Great review! Finally a UK reviewer who understands the call of a Jeep. Yes, their reliability might be questionable in places. But they have so much character, you instantly love it
I love my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JK despite its flaws on the tarmac and I always feel I 'm on an adventure whether off to the Highlands or to the supermarket. It's amazing fun driving off-road. I also had a Jeep Wrangler Sahara TJ for 15 years and I loved that Jeep too. It's an enthusiasts vehicle, like a Landrover Defender.
you get to the backseat through the PASSENGER's seat (NOT through the drivers seat as you showed)! That makes a slight difference, as it opens up more and you have more space to get in and out.
As it's 2020, can we please avoid referencing Matt on the Carbuyer videos comments section. Matt now works for another channel and people should preferably go there to talk about him.
This is the route the new Defender should of taken. True to its heritage, with utilitarian design and features that allow it to be a workhorse as intended, but keep the wannabes happy. New Defender bares no relation or intent to its original remit.
I am buying my husband one in a few months. He had a Jeep Wrangler Sahara the first year it came out. He loved it! It drove it for years but eventually he traded it in for a more "practical" vehicle. He ALWAYS regretted it and missed his Jeeping out in nature. He is so frugal and wouldn't spend the money on himself. I recently came into an inheritance and my grown kids & I are going to totally surprise him. I think he might cry. He is my hero.... he deserves this! Now... which model? 💖
Over the past 15 years I have owned only live axle front end vehicles and they have their advantages and disadvantages. My wife runs a LC 150 (Lexus LX), but we needed a TOAD so the Wrangler was one of the limited number that could be flat towed behind an RV. Ordered a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe that we haven't received yet. Apparently the Ram 2500 was not what the wife wanted to drive on vacation. Wrangler 4 door only takes us out to just under 60' of total length when towed behind the RV.
I've actually removed my back seat entirely , this vehicle isn't really meant to carry more than 1 - 2 people . And how can you say it is not comfortable? It rides so very fine. You sit high up and you know there is 4000 lbs of steel protecting you. Once you get used to driving a Jeep you never want to quit.
What about the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport? Or did you mean PERMENANT four wheel drive? Surely the entry level Wrangler is the Sport, not the Sahara (see 04.15).
Is 2 door better than 4 door? I see everyone saying they like 2 door better and I'm trying to decide between the two. I'm rarely in the car with other people and if I am it's only one other person.
Does the accelerator on the jeep feel hard?, I keep getting my friends saying that driving this car can be stressful on your foot because of its hard accelerator from what I heard
The Wrangler looks so much better as a 2 door and in my opinion should only be offered in 2 door guise. If you want 4 doors get a Cherokee, Renegade, Compass or Grand Cherokee.
WTF? The Wrangler starts at 40,000 pounds in England? That's $52,000. In the US the wrangler starts at $28,000. I thought that was a lot. Awesome off road though and fun to modify. Not the most reliable cars, but compared to a range rover a wrangler is basically a 1995 accord as far as reliability goes. Range rovers are absolute garbage
i just think its a shame to have that long bumper in front to save pedestrians and no option for steel one i know in my jeep JL Rubicon i am glad i got them i would of mangled the plastic ones on the first day
@@RealTalkwithAbhishek Thar has the same legacy as the Jeep so that is a moot point. It would have been nice if Mahindra did their own thing(in a good way) and took it to a different level. It is also good that Mahindra didn't go for their own thing as God only knows what they would have come up with. As far as copies go they just took 'inspiration' from the exterior. Wish they were so inspired with the interiors as well. I mean they couldn't even manage three seats in the rear. Says loads about their capabilities and prowess as an automobile manufacturer.
@@maserati1457 BJ40 looks good but Thar outperforms it any given day on the down and dirty. BJ40 is a good design but it is all about looks. Even the BJ40 thing is borrowed by a famous off road pedigree brand. Yet it is still quite an original design compared to Thar. Thar carries the Jeep dna so they can be considered the lesser evil, but they can't even copy properly.
@@THUGPUTIN its not a copy. Know the history first. Both Thar and Wrangler are evolution of Willy's. They both own design license in their respective countries. Chrysler is american company so obviously they win case over there. Americans know History about Thar more than Indians.
@@THUGPUTIN I wish they copied the interiors- three seats, subwoofer placement, bigger ceiling speakers, central armrest with two-zone cooling. Hope they would in the future iterations. It would definitely have better handling than the current version. Hope they 'Rise' and leave China behind at their own game.
The build quality is good, with all due respect and I emphasize the RESPECT part the most, this is what's called "out of town stupid", but you guys are excused because you don't know the brand.
