2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Full On and Off-Road Review

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2017
  • The Jeep Wrangler is widely considered the most recognized vehicle in the world. The 2018 JL may be new from the trail up, but it keeps its legendary silhouette and mountain goat-like capabilities. Tom Voelk travels to Tucson, Arizona for a full on and off-road review of the newest Wrangler, including severe boulder hopping in a Rubicon model.
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  • @Dwealdric
    @Dwealdric 6 років тому +2

    I've got to say, I'm quite pleasantly surprised at how various auto journalists are reviewing this vehicle. This video is an excellent example. Most reviews in the past have focused on the Wrangler as an on road car, and have lambasted it in that regard. For the JL, it's like a light bulb has come on. Everyone seems to realize what the vehicle is, and what it isn't. Road manners come second by design, as this is an off road vehicle first. This applies to even the more luxurious on road versions. It's nice to see journalists with their fingers on the pulse of the vehicle. Well done.

  • @AndrewParkOutdoors
    @AndrewParkOutdoors 6 років тому +72

    Probably the best review of the new Jeep I've seen so far on YT, thanks.

  • @phil_w8
    @phil_w8 5 років тому +7

    One of the best reviews I've watch so far. Nicely done!

  • @crownr0yalonice
    @crownr0yalonice 6 років тому +3

    Embargo lifted! You are my favorite car reviewer. I used to stalk NYT for your videos. They soothe and inform me while I study. Keep doing great things!

  • @brandonpollard8928
    @brandonpollard8928 6 років тому +17

    Go Tom! You always hit the nail on the head.. your the Thor of car reviews

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому +9

      That will be a lot easier now that Thor's hair is shorter.

  • @mikewellington2738
    @mikewellington2738 6 років тому +13

    I think there are too many Jeeps not being used "properly" (very subjective, I know) but they've really done a masterful job of updating it to today's standards while keeping its integrity intact.

  • @frankp3757
    @frankp3757 6 років тому +2

    As always, great review Tom! Thank you.

  • @apple_cider1207
    @apple_cider1207 6 років тому +1

    been waiting for this. you're awesome man !

  • @ExtremeLARPr
    @ExtremeLARPr 6 років тому +8

    Excellent review, thank you!

  • @leonisbacher1772
    @leonisbacher1772 6 років тому +3

    Tom I love your honest heartfelt reviews, your enthusiasm is always contagious !
    Thanks, from France

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому +1

      Ah, LOVE France! Spent a couple weeks there in the fall. My son just came home from study abroad in Paris. We will return!

  • @BearClawJ
    @BearClawJ 6 років тому +1

    THANK YOU! for making a very well put together video. Very well done

  • @ghosher
    @ghosher 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the great reviews.... keep it up. From an envious enthusiast... cheers !

  • @daftboy11
    @daftboy11 6 років тому +2

    Great review Tom !! I can't wait for the four door pickup model to debut.

  • @cheetahsong
    @cheetahsong 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for your reviews!!

  • @CarStory
    @CarStory 5 років тому +1

    One of my favorite car reviewers. Total pro. Well done.

  • @SoFloLuca
    @SoFloLuca 6 років тому +1

    Almost Perfect! Amazing job FCA! Love it!

  • @Merakai01
    @Merakai01 4 роки тому +5

    Amazing vehicles, can only dream of owning one 👌🙌. Also fantastic review👍

  • @alamohammad3018
    @alamohammad3018 4 роки тому +1

    now i know what the difference between all trims,thanks alot tom that was really helpful brother.

  • @ZAINABBAS
    @ZAINABBAS 6 років тому +5

    Awesome Review.

  • @RCPlayGround
    @RCPlayGround 6 років тому

    Awesome new jeep wrangler JL video~

  • @mikeaxa8243
    @mikeaxa8243 2 роки тому +1

    Most genuine review I have ever seen

  • @nicolecurry5627
    @nicolecurry5627 6 років тому +1

    Great video love that new JL

  • @FarHanSolo
    @FarHanSolo 5 років тому +9

    "I'm not breathing; I should breath" hehe. Nice one Tom

  • @olamorken
    @olamorken 6 років тому

    Great work Tom!

  • @jabo98
    @jabo98 6 років тому

    Very nice review, thank you.

