The Jeep Wrangler is a 2-door SUV , 4-door SUV offered in 4WD 2dr Sport , 4WD 2dr Sahara , 4WD 2dr Rubicon , 4WD 4dr Sport , 4WD 4dr Sport RHD *Ltd Avail* , 4WD 4dr Sahara , 4WD 4dr Call of Duty MW3 , 4WD 2dr Arctic , 4WD 4dr Arctic , 4WD 2dr Call of Duty MW3 and 4WD 4dr Rubicon . The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (285 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 20 mpg highway. The Wrangler uses Regular fuel.
The Wrangler has a 3,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Optional/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Nissan Frontier .
A subscription to ConsumerReports.org includes Consumer Reports road test reports (based on over 40 different tests).
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Test complete video: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
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New road tests: Compact luxury SUVs, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota Prius V
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