2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review

 Performance

The Wrangler Unlimited comes standard with a powerful 3.6L V6 engine. This puts out 285 horsepower with 260 pound-feet of torque. If you get the 2-door model, this is enough to go from 0 to 60 in 7.7 seconds. The basic transmission is a 6 speed manual transmission with overdrive, and the base model gets 16 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway. As expected, it also comes with Jeep’s famous 4-wheel drive.

 Interior

The Interior of the Wrangler Unlimited is designed for the utilitarian off-roader. This starts with the fully washable interior. This means you can clean out the interior after a muddy adventure and then simply remove the drain plugs to get all the water out. The padding in the interior of the Jeep is soft to the touch and very functional. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is also very comfortable to the touch.

 Features

Some of the biggest improvements to the 2016 Jeep Wrangler come in the form of new features. The Wrangler Unlimited comes standard with under the dash lighting and illuminated cup holders. Additionally, the Wrangler has a lockable center console that is especially useful when you’re cruising around with the top down. If you want to crank up the tunes, the Jeep also comes equipped with an Alpine Premium Sound System that will have you rocking out on your drive. It’s also possible to get a Garmin navigation system in the dashboard and automatic temperature control to make life a little more comfortable. In addition to comfort, the Jeep also sports a number of off-road oriented features. Every Wrangler Unlimited comes with underbody armor that helps to protect the most important components. This comes in the form of 2.5mm skid plates protecting the fuel tank and transfer case. Additionally, the dual front and single rear steel tow hooks come standard. Lastly, the high efficiency fog lamps come standard and provide a wide beam of light.

 Safety

Based on Wards Small Sport/Utility Vehicle Segment, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has Best-In-Class safety and security. The Wrangler comes standard with multistage front airbags and side supplemental airbags are available as well. Body-on-frame construction, a four-wheel disc Antilock Brake system, and brake assist are all Jeep standards that help to keep passengers safe. The Wrangler comes with the advanced Hill Descent Control system helps you monitor speed, braking, and throttle when you’re traveling down a steep hill. Lastly, the Hill Start Assist keeps your brakes applied for a short time so you don’t roll backwards.