2023 Jeep Wrangler Review

The Jeep Wrangler has earned its iconic standing albeit for a particularly narrow set of skills. Want to off-road anywhere between the Pacific Coast Highway and the Appalachians? The Wrangler is the vehicle of choice. Ironically, that legendary off-road capability has also made it a popular vehicle in suburban areas where a drive-thru lane might be the most treacherous terrain to navigate.

Also contributing to the 2023 Wrangler's appeal is its overwhelming customizability. You can get it with two or four doors and one of six engine options that run the gamut from a four-cylinder engine to a thumping V8. Oh, and you can still get one with a manual transmission. In short, the Wrangler offers something for everyone and is one of the few vehicles around that, straight off the showroom floor, can take you to some of the most remote locations in the country.

This year brings the introduction of a few special-edition Wranglers. The Freedom Edition honors Jeep's military history, while the High Tide and Jeep Beach models celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jeep Beach Week in Daytona Beach, Florida. 2023 also marks the end of the line for the diesel engine and it's being sent off in style with the Wrangler Far Out edition.

Of course, the Wrangler isn't the only game in town. Ford's reborn Bronco is a direct competitor to the Wrangler and offers just as much style, capability and customization as the iconic Jeep. Another continent-crossing icon is the Land Rover Defender. It is more expensive than the Wrangler but feels equally at home in the city as it does in the Sahara. And if you want to keep it in the Jeep brand, the Grand Cherokee offers considerable off-road performance as well as a more comfortable ride and increased safety and security.

To see if you're ready for all the adventures that come with a 2023 Wrangler, read our Expert Rating below.

What's it like to live with?

We purchased a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and put it through a series of adventures over the course of two years and 50,000 miles. It's been a few years since then but most of our observations still apply to the 2023 Wrangler as well. Check out what it's like to live with the Wrangler by reading our long-term Wrangler road test.

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler is an SUV available as a two-door model or as a four-door model called the Unlimited. The two-door Wrangler is available in two main trim levels: Sport and Rubicon. There are also a few subtrims based on the Sport: Willys Sport, Sport S, Willys and Altitude. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited offers additional choices such as the Sahara, High Tide and the Rubicon 392. The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is reviewed separately on Edmunds. Most Wranglers come with a part-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing. A full-time 4WD system is optional. Keep reading for a full rundown of the Wrangler's engine lineup and features.