Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport SUV

• There are significant and serious reasons to think twice about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, but there is also plenty to love about this unique, characterful, capable and unabashedly all-American SUV.

• Pros

  All but unstoppable on the trail; unmistakable styling; numerous variations; extensive factory and aftermarket parts support; fun to drive in its own special way.

• Cons

  Mediocre crash test scores; long braking distances; sloppy on-road handling; noisy interior; busy ride; questionable security with soft top; missing many of the latest safety and technology features; cumbersome convertible operation.

• What’s New for 2016

  The Jeep Wrangler bolsters its already robust collection of special models with the addition of the Black Bear, 75th Anniversary and Backcountry Editions. The Wrangler Sahara trim gains some aesthetic updates and a new Olive Green interior option. There are also some new colors available, which, for the Wrangler, is actually quite noteworthy.

• Specifications

  LENGTH 13ft 8.3in

  WIDTH 6ft 1.7in

  HEIGHT
  5ft 11.9in

  GROUND CLEARANCE
  0ft 8.3in

  Body style illustration may not reflect the actual shape of this vehicle.

  Exterior Measurements

  WIDTH6 ft. 1.7 in. (73.7 in.)	HEIGHT5 ft. 11.9 in. (71.9 in.)
  LENGTH13 ft. 8.3 in. (164.3 in.)	GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 8.3 in. (8.3 in.)
  WHEEL BASE7 ft. 11.4 in. (95.4 in.)

  Interior Measurements

  FRONT HEAD ROOM 41.3 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM 55.6 in.
  FRONT LEG ROOM 41.0 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 55.8 in.
  REAR HIP ROOM 44.7 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM 40.3 in.
  REAR LEG ROOM 35.6 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM 44.7 in.

  Fuel

  ENGINE TYPE Gas	FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
  FUEL TANK CAPACITY 18.6 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 316.2/390.6 mi.
  EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 17/21 mpg

  Weights and Capacities

  MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 2000 lbs.	MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1000 lbs.
  EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 101.2 cu.ft.	GROSS WEIGHT 4900 lbs.
  CURB WEIGHT 3760 lbs.	ANGLE OF APPROACH 38.7 degrees
  ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 29.1 degrees	CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 12.8 cu.ft.
  MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 55.0 cu.ft.
  ** When adequately equipped, which may require engine and/or other drivetrain upgrades.

  DriveTrain

  DRIVE TYPE Four wheel drive

  TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual

  Engine & Performance

  BASE ENGINE SIZE 3.6 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
  CYLINDERS V6	VALVES 24
  VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 260 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
  HORSEPOWER 285 hp @ 6400 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 34.6 ft.

  Suspension

  Front and rear stabilizer bar

  Warranty

  BASIC 3 yr./ 36000 mi.	DRIVETRAIN 5 yr./ 100000 mi.
  ROADSIDE 5 yr./ 100000 mi.	RUST 5 yr./ 100000 mi