I've had Jeep Wranglers for almost 20 years and they were reasonably reliable, except perhaps for rust, but I do live near the Sea and never cleaned them!
No wonder Jeep is surpassing everyone in the 4x4 line up. Land Rover murdered the Defender and now you can't distinguish it from the city focused Discovery. Toyota made the Land Cruiser basically a super luxury yatch that only the super rich can afford. G-Wagon is pretty good, and you also need to rob a bank to buy one, but its a Mercedes so its understandable, not so much for Toyota. With so many nanny state regulations and emission control, classic 4x4 are going away in our life times. Mark my words
We indians are waiting to convert new mahindra thar to this vehicle looking shape...only minimum modifications are required. New vehicle + modifications = total cost below 15 lakhs indian rupees only 😛.
. . . .and the NCAP safety rating is?? ....... from what I seen on other car review sites - its dreadful. Worth noting because if its a family car it is or will be a consideration.
What are you talking about? You are so very wrong . Here in Canada the Wrangler has one of the highest safety rating . I pay one of the lowest insurance for owning a Wrangler. It is 4000 lbs of steel and you don't want to come in contact with this locomotive on the road .
Never thought I'd say this but I think this is now a better package than a defender
Defender died with their last model.
Oozes character
Basic and simple exterior. No big grill and trying to make it luxurious. I like that
Great review! Finally a UK reviewer who understands the call of a Jeep. Yes, their reliability might be questionable in places. But they have so much character, you instantly love it
I love my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JK despite its flaws on the tarmac and I always feel I 'm on an adventure whether off to the Highlands or to the supermarket. It's amazing fun driving off-road. I also had a Jeep Wrangler Sahara TJ for 15 years and I loved that Jeep too. It's an enthusiasts vehicle, like a Landrover Defender.
Stone Marten I agree! It’s an emotional attachment, rather than just a machine
Great looking new Jeep Wrangler, capable and comfortable, just shame about the sky high cost.
you get to the backseat through the PASSENGER's seat (NOT through the drivers seat as you showed)! That makes a slight difference, as it opens up more and you have more space to get in and out.
As it's 2020, can we please avoid referencing Matt on the Carbuyer videos comments section. Matt now works for another channel and people should preferably go there to talk about him.
Where is Mat? I haven't seen him on this channel for a while now.
He’s on Carwow, has been for 2/3 years now.
I like Matt and his Carwow channel is excellent.
Mat is the goat at these stuff
Where’s Matt been lately?
This is the route the new Defender should of taken.
True to its heritage, with utilitarian design and features that allow it to be a workhorse as intended, but keep the wannabes happy.
New Defender bares no relation or intent to its original remit.
I agree, this Jeep Wrangler JL is a fine evolution of the icon, rather than the revolution of the new Defender.
LR should have used the Disco 4 chassis and running gear and put a more basic and lightweight body on it.
Absolutely agree.
New defender, too similar to a Disco and Range Rover.
I am buying my husband one in a few months. He had a Jeep Wrangler Sahara the first year it came out. He loved it! It drove it for years but eventually he traded it in for a more "practical" vehicle. He ALWAYS regretted it and missed his Jeeping out in nature. He is so frugal and wouldn't spend the money on himself. I recently came into an inheritance and my grown kids & I are going to totally surprise him. I think he might cry. He is my hero.... he deserves this! Now... which model? 💖
Aw thats so great hope he loves it
If you can stretch to it, get the Rubicon. But of l we’re he l would cry whatever model l got.
Over the past 15 years I have owned only live axle front end vehicles and they have their advantages and disadvantages. My wife runs a LC 150 (Lexus LX), but we needed a TOAD so the Wrangler was one of the limited number that could be flat towed behind an RV. Ordered a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe that we haven't received yet. Apparently the Ram 2500 was not what the wife wanted to drive on vacation. Wrangler 4 door only takes us out to just under 60' of total length when towed behind the RV.
As an American it's weird to see a 2 door Sahara Wrangler as in the US it's only available on the 4 door Unlimited models
In the US they have 2-door too. I live in the US, don’t brag about your false knowledge.
@@cg7240 check their website ;)
CJ G nope
When was this filmed? Batch is in shorts and with our current weather he wouldn't be in those!
He also just mentioned Ginny, what's happened to her?
I was just thinking the same....was this filmed ages ago or is Britain affected by climate change much more than one presumes?
Probably filmed summer-autumn 2019 ;)
Have you driven the Mahindra Thar or the Force Gurkha ?
I've actually removed my back seat entirely , this vehicle isn't really meant to carry more than 1 - 2 people . And how can you say it is not comfortable? It rides so very fine. You sit high up and you know there is 4000 lbs of steel protecting you. Once you get used to driving a Jeep you never want to quit.