  • @carmilo9399
    @carmilo9399 5 років тому +9

    Jeep is the best 4x4 vehicle in the world.

  • @volcom52002
    @volcom52002 6 років тому +10

    I was never a fan of Jeep Wrangler....until now. Excellent video

  • @BladeDoomer86
    @BladeDoomer86 6 років тому +2

    Looks amazing, an upgrade from my 13 Jku, getting jealous here

  • @clint7312
    @clint7312 6 років тому

    Great thorough review

  • @Orion33759
    @Orion33759 5 років тому +12

    2:20. It’s actually two rungs up. From the sport. Forgetting the sport S?

  • @noecker97
    @noecker97 5 років тому +1

    I Love That Red 2-Door Rubicon One!!!

  • @DPRX99
    @DPRX99 6 років тому

    Great review!

  • @j.r.777
    @j.r.777 3 роки тому

    I just ordered and bought my very first Jeep. It is a 2021 JL Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I ordered it on 11-30-2020 and it arrived at the dealership on 02-12-2021. I bought the Rubicon for the sole purpose of off roading and I cannot wait to finally take it out on the trails.

  • @vegasdavetv
    @vegasdavetv 6 років тому

    great video, got some jeep videos up my self

  • @CarNews24h
    @CarNews24h 6 років тому +2

    really nice, I lvoe you!

  • @BrendanMacWade
    @BrendanMacWade 6 років тому +18

    Fantastic video! Thank you!

  • @EGlideKid
    @EGlideKid 6 років тому

    Nice review!

  • @jeslynlane
    @jeslynlane 4 роки тому +1

    just picked up my 4 door 2018 tonight!!!

  • @Student4Life1975
    @Student4Life1975 6 років тому +1

    a winner yet once again.

  • @hemingsgarage
    @hemingsgarage 6 років тому

    Very detailed and interesting review.

  • @et1965
    @et1965 6 років тому

    Nice work Tom. I envy your job :)

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564 4 роки тому +2

    Top...No Miata !! 😂😂😂👍 Good one👍👍😂😂 Tom, I love your reviews! Nice job.👍👍👍 Heritage model!😂😂👍👍

  • @theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275
    @theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275 5 років тому +3

    Hope we get similar specs in South Africa, Then I'll have mine in green and in 2 door guise. Excelent

  • @barbaraschenck5691
    @barbaraschenck5691 6 років тому +1

    Very nice job, Tom! Thanks. Wouldn't mind getting one but I need the one with a pick-up bed!

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому

      While automakers seldom "comment on future product" apparently it will be called "Scrambler". I'll guess it's a Detroit show reveal. I had one FCA exec confirm it's existence while another just looked at me in a coy way. FCA could use a compact pickup.

    • @RickZackExploreOffroad
      @RickZackExploreOffroad 6 років тому

      Why don't they just call it what it once was, the Commanche?

  • @joshuavancuyck2669
    @joshuavancuyck2669 4 роки тому

    Splendid review 👍

  • @redblaze1981pk76
    @redblaze1981pk76 5 років тому

    I bought my wife a JL wrangler an we love it ! Having a great time... Wishing it was easier to find more lift kits options.

  • @walterivanfairview
    @walterivanfairview 6 років тому +2

    You make the best car review videos on UA-cam, thank you!

  • @morganbuhborgan730
    @morganbuhborgan730 6 років тому +6

    I'm excited for the diesel JL

  • @ytytyt2516
    @ytytyt2516 6 років тому

    Awesome Looks 2k18 Wrangler 👍

  • @MYFOODMYCULTURE
    @MYFOODMYCULTURE 5 років тому +2

    wow best jeep ever

  • @thiagocarvalho836
    @thiagocarvalho836 6 років тому +4

    You're an awesome reviewer, greetings from Brazil!

  • @dougschneider5948
    @dougschneider5948 2 роки тому

    Very good review.

  • @intox69
    @intox69 6 років тому

    I'm stoked for the diesel, I've been waiting for that for a long time.

  • @DanielTojcic
    @DanielTojcic 6 років тому

    This looks better than previous Gen in many ways - nice

  • @elwitkauesa4148
    @elwitkauesa4148 6 років тому +1

    I like!! 🤓👏🏽

  • @XploreAz
    @XploreAz 6 років тому +1

    Impressive.

