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2026 Jeep Wrangler - Rubicon

2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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Overview

Variant

Rubicon

Variant

Pure

Body type

SUV

Body type

SUV

Engine size

2.0 L

Engine size

2.0 L

Drive type

4x4

Drive type

Front

Fuel efficiency (combined)

9.7 / 100 km

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.3 / 100 km

Power and torque

200kW / 400Nm

Power and torque

110kW / 195Nm

683km

762km

Warranty

5 years

Warranty

5 years

Doors

Seats

Fuel type

Unleaded

Fuel type

Unleaded

Safety rating

3 Stars

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Specifications

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

Stop Go Function: Stop

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

Power Outlet 12V

Location (12V): Front

Power Outlet 12V

Location (12V): Front

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Apple Carplay: yes

Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Apple Carplay: yes

Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Apple Wireless Connection: yes

Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

Vanity Mirror

Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes

Driver Mirror Location: Driver

Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes

Location: Passenger

Vanity Mirror

Driver Mirror Location: Driver

Location: Passenger

Navigational Systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information Type: 3d And Voice

Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36

Screen Size (in): 12.30

Navigational Systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information Type: 3d And Voice

Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36

Screen Size (in): 8.00

Parking Distance System

Location: Front

Front Type: Sensor

Location: Rear

Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

Parking Distance System

Location: Rear

Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

Smart Card/Smart Key

Includes Keyless Entry: yes

Includes Keyless Start: yes

Smart Card/Smart Key

Includes Keyless Start: yes

USB Charging Port

Location: Front

Number of Ports in Front: 2

Location: Rear

Number of Ports in Rear: 2

USB Charging Port

Location: Front

Number of Ports in Front: 2

Driver Modes

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Driver Modes

Engine Mapping: yes

Transmission: yes

Electrical System

Voltage: 12

Electrical System

Voltage: 12

Emission Control Level

CO2 Level (Combined): 218

Standard Met: EU6

Emission Control Level

CO2 Level (Country Highway): 126

CO2 Level (Combined): 143

CO2 Level (Urban): 181

Standard Met: EU5

Engine

Engine (cc): 1995

Engine Configuration: In-Line

Engine Code: ERC

Engine (L): 2.0

Number of Cylinders: 4

Engine

Engine (cc): 1998

Engine Configuration: In-Line

Engine (L): 2.0

Number of Cylinders: 4

Fuel

Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95

Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded

Fuel Type: Unleaded

Octane Number: 95

Fuel

Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91

Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded

Fuel Type: Unleaded

Octane Number: 91

Fuel Tanks

Main Capacity Gal: 17.5

Main Capacity (L): 66

Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.6

Main Type: Total

Fuel Tanks

Main Capacity Gal: 12.7

Main Capacity (L): 48

Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6

Main Type: Total

Computer

Average Fuel Consumption: yes

Computer

Average Fuel Consumption: yes

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

Displays Pressure Reading: yes

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

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Display Screen

Location: Dashboard Centre 1

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30

Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes

Location: Instrument Cluster 1

Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00

Display Screen

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes

Location: Dashboard Centre 1

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00

Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes

Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster

Head Up Display: Panel

Fuel Consumption

ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 683

ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 424

ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.3

ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.7

ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29

ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 11.6

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.6

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 33

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 27

ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.7

ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.5

ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25

ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 20

Fuel Consumption

ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 762

ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 473

ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.9

ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.3

ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 45

ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.2

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 51

ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 43

ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.0

ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.7

ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 37

ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31

Performance

Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.5

Maximum Speed (km/h): 160

Maximum Speed (mph): 99

Performance

Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.5

Power

Maximum Power (hp/PS): 272

Maximum Power (kW): 200

Maximum Torque (Nm): 400

Measurement Standard: DIN

Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250

Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

Power

Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150

Maximum Power (kW): 110

Maximum Torque (Nm): 195

Measurement Standard: EEC

Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000

Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800

Fuel Economy

ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.7

Fuel Economy

ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.3

Differential Lock

Location: Front

Location: Rear

Differential Lock

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Drive

Driven Wheels: 4x4

Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time

Selection: Manual

Drive

Driven Wheels: Front

Transmission

Code: 850re

Description: Automatic With Manual Mode

Low High Gear Ranges: yes

Manual Mode: yes