Excellent review. Nice one Mr Reviewer :)
So this thing that you will take to middle of nowhere has an Alfa Romeo engine, does that work out?
At 4:22 Please can you explain how this is 'permanent four when drive' when it defaults to 2WD and needs to be manually selected into 4WD? Thanks
I thought that the Sahara didn’t come in the 2 door option! Wow
Not in the US
It USED to. Originally it was only 2 doors. It was introduced like in the 80's.
You missed from the list the Lada Niva and the UAZ 463
6:35 "If you need more space you go for the four door Wrangler." No. I would just get a trailer to pull my stuff. :>)
And Lada Niva :)
And the Mahindra
The forward passenger seat slides farther forward to allow easier access to the rear seats. FYI
Great review sir!
Great Video Review
Which is better petrol variant or diesel?
What about the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport? Or did you mean PERMENANT four wheel drive? Surely the entry level Wrangler is the Sport, not the Sahara (see 04.15).
Solid Axel's front and rear I think is what he is referring to..
Is 2 door better than 4 door? I see everyone saying they like 2 door better and I'm trying to decide between the two. I'm rarely in the car with other people and if I am it's only one other person.
The 2 door rubicon in canada has the V6 engine available. It's quite peppy.
HELLO IT THIS THE STING GREY VERSION ?Thank you :)
Love your watch!
Where’s Ginny 😩?
Great review!
Does the accelerator on the jeep feel hard?, I keep getting my friends saying that driving this car can be stressful on your foot because of its hard accelerator from what I heard
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The Land Cruiser 3 door is the one to buy in this category.
Where's the Rubicon review guy's??can't seem to find it
Does this jeep have easier city driving?
The Wrangler is the American version of the Defender 90, love them both!!! What about reliability???
You forgot the uaz and the lada 4x4 mate
I have never seen those on our roads here in Can /Us
Utah's Rubicon Trail? I've never driven it, like this guys claims he has, but last I heard it was in California near Lake Tahoe.
this guy sounds like the actor from Peep Show, love it
I like the two door better.
Are you Iniesta？
That Jeep is very cool, what the Jimny should be haha. Great video as always batch :)
dream car
Ever heard of the Mahindra THAR 2020?
The Wrangler looks so much better as a 2 door and in my opinion should only be offered in 2 door guise. If you want 4 doors get a Cherokee, Renegade, Compass or Grand Cherokee.
Sahara is good !
How many cc is it??
James Pike both☺️
Is that a 2 door Sahara?????
No Pajero or patrol in the list?
At the beginning of the video, you forgot to add the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Or better, replace the defender with the Mitsubishi.
everyone should think about mahindra thar
1- cheap
2- better look
2more capable
WTF? The Wrangler starts at 40,000 pounds in England? That's $52,000. In the US the wrangler starts at $28,000. I thought that was a lot. Awesome off road though and fun to modify. Not the most reliable cars, but compared to a range rover a wrangler is basically a 1995 accord as far as reliability goes. Range rovers are absolute garbage
i just think its a shame to have that long bumper in front to save pedestrians and no option for steel one i know in my jeep JL Rubicon i am glad i got them i would of mangled the plastic ones on the first day
I’d still choose a jimny over this
New generation Mahindra Thar is exactly same in 1/4th pricing 🙏🇮🇳👍
It is still aThar and not a Jeep. The legacy costs more.
In europe thear is not mahindra for sale....,also Tata,or Uaz hunter,Baic bj40....))))) pfffff
@@RealTalkwithAbhishek Thar has the same legacy as the Jeep so that is a moot point. It would have been nice if Mahindra did their own thing(in a good way) and took it to a different level. It is also good that Mahindra didn't go for their own thing as God only knows what they would have come up with. As far as copies go they just took 'inspiration' from the exterior. Wish they were so inspired with the interiors as well. I mean they couldn't even manage three seats in the rear. Says loads about their capabilities and prowess as an automobile manufacturer.
@@maserati1457 BJ40 looks good but Thar outperforms it any given day on the down and dirty. BJ40 is a good design but it is all about looks. Even the BJ40 thing is borrowed by a famous off road pedigree brand. Yet it is still quite an original design compared to Thar. Thar carries the Jeep dna so they can be considered the lesser evil, but they can't even copy properly.
@@maserati1457 Ever heard or Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar? That is Tata for you.
-3C at the moment.
Ah Utah's famous Rubicon trail, almost as famous as London's Eiffel tower.
I thought the Rubicon Trail was in California/Lake Tahoe
@@TheBerkeleyBeauty at the 11:21 mark he says he drove Utahs famous Rubicon trail. I once visited the the Eiffel tower in London...