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 6 років тому

    I really wanted that green exterior colored jeep of the pre-production shots!

  • @Grimlock1973
    @Grimlock1973 6 років тому +1

    Great review as always!

  • @tetobdub9097
    @tetobdub9097 3 роки тому

    I love it!!

  • @qwerty3B
    @qwerty3B 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful... my dream car 💝💝💝

  • @limpunsing224
    @limpunsing224 6 років тому

    This may sound silly but I'm just curious if it's viable to put a camera somewhere in front to see obstacles more clearly & also eliminate the need for spotters

  • @jarredmay7496
    @jarredmay7496 6 років тому +2

    Awesome video!!

  • @SSS-mp8th
    @SSS-mp8th 6 років тому +15

    I may have to test drive one a Sahara Unlimited is probably all I'd need. Basic camping, good ground clearance and heavy snow would be the hardest tasks. Rubicon does look good but overkill for the average buyer like me.

    • @endocry
      @endocry 6 років тому +2

      SS S I’ve always thought the Willys trim was a good economical compromise between a Sport and a Rubicon. I’d bet the Willys will show up in the line up later in 2018.

    • @RickZackExploreOffroad
      @RickZackExploreOffroad 6 років тому

      Thats what I thought when I bought by 2015 Sahara. Ended up adding most of what the Rubicon had to offer (and then some). Oh well

    • @beastboyP1
      @beastboyP1 6 років тому

      endocry that’s exactly what i have, best damn jeep ever.

    • @endocry
      @endocry 6 років тому +1

      Rock crawling I'd take the Rubicon...everything else I'd save money and take the Willys.

    • @billfrigo7602
      @billfrigo7602 5 років тому

      @@endocry Looks like they've released a "MOAB" trim package to bridge the gap since you've posted this. :)

  • @legion1630
    @legion1630 6 років тому

    I owned one and loved it..I am looking at a wrangler unlimited or a silverado..Please advice

  • @srirustadi8495
    @srirustadi8495 5 років тому +1

    Jeep The king ofroad👍

  • @zeebooooad
    @zeebooooad 6 років тому +31

    Very nice jeep

  • @ultrakwon
    @ultrakwon 6 років тому

    Wondering if I should get this, the Ford Edge, or Toyota Highlander.

  • @gorillaninja78
    @gorillaninja78 6 років тому

    That dude talking to the press sounded like he was going to fall asleep! Lol

  • @scottswofford228
    @scottswofford228 6 років тому

    Yep I'm buying one

  • @haneefkhan1798
    @haneefkhan1798 6 років тому +3

    The American legend jeep USA***

  • @alemnass7067
    @alemnass7067 6 років тому

    Wao...very nice

  • @feribae8777
    @feribae8777 5 років тому

    saya suka dan kagum dengan RUBICON WRANGLER ... MANTAP

  • @williamkee7924
    @williamkee7924 5 років тому +2

    My dream vehicle.

  • @DiegoHernandez-bq1ce
    @DiegoHernandez-bq1ce 3 роки тому +1

    The Jeep Wrangle Sahara black color car and jeep Grand cherokee summit are better than any other logo or suv love it

  • @EeveeLO6
    @EeveeLO6 6 років тому

    Picking up a 2018 4 door red rubicon soon.

  • @stangtrax
    @stangtrax 6 років тому

    Good review, but any facts on roll cage?

  • @patrickdehaan3670
    @patrickdehaan3670 6 років тому

    GREAT review.

  • @thevisualedmarchiveproject3861
    @thevisualedmarchiveproject3861 5 років тому

    You gotta get one of these. Sky's the limit... - Avengers.

  • @carterman1025
    @carterman1025 5 років тому +5

    When you think about it, the fact that you pay like $50 grand for a jeep and then take it off road into the rocky outdoors is fateful for any nice looking vehicle.

    • @freedom_foz_6337
      @freedom_foz_6337 4 роки тому

      Carter Staab agreed!!! Almost hate to use the thing

  • @JeffSelf
    @JeffSelf 6 років тому +3

    Damn. Makes me want to trade in my 2010 JK Rubicon.

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому +2

      I'm sure there's a Jeep dealership willing to make that happen...

  • @ken.wenzel
    @ken.wenzel 6 років тому

    That gas tank under the driver's seat survived through the M151 series of Military Jeeps, until replaced by the Hummer in the 80's.