Number of Simulated Gears: 0

Number of Speeds: 8

Shift Lever Location: Floor

Type: Automatic

Transmission

Code: Skyactiv-Drive

Description: Automatic With Manual Mode

Manual Mode: yes

Manufacturer Name: Skyactiv-Drive

Number of Simulated Gears: 0

Number of Speeds: 6

Shift Lever Location: Floor

Type: Automatic

Disc Brakes

Number of Disc Brakes: 4

Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

Disc Brakes

Number of Disc Brakes: 4

Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

Steering Wheel

Heated: yes

Height Adjustment: yes

Multi Function: yes

Telescopic Adjustment: yes

Type: Synthetic Leather

Steering Wheel

Height Adjustment: yes

Multi Function: yes

Telescopic Adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather

Power Steering

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Power Steering

Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

Suspension

Location: Front

Front Spring Type: Coil

Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

Front Type: Beam

Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid

Location: Rear

Rear Spring Type: Coil

Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

Rear Type: Beam

Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

Suspension

Location: Front

Front Spring Type: Coil

Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

Front Type: Strut

Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

Location: Rear

Rear Spring Type: Coil

Rear Type: Torsion Beam

Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

Tires

Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111

Location: Front

Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75

Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q

Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain

Front Wheels Tire Width: 255

Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111

Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75

Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q

Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain

Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Tires

Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92

Location: Front

Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50

Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer

Front Wheels Tire Width: 215

Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92

Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50

Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer

Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Wheels

Location: Front

Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17

Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

Location: Rear

Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17

Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

Wheels

Location: Front

Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18

Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

Location: Rear

Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18

Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

Ramp Angles

Approach Angle: 44.0

Departure Angle: 37.0

Ramp Angles

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Cargo Capacity

Measurement Standard: SAE

Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 72.4

Rear Seat Down (L): 2050

Cargo Capacity

Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0

Frunk Capacity (L): 0

Measurement Standard: VDA

Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.5

Rear Seat Down (L): 1174

Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.3

Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 264

External Dimensions

Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000

Front Track (in): 62.9

Front Track (mm): 1598

Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 10.1

Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 257

Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8

Overall Height (in): 74.0

Overall Height (mm): 1879

Overall Length (in): 170.6

Overall Length (mm): 4334

Overall Width (in): 74.6

Overall Width (mm): 1894

Rear Track (in): 62.9

Rear Track (mm): 1598

Wheelbase (in): 96.8

Wheelbase (mm): 2459

External Dimensions

Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600

Front Track (in): 60.0

Front Track (mm): 1525

Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3

Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160

Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8

Overall Height (in): 60.4

Overall Height (mm): 1535

Overall Length (in): 168.3

Overall Length (mm): 4275

Overall Width (in): 69.5

Overall Width (mm): 1765

Rear Track (in): 59.8

Rear Track (mm): 1520

Wheelbase (in): 101.2

Wheelbase (mm): 2570

Internal Dimensions

Front Headroom (in): 42.6

Front Headroom (mm): 1082

Rear Headroom (in): 41.7

Rear Headroom (mm): 1059

Front Hip Room (in): 53.9

Front Hip Room (mm): 1369

Rear Hip Room (in): 45.0

Rear Hip Room (mm): 1143

Front Leg Room (in): 41.2

Front Leg Room (mm): 1046

Rear Leg Room (in): 35.7

Rear Leg Room (mm): 907

Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7

Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1415

Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.7

Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1466

Internal Dimensions

Front Headroom (in): 38.4

Front Headroom (mm): 976

Rear Headroom (in): 37.2

Rear Headroom (mm): 944

Front Leg Room (in): 41.7

Front Leg Room (mm): 1058

Rear Leg Room (in): 35.0

Rear Leg Room (mm): 888

Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5

Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360

Rear Shoulder Room (in): 50.4

Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1281

Body Style

Body Type: SUV

Local Body Type: SUV

Platform Code: JL

Wheelbase Type: Short

Body Style

Body Type: SUV

Local Body Type: SUV

Platform Code: Skyactiv-B

Wheelbase Type: Short

Step

Step Location: Side

Side Step Type: Platform

Step

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Spoiler

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Spoiler

Location: Roof

Doors

Location: Driver

Driver Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

Doors

Location: Driver

Driver Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Rear Driver

Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Rear Passenger

Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

Rear Door

Type: Single Hinged

Rear Door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlights

High Beam Bulb Type: LED

Low Beam Bulb Type: LED

Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

Headlights

High Beam Bulb Type: LED

Low Beam Bulb Type: LED

Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

LED Lights

Location: Brake Lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights

Location: High Beam

Location: Low Beam

Location: Rear Lights

LED Lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights

Location: High Beam

Location: Low Beam

