Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

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Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Wed May 04, 2016 10:02 pm

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/03/2018-jeep-wrangler-spy-photos/

These are just today. I'm sure more will come.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby sketch » Wed May 04, 2016 10:25 pm

Swept back windscreen, longer bonnet, wider front fenders. Should be interesting. I wonder if they phased out the fold down windscreen for this model?

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Postby TJ » Wed May 04, 2016 10:31 pm

It would be a shame if they do. JK windscreen is a lot sweptback compared to TJ, but still fold down . Hopefully, they keep the middle hinge on windscreen. Removable doors as well.

A lot of it is covered with the wrap. Running JK Rubicon rims.

Engine specs?
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby sketch » Thu May 05, 2016 8:23 am

Yeah would be an end to a long tradition of fold down windscreens, but it's a pain in the ass trying to fold the JK one down. So I reckon a load of people wouldn't really miss it, only traditionalists really :wink:
Engines just the same probably, 3.6L V6 and a diesel for north america (no change here since we get that any ways).

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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Thu May 05, 2016 11:10 am

I've never folder the windscreen on JK, actually now I can't as windshield lights hinder it. But, it's the tradition and ability to, if I wanted to.

Probably the only modern production vehicle left with external hinges on doors and windscreens.

Engine might be 3.6l, but it's being tweaked to generate a little more power and transmission would be 8 speed.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Thu May 19, 2016 7:21 am

Some more photos, fenders look a bit narrower in height.

http://www.quadratecchannel.com/blog/more-2018-wrangler-photos
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby yeti » Thu May 19, 2016 4:43 pm

don't know if ya reading this as well tj..........popped on FB page I follow...


http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1605-sp ... line-four/
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Thu May 19, 2016 5:23 pm

yeti wrote:don't know if ya reading this as well tj..........popped on FB page I follow...


http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1605-sp ... line-four/


Yeah, I have been reading about the 2.0l engine. Historically YJ and TJ used to have a 4 cyl engine but mainly for US market only. JK was the one with no 4 cyl option.

I think they should put a turbo option on Pentastar too.... would be great fun and base 290 go.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Thu May 19, 2016 5:28 pm

I also think new Cherokee is better suited for hybrid option with its unusual shape and the amount gizmos onboard.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler 2018 - JL spy shots

Postby TJ » Fri May 27, 2016 3:11 pm

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-next-jeep-wrangler-might-not-have-a-manual-transmis-1778703485

No manual transmission, but a 3 speed transfer case.

That's an interesting idea. I'm not sure about the ZF transmission though.
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