  • @deifor
    @deifor 6 років тому

    I'm glad this new generation is so well constructed, I might finally be able to afford a JK

  • @alexchahum2782
    @alexchahum2782 5 років тому

    Amazing..small hummer

  • @alderusdmc
    @alderusdmc 4 роки тому

    What's the TP trunk test?

  • @TheCourtJester1956
    @TheCourtJester1956 6 років тому

    Where can I get the heritage model?

  • @1gr8oil
    @1gr8oil 6 років тому

    Jeep knocked this one out of the park!

  • @JsGarage
    @JsGarage 6 років тому +3

    Jeep really nailed this one. Best Wrangler yet.

  • @keshavluckhun4257
    @keshavluckhun4257 5 років тому

    A real man daily drive.

  • @cameronalexander359
    @cameronalexander359 6 років тому

    Looking foward to this arriving 'downunder. Having said that, Jeep has a lot of work to do. No vehicle marque has a worse reputation in Australia than Jeep.

  • @fiftytwice50x2
    @fiftytwice50x2 6 років тому

    Does the Turbo version still use 87 octane or is it premium?

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому

      This from the press packet David- Minimum unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2, 91 octane or higher recommended for optimum fuel economy and performance

  • @993mike
    @993mike 6 років тому +4

    For me it still doesn't exist until the diesel shows up, but what I really wish for is the Hemi. Geez - the Grand Cherokee gets THREE versions of the V-8, but not even a 5.7 for the Wrangler??

    • @vhateverlie
      @vhateverlie 6 років тому +1

      993mike gotta save something for 2021

    • @clutchalbader
      @clutchalbader 6 років тому +2

      bruh? have you even driven the thing with 285 horses??? 500+hp will send idiots to hospitals in no time :)

    • @hellaacapella
      @hellaacapella Рік тому

      This comment aged well! Now we have the 392 Hemi, the shitty fiat diesel and the 4xe

  • @TrailTribune
    @TrailTribune 6 років тому

    A small amount of wind noise? Haven't been able to take a call in 4 years in my 2014 hard top JK lol.

  • @mithunchawdhury689
    @mithunchawdhury689 6 років тому

    2.0L JL will be great for Asia market, cause higher engine cc has high tax in here, so many people didn't buy the wrangler even if they wanted to because of the tax but now that jeep has came up with this 2.0JL sells of wrangler should go higher in Asia

  • @jamesbensch6
    @jamesbensch6 6 років тому

    Just finished Doug's video of the same event

  • @healthyamerican
    @healthyamerican 6 років тому

    the sahara is the only one with full time four wheel option, i think thats so wrong. why not offer it on the rubicon as well

  • @davidmathew2918
    @davidmathew2918 6 років тому +2

    THIS GUY IS PUMPED TOOO -.-

  • @cadsux
    @cadsux 6 років тому

    The original design & creation of the Jeep was American Bantam & the Army, but Willys & Ford were the ones who could produce & evolve it. The distinctive vertical slot grille was Ford's idea. It was 9 slots, but Willys later made it 7 slots in order to trademark it. When American Bantam went belly-up in 1950, the trademark was granted to Willys.

  • @abbasfahmy1899
    @abbasfahmy1899 6 років тому

    Why isn't anyone talking about the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) feature listed in the JL Wrangler Order Guide ? .... I mean it's a major feature to improve on-road comfort.

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому

      Well, now they are. Thanks for that, I don't do 30 minute videos like Alex so I don't get EVERYTHING in. In addition, I missed that there are no side curtain airbags or any airbag protection for rear passengers.

    • @RickZackExploreOffroad
      @RickZackExploreOffroad 6 років тому

      My 2015 Sahara has side airbags located in the front seats. That option is no linger available?

  • @yellowhammer3
    @yellowhammer3 6 років тому +2

    I'll take that red rubicon please and thank you

  • @JsGarage
    @JsGarage 6 років тому +2

    Good on Jeep for using a course that isn't testing Jeep compass on the same stupid little hills.

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  6 років тому +3

      A Compass would have been denied on this terrain. Mark Allen told me he instructed the Jamboree crew to create an especially difficult course, even for Wrangler. It was impressive. Imagine what it can do with the mods that hard core Jeepsters will make.