Location: Rear Lights

Headlight Control

Auto Highbeam: yes

Dusk Sensor: yes

Height Adjustment: Automatic

Headlight Control

Auto Highbeam: yes

Dusk Sensor: yes

Height Adjustment: Manual

Paint

External Colour: Black

Type: Gloss

Paint

External Colour: Black

Type: Mica

Convertible Rollover Protection

Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

Convertible Roof

Hard Glass Rear Window: yes

Hard Operation: Removable

Roof Hard Type: Hard

Roof

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Door Mirrors/Cameras

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black

Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black

Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Door Mirrors/Cameras

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power Windows

Front Electric Windows: Front

Power Windows

Front Electric Windows: Front

Rear Electric Windows: Rear

Windshield Wipers

Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

Windshield Wipers

Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

Rear View Mirror Camera

Auto Dimming: yes

Rear View Mirror Camera

Auto Dimming: yes

Weights

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1497

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3300

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653

Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2404

Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5300

Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2020

Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4453

Tare Weight (kg): 1978

Trailer Noseweight (kg): 150

Weights

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 640

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1411

Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1297

Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2859

Tare Weight (kg): 1269

Trailer Noseweight (kg): 50

Audio System

Digital Radio: yes

Radio Type: Am/Fm

System Power (W): 552

Touch Screen: yes

Audio System

Digital Radio: yes

Radio Type: Am/Fm

Touch Screen: yes

External Connections

USB (Front): yes

USB (Rear): yes

Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0

Total Front USB Connections: 2

Total Rear USB Connections: 2

External Connections

USB (Front): yes

Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0

Total Front USB Connections: 2

Total Rear USB Connections: 0

Remote Audio Controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Remote Audio Controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Brand: Alpine

Number of Speakers: 9

Subwoofer: yes

Speakers

Number of Speakers: 6

Luxury Trim

Doors: Synthetic Leather

Gear Selector: Leather

Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss

Luxury Trim

Centre Floor Console: Piano Black

Doors: Alloy Look

Gear Selector: Leather

Airbags

Number of Airbags: 6

Airbags

Number of Airbags: 6

Front Airbag

Location: Driver

Location: Passenger

Front Airbag

Location: Driver

Location: Passenger

Front Seat Belts

Driver Height Adjustable: yes

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Front Seat Belts

Driver Height Adjustable: yes

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Head Restraints

Front Seats Location: Front Seats

Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

Rear Seats Number: 2

Head Restraints

Front Seats Location: Front Seats

Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

Rear Seats Number: 3

Rear Seat Belts

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Rear Seat Belts

Center Seat Position: Centre

Center Type: 3-Point

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Side Airbag

Location: Front

Side Airbag

Location: Front

Side Curtain Airbag

Location: Front

Side Curtain Airbag

Location: Front And Rear

Autonomous Drive

Level: 1 - Driver Assistance

Autonomous Drive

Level: 1 - Driver Assistance

Overtaking Sensor

Active Without Turn Signal: yes

Overtaking Sensor

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Type: Sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Type: Sensor

Crash Test Results

ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 60.0

ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 80.0

ANCAP Date Tested: 20191219

ANCAP Overall: 3.0

ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 49.0

ANCAP Rating Year: 2019

ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 51.0

ANCAP Standard: Ancap

ANCAP Version Tested: Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Lhd 2.2 Diesel

Crash Test Results

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Front Seat

Driver Front Seat Heated: yes

Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual

Location: Driver

Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual

Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual

Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual

Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket

Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes

Location: Passenger

Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual

Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual

Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

Front Seat

Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual

Location: Driver

Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual

Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual

Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket

Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual

Location: Passenger

Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual

Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual

Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

Seat Upholstery

Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather

Main Seat Material: Premium Leather

Seat Upholstery

Additional Seat Material: Cloth

Main Seat Material: Cloth

Seating

Capacity: 4

Configuration: 2+2

Seating

Capacity: 5

Configuration: 2+3

Cup Holders

Location: Front Seats

Location: Rear Seats

Cup Holders

Location: Front Seats

Location: Rear Seats

Air Conditioning

Type: Fully-Auto

Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

Air Conditioning

Type: Fully-Auto

Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1

Secondary Ventilation Controls

Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

Secondary Ventilation Controls

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Ventilation System

Engine Heater: yes

Touch Screen Controls: yes

Ventilation System

Engine Heater: yes

Power Locks

Operation: Card Key

Power Locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate Service

Distance (km): 12000

Distance (miles): 7456

Period (Months): 12

Intermediate Service

Distance (km): 15000

Distance (miles): 9321

Period (Months): 12

Cargo Area

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Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

Type: Rigid

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