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2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon review
The Wrangler remains an icon and a master off the beaten track, but can it justify a recent $12,000 price increase? We're not sure...
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James Wong
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2024 Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Mazda CX-9
2022 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
81L
786 to 834 km
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$47,600 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Iconic looks, road presence
- Unstoppable off-road
- Decent warranty and servicing
Misses
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- $100,000 drive-away is far too much
- Workmanlike to drive on the road
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$745)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3604 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 209kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.03 | 10.5 | |
