It will be available all year long across the Wrangler lineup. Earl replaces Snazzberry, and is a grey color featuring an aquamarine tint to it. Two new exterior colors are available at the launch of the 2023 model year.You can read all the details about the new limited edition model in our earlier post by CLICKING HERE. 2023 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition – available for a limited time, the model is based on the Sport S trim and features capability enhancements and military-themed exterior and interior cues.A base price of $27,895, or $45,700 as-tested, puts the Wrangler Unlimited Chief against the Land Rover Discovery, Chevy Tahoe, and Toyota 4Runner.The 2023 Jeep Wrangler lineup remains largely unchanged. Expect FCA to bring Wrangler fully into the current decade without losing anything that’s made it Chief for over 70 years. The interior works well, but is a decade old with a tiny touchscreen and inexpensive knobs and buttons. It’s time for a redesign and the Wrangler will get one in about a year. If none of that comforts you, there are other domesticated Jeeps to soothe your urban soul. No matter your persuasion crushing potholes, stomping through a foot of snow, and maneuvering tightly breed happy thoughts. Wrangler Unlimited keeps diehards happy while taking the rough edges off for the second group as the longer wheelbase and four doors make it livable. There are two types of Jeep people: Those who love all of that capability (and don’t mind the bouncy ride) and those who like the idea of owning a Jeep for about five minutes, then trade them off. But, a tight turning radius that’s ideal for off-roading enables the Wrangler to maneuver into tight parking spots like a far smaller car. You don’t so much steer as encourage it in the right direction. All of that means the Wrangler can crawl over boulders and climb like a mountain goat, but it drives like a big heavy fully-framed truck. Supporting the powertrain for serious off-roading is a heavy duty rear axle, sold front axle, locking rear differential, low gear, and electronic roll mitigation. Fuel economy is horrendous for what’s aerodynamically a brick: 16/20-MPG city/highway. Get the automatic if most of your driving is on paved streets. You can get Wrangler Unlimited with a six-speed manual, but that’s a bit agrarian. of torque to the four-wheel-drive system through a five-speed automatic transmission. Moving this mass of style and off-road accomplishment is a 3.6-liter V6 delivering 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. Remove the doors, buckle in, and enjoy the day. There’s a convertible canvas roof beneath should it rain. Want sunshine? Click off the hard panels over the front seats or remove the solid roof completely. Remote start gets it going no matter the weather. Cranked Alpine audio, navigation, and tilt steering column add summer tunes and convenience. A white top, step bars, and 17-inch wheels complete the concept car illusions – as do LED headlamps, bull nostril Rubicon-style hood, and big round bumper foglamps.Ĭlimb over the useless step bar for access to a very comfortable interior with heated black leather seats, automatic climate control, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Around back, is another bit of nostalgia where “4-Wheel Drive” is written in classic script on the tailgate. I think the blue is cool, but beige rides a bit more under the radar. You can get the Wrangler Unlimited Chief in the concept’s light blue, but ours arrived in light beige with white stripes and chrome “CHIEF” lettering down the side. Sensing there might be an opportunity for yet another special-edition Wrangler Unlimited, Jeep launched the Chief with much of the Cherokee’s and concept’s colored accoutrement. But, look under the skin and inside the cabin of the baby blue SUV with white striping, and you realize it is just a re-bodied Wrangler Unlimited. The Jeep Cherokee Chief, with its distinguished white roof and body stripes, was memorable enough that it was reimagined as a concept car a few years ago.
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