Nice car
New mahindra thar in india, has more similarities to it.
They copied it enough to avoid design infringement 😂🤣😂
2 l petrol and 2.2 diesel are similar
@@THUGPUTIN its not a copy. Know the history first. Both Thar and Wrangler are evolution of Willy's. They both own design license in their respective countries. Chrysler is american company so obviously they win case over there. Americans know History about Thar more than Indians.
@@f1pro910 license to "manufacture" willys, not license to copy new jeep wrangler design!
@@THUGPUTIN I wish they copied the interiors- three seats, subwoofer placement, bigger ceiling speakers, central armrest with two-zone cooling. Hope they would in the future iterations. It would definitely have better handling than the current version. Hope they 'Rise' and leave China behind at their own game.
Solid vehicle to own
No 3.0L Diesel?
Only available in the good ole USA
I think Mitsubishi Pajero worth a mention
and... 4 runner.... and tacoma... and the list goes on...
With leather seating it costs more than a luxury suv
The steering wheel chap is on the wrong side..
Mahindra thar 2020 is at better price point, considering this same wrangler will be available in India as well!
You forgot the best..Nissan Patrol VTC.
If you're buying a Jeep 2 door, just get the Jimny?
I love my Jeep Wranglers, but would have a Jimny if I couldn't afford the new model.
If you want a tiny, tinny, gutless 4WD then the Suzuki is perfect.
Mahindra thar 2020
@@vichu2160 Just checked it out. Really nice!
Wasn't this guy in Rise Of The Footsoldier....
Indian upcoming thar same jeep Wrangler
You left out the Toyota 4Runner as a very capable off road vehicle. 😁
2020 Mahindra Thar looks exactly like Rubicorn
Steering wheel’s on the wrong side.
Since the U.K. is metric, I suppose the freebie tools are English. You can’t have this repaired at your neighborhood shop with out the proper tools.
rabit818 they are torx bits. Very common.
UK metric? Like the US it is a mix of Imperial, SAE and metric!
The build quality is good, with all due respect and I emphasize the RESPECT part the most, this is what's called "out of town stupid", but you guys are excused because you don't know the brand.
I've had Jeep Wranglers for almost 20 years and they were reasonably reliable, except perhaps for rust, but I do live near the Sea and never cleaned them!
So much gush they must have given him one - there has been no change whatsoever to chassis so how can it be better!!!!
Take it back to the dealer. The steering wheel was mounted on the wrong side. 🤪
Not only 5 ! Thear is 6 ! Ford bronco!
No wonder Jeep is surpassing everyone in the 4x4 line up.
Land Rover murdered the Defender and now you can't distinguish it from the city focused Discovery.
Toyota made the Land Cruiser basically a super luxury yatch that only the super rich can afford. G-Wagon is pretty good, and you also need to rob a bank to buy one, but its a Mercedes so its understandable, not so much for Toyota.
With so many nanny state regulations and emission control, classic 4x4 are going away in our life times. Mark my words
We, the fish people, encourage you to buy these vehicles
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How great can it be? The steering wheel is on the wrong side! :-P
people hate G class there????
Lada Niva
This just have been filmed a while ago and only just published 😂
Your are not a serious motor journalist, your biased to the dealers that land you the cars!
We indians are waiting to convert new mahindra thar to this vehicle looking shape...only minimum modifications are required. New vehicle + modifications = total cost below 15 lakhs indian rupees only 😛.
Did he say, Alfa Romeo engine?😮
No no no. That’s all shades of wrong.
This guy, which public school did he come from? Pretty sure the most off roading he'd ever do is over the puddle to daddys Jag. Car doesn't look bad.
ماشاء الله 🤍
This guy is imitating Matt Watson even on the thumb nail.
The Sahara is not entry level the sport is.
Patrol supersafari
Where did you get those clothes? Did you borrow from your sister??
. . . .and the NCAP safety rating is?? ....... from what I seen on other car review sites - its dreadful. Worth noting because if its a family car it is or will be a consideration.
motorbikes have the same issue and not a lot of people care about the NCAP safety rating for those either. Obviously the JEEP is not for everyone.
Death Trap
What are you talking about? You are so very wrong . Here in Canada the Wrangler has one of the highest safety rating . I pay one of the lowest insurance for owning a Wrangler. It is 4000 lbs of steel and you don't want to come in contact with this locomotive on the road .
Just don't have an accident in one - worst ever NCAP score for a completely new car
Actually no. Its rating has been revised to 3 stars which is very good for this type of vehicle.
Ffffffff fifty thousand pounds ........
UK Rip Off, again!
Guy has some nice legs mm
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Terrible video we dont see roof of the car