Paul Maric
2027 Jeep Wrangler 392 review: Taking on the Rubicon Trail
Every Jeep fan knows the name. We spent three days crawling across California's Rubicon Trail in a V8 Wrangler to see if it lives up to the legend.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Rubicon
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.7 L/100km
Power and torque
150kW / 340Nm
Power and torque
200kW / 400Nm
1140km
683km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
3
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
3 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
—
Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.5 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.3 in
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
—
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
—
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
—
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 129 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 218 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,995 cc
Engine code: ERC
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 65 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 66.2447 L
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 24.5 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 18 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 12 V
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Hybrid and electric systems
—
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 14.5 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 11.9 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 7 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,140 km
Combined: 17.5 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 9.7 L/100km
Country/highway: 8.6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 683 km
Combined: 10.3 km/L
Country/highway: 11.6 km/L
Urban: 8.7 km/L
Urban: 11.5 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 24 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 150 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 18 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 272 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 200 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm
Measurement standard: DIN
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,250 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,500 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 150 kW
Maximum torque nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,450 rpm
Secondary power
—
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Low/high gear ranges: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission code: 850RE
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Differential lock
—
Differential lock
Location: Front, Rear
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
—
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 235 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: Q
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: Q
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: PPC
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 3
Number of doors: 3
Platform code: JL
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
—
Step
—
Step
Location side: yes
Type: Platform
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,473 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 520 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: SAE
Rear seat down: 2,050.1397 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,900 mm
Front track: 1,621 mm
Overall height: 1,659 mm
Overall length: 4,717 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,140 mm
Overall width: 1,893 mm
Rear track: 1,613 mm
Wheelbase: 2,820 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,000 mm
Front track: 1,597.6632 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 257 mm
Overall height: 1,879 mm
Overall length: 4,334 mm
Overall width: 1,894 mm
Rear track: 1,597.6632 mm
Wheelbase: 2,458.7249 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,041 mm
Headroom rear: 998 mm
Hip room front: 1,523 mm
Hip room rear: 1,500 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,466 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,420 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,082.0422 mm
Headroom rear: 1,059.1821 mm
Hip room front: 1,369.0627 mm
Hip room rear: 1,143.0023 mm
Leg room front: 1,046.4821 mm
Leg room rear: 906.7818 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,414.7828 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,465.5829 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 44°
Departure angle: 37°
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
—
Rear door
Type: Single Hinged
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Removable
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,910 kg
Tare weight: 1,868.75 kg
Trailer noseweight: 200 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,497 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,404 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,020 kg
Tare weight: 1,977.8165 kg
Trailer noseweight: 150 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 552 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
USB connection rear: yes
Speakers
Number of: 8
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Brand name: Alpine
Number of: 9
Subwoofer: yes
Remote audio controls
—
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
—
Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On doors: Synthetic Leather
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Colour High Gloss
Airbags
Number of: 9
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 79
ANCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Feb 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: Q5 R4 LHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 60
ANCAP child occupant score: 80
ANCAP overall: 3
ANCAP pedestrian score: 49
ANCAP safety assist score: 51
ANCAP date tested: 19 Dec 2019
ANCAP rating year: 2019
ANCAP version tested: Wrangler Sahara Unlimited LHD 2.2 diesel
Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Side airbag
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: One-Piece
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
—
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 12,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
—
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Battery - Total
—
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
—
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
—
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Roof
—
Convertible rollover protection
Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible roof
Type hard: yes
Glass rear window: yes
Operation removable: yes
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Locks
—
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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