Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Huge improvement over the JK. The drive is much smoother, the turn radius is better, the shifting is smoother and it is actually a vehicle that is enjoyable to drive. I loved my JK but it was mostly due to styling, the drive was not very good. The JLU is much more fun to drive and it looks fantastic."
Brett P., CO (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"The JL version with 8 speed transmission accelerates much faster than the JK version. Handling is also much better...holds the road better when cornering"
John K., FL (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"handling is much better than previous years. Comfort has made this vehicle much easier to drive in any condition. It's my go to vehicle......"
Anonymous, NJ (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Acceleration is very poor unless the engine is rev'ed up high."
Jean-Pierre B., SC (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"This is a very good redesign for the Wrangler. The only thing I have experienced in my Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon that is different from other Wranglers I have owned is the slight walking that occurs on the highway. That is you really have to pay attention to the steering while driving or you could easily veer from your lane."
Anonymous, OK (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"It's a Jeep Wrangler!!!"
Richard C., NJ (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"It rides like a truck. It does not handle like an SUV. I expected it to drive like a car. I bought it for my 16 year old! I do like driving it despite the handling. It is heavy and I feel she is safe while driving given it has a hard too"
Carman W., TX (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Could still use more power."
Jim M., AZ (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"plenty of power for merging. Love the tight turning radius. Kinda nimble."
Robin R., CT (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"with an 8 speed automatic, acceleration is more responsive than any i've had before."
Anonymous, OH (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"I have a V6 with a manual transmission. It's fun to drive and the transmission is very smooth."
Paul S., MI (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Acceleration is quick, responsive and powerful. The 3.6 motor with manual transmission is a workhorse."
James B., RI (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Moves with the alacrity that the Jeep Cherokee is missing. This turbo and 8-sp Auto is the package that should be in other Jeep products. The commanding view of the road is more F-150 and less RAV4."
Anonymous, VA (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"The 8 speed automatic transmission gives this Jeep the acceleration need to join fast moving traffic safely. And the transmissions ability to keep the engine speed in the most efficient range. This gives this jeep the best fuel mileage ever. At this time I am getting 21.9 mpg."
W J., PA (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"First of all it is a great looking vehicle and I enjoy driving it with the soft top off. The six speed manual transmission shifts like a sports car"
Anonymous, MI (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Large "dead spot" in steering on-center. When attempting to drive in a straight line, vehicle darts left and right, requiring frequent and immediate correction, particularly at highway speed. No solution from manufacturer so far."
Edward M., WA (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"The engine feels more powerful and responsive."
Chad M., OH (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"it is a wrangler JLU Rubicon on 35" tires but drives around town like a RAV4. the turn radius is wonderful! the downside is it needs 2 minutes (height of summer heat, likely longer in winter) to warm up before driving or it wants to stall; too much tire weight without a program correction. on the trails it easily outperforms my previous moderately built JKU Rubicon."
Anonymous, MD (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"It accelerates great and is quick for a jeep. Still noisy but the drive is equal to the 4 runner. Its much improved in handling and ride quality."
Anonymous, MD (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"The handling is very tight (with a great turning radius) and the acceleration is immediate. This is a very fun-to-drive vehicle."
Michael L., MI (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Extremely smooth engine/transmission/drivetrain for a Jeep. Firm but comfortable ride, good handling for a Jeep."
Terrence-Linda B., FL (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"The Wrangler is a true 4x4 ready for off road use. The new model JL also drives better than ever on the road!"
Anonymous, IN (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"4 Cylinder Turbo gives peppy acceleration. Great height and visibility all around the vehicle. Comes with start/stop feature and it is so quiet, it is hard to tell if the engine is on or off."
Anonymous, NJ (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Very quick and handles much better than our last Wrangler limited"
Roger L., VT (2018 Jeep Wrangler)"Very responsive automatic, don't miss the manual much"
Anonymous, IL (2018 Jeep Wrangler)
"it is A toy & for that it is great."
Larry H., AB (2018 Jeep Wrangler)