2018 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2018
- No vehicle in America is as iconic as the Jeep Wrangler which is why it was absolutely critical that the all-new model get everything right. With better on-road dynamics, off-road ability and more options and accessories than ever Jeep seems to have hit this one out of the park. Whether you're looking for a solid V6 off-roader, a mild hybrid companion or a torque-happy diesel, this is the Wrangler you're looking for.
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Thanks Alex! You really can give a feel of a vehicle to a viewer better than anyone imo.
Really enjoyed this.
Cheers from India!
Superb review, Alex is absolutely first rate in his professionalism and thoroughness. Thanks for the video!
Great review. Always search out your reviews to get that extra bit of detail.
Alex. I am impressed. I never even considered a Wrangler in the past but this seems to become much more up to date with safety and on road features.
I have a 2022 2 door rubicon. The handling took some getting used to, but now it feels natural. Love the jeep. Highly recommend.
Great review! Alex, you’re the best.
Another amazing review
These reviews are the best.
Great review like always!
A ton of info in an enjoyable review. Good job!
Alex, Thank you for this view...Thanks
Great video! I noticed you said that you have to pull the backup camera off to remove the spare. That isn't true, as only the shroud is removed while the camera stays in place for the spare to slide over.
An excellent review thanks 🙏
Good job on the review.
Excellent Review 👍
You rock man
Love from Saudi Arabia
How would you compare the ride to a full size truck? Like my 05 Ram perhaps. I don’t plan to go off road this much, but there isn’t a cooler convertible that I can fit into AND afford.
Sorry if you mentioned it in the video and I didn't notice, but where did you film this video Alex?
You are the most informative and knowledgeable person I have ever watch! Keep up the good work!
GREAT info on this new Wrangler. IMHO...I'd much prefer a review with the 2.0L turbo engine or the diesel version!!
Alex, where is this backroad located you are driving on? Great review!
Wow.. $53,000... Great review Alex!
Another solid review, Alex! Where were you wheeling? Looks like BC.
Good review. Solid
best wrangler overview on youtube.
I know the wrangler and tacoma are two different types of vehicles, but I'd love to see them compared against each other. I see on many other videos the taco and wrangler going head to head on trails and wonder how you would compare them, Alex. Or just a review on the Tacoma TRD Pro would be nice!
The tacoma needs proper tires for the off road comparison.
As a 4Runner TRD owner, I really hope FCA did all their best in this Wrangler. There needs to be improvements that lead to positive competition. Diesel 4Runner would be a welcome outcome, though unlikely.
Getting outdoors and off the beaten path: the one thing that unites all folks who drive such vehicles.
Does the JL will be a little bit more comfortable?
Compare one to raptor and gwagon.
Thanks love the videos..
Does it have Electronic Stability Control
why is the automatic transmission better? what are the pros and cons of auto vs manual for this car? it seems alex is saying there is no reason to get the manual.
The automatic delivers better acceleration, better fuel economy, and smoother low speed crawling in off-road situations.
I swear I heard they were ditching the solid axles. Nice to see they didn't.
I recently checked one out and was disappointed with the drivers seating position. @ 6'4" tall I did not find anything remotely close to drivable!
The review makes me want to go off-roading.
I'll just be here waiting for the diesel until then my Rubicon will have to wait
Genesis G70 coming soon?
8:36 Leather in a Rubicon? Oh, the pretense.
The 4 door is still named Unlimited, it's literally written on the side of the Wrangler...
a trick : you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Allan Jeremias Yup, I have been watching on flixzone for since november myself :)
Alex, thank you for your review. It looked like you were having fun off road :-)
Jay Leno once said, they should pass a law that would require owners of off road sports utility vehicles to take their vehicles off the road at least once a year, or they wouldn't be allowed on the road.
Jay Leno is a moron. I suggest that all sports cars get permanently banned.
Great review Alex, thank you, I believe if you change the intro music to something else the experience of watching your videos would improve. Great work overall.
kokobasha7778 it’s an intro. Just skip it. It’s a review channel, not a tv show. Always amazes me the things people get hung up on. I don’t care for the intro music either, but the content he gives here is great.
Maybe Pussycat Dolls ?
lol, no no my friend, something like what mkbhd uses, great music for a great review.
That music is so neutral and gray that I think it's a great choice. The blandness communicates objectivity, lack of bias, scientific accuracy, etc...
I agree with the MKBHD example. He's TH-camr of the decade after all.
Good review as always but please, Alex, please, get rid of that cheesy music intro.
sounds like something from the 80's. ugh!
I love that sound! Can’t please errybody 🤨
Artist formerly known as.. lol
Compare it with the ride quality of Colorado ZR2
ya i went and tested one of those. it was so damn slow and terrible quality interior for a 50 k plus little truck and hardly any room. also the infotainment sucked and there was no air condition in the back for my german shepherds. The air condition wasn't strong enough. We tested it in the summer. not impressed.
I'm surprised the Wrangler is larger than the Mercedes G-Class, and I'm even more surprised the Tacoma is much larger than the Land Cruiser.
NIAtoolkit Agreed, I was thinking the Taco was a mistake, especially since it was listed twice.
NIAtoolkit Tacoma is stupid long. Like I would never want to have to drive long. Was surprised
gghostrrider different bed configs?
Blake Swan because most tacomas on road have the long bed.
snazari1994 the Tacoma extended cab has the "long" 6ft bed. Tacoma's with double cab have a 5ft bed normally, and only a small percentage of the DC's are made with the longer 6ft bed. Overall length between extended cab with 6ft bed and double cab with 5ft bed is the same.
