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2022 Jeep Wrangler Performance

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2022 Wrangler Performance

As alluded to earlier, the Wrangler recipe is not to be messed with. That's why it's still a hardcore off-roader and not a soft crossover, and that's likely why the 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine is carried over from the previous model. It produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft. Jeep makes two alternatives available. The first option is a 2.0 turbocharged four-pot at a saving of $500, but you pay $2,500 for the eight-speed automatic that goes with it. However, the second alternative retains the V6, adding FCA/Stellantis's eTorque mild-hybrid assistance and a 48-volt motor that adds a low-down torque boost under certain circumstances, or powers ancillary items for improved gas mileage. The off-road performance of the Jeep Wrangler SUV is much more relevant than 0-60 times. There are various gearing options available for the Wrangler, and customers choose the one most applicable to what they intend to drive on or over. Four 4x4 drivetrains are also available, a standard part-time system, a full-time variable system, or the Rock-Trac system on the Rubicon, which makes full use of the shortened wheelbase for extreme off-road prowess. This year, the Rubicon can be had with a 4.88 axle ratio right from the factory that provides a genuine 100:1 crawl ratio for extreme off-road work. As far as practicality goes, though, the two-door Wrangler isn't the best hauler, with a maximum towing capacity of only 2,000 lbs.

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Engine and Transmission

The standard engine option is the 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated V6, serving the Wrangler loyally since 2012. It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, but an eight-speed automatic transmission is available, which automatically adds mild-hybrid assistance. The V6 provides adequate power with outputs of 285 hp and 260 lb-ft, but it feels unrefined, and it has a bit of a drinking problem. Jeep offers a cure for the latter in the form of mild-hybrid assistance, with the eTorque 48-volt electric motor acting as a starter-generator, and powering ancillary functions to reduce fuel consumption. Importantly, this can't be had with the manual gearbox. The other alternative is the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot. It develops 270 hp, 15 hp less than the V6 but more importantly, it has 295 lb-ft of torque, 35 more than the bigger capacity engine. The four-banger can only be mated to the eight-speed automatic. Choosing between them will be a personal preference. Loyalists will continue to buy the V6, while early adopters and people who are semi-bothered by global warming will likely select the 2.0-liter or the mild-hybrid model. Both engines perform admirably off-road, offering more than enough grunt in low-range to thrust the 4,000-lb Wrangler up and over just about everything. The Wrangler has never felt at home on-road, and the current model continues that tradition. The eight-speed automatic transmission tries its best to modernize the driving experience, but the rest of the package drags it down.

2022 Jeep Wrangler Performance Specs

Jeep Wrangler TrimsJeep Wrangler EnginesJeep Wrangler HorsepowerJeep Wrangler TransmissionsJeep Wrangler DrivetrainsJeep Wrangler MPG/MPGE Sport3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
3.6L V6 Gas285 hp @ 6400 rpm6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic4X420 MPG Willys Sport3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
3.6L V6 Gas285 hp @ 6400 rpm6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic4X420 MPG Willys3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
3.6L V6 Gas285 hp @ 6400 rpm6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic4X420 MPG Sport S3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
3.6L V6 Gas285 hp @ 6400 rpm6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic4X420 MPG Rubicon3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
3.6L V6 Gas285 hp @ 6400 rpm6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic4X420 MPG

2022 Wrangler Gas Mileage

The V6 two-door with a six-speed manual has EPA-estimated figures of 17/25/20 mpg city/highway/combined. The eight-speed automatic is more frugal as it automatically adds mild-hybrid assistance to the mix, resulting in estimates of 20/24/21 mpg. The downsized 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot is the most economical engine option with EPA-estimated figures of 22/24/23 mpg. The 2.0-liter will get 402 miles out of the 17.5-gallon tank, while the V6 manages just 350 miles between refills.

2022 Jeep Wrangler Fuel Capacity

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2022 Jeep Wrangler Trailering

Jeep Wrangler TrimsSportWillys SportWillysSport SRubicon Jeep Wrangler Maximum Trailering Capacity2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs. Engine3.6L V6 24V VVT eTorque UPG I
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