2021 Jeep Wrangler review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Billet Silver

• Black

• Bright White

• Firecracker Red

• Granite Crystal

• Hella Yella

• Hydro Blue

• Sarge Green

• Snazzberry

• Sting Gray

Interior colors:

• Black

• Black/Dark Saddle

• Heritage Tan

Interior details

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has seating for four in two-door models, and seating for five in four-door models. Seats are wrapped in cloth for all models, but Sahara and Rubicon models have available leather seating. The four-door model has 38.3 inches of rear legroom, and the two-door model has 35.7 inches. There's 72.4 cubic feet of space in the four-door model, and 67.4 cubic feet in the two-door. Dash panels on Sport and Sport S models feature dark plastic. Sahara models have silver- or leather-wrapped trim pieces based on seating material; Rubicon models feature either red- or silver-painted sections, depending on the exterior paint color.

Child seat details

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler can fit up to three car seats in the rear seats of the four-door model, and two car seats in the two-door model. This includes LATCH car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. Rear-facing convertible and infant seats are easy to install and have plenty of room in the rear without moving the front seat forward. Without dedicated doors for the rear seats, though, it's a bit tougher to install car seats in two-door models.

Performance

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has four powertrain options. The standard engine is a 285-hp 3.6L V6 paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission, making 260 lb-ft of torque. Automatic models feature a mild-hybrid eTorque system that activates in stop-and-go traffic. A 270-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine is small but packs a punch with 295 lb-ft of torque. Diesel power comes from the available 3.0L EcoDiesel engine making 260 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque.

New for 2021 is the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain, which uses the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder as the gasoline engine and a 400-volt 17kWh battery pack with two electric motors for the hybrid drive components. This powertrain produces 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful powertrain offered in a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The 4xe can operate as a standard hybrid, an EV until the battery is depleted, or a gas-only vehicle that saves electric power for when it is requested.

Year comparison

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

The third-generation Jeep Wrangler was the first to offer a four-door model, allowing you to accommodate more passengers and easily access the rear seat. Power came strictly from a gasoline V6 engine paired with either an automatic or manual transmission. Overall amenities included the hallmark removable doors, roof, and fold-down windshield. Rubicon was the top trim, featuring all the off-road tech you could want. The Sahara trim was new for this generation, adding an upscale feel to the rugged off-road vehicle.

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

The fourth-generation Jeep Wrangler debuted with a full redesign for the 2018 model year with subtle styling details. The JL received upgraded suspension components, new 4WD systems, and active driver-assistance technology like adaptive cruise control. New powertrains included a turbocharged four-cylinder, a turbodiesel V6, and a plug-in hybrid. Interiors received the biggest upgrade, with more comfortable seating and luxury touches like heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen.