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages), panhard rod, decoupling stabilizer bar on Rubicons |
| Suspension, rear | Non-independent solid axle, coil springs, twin-tube dampers (monotubes on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages), panhard rod, decoupling stabilizer bar on Rubicons |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional, recirculating-ball power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.7 |
| Tire make and model | Goodyear Wrangler ST |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size | P225/75R16 |
| Wheel size | 16-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Steel |
| Brakes, front | 11.9-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.4-inch one-piece solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |