Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Jeep® Wrangler (JL):

The iconic Jeep® Wrangler (JL) returns for the 2023 model year, ready to take on competition from Ford and maintain its unmatched off-road capability. The Wrangler continues to offer a body-on-frame design, two body configurations (two-door or four-door “Unlimited”), front and rear 5-link suspension system, solid axles, and electronic lockers.

While the Wrangler does offer plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology with the Wrangler Unlimited 4xe, this article will focus on the non-electrified model.

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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler lineup remains largely unchanged. So what is new for the 2023 model year?

• 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. You can read all the details about the new limited edition model in our earlier post by CLICKING HERE.
• Two new exterior colors are available at the launch of the 2023 model year. Earl replaces Snazzberry, and is a grey color featuring an aquamarine tint to it. It will be available all year long across the Wrangler lineup. The other color is Reign, a limited edition purple color (the first time purple has been offered on Wrangler JL models). That color will be available until October across the lineup. Another limited edition that has yet to be announced will join the lineup later in the model year. You can read more about the two new colors by CLICKING HERE.
• Rubicon models receive two new wheel designs. Standard is the new WGQ wheel design with red Willys logo accents and a new optional wheel design WGM. Both wheels are 17-inch aluminum offerings.
• Following the footstep of newer Jeep vehicles, all Wrangler name fender decals with feature an American flag.
• Air Conditioning (A/C) is now standard on two-door Sport models.

Trims For 2023 – 

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For 2023 there will be 10 different trim levels available on the Wrangler…

• Sport
• Willys Sport
• Sport S
• Sport RHD (four-door Unlimited only)
• Willys
• Freedom (Limited Edition)
• Sahara (four-door Unlimited only)
• Rubicon
• Sahara High Altitude (four-door Unlimited only)
• Rubicon 392 (four-door Unlimited only)

Powertrains – 

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• 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with standard Engine Start/Stop (ESS) delivering 285 horsepower (213 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of torque mated to a D478 6-speed manual transmission. (standard)
• 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque mild-hybrid system delivering 285 horsepower (213 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of torque mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. (optional)
• 2.0-liter turbocharged (GME-T4) inline-four-cylinder with ESS delivers 270 horsepower (200 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. (standard on Sahara, available on Sport and Rubicon)
• 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 with ESS is mated to an 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission and delivers 260 horsepower (194 kW) and 442 lb.-ft. (600 N•m) of torque.
• 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI SRT V8 is rated at 470 horsepower (354 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) of torque. It is also mated to an 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission. (standard on Rubicon 392)

4×4 Systems – 

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• NV241 Command-Trac – 
  • Standard – Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Willys, Freedom, Sahara, and Sahara High Altitude
  • Type – Part-Time
  • Operating Modes – 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range-Ratio – 2.72:1 
• MP3022 Selec-Trac –
  • Standard – Rubicon 392 Optional – Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Willys, Freedom, Sahara, and Sahara High Altitude
  • Type – Full-Time
  • Operating Modes – 2WD High (N/A 392); 4WD Auto; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range-Ratio – 2.72:1 
• NV241OR Rock-Trac –
  • Standard – Rubicon
  • Type – Part-Time
  • Operating Modes – 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range-Ratio – 4.0:1
• MP3022OR Rock-Trac –
  • Optional – Rubicon
  • Type – Full-Time
  • Operating Modes – 2WD High; 4WD Auto; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range-Ratio – 4.0:1

Axles – 

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• Front – Third-Generation Dana Axles
  • Differential Type – Open or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon models)
• Rear – Third-Generation Dana Axles
  • Differential Type – Open (Sport, Sahara) with available Trac-Lok anti-spin,
    Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon models) 
• Axle Ratios – 3.45, 3.73 (EcoDiesel, Rubicon 392), 4.10 (Rubicon), 4.56 (opt Rubicon and Rubicon 392), 4.88 (opt Rubicon Pentastar models)

Suspension – 

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• Front – Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Stabilizer Bar – Electronic sway-bar disconnect system — (Rubicon models) 
  • Shock Type – 
    • Sport (includes Willy Sport, Sport S, Willys, Sport RHD, and Freedom): Gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers with full displacement Multi-tuned Valve (MTV) technology
      Sahara (includes Sahara High Altitude): High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology
      Rubicon: High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop
      Rubicon 392: High-pressure gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock absorbers with hydraulic rebound stop
      Xtreme Recon: High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop
  • Rear – Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Shock Type –
    • Sport (includes Willy Sport, Sport S, Willys, Sport RHD, and Freedom):  Gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers with full displacement MTV technology
      Sahara (includes Sahara High Altitude): High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology
      Rubicon: High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop
      Rubicon 392: High-pressure gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock absorbers with hydraulic rebound stop
      Xtreme Recon: High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop

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The optional Xtreme Recon Package (available on four-door Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Rubicon, and Rubicon 392 models) includes LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires, 17-by-8-inch Beadlock capable wheels, 4.56:1 axle ratio, swing gate reinforcement and 1.5-inch factory suspension lift with uniquely tuned shocks. The package gives the 2023 Jeep Wrangler a best-in-class approach angle of 47.4 degrees, departure angle of 40.4 degrees, ground clearance of 12.9 inches, and water fording of 33.6 inches.

Open Air Experience – 

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The Jeep Wrangler is known for its open-air capability. There is no other vehicle that offers as many options for open-air experiences as the Wrangler…

• The Sunrider Soft Top provides an easy open-air option. The Soft-Top features retainers that slide into a track for easy passenger window removal.
• Three-Piece Hard-Top with Freedom panels offers a unique premium appearance while a black three-piece hardtop is available on most models, a body-color option is also available on upper trim models. The Freedom panels feature easy-to-remove latches for quick removal and installation.
• The Flip-Top Sunrider for Hard-Top models is available on all Wranglers, it offers a front-row soft-top that quickly and easily flips back for an enhanced open-air driving experience.
• Sky One-Touch Power-Top (Wrangler Unlimited models) allows occupants to open or close the Wrangler’s roof with a push of a button. The Sky One-Touch Power-Top can be used at speeds up to 60 mph (97 km/h). 
• A Dual-Door Group option is available (one for base doors, the other for premium doors) and includes both full and half-doors. Full-steel production doors are installed on the Wrangler while matching body-color half doors are conveniently packaged within the vehicle. Engineered, tested, and backed by the factory, the new half-door option enhances the Jeep Wrangler driving experience with production styling, security, and occupant protection. With lower window ledges, half doors provide improved visibility while maneuvering on and off-road.
• Factory-backed, doors-off mirror kit for Wrangler is specifically engineered and tested to original-equipment standards, providing a production-equivalent field of view with minimal vibration. Each mirror in the kit attaches to a cowl-end cap bolt and the upper door hinge. In addition, an innovative, custom thumb wheel-nut-clamp is used as an attachment point to the door flange. Mounting brackets are finished with an anti-corrosion undercoat and durable black powder-coat finish. Mirrors include a built-in breakaway feature that prevents damage while in tight spaces on the road or trail.

Technology & Safety – 

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For 2023, the Wrangler will continue to offer its fourth-generation Uconnect 4C system with either 7-inch or 8.4-inch with Navigation touchscreens. Both systems deliver communication, entertainment, and navigation settings that Wrangler customers have come to expect. This includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

Wrangler models with the 8.4-inch Uconnect 4C touchscreen can opt for the TrailCam forward-facing off-road camera. It is accessible through the available Off-Road Pages setting on the touchscreen.

Drivers and passengers also have an abundance of infotainment features at their fingertips with SiriusXM Radio, Travel Link, Traffic, and Guardian Connected Services that provide real-time information.

Safety and security were paramount in the development of the Jeep Wrangler (JL), which offers more than 75 available active and passive safety and security features. Available features include Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines, electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation, and four standard airbags.

Colors – 

At the launch of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, there will be 11 exterior colors. Those colors include Black, Bright White, Earl (NEW), Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Reign (NEW, limited edition), Sarge Green, Silver Zynith, and Sting-Gray.

There will also be 3 interior colors available depending on the trim level selected for 2023. Those colors include Black, Black/Dark Saddle, and Heritage Tan.

Pricing – 

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For the 2023 model year, we do have the starting U.S. Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the core models. 

The prices above do not include the new Freedom limited edition nor do they include any extra destination, documentation, dealer markups, or taxes.

Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler is now available at U.S. Jeep dealers. Production will begin in August at the Toledo Suppliers Park in Toledo, Ohio.