Depending on the trim level, there are four engines to choose from:
- 3.6-liter V6 (285 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (270 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque); automatic transmission only
- 6.4-liter V8 called the 392 (470 hp, 470 lb-ft of torque); automatic-equipped four-door Rubicon only
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain called the 4xe (375 hp, 470 lb-ft of torque); see separate review on Edmunds for more detail
Most Wranglers come with a part-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing. A full-time 4WD system is available.
Sport
Starts you off with the basics, such as:
- Foglights
- Tow hooks
- Skid plates
- Air conditioning
- 17-inch steel wheels
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Crank windows and manual door locks
Sport S
Adds a few creature comforts such as:
- Alloy wheels
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power windows and door locks
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Forward collision warning (warns you of an impending collision)
Willys
The Willys is based on the four-door Sport S and gains:
- 17-inch wheels with 32-inch all-terrain tires
- Heavy-duty front and rear axles with shorter gearing
- Rock rails (protects underbody when off-roading)
- Electronic locking rear differential (provides extra traction when off-roading)
- LED headlights
Sahara
A more plush and stylish Wrangler with:
- Body-color grille and fender flares
- 18-inch wheels
- LED headlights
- Full-time 4WD
- Keyless entry
- Upgraded driver information display
- Automatic climate control
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
Rubicon
Increases the Wrangler's off-road capability by way of:
- 17-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Heavy-duty front and rear axles with shorter gearing
- 4:1 low-range gearing (provides extra control when off-roading at low speeds)
- Electronic locking front and rear differentials (provides extra traction when off-roading)
- Electronic disconnecting front stabilizer bar (enhances wheel articulation when off-roading)
- Rock rails (protects underbody when off-roading)
- Adaptive cruise control
Rubicon X
A more luxurious and capable Rubicon thanks to:
- Steel bumpers
- Integrated front Warn winch
- Xtreme 35 package (see below; with automatic transmission)
- Three-piece hardtop
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning
- Rear parking sensors
- Integrated navigation system
- Alpine premium stereo system
High Altitude
This well-equipped Wrangler is available for the 4xe powertrain only. In addition to the Sahara's features, it also has:
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning
- Rear parking sensors
- Integrated navigation system
- Alpine premium stereo system
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Rubicon 392
The top-dog Wrangler, the Rubicon 392 takes the luxury and tech features of the High Altitude and blends in some Rubicon features, including:
- V8 engine
- High-performance brakes
- 2-inch suspension lift
- Fox shock absorbers
- Steel bumpers
- Xtreme 35 package (see below)
Many of the standard features found on the higher trim levels are available on the other Wrangler trims as part of the subtrim packages or other bundled option packages. Depending on the Wrangler's trim and configuration, other key options to look out for:
- Forward-facing camera (to help better spot terrain when off-roading)
- Trailer Tow and HD Electrical Group
- Class II hitch and seven-pin wiring harness
- Upgraded alternator
- Auxiliary switches
- Sky One-Touch power top (combines hardtop sides with a retractable fabric roof-length cover)
- Xtreme 35 package
- 35-inch tires on bead-lock capable wheels
- Fender extensions
- 4.56:1 axle gearing
- 1.5-inch suspension lift
- Reinforced hinge gate for the heavier spare tire