$53,000 for a Wrangler is still extreme. The 2.0 Turbo looks like a better option than the thirsty 3.7. The diesel should be an interesting option if FCA doesn't price it out of the market.
Alex, drive the Rubicon on a highway. I need to have a reference. Thanks.
Marco Cordero it's terrible. No reference needed. Off road vehicles are terrible on road. Common sense
Blake Swan this generation made substantial improvements over previous. Many reviews rate it well above other similar sized BoF vehicles.
Blake Swan No. It isn't. The JL Rubicon rides very nicely, pretty much like most other SUVs.
I test drove a Rubicon and it drove like a tank on the highway. Sahara on the other hand handles great on the highway just like most SUVs.
❤ it !
Did you say $53k for a Jeep? Pretty steep price for Jeep, but someone I'm sure will buy it.
Why no off-roading here ?
What is fca?
Fiat Chrysler Auto
I think it’s Fiat Chrysler Alfa Romeo Group.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles -- The official name.
Given everyone who ow s one, butches it up more by adding even larger tires, this thing is glacial slow in its fastest trim....
Nice toy :-)
Nick is pretty :)
Compare it to a grand wagoneer
That coming DIESEL with 400 torque! must be 0-60 n 4! If the 2.0 is ALREADY FAST and torquey!
I imagine if they gave up highway capability they would be exempt from the safety and fuel economy standards so I doubt this car will cease to exist because of cafe, it just might end up limited in speed at some point in the future.
Let's be honest here, should people really be buying an off road vehicle that gets low 10s mpg to commute in?
They put the price up, yet droves of customers are complaining - windshield breaking, no full skid plate, etc, etc. Cutting costs and quality - in other words ripping loyal customers off.
it really is a jeep thing i guess noone is crazy lol
I personally prefer manual transmission for off road. That said, I have not tried an eight-speed automatic. I also prefer a manual transmission for everything, I feel the control is unmatched. It seems odd to hear someone argue for automatic on a Jeep Wrangler.
Compare ZR2 and Mercedes
Holy yellow green color cast
Nick is hot!
v 4Runner TRD Pro
Wrangler versus g wagon
For driving in the city most of the time, for $53K? I'd rather get a Lexus GX
The cabin noise is what drives me nuts about wranglers. That’s the number one reason it’s a no-go for me. The removable doors/roof offer no sound insulation at all. That’s fine for a weekend off road rig, but terrible on a daily basis.
I have a 2016 4Runner limited. I personally am curious how my center diff stacks up on and off road to the wrangler. Alex you are my number one favorite reviewer online. Keep the great reviews coming!
c plus but it wins suv of the year and europe rates it at 1. ratings are bs
All we are waiting for a new Land Rover Defender ;)
i dunno about the new wranglers look, the beauty of the old one was that you can mod it anyway you like and it would still look just as nice if not better, throw on jerry cans, shovel, pick, as many LED lights as you want, hi-lift jack, winch, etc... you can do anything you want to it or nothing and it was nice, this wrangler might not be as forgiving of mods.
I’m a musician. I like the intro music!
and driving it on real 4x4 roads will loosen shit all over it just like the last 5 years models. drive it ten years then review it and see how well it holds up. a stick shift IS the hill decent system with a 4:10 rearend. this road looks like my driveway.
I want to crawl under a rock!😐
Shame that FCA build quality and components are absolute trash. Would never buy a Jeep unless I love the dealerships waiting room. Craig Cole's experience with this tells me all I need to know
One review on a early model (or maybe even pre-production) tells you all you need to know? How about TFL's diesel hiccups, or Alfa Romeo shenanigans, Z06 track tests by MT, GT350 diff or trans cooler woes? All were early on in the model run, and shouldnt be representative of what the majority of people experience.
I drove a jeep once and only once
how long ago was this?
Good for you.
They look so lame with four doors
JesseOsby agree...the school bus of Jeeps.
The only thing dumber than a four door Wrangler is an automatic Wrangler...
Very interesting when non-Jeep people try and walk people around a Wrangler. Right away Alex claims Jeep as a division of FCA does not like to draw a linage to the WWII Jeep. He is wrong. He also stumbles around typical Wrangler characteristics of folding windshields and implies that a Jeep owner would be lost without the provided tools from Jeep. Alex is surly a passenger car driver and probably a Toyota or Honda. These type of folks don't really understand vehicles like a Wrangler. Alex should probably stick to foreign passenger car reviews.
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Way over priced
There is No Centre Lock in the Wrangler only in G550, Armada, Land Cruiser and LX570 etc....... You best delete this Video before FCA fans blow up to your Blunders!
Very interesting when non-Jeep people try and walk people around a Wrangler. Right away Alex claims Jeep as a division of FCA does not like to draw a linage to the WWII Jeep. He is wrong. He also stumbles around typical Wrangler characteristics of folding windshields and implies that a Jeep owner would be lost without the provided tools from Jeep. Alex is surly a passenger car driver and probably a Toyota or Honda. These type of folks don't really understand vehicles like a Wrangler. Alex should probably stick to foreign passenger car reviews.
Alex is 100% more competent than the jeep salespeople I've talked to so far, and probably the best vehicle reviewer overall on TH-cam and Planet Earth. This was an abbreviated review after all! I was looking to get another look at the u-connect in action and the hill descent control, and got it.