2015 Jeep Wrangler review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Anvil

• Baja Yellow

• Billet Silver Metallic

• Black

• Bright White

• Copper Brown Pearl

• Firecracker Red

• Hydro Blue Pearl

• Sunset Orange Pearl

• Tank

Interior colors:

• Black

• Dark Saddle (Sahara and Rubicon trims)

Interior details

The Jeep Wrangler has two body styles: a two-door model that seats four passengers, and a four-door model (Wrangler Unlimited) that seats five. The Wrangler is built for adventure—expect hard-wearing interior surfaces that are easy to clean, standard cloth upholstery, and a dash that's functional in style.

There are plenty of optional extras that can level up the utility feel, including leather upholstery and heated front-row seating, which is available with many of the Wrangler's sub-trim editions. Securing your valuables when the roof or doors are off is straightforward, thanks to the lockable glove box and center console.

The Wrangler has 12.8 cubic feet of fixed cargo space behind the rear row, increasing to 55.8 cubic feet behind the front row. If you need more cargo space, making the leap to the four-door Wrangler Unlimited will bag you 31.5 cubic feet behind the rear row, and up to 70.6 cubic feet when the 60/40 split-folding rear row is flipped forward.

Taller passengers will prefer the front row's 40.9 inches of legroom, though the rear is not uncomfortable—there are 34.6 or 36.3 inches of legroom, respectively, on two- or four-door models.

Child seat details

All 2015 Wrangler models have two full sets of LATCH connectors (two lower anchors and an upper tether) in the rear-row outboard seats. An upper tether is also included on the four-door Wrangler Unlimited's rear-row middle seat.

You may want to decide first if you should choose a two- or four-door model, as space can be an issue. You can install seats into the rear row of the two-door Wrangler, but the space you'll have to maneuver around in while doing so feels small. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited has more space across the row itself, and installing is much easier thanks to that direct-to-row access. You can also borrow lower LATCH anchors from the adjacent seats for a middle-seat installation.

All seat types are accommodated, including front- and rear-facing convertibles, infant, and booster seats. Rear-facing seats that are installed directly in the outboard spots tend to impact front-row legroom in both the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited.

Performance

All 2015 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models are powered by a 285-hp 3.6L V6 engine. A six-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive are standard, while a five-speed automatic transmission with hill start assist and hill descent control is an available option.

All 2015 Wrangler models (two- and four-door) with the 3.6L V6 engine get an EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined.

 The smaller two-door Wrangler has, understandably, more oomph in its acceleration. According to manufacturer testing when new, the two-door Wrangler with standard manual transmission achieves a zero-to-60 mph time of just 6.8 seconds, and a top speed of 112 mph.

Pick the Wrangler Unlimited with the 3.6L engine for maximum towing capability—when properly equipped, it can tow an estimated 3,500 lbs.

 The two-door Wrangler with the same engine can tow an estimated 2,000 lbs., when properly equipped.

Year comparison

2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler "JK" (third generation)

The iconic Jeep Wrangler "JK" enjoys an interior upgrade for the 2013 model year, with improved seat comfort, and the addition of a premium Alpine sound system option. 2013 Unlimited models get an easier-to-maneuver standard soft-top, and an available premium version, too. The 2013 limited-edition 10th Anniversary Rubicon model features a head-turning red leather interior.

Following a no-change year in 2014, the 2015 Wrangler gains a standard eight-speaker audio system and a Torx Kit with all the tools required to remove the doors and the roof. The 2016 Jeep Wrangler debuts the 75th Anniversary, Black Bear, and Backcountry special editions, while 2017 models gain a cold weather package option.

2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler "JL" (fourth generation)

The Jeep Wrangler JL fourth-generation model made its debut in 2018, fully redesigned. Notable updates include a new engine option and more connective technology. The 2019 Wrangler adds forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control to its available features, while 2020 models gain a turbodiesel engine option. An exciting addition to the Wrangler lineup arrived in 2021—the 4xe, a plug-in hybrid Wrangler. The 2022 Wrangler has